Topical niacinamide (Nicotinamide) treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE): A prospective pilot study.

Ahmed H NouhAhmed R ElshahidAhmed Said KadahYoussef A Zeyada

Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2023)

Topical Nicotinamide can be used for the treatment of DLE as an adjuvant to other treatment regimens with good cosmetic results and minimal side effects. Further trials with long-term therapy, follow-up period, and bigger sample sizes are required.

Keyphrases

early stage
systemic lupus erythematosus
stem cells
rheumatoid arthritis
combination therapy
mesenchymal stem cells