Type 1 lepra reaction presenting as immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome.
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Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol | May-June 2008 | Vol 74 | Issue 3 does not have any effect after 72 hrs, the steroids given early and for a short duration may help improve the prognosis. Since cyclosporine is reported to be effective in TEN by interrupting the disease progression and decreasing the time taken for complete re-epithelization, we feel that the combination of initial high dose of steroid and subsequent cyclosporine will be a safe alternative to treat this condition associated with high mortality.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
دوره 74 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008