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Abstract
Biological therapy with tumour necrosis factor alpha antibodies continues to offer a life-changing option for a range of autoimmune and inflammatory skin conditions. We present three cases of sarcoidosis, with refractory cutaneous disease successfully treated with infliximab. A review of the literature shows increased numbers of cases of refractory cutaneous sarcoidosis successfully cleared with infliximab therapy.Entities:
Keywords: cutaneous sarcoidosis; infliximab; quality of life; scarring; tumour necrosis factor
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23651297 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12056
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas J Dermatol ISSN: 0004-8380 Impact factor: 2.875