A Retrospective Review of Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Refractory Dermatomyositis

J Drugs Dermatol. 2022 Oct 1;21(10):1133-1134.

Abstract

Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune myopathy with characteristic dermatologic features.1 Tofacitinib is an immunomodulator with proven efficacy against numerous immune-mediated disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriasis.2 Several reports have demonstrated oral tofacitinib’s ability to treat the cutaneous and extracutaneous manifestations of refractory dermatomyositis (DM).1,4,5 However, evidence for sustained improvement remains limited.2,3 The goal of this study is to investigate the long-term response of recalcitrant DM to oral and topical tofacitinib at varied dosing regimens.

MeSH terms

  • Dermatomyositis* / diagnosis
  • Dermatomyositis* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Piperidines / therapeutic use
  • Pyrimidines
  • Pyrroles / therapeutic use
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunologic Factors
  • Piperidines
  • Pyrimidines
  • Pyrroles
  • tofacitinib