Abstract: From 1975 to 1982, 156 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were seen. 90 % were women, 69 % were aged between 10 to 30 years. 63 % had a deterioration of their general condition. Skin disorders was found in 92 % with 78 % of facial erythema, 46 % photosensitivity, 56 % Alopecia, 9 % Raynauds phenomenon and 19 % oral lesions. Osteoarticular changes were detected in 84 % renal ...
Levamisol in the treatment of Behcet's Disease
Abstract: 35 patients with the “complet form“ of Behcet’s disease, according to the criteria of Behcet’s Disease Research Committee of Japan were selected for study. The choice of complet forms make possible to have a more homogenous group of patients to evaluate the effect of levamisole on the major symptoms of the disease. The patients were treated with levamisole at least for 3 to 6 months, they had no cytotoxic ...