Topical Rapamycin for Fibrofolliculomas

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine whether topical application of rapamycin can lead to reduction in size and/or number of fibrofolliculomas in BHD patients and may prevent the growth of new ones. Secondary we evaluate rapamycin safety, formula acceptance and patient satisfaction.

Timeline

Start

2010-01

Primary completion

2011-02

Completion

2011-08

Publications

• Gijezen LM, Vernooij M, Martens H, Oduber CE, Henquet CJ, Starink TM, Prins MH, Menko FH, Nelemans PJ, van Steensel MA. Topical rapamycin as a treatment for fibrofolliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized split-face trial. PLoS One. 2014 Jun 9;9(6):e99071. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0099071. eCollection 2014.

Drugs

Indications