Successful treatment of generalized granuloma annulare with adalimumab. (16th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mahmood, T.; Mansouri, B.; Menter, A.
• Is Part Of: Clinical and experimental dermatology. Volume 40:Number 5(2015)
• Page Start: 537
• Page End: 539
• Publication Date: 2015-02-16
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ced.12598
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6938

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="ced12598-abs-0001"> <title>Summary</title> <p>We report the case of a 64 year‐old woman who demonstrated resolution of recalcitrant, generalized granuloma annulare (GA) following treatment with adalimumab. After showing little response to other treatment techniques, such as steroids and a triple antibiotic regimen, the patient was started on adalimumab. Within 3 months, she showed almost complete resolution of lesions. Within 6 months, she was completely lesion‐free, and remained clear following 12 months of adalimumab therapy. This case provides further evidence that tumour necrosis factor‐α inhibitors may be a treatment option for patients with recalcitrant, generalized GA.</p> </abstract>