title: Subcutaneous nodular sarcoidosis and systemic involvement successfully treated with doxycycline.
abstract: Subcutaneous nodular sarcoidosis is a rare cutaneous manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis. We report a new case in a 45-year-old woman with a 7-year history of subcutaneous nodules and a new onset of dyspnea. She was treated with corticosteroids but her disease recurred upon withdrawal. A 6-month course of doxycycline in a dose of 200 mg/d led to complete remission. We also emphasize the value of systemic work-up and regular screening in such cases.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. fsayed@terra.net.lb
authors.forename: Fouad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: El Sayed
authors.forename: Rola
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dhaybi
authors.forename: Alfred
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ammoury
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004318:Doxycycline