Successful treatment of acrodermatitis continua suppurativa with topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment

Br J Dermatol. 2004 Jun;150(6):1194-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.05992.x.

Abstract

Acrodermatitis continua suppurativa of Hallopeau (ACS) is a rare pustular variant of psoriasis in which numerous treatment modalities have been used without any consistent long-term effect. We report for the first time two patients with ACS which was successfully treated with topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment. Our observations raise hopes that this new treatment strategy for ACS may constitute a novel effective therapeutic option for this recalcitrant condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acrodermatitis / drug therapy*
  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bandages
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Foot Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tacrolimus / administration & dosage*
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Tacrolimus