Quinacrine: An Effective Addition to the Treatment of Refractory Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Author:
Hui Jen Ding
1
;
Swee Gaik Ong
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Quinacrine; Refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus; Hydroxychloroquine
- MeSH: Quinacrine; Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology 2021;46(June 2021):49-51
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Summary:Treatment of refractory cutaneous lupus is challenging. When conventional therapy, including hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, has failed, the addition of quinacrine may be a promising option. We describe a case of refractory chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) who responded well to quinacrine.
- Full text:15.2021my0008.pdf
