Lichen nitidus treated with topical tacrolimus
Dobbs, C.R.; Murphy, S.J.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 3(6): 683-684
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 15624754 Document Number: 9276
A 32-year-old Philippino male presented to the clinic with a penile rash of 2 months duration. The rash was diagnosed as lichen nitidus and was successfully treated with the non-indicated therapy of Protopic 0.1% (Tacrolimus) for 4 weeks.
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