Rituximab: applications in dermatology

Int J Dermatol. 2006 Oct;45(10):1143-55; quiz 1155. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2006.03007.x.

Abstract

Rituximab is a chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody which has been used extensively for B-lymphocytic malignancies. In addition, applications for autoimmune diseases have emerged in recent years. Case reports support the use of rituximab in certain dermatologic conditions, including paraneoplastic pemphigus, pemphigus vulgaris, graft versus host disease, and cutaneous B-cell malignancies. Clinical trials are lacking and would be an appropriate next step.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use*
  • Rituximab
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Rituximab