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Can Immunosuppressives Help Treat Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Question: iS THERE ANY HISTORY OF USE OF IMMUNOSUPRESSIVES (IE; TACROLIMUS, CYCLOSPORIN. ETC) IN THE
TREATMENT OF SUBCORNEAL PUSTULAR DERMATOSIS ?

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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes for cyclosporine.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis has multiple medications in treatment options like dapsone, acitretin, phototherapy with psoralen etc, tetracycline, vitamin E , benzyl penicillin, azithromycin , cyclosporine and adalimumab.

S answer to your question regarding history of use of immunosuppressants like cyclosporine or adalimumab is yes. Tacrolimus however is not recommended in treatment options.

Topical steroids however are ineffective and should not be used. If they show response that is atypical and rare or the diagnosis is wrong and suggest pustular psoriasis more likely.

I hope it helps. talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Can Immunosuppressives Help Treat Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis?

Brief Answer: Yes for cyclosporine. Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis has multiple medications in treatment options like dapsone, acitretin, phototherapy with psoralen etc, tetracycline, vitamin E , benzyl penicillin, azithromycin , cyclosporine and adalimumab. S answer to your question regarding history of use of immunosuppressants like cyclosporine or adalimumab is yes. Tacrolimus however is not recommended in treatment options. Topical steroids however are ineffective and should not be used. If they show response that is atypical and rare or the diagnosis is wrong and suggest pustular psoriasis more likely. I hope it helps. talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan