Cyclosporine-Induced Folliculodystrophy

    January 2004 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Michael R. Heaphy, H. Nicholas Shamma, Martha A. Hickmann, Michael J. White
    Studysummary This case report describes a 34-year-old kidney transplant patient who developed a unique skin condition linked to cyclosporine, characterized by flesh-colored papules, and introduces "cyclosporine induced folliculodystrophy" as a term for this condition.
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    1. Cyclosporin A Promotes Hair Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Modulates Protein Kinase C Expression and Translocation in Hair Epithelial Cells Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2001
    2. Stimulation of Hair Growth by Topical Application of FK506, a Potent Immunosuppressive Agent Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1994