Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides responding to bexarotene gel

J Drugs Dermatol. 2008 Feb;7(2):169-71.

Abstract

Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (FMF) is an uncommon and potentially aggressive form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). Phototherapy, radiotherapy, and systemic chemotherapy are the most commonly employed treatment options, but may have limited success and common adverse reactions. Bexarotene gel is a topical retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist with activity on the follicular unit that has not been previously reported in the management of FME The case of a 73-year-old male with FMF that responded to bexarotene gel is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticarcinogenic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bexarotene
  • Gels
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycosis Fungoides / drug therapy*
  • Mycosis Fungoides / pathology
  • Tetrahydronaphthalenes / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticarcinogenic Agents
  • Gels
  • Tetrahydronaphthalenes
  • Bexarotene