Cyclosporin combined with methotrexate in two patients with recalcitrant subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Australas J Dermatol. 2011 Feb;52(1):43-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00689.x. Epub 2010 Aug 24.

Abstract

The treatment of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a therapeutic challenge. Frequently, patients are resistant to or intolerant towards single selected immunosuppressants. In combination, lower doses of methotrexate and cyclosporin A might be used to minimize toxicity. This is the first report of a successful combination of these drugs in two patients suffering from subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus refractory to standard treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / drug therapy*
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Cyclosporine
  • Methotrexate