TABLE 4.
Summary of cutaneous lupus erythematosus therapeutic interventions
| 1ST LINE | 2ND LINE | EXPERIMENTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVENTION | Sun avoidance | n/a | n/a |
| Sunscreen (SPF>50) | |||
| TOPICAL TREATMENT | Corticosteroids | Tacrolimus | Pulsed dye laser |
| Pimecrolimus | Cryotherapy | ||
| R-salbutamol | Phototherapy | ||
| SYSTEMIC TREATMENT | Hydroxychloroquine | Retinoids | Azathioprine |
| Chloroquine | Methotrexate | Clofazimine | |
| n/a | Dapsone | Lenalidomide | |
| Mycophenolate mofetil | IVIG | ||
| Quinacrine | Rituximab | ||
| Corticosteroids | Tocilizumab | ||
| Thalidomide | Anti-CD4 antibody | ||
| n/a | Cefuroxime axetil | ||
| Extracorporeal photophoresis | |||
| Danazol |