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Treatment of relapsing polychondritis with dapsone
Archives of Dermatology
|September 1, 1976
Summary
Dapsone effectively treated relapsing polychondritis in three patients. This suggests dapsone may be a valuable treatment for immune-related diseases due to its enzyme-inhibiting properties.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Relapsing polychondritis is an autoimmune disease with increasing evidence suggesting immune system involvement.
- Current treatment options for relapsing polychondritis can be limited.