Ulcerative lichen planus of the sole: excellent response to topical tacrolimus

Int J Dermatol. 2008 Jun;47(6):626-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2008.03545.x.

Abstract

Ulcerative lichen planus of the sole is a rare variant of lichen planus, characterized by chronic painful disabling ulceration of the soles. Despite many treatment modalities used to treat ulcerative lichen planus, it is still considered a resistant disease. We report a Saudi female patient with ulcerative lichen planus of the soles resistant to many systemic and topical agents. We used topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment with excellent response and complete healing in a few weeks as well as good maintenance during a follow-up period of more than 2 years.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Foot / pathology
  • Foot Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Foot Dermatoses / pathology
  • Foot Ulcer / drug therapy*
  • Foot Ulcer / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Lichen Planus / drug therapy*
  • Lichen Planus / pathology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Tacrolimus