Bullous SLE: response to methotrexate and relationship with disease activity

Abstract

We report on a case of 40-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who developed a severe bullous eruption on sun-exposed areas. The bullous manifestation was associated with a flare of lupus serologies, whereas the previous manifestations of the disease were quiescent. Due to prior intolerance to many drugs, she was given oral methotrexate (10 mg=week). The drug administration was followed by a rapid and full resolution of cutaneous lesions. Five months later she developed a class III lupus nephritis. Our case is the first report of efficacy of methotrexate in bullous SLE and rises the question of the relationship between bullous eruption and SLE activity.

Keywords

systemic lupus erythematosus bullous manifestation skin methotrexate

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