Pimecrolimus for idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis

J Drugs Dermatol. 2010 Mar;9(3):238-9.

Abstract

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is a very common skin disorder, although the precise prevalence of which is unknown. There are no universally safe and efficacious treatments for this condition. The authors report the success of 1% pimecrolimus cream in inducing repigmentation is this hypomelanotic disorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypopigmentation / drug therapy*
  • Hypopigmentation / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Tacrolimus / analogs & derivatives*
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Calcineurin Inhibitors
  • pimecrolimus
  • Tacrolimus