Recalcitrant Eyelid Lupus Treated With Topical Ruxolitinib

ABSTRACT Lupus of the eyelids, or lupus blepharitis, is a rare and localized form of chronic cutaneous lupus. The use of topical corticosteroids is limited in this sensitive area due to the risk of adverse events. We present a case of eyelid lupus, with histological confirmation, resistant to multiple lines of treatment, successfully treated with ruxolitinib cream, with no relapse was observed after 1 year of follow‐up. This case illustrates the value of a topical JAK inhibitor for a localized form of cutaneous lupus that is refractory to conventional treatments, particularly in an area where standard therapies have limitations.

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JEADV Clinical Practice
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2026-04-20
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.70345
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
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Recalcitrant Eyelid Lupus Treated With Topical Ruxolitinib

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Recalcitrant Eyelid Lupus Treated With Topical Ruxolitinib

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ABSTRACT Lupus of the eyelids, or lupus blepharitis, is a rare and localized form of chronic cutaneous lupus. The use of topical corticosteroids is limited in this sensitive area due to the risk of adverse events. We present a case of eyelid lupus, with histological confirmation, resistant to multiple lines of treatment, successfully treated with ruxolitinib cream, with no relapse was observed after 1 year of follow‐up. This case illustrates the value of a topical JAK inhibitor for a localized form of cutaneous lupus that is refractory to conventional treatments, particularly in an area where standard therapies have limitations.

JEADV Clinical Practice
Inserm (FR), Université Côte d'Azur (FR), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (FR), Centre Méditerranéen de Médecine Moléculaire (FR)
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