Recurrent aphthous stomatitis in a child successfully treated with apremilast

A 13-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. The patient had undergone several unsuccessful treatments, leading to the decision to initiate apremilast. He showed a good clinical response with reduction in outbreaks, and no adverse effects were observed. This i...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2024-09
Main Authors: March-Rodríguez, Alvaro, Lobato-Berezo, Alejandro, Pujol, Ramon M
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Language:English
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Summary:A 13-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. The patient had undergone several unsuccessful treatments, leading to the decision to initiate apremilast. He showed a good clinical response with reduction in outbreaks, and no adverse effects were observed. This is the first report, to our knowledge, of a pediatric patient treated with apremilast for this indication.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.15711