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Wang X, Li M, Zeng X, Wang Q. Lenalidomide for systemic lupus erythematosus with refractory cutaneous eruptions. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:e293-e294. [PMID: 36943383 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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Günther C, Wolf C, Fennen L, Rösing S, Beissert S, Aringer M, Lee-Kirsch MA. Case Report: Response of cutaneous lupus lesions in SLE to interferon receptor blockade parallels reduction of interferon score in blood. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1253279. [PMID: 37809086 PMCID: PMC10551165 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1253279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), the main manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is driven by type I interferons (IFNs) and often only partially responds to conventional therapies. Treatment of seven SLE patients with the monoclonal antibody anifrolumab induced fast and sustained remission of previously refractory CLE lesions, beginning within the first weeks of treatment. Decline in CLASI-A score was paralleled by a reduction in IFN score determined by mRNA expression of seven IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs) in blood. These data suggest that a subset of ISGs could be a valuable biomarker in CLE.
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Rocha FAC, da Silva GFM, Nogueira IA, Nunes RDM, Martins CDS. Montelukast as a treatment for refractory cutaneous lupus: A case series. Int J Rheum Dis 2023; 26:1816-1820. [PMID: 36938851 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There are no drugs specifically approved to treat cutaneous lupus. Inflammatory cells in lupus skin lesions can produce leukotrienes (LT), which promote tissue damage. In addition to hypersensitivity reactions, LT are also associated with cardiovascular diseases and elevated serum LT levels have been linked to worse atherosclerotic disease in lupus. Targeting LT could thus be an alternative to treat lupus. We present 4 cases of cutaneous lupus successfully treated with montelukast (MLK), a Cys-LT antagonist. METHODS Four consecutive female systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with refractory skin lesions were treated with MLK (10 mg/d) in the Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio of the Universidade Federal do Ceará. Skin lesions were scored using Revised Cutaneous LE Disease Area and Severity Index (RCLASI). Relative expression of the 5-lipoxigenase (ALOX5) and 15-lipoxigenase (ALOX15) genes was determined in peripheral blood cells (PBC) from lupus patients and 4 age-matched female controls. RESULTS All patients experienced improvement of skin lesions measured using RCLASI scores within 2-12 weeks following initiation of MLK. The response was sustained for at least 3 months follow-up and no adverse events were recorded. ALOX5 but not ALOX15 gene expression was significantly (P = 0.0425) increased in PBC from SLE patients vs controls. CONCLUSION This is the first report of a fast and sustained successful response of cutaneous lupus to MLK. Given its acceptable safety profile, our data encourage development of a randomized trial as an attempt to reposition MLK as a safe, affordable alternative to treat cutaneous lupus.
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Chen HW, Sprow G, Feng R, Werth VP, Chong BF. Cigarette smoking is associated with decreased long-term treatment cessation of mycophenolate mofetil and methotrexate in cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2023; 32:1134-1137. [PMID: 37328162 PMCID: PMC10527208 DOI: 10.1177/09612033231183500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Günther C. Rapid response of cutaneous lupus erythematosus to treatment with the type 1 interferon receptor antagonist anifrolumab. Br J Dermatol 2023; 189:151-153. [PMID: 37002783 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Abduelmula A, Sood S, Mufti A, Hinek A, Yeung J. Management of cutaneous lupus erythematosus with Janus kinase inhibitor therapy: An evidence-based review. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:130-131. [PMID: 36935014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Chasset F, Jaume L, Mathian A, Abisror N, Dutheil A, Barbaud A, Kottler D, Girard C, Jousse-Joulin S, Tauber M, Livideanu CB, Avettand-Fenoel V, Lhote R, Pha M, Amoura Z. Rapid efficacy of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:171-173. [PMID: 36878316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.02.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Butt NI. Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in a Patient with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2023; 33:9-11. [PMID: 37710923 DOI: 10.29271/jcpspcr.2023.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an overlap syndrome of mild severity and good outcome. This disease consists of clinical features overlapping between Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, and polymyositis, in the presence of specific anti-RNP antibodies. We report a case of a 20-year girl who presented with a 3-month history of joint pains involving the small joints of her hands along with morning stiffness, skin thickening of hands, Raynauds phenomena, and recurrent photosensitive skin rashes. On examination, she had a maculopapular rash over her face, neck, and arms with skin tightening, acrosclerosis, and Raynauds phenomena of both hands along with clinical synovitis. She had positive anti-RNP antibodies, positive ANA and RA Factor with normal serum C3 and serum C4 with negative anti-DsDNA, anti-Ro, anti-La, anti-CCP, and anti-phospholipid antibodies. She was diagnosed as MCTD with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) and started on hydroxychloroquine and oral prednisolone. At 6 months follow-up, she was in remission and tolerating hydroxychloroquine without any adverse effects. Key Words: Mixed connective tissue disease, Anti-RNP antibodies, Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Skin biopsy.
