Abstract
1/2011
vol. 28
Original paper Granuloma faciale – analysis of 5 cases
Post Dermatol Alergol 2011; XXVIII, 1: 36–40
Online publish date: 2011/03/07
Introduction : Granuloma faciale (GF) is an uncommon inflammatory dermatosis. The treatment of GF remains a challenge considering the unclear aetiopathogenesis. Various therapeutic methods have been described.
Aim : To analyse the clinical picture and treatment results in a group of patients with GF.
Material and methods : Five adults with GF were analysed and treated. Diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. Patients were treated with surgery, cryosurgery, topically with corticosteroids and tacrolimus. The follow-up period varied from 5 to 15 months.
Results : Complete resolution was observed in 3 cases, partial remission was noted in 1 case. In 1 case the treatment was unsuccessful.
Conclusions : The treatment of GF remains a challenge. It is difficult to determine the most effective therapy. Topical tacrolimus and cryosurgery seem to be the first line treatment.
Aim : To analyse the clinical picture and treatment results in a group of patients with GF.
Material and methods : Five adults with GF were analysed and treated. Diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. Patients were treated with surgery, cryosurgery, topically with corticosteroids and tacrolimus. The follow-up period varied from 5 to 15 months.
Results : Complete resolution was observed in 3 cases, partial remission was noted in 1 case. In 1 case the treatment was unsuccessful.
Conclusions : The treatment of GF remains a challenge. It is difficult to determine the most effective therapy. Topical tacrolimus and cryosurgery seem to be the first line treatment.
Keywords
granuloma faciale, treatment, tacrolimus, calcineurin inhibitors
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