作者: Jane Li , Alvin H Chong , Jack Green , Robert Kelly , Christopher Baker
DOI: 10.1111/AJD.12042
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摘要: Mycophenolate use in dermatology is growing due to its reputation as a steroid-sparing agent with favourable side-effect profile. However, there are limited data on the efficacy and tolerability of mycophenolate for many dermatological indications. We conducted retrospective clinical audit 33 patients who had received at our institution between April 2010 January 2012. The top indication was pyoderma gangrenosum (14 patients) followed by atopic dermatitis (seven patients). Overall 70 per cent showed some benefit from treatment, 12 failing respond. Side-effects were experienced 45 patients, two whom serious side-effects. Female sex appears be risk factor adverse effects. conclude that although promising across variety conditions, further randomised controlled trials required.