title: [Linear localized scleroderma. Successful treatment with prednisolone pulse therapy and methotrexate].
abstract: Linear localized scleroderma is a variant of localized scleroderma characterized by linear bands and sclerotic plaques of the skin, which can result in contractures, muscle atrophy and debilitating deformities. The etiology remains unknown and no specific therapy is available. Regimens combining pulsed high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate therapy seem promising. Our patient responded well to intravenous prednisolone (500 mg/d) for 3 consecutive days monthly combined with an oral dose of methotrexate of (15 mg/wk).
authors.affiliation: Hautklinik der Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Düsseldorf.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pierchalla
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Schulte
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Homey
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020551:Pulse Therapy, Drug; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001323:Autoantibodies; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D016559:Tacrolimus; D008727:Methotrexate