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Ananthan L, Williams M, Morgan H, Patel GK. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus variants responsive to Janus kinase inhibition. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15967. [PMID: 36346024 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Werth VP, Furie RA, Romero-Diaz J, Navarra S, Kalunian K, van Vollenhoven RF, Nyberg F, Kaffenberger BH, Sheikh SZ, Radunovic G, Huang X, Clark G, Carroll H, Naik H, Gaudreault F, Meyers A, Barbey C, Musselli C, Franchimont N. Trial of Anti-BDCA2 Antibody Litifilimab for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. N Engl J Med 2022; 387:321-331. [PMID: 35939578 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2118024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood dendritic cell antigen 2 (BDCA2) is a receptor that is exclusively expressed on plasmacytoid dendritic cells, which are implicated in the pathogenesis of lupus erythematosus. Whether treatment with litifilimab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against BDCA2, would be efficacious in reducing disease activity in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus has not been extensively studied. METHODS In this phase 2 trial, we randomly assigned adults with histologically confirmed cutaneous lupus erythematosus with or without systemic manifestations in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to receive subcutaneous litifilimab (at a dose of 50, 150, or 450 mg) or placebo at weeks 0, 2, 4, 8, and 12. We used a dose-response model to assess whether there was a response across the four groups on the basis of the primary end point, which was the percent change from baseline to 16 weeks in the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index-Activity score (CLASI-A; scores range from 0 to 70, with higher scores indicating more widespread or severe skin involvement). Safety was also assessed. RESULTS A total of 132 participants were enrolled; 26 were assigned to the 50-mg litifilimab group, 25 to the 150-mg litifilimab group, 48 to the 450-mg litifilimab group, and 33 to the placebo group. Mean CLASI-A scores for the groups at baseline were 15.2, 18.4, 16.5, and 16.5, respectively. The difference from placebo in the change from baseline in CLASI-A score at week 16 was -24.3 percentage points (95% confidence interval [CI] -43.7 to -4.9) in the 50-mg litifilimab group, -33.4 percentage points (95% CI, -52.7 to -14.1) in the 150-mg group, and -28.0 percentage points (95% CI, -44.6 to -11.4) in the 450-mg group. The least squares mean changes were used in the primary analysis of a best-fitting dose-response model across the three drug-dose levels and placebo, which showed a significant effect. Most of the secondary end points did not support the results of the primary analysis. Litifilimab was associated with three cases each of hypersensitivity and oral herpes infection and one case of herpes zoster infection. One case of herpes zoster meningitis occurred 4 months after the participant received the last dose of litifilimab. CONCLUSIONS In a phase 2 trial involving participants with cutaneous lupus erythematosus, treatment with litifilimab was superior to placebo with regard to a measure of skin disease activity over a period of 16 weeks. Larger and longer trials are needed to determine the effect and safety of litifilimab for the treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus. (Funded by Biogen; LILAC ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT02847598.).
