The effect of steroid therapy on cellular reactions in vivo in patients with cutaneous and systemic forms of erythematosus
Bukvić-Knor, T.
Medicinski Arhiv 43(2-3): 137-140
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-8083 PMID: 2628666 Document Number: 338262
We examined 104 patients divided in two groups: patients suffering from lupus erythematosus systemic (SLE) and from lupus erythematosus cutaneous (CLE). Cellular immunity tests in vivo were performed in all patients: DNCB, PPD, Trichophytin, Candidin. Cellular immunity response were compared according to undergoing steroid therapy. Patients suffering from CLE had decreased reaction to cellular immunity test with increased dose of steroid therapy. In patient with SLE this decrease was not recognised.