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In this case study, intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy effectively improved symptoms of steroid-resistant lupus cystitis and peritonitis, allowing for a reduction in steroid dosage.

This study concluded that monthly pulse IV cyclophosphamide therapy was effective in achieving complete or partial remission in 68.9% of Indian patients with severe lupus nephritis, though longer follow-up is needed.

Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.

In this case study, a 43-year-old male with anti-GBM disease experienced a relapse triggered by hair dye, leading to diffuse alveolar hemorrhage; managing this with plasmapheresis, intravenous immunoglobulins, and rituximab suggests rituximab may be beneficial for relapsing cases.

This article discusses the roles of pediatrics and dermatology departments at Yale University School of Medicine, but reports no specific clinical results.