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Lack of effect of cyclosporine in lichen amyloidosis associated with atopic dermatitis


European Journal of Dermatology. Volume 12, Number 6, 612-4, November - December 2002, Cas cliniques

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Author(s) : Ahmet AKAR, Halis Bülent TASTAN, Murat DEMIRIZ, Hakan ERBIL

Summary : Lichen amyloidosis associated with atopic dermatitis is rare. We report a case of widespread lichen amyloidosis in association with long-standing refractory atopic dermatitis. Treatment with oral cyclosporine for three months was started, but no clinical and histological improvement was noticed.

Keywords : atopic dermatitis, lichen amyloidosis, cyclosporine.

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