Lymphocytic infiltration of the eyelid: Two cases responding to tacrolimus and topical glucocorticoid

Abstract

Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of the skin (JLIS) is a skin disorder characterized by persistent papular and plaque-like eruptions (1). Although remission usually occurs spontaneously, JLIS has been known to have a high rate of relapse. The cause is unknown and can be hereditary. Rather than an independent disease, it has been suggested that JLIS may be a progressive stage of cutaneous lupus erythematous or chronic primary T-cell lymphoma (2). Management can be performed in many different ways. We describe here 2 cases with lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin, which underwent complete regression after treatment with topical glucocorticoid or tacrolimus. © 2013 Acta Dermato-Venereologica.