Sweet's syndrome responding to cyclosporin

Br J Dermatol. 1992 Jul;127(1):36-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1992.tb14823.x.

Abstract

We report a case of Sweet's syndrome which responded to treatment with cyclosporin 4 mg/kg/day. Cyclosporin is effective in the treatment of many dermatoses, and although the immunosuppressive effects of cyclosporin are mainly attributed to inhibition of T-lymphocyte proliferation, it has also been shown to affect the functions of both neutrophils and monocytes. Possible mechanisms of action of cyclosporin in Sweet's syndrome are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin / pathology
  • Sweet Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Sweet Syndrome / pathology

Substances

  • Cyclosporine