Dermatology Research and Practice (Jan 2009)

Response of Fibroblastic Rheumatism to Infliximab

  • Ricardo Romiti,
  • Mauricio Levy Neto,
  • Marcello Menta Simonsen Nico

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/715729
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2009

Abstract

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Onset is usually sudden with symmetrical articular involvement of both small and large joints, occurrence of solid skin nodules, and rapid progression. Treatment is generally unrewarding. Here we report a severe and disabling case of FR responding favorably to infliximab therapy. After 32 weeks of continuous treatment, skin lesions dramatically improved and arthropathy partially regressed.