tacrolimus and Acanthoma

Epidermolytic acanthomas (EA) are rare benign tumors of unclear etiology that present as flat, sometimes slightly keratotic, pale or whitish papules that are usually asymptomatic. Not uncommonly, their clinical appearance in the anogenital area might lead to misdiagnosis as other lesions that commonly develop at this site, such as condylomata acuminata. Though mainly asymptomatic, there are also reports of EA presenting with persistent genital pruritus. We describe the first reported case of pruritic scrotal EA successfully treated with topical pimecrolimus.

Topics: Acanthoma; Dermatologic Agents; Dosage Forms; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pruritus; Scrotum; Skin Neoplasms; Tacrolimus; Treatment Outcome