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Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

Mycophenolate mofetil therapy in adult patients with recalcitrant atopic dermatitis

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Pages 49-51 | Received 15 Mar 2018, Accepted 30 Mar 2018, Published online: 10 May 2018
 

Abstract

Background: Patients with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) may require potent immunosuppressive therapy to control their disease. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has been suggested as a safe and effective drug in these cases.

Objectives: To investigate effectiveness and tolerability of oral MMF in adult patients with severe recalcitrant AD.

Methods: During the years 2010–2017 oral MMF 2–3 g/day was administered to adult patients with severe recalcitrant AD who failed other major systemic drugs, or where other drugs, including cyclosporine (CSA), methotrexate, and azathioprine, were contraindicated.

Results: Of 9 consecutive adult patients, 4 (44%) responded completely, 2 (22%) had partial response, and 3 (33%) did not respond at all. The MMF therapy was continued for 5–36 months (average 21 months) without major side effects.

Conclusions: Oral MMF may be an effective drug in AD. Due to its good safety profile, it may be recommended as a first-line systemic therapy, or successive to CSA in the long term.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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