Acne Keloidalis of the Scalp in a Renal Transplant Patient Treated with Cyclosporine

Acne keloidalis of the scalp in a renal transplant patient treated with cyclosporine.

Sir, Acne keloidalis, also known as folliculitis cheloidalis, acne keloid, and dermatitis papillaris capillitii, is a dermatosis that occurs most commonly on the nape of the neck of young black males. It is characterized by the presence of small, smooth, firm papules, with occasional pustules. In a minority of cases, lesions are more numerous on the vertex or crown. Over time, the papules tend ...

dyslipidemia in renal transplant recipients treated with cyclosporine a

Dyslipidemia in Renal Transplant Recipients Treated With Cyclosporine A

Death with a functioning graft is the most common reason for renal transplant loss, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality. Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the general population, and is common after renal transplantation. Despite the fact that the relationship between dyslipidemia and cardiovascular mortality has not been proven in transplant r...

A Case of Cyclosporine-Induced Sebaceous Hyperplasia in a Renal Transplant Patient Successfully Treated with Isotretinoin.

Vol. 28, No. 2, 2016 271 Received December 2, 2014, Revised April 14, 2015, Accepted for publication May 12, 2015 Corresponding author: Hyun Jeong Park, Department of Dermatology, Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07345, Korea. Tel: 82-2-3779-1230, Fax: 82-2-783-7604, E-mail: [email protected]. kr This is an Ope...

Colchicine-induced myoneuropathy in a cyclosporine-treated renal transplant recipient

Colchicine is a relatively safe medication that is widely used for both prevention and treatment of gout attack. However, serious adverse events, including myoneuropathy and multiorgan failure, have been reported. We report a case of colchicine-induced myoneuropathy in a female kidney transplant recipient who had been taking cyclosporine. She developed gastrointestinal discomfort and paresthesi...