Hypertrichosis in a kidney-transplanted child: Dramatic regression after cyclosporin a was replaced by FK506

Hypertrichosis is commonly seen in patients who have received cyclosporin A (CsA). We describe a kidney-transplanted child, treated with CsA, who showed severe hypertrichosis. Because of the serious cosmetic problem CsA was replaced by FK506, a potent immunosuppressant drug without hair growth-stimu...

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Published in:The Journal of dermatological treatment 1999, Vol.10 (1), p.59-61
Main Authors: Menni, S, Boccardi, D, Rigoni, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cyclosporin A
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
FK506
Hypertrichosis
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Renal transplantation
Toxicity: skin, dermoskeleton
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Summary:Hypertrichosis is commonly seen in patients who have received cyclosporin A (CsA). We describe a kidney-transplanted child, treated with CsA, who showed severe hypertrichosis. Because of the serious cosmetic problem CsA was replaced by FK506, a potent immunosuppressant drug without hair growth-stimulating effects by oral administration. Massive loss of hair occurred 3 weeks after the beginning of treatment with FK506.
ISSN:0954-6634
1471-1753
DOI:10.3109/09546639909055912