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.
Authors
- F. Boukari
- Clémence Bertold (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1796-2076)
- Thierry Passeron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0797-6570)
- Valerie Elmaleh
- Julia Bonnelye
- Ulysse Jacquier
- Nathalie Cardot-Leccia
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Côte d'Azur (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (FR)
- Centre Méditerranéen de Médecine Moléculaire (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JEADV Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2026-04-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.70345
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00