Severe Tacrolimus-Induced Granulomatous Rosacea Recalcitrant to Oral Tetracyclines

J Drugs Dermatol. 2015 Jun;14(6):628-30.

Abstract

Topical tacrolimus has been observed to induce granulomatous rosacea (GR) in prior case reports and series. In most cases, patients recover fully after withdrawing tacrolimus and initiating doxycycline or minocycline. Herein, we describe a case of severe GR, which required further therapy. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication because of the frequent use of topical tacrolimus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rosacea / chemically induced*
  • Rosacea / drug therapy
  • Tacrolimus / adverse effects*
  • Tacrolimus / therapeutic use
  • Tetracycline / therapeutic use*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Tetracycline
  • Tacrolimus