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The Effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine Treatment In Cutaneous Lupus Erythematous

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Austin Hamp¹*, Jarett Anderson¹, Arjun Bal¹ and David Francy²

A 61 yo male presented with complaints of a rash on his back and chest. He reported a past medical history of generalized Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CCLE), diagnosed 10 years previously by biopsy. Despite the diagnosis, he had never received treatment, and only recently complained of significant pruritus and pain. He admitted to frequent flares with periods of remission. Physical exam revealed pink-to-erythematous ill-defined, minimally elevated plaques with erosion and scaling on his back, chest, and face with his back being the most painful and pruritic [Figure 1]. Treatment options with this patient were discussed and the patient elected for drug therapy with Hydroxychloroquine and topical Triamcinolone. Three months following the initial encounter, the patient returned w... view more»

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