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Filter by:Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is lupus affecting the skin. In this autoimmune disease, the body's immune system attacks healthy skin. There are 3 main types: Acute cutaneous lupus, Subacute cutaneous lupus, and Chronic cutaneous lupus ("discoid lupus"). Lupus most often appears between the ages of 20 and 50 years; it affects women more than men, and it may happen more in patients with a family history of lupus or other autoimmune diseases.
The purpose of this study is to assess the potential efficacy of topical ruxolitinib for the treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)
The main objectives of the study are: To determine if RNA recovery from tape harvesting allows for the identification of a disease gene signature (e.g., interferon [IFN] signature for lupus) or other biomarkers that may differentiate affected from normal or unaffected skin; To determine if the lupus gene signature is differentially expressed in the epidermis from active discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) or subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) lesions when compared with unaffected skin from the same participants and from the skin of healthy volunteers (HVs); To determine if the atopic dermatitis (AD) gene signature is differentially expressed in the epidermis from active AD lesions when compared with unaffected skin from the same participants and from the skin of HVs; and To correlate the levels of transcripts of targeted genes in the skin by tape harvesting with those obtained from the blood.
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical and immunological effects of the phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitor, CC-10004, on skin inflammation associated with cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
The purpose of this research study is to see if a specific protein that we are interested in is involved in scarring hair loss. If these proteins are involved, further genetic work may also better define the disease as well as future treatment options.
Lupus Erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disorder that includes a broad spectrum of clinical forms. One of these forms, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic disfiguring disease confined to the skin. The aim of this pivotal trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of ASF-1096 cream 0.5% in the treatment of patients with DLE or SLE presenting newly developed discoid lesions.
Lupus Erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disorder that includes a broad spectrum of clinical forms. One of these forms, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic disfiguring disease confined to the skin. The aim of this pivotal trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of ASF-1096 cream 0.5% in the treatment of patients with DLE or SLE presenting newly developed discoid lesions.
Discoid lupus erythematosus lesions are commonly treated with corticosteroids, but corticosteroids may induce side effects such as thinning of the skin or scarring. Therefore, an alternative medication with the same efficacy, but without the side-effects is sought after. Pimecrolimus is a newer drug specially designed to treat inflammatory diseases of skin. Its efficacy in treating discoid lupus erythematosus has not been studied extensively yet. However studies performed till now show promising results. Long-term topical use of this medication has not shown any serious side-effects in other skin diseases. In this study we aimed at comparing pimecrolimus efficacy with that of a common therapeutic choice, betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream, to see if pimecrolimus can be used as an alternative medication in treating discoid lupus erythematosus.
The purpose of this double-masked, pilot trial is to determine whether 20 percent thalidomide ointment is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (CDLE) when used under an occlusive dressing. Seventeen patients with two similar lesions will have lesions randomized to receive either intervention or placebo therapy.