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/adverse effects
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use
- Dendritic Cells/drug effects
- Dendritic Cells/immunology
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Double-Blind Method
- Herpes Zoster/etiology
- Humans
- Lectins, C-Type/antagonists & inhibitors
- Lectins, C-Type/immunology
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous/drug therapy
- Membrane Glycoproteins/antagonists & inhibitors
- Membrane Glycoproteins/immunology
- Receptors, Immunologic/antagonists & inhibitors
- Receptors, Immunologic/immunology
- Severity of Illness Index
- Treatment Outcome
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Mehta N, Baskaran N, Arava S, Gupta S. B cell depletion therapy using rituximab to induce long-term remission of recalcitrant skin lesions of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e248476. [PMID: 35623653 PMCID: PMC9150159 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A woman in her 20s presented with chilblains for 2 years and recent-onset photodistributed psoriasiform plaques. She did not have persistent good improvement despite treatment with 1 mg/kg oral prednisolone, along with successive trials with many steroid-sparing adjuvants in adequate dosage and duration, including hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate and cyclosporine, in the following 6 months. The patient had an excellent improvement and went into remission with two doses of injection rituximab, 1 g each, at a 2-week interval. The remission was maintained during the 14-month follow-up.
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Kelly L, Olson LB, Rempel RE, Everitt JI, Levine D, Nair SK, Davis ME, Sullenger BA. β-Cyclodextrin-containing polymer treatment of cutaneous lupus and influenza improves outcomes. Mol Ther 2022; 30:845-854. [PMID: 34628051 PMCID: PMC8821959 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Nucleic acid (NA)-containing damage- and pathogen-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs and PAMPs, respectively) are implicated in numerous pathological conditions from infectious diseases to autoimmune disorders. Nucleic acid-binding polymers, including polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties when administered to neutralize DAMPs/PAMPs. The PAMAM G3 variant has been shown to have beneficial effects in a cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) murine model and improve survival of mice challenged with influenza. Unfortunately, the narrow therapeutic window of cationic PAMAM dendrimers makes their clinical development challenging. An alternative nucleic acid-binding polymer that has been evaluated in humans is a linear β-cyclodextrin-containing polymer (CDP). CDP's characteristics prompted us to evaluate its anti-inflammatory potential in CLE autoimmune and influenza infectious disease mouse models. We report that CDP effectively inhibits NA-containing DAMP-mediated activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in cell culture, improves healing in lupus mice, and does not immunocompromise treated animals upon influenza infection but improves survival even when administered 3 days after infection. Finally, as anticipated, we observe limited toxicity in animals treated with CDP compared with PAMAM G3. Thus, CDP is a new anti-inflammatory agent that may be readily translated to the clinic to combat diseases associated with pathological NA-containing DAMPs/PAMPs.
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Tsiogka A, Gerochristou M, Agrogianni A, Gregoriou S, Rigopoulos D, Kontochristopoulos G. Apremilast for the Treatment of Concomitant Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus and Psoriasis. Skinmed 2022; 20:391-392. [PMID: 36314710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Tappel AC, Tiwari N, Saavedra A. Terbinafine-Induced Relapse of Bullous Lupus Erythematosus. J Clin Rheumatol 2021; 27:S607-S609. [PMID: 30601164 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000000945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Costa Cascais F, Fraga S, Sousa S, Pinto M. Neonatal lupus: a clinical challenge. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e246590. [PMID: 34844972 PMCID: PMC8634331 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Neonatal lupus is an uncommon entity. The main manifestations are cutaneous and cardiac. It is caused by transplacental passage of maternal antibodies (anti-Ro/SSA or anti-La/SSB), and the diagnosis is made by its detection in the mother or child. The authors present a case of a 4-month-old female infant, with a cutaneous eruption since she was 2 months old. She had no relevant personal or family history. Analytically she had an increase in liver enzymes. The histological aspect of the skin biopsy led to an autoimmunity study on the mother and infant, both of which had positive anti-Ro/SSA antibodies, confirming the diagnosis of neonatal lupus. Cardiological study was normal. The skin lesions resolved during the first year of life. Skin lesions are the most frequent non-cardiac clinical manifestation of neonatal lupus, and they are self-limited. When there is no family history, nor cardiac involvement, the diagnosis can be challenging.
