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Topical Thalidomide Having Good Effect on Refr actory Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Repor t

NI Chen- zhong, SONG Hui- yun, ZHOU Hong- mei   

  1. Dept. of Oral Medicine, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2007-06-25 Revised:2007-06-25 Online:2007-06-20 Published:2007-06-20
  • Contact: ZHOU Hong- mei,Tel:028- 85503480

Abstract:

Systemic thalidomide has good effect on refractory chronic discoid lupus erythematosus(CDLE)whereas topical regimen of it has not been reported previously. In this paper, a case of refractory CDLE cured with topical thalidomide in clinic was reported and the feasibility of topical therapy was reviewed.

Key words: chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, thalidomide, topical administration