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Cutaneous sarcoidosis: current therapeutic modalities

Pages 769-774 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014
 

Abstract

Cutaneous sarcoidosis is a chronic, inflammatory, granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology that can be recalcitrant to many therapeutic modalities. A number of treatments have been reported to be effective, but none are uniformly successful. Therapy should be tailored to the individual patient and is dependent on the extent of cutaneous involvement and the degree of systemic manifestations. Corticosteroids and antimalarials are the cornerstones of treatment, although cytotoxic agents and numerous anecdotal anti-inflammatory agents have been used. Recently introduced biologics have ushered in a new era of therapeutic options for this potentially serious disorder.

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