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Yuki EFN, Silva CA, Aikawa NE, Romiti R, Heise CO, Bonfa E, Pasoto SG. Thalidomide and Lenalidomide for Refractory Systemic/Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Treatment: A Narrative Review of Literature for Clinical Practice. J Clin Rheumatol 2021; 27:248-259. [PMID: 31693649 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thalidomide has shown exceptional results in systemic/cutaneous lupus erythematosus(SLE/CLE). Recently, lenalidomide has been also prescribed for SLE/CLE treatment. Literature regarding efficacy/adverse events for these drugs is scarce with a single systematic review and meta-analysis focused solely on thalidomide for refractory cutaneous lupus subtypes. OBJECTIVE We, therefore, addressed in this narrative review the efficacy/adverse effects of thalidomide and lenalidomide for SLE and CLE. In addition, we provide a specialist approach for clinical practice based on the available evidence. RESULTS Efficacy of thalidomide for refractory cutaneous lupus treatment was demonstrated by several studies, mostly retrospective with small sample size(≤20). The frequency of peripheral polyneuropathy is controversial varying from 15-80% with no consistent data regarding cumulative dose and length of use. Drug withdrawn results in clinical partial/complete reversibility for most cases (70%). For lenalidomide, seven studies (small sample sizes) reported its efficacy for SLE/CLE with complete/partial response in all patients with a mean time to response of 3 months. Flare rate varied from 25-75% occurring 0.5-10 months after drug withdrawn. There were no reports of polyneuropathy/worsening of previous thalidomide-induced neuropathy, but most of them did not perform nerve conduction studies. Teratogenicity risk exist for both drugs and strict precautions are required. CONCLUSIONS Thalidomide is very efficacious as an induction therapy for patients with severe/refractory cutaneous lupus with high risk of scarring, but its longstanding use should be avoided due to neurotoxicity. Lenalidomide is a promising drug for skin lupus treatment, particularly regarding the apparent lower frequency of nerve side effects.
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Hoesly PM, Cappel MA, Hoesly FJ, Sluzevich JC, Tolaymat LM, Keeling JH. Leprosy as a Diagnostic Challenge in the United States. Skinmed 2021; 19:137-141. [PMID: 33938438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A 63-year-old woman from Central Florida presented to an outside clinic with a 2-year history of a progressive, asymptomatic cutaneous eruption and arthralgias. Her past medical history was significant for reported seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, for which adalimumab, methotrexate, and low-dose prednisone therapy were initiated 5 years prior. The skin eruption occurred shortly after a 4-week hospitalization during which these medications were withheld. At her initial outside evaluation, a biopsy was performed and interpreted as subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). She was treated with hydroxychloroquine without improvement. A repeat biopsy was reported as consistent with interstitial granulomatous dermatitis (IGD). There was no improvement with potent topical corticosteroids.
