Lupus erythematosus and vitamin E: an effective and nontoxic therapy.

Abstract

Despite conflicting opinions, our personal experience and a number of reviewed clinical reports indicate that vitamin E, properly administered in adequate doses, is a safe and effective treatment for chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, and may be of value in treating other types of the disease. A possible mechanism leading to the development of autoimmune diseases, including lupus erythematosus, is discussed, together with a rational approach aimed at the cellular level, rather than at attacking the body's immune defenses, which could lead to increased susceptibility to malignant and infectious diseases.

• Authors: S Ayres Jr, R Mihan
• Journal: Cutis (Cutis) Vol. 23 Issue 1 Pg. 49-52, 54 (Jan 1979) ISSN: 0011-4162 [Print] United States
• PMID: 759121 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Vitamin E

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid (drug therapy)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Vitamin E (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)