Production of interleukin-5 and the suppressive effect of cyclosporin A in childhood severe atopic dermatitis.

Ishii, E; Yamamoto, S; Sakai, R; Hamasaki, Y; Miyazaki, S · J Pediatr · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A child with severe atopic dermatitis had marked improvement with oral cyclosporin A (CyA) therapy. The function of activated T lymphocytes and serum interleukin-5 concentrations were reduced. The expression and production of interleukin-5 were high, but were suppressed during CyA therapy and by CyA in vitro. Oral CyA therapy may be useful for severe atopic dermatitis.

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