Successful Treatment of Generalized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus With Imiquimod Cream 5%: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

January 2014 in “ PubMed ”

Michael Park, Barbara Boone, Steven A. Devos

discoid lupus erythematosus DLE imiquimod topical treatment erythematous scaly patches hair loss skin condition imiquimod cream

TLDR Imiquimod cream 5% effectively treated generalized discoid lupus erythematosus.

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition that can lead to scarring, hair loss, and pigment changes if not treated early. A case study of a 63-year-old man with generalized DLE, presenting with erythematous scaly patches on various body parts, demonstrated successful treatment using imiquimod cream 5%. The cream was applied three times a week, every other week, resulting in almost complete recovery after 24 applications over two months. This case suggested that topical imiquimod could be a viable alternative treatment for generalized DLE, especially when systemic involvement is absent.

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