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Case Report
Reversal of systemic sclerosis with dexamethasone pulses
JS Pasricha, M Ramam, Sanjay Shah
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Correspondence Address:
J S Pasricha
Correspondence Address:
J S Pasricha
| How to cite this article: Pasricha J S, Ramam M, Shah S. Reversal of systemic sclerosis with dexamethasone pulses. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1990;56:40-42 |
Copyright: (C)1990 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A 22 year old female had for the last 8 years,, progressive tightness of the skin along with hyperpigmentation, Raynaud's phenomenon, calcinosis cutis over bony prominences, dysphagia and pulmonary involvement. Treatment with 100 mg dexamethasone given intravenously in 5% dextrose on 3 consecutive days every month led to a significant reversal of all the clinical manifestations over a period of 18 months.
Keywords: Systemic sclerosis, Treatment, Dexamethasone pulse therapy
