Mycophenolate mofetil and lichen planopilaris : systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: For severe cases of lichen planopilaris (LPP), unresponsive to first line therapy, systemic or potent agents may be required for disease control. There have been several reports of the off-label use of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in patients with LPP or have developed adverse effects to initial agents.

METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed according to recommended Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Studies with ≥5 cases reporting the outcomes of MMF in LPP were pooled and a meta-analysis of proportion was performed. Case reports were excluded from analysis.

RESULTS: A total of six studies were identified and included for meta-analysis, comprising 94 LPP patients. The pooled proportion of any good response (partial or complete) was 69.2% (95% confidence interval (CI): 47.8-77). The pooled proportion of complete response was 20% (95% CI: 10.1-36.3). The pooled proportion of partial responses was 49.2% (95% CI: 30.5-63.7). Side effects occurred in 16.9% (95% CI: 17.6-33.2). of cases, which included elevated LFTs, edema, hyperlipidemia, anemia, herpes zoster infection, photosensitivity, and urinary tract infection.

CONCLUSION: The current evidence for MMF remains limited. However, it appears to be a potential treatment option for patients with severe or recalcitrant LPP who have failed hydroxychloroquine and other immunosuppressants.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:33

Enthalten in:

The Journal of dermatological treatment - 33(2022), 1 vom: 01. Feb., Seite 369-372

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mostafa, Niyaz [VerfasserIn]
Phan, Kevin [VerfasserIn]
Smith, Saxon [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

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Cyclosporine
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Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquinone
Immunosuppression
Immunosuppressive Agents
Journal Article
Lichen planopilaris
Meta-Analysis
Mycophenolate mofetil
Mycophenolic Acid
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 15.02.2022

Date Revised 01.05.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/09546634.2020.1755416

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM308665120