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Aitmehdi R, Arnaud L, Francès C, Senet P, Monfort JB, de Risi-Pugliese T, Barbaud A, Cohen-Aubart F, Haroche J, Pha M, Hie M, Le Guern V, Costedoat-Chalumeau N, Mékinian A, Fain O, Mathian A, Amoura Z, Chasset F. Long-term efficacy and safety outcomes of lenalidomide for cutaneous lupus erythematosus: A multicenter retrospective observational study of 40 patients. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 84:1171-1174. [PMID: 33221461 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Borucki R, Werth VP. Expert Perspective: An Evidence-Based Approach to Refractory Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. Arthritis Rheumatol 2020; 72:1777-1785. [PMID: 32776469 DOI: 10.1002/art.41480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can present with a variety of skin manifestations and have a dramatic effect on a patient's quality of life. Effective treatment options for this disease are limited, and the efficacy of these treatments is often supported by low levels of evidence. This makes the treatment of refractory disease especially challenging, as it is difficult to achieve a consensus on the appropriate progression of treatment beyond first- and second-line treatment options. The treatment of refractory CLE often involves some degree of immunosuppression, which carries some risk for patients and requires a thoughtful approach to the selection of medications. Some treatments that have proven to be effective in systemic disease may not be as effective in cutaneous disease, making it difficult to extrapolate from the available evidence on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Ultimately, the increased use of objective skin measurements in SLE clinical trials is necessary to understand drug efficacy in CLE and develop new treatments for this challenging disease. Here, we provide clinical examples of the challenges involved in treating refractory CLE, examine the evidence currently available for treatment options, and provide an algorithmic approach to the treatment of refractory disease based on this evidence. Novel therapies under development for CLE are also discussed, as they may soon be part of the accepted treatment regimen for refractory CLE.
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Trager MH, Ram-Wolff C, Bouaziz JD, Battistella M, Vignon-Pennamen MD, Rivet J, Brice P, de Masson A, Geskin LJ, Bagot M, Dobos G. Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus Mimicking Primary Cutaneous Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma. Acta Derm Venereol 2020; 100:adv00229. [PMID: 32556349 PMCID: PMC9207637 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-3575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lambers WM, Diercks GFH, Homan FM, Doornbos-van Meer B, Bootsma H, Westra J, de Leeuw K. Myxovirus Resistance Protein A Is a Useful Additional Histological Marker in Suspected Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. Acta Derm Venereol 2020; 100:adv00234. [PMID: 32618348 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-3587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Garelli CJ, Refat MA, Nanaware PP, Ramirez-Ortiz ZG, Rashighi M, Richmond JM. Current Insights in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Immunopathogenesis. Front Immunol 2020; 11:1353. [PMID: 32714331 PMCID: PMC7343764 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) is a clinically diverse group of autoimmune skin diseases with shared histological features of interface dermatitis and autoantibodies deposited at the dermal-epidermal junction. Various genetic and environmental triggers of CLE promote infiltration of T cells, B cells, neutrophils, antigen presenting cells, and NK cells into lesional skin. In this mini-review, we will discuss the clinical features of CLE, insights into CLE immunopathogenesis, and novel treatment approaches.
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Borucki R, Werth VP. Emerging therapies for cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Cutis 2020; 105:276-277. [PMID: 32716989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Shi H, Gudjonsson JE, Kahlenberg JM. Treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus: current approaches and future strategies. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2020; 32:208-214. [PMID: 32141953 PMCID: PMC7357847 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a highly heterogeneous autoimmune disease. No specific Federal Drug Administration-approved therapies for CLE-alone are available, and resistance to conventional treatments is common. This review will summarize current treatment approaches and pending treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS Research into the pathogenesis of CLE is accelerating. A skewed type I interferon production and response contribute to CLE lesions. The pathophysiology of lesions may be similar among the lesional subtypes, and patients with a more TLR9-driven disease mechanism may have more benefit from hydroxychloroquine. Case reports continue to support the use of dapsone for CLE, especially bullous lupus erythematosus. Rituximab and Belimumab have efficacy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and severe active CLE. The significant role for type I interferons in CLE and encouraging clinical data suggest anifrolumab as a very promising agent for CLE. Dapirolizumab, BIIB059, Ustekinumab and Janus kinase inhibitors also have supportive early data as promising new strategies for CLE treatment. SUMMARY Continued research to understand the mechanisms driving CLE will facilitate the development and approval of new targets. The pipeline for new treatments is rich.
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