Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2022, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (5): 455-459.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20200179

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Application of high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in severe dermatoses

Li Danqi, Lou Yuchen, Tao Juan   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Center of Skin Recovery and Theranostics, Wuhan 430022, China
  • Received:2020-02-26 Revised:2020-10-14 Online:2022-05-15 Published:2022-04-29
  • Contact: Tao Juan E-mail:tjhappy@126.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(81974245)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has emerged as an effective treatment option for some refractory and severe dermatoses with few adverse reactions. The Fab and Fc fragments of IgG can exert anti-inflammatory effect by mediating specific downstream reactions via binding to a variety of autoantigens, autoantibodies and complements. This review summarizes action mechanisms of IVIG, focuses on the progress towards its application in severe dermatoses (such as severe drug eruption, refractory dermatomyositis and autoimmune bullous diseases) and special populations, as well as its adverse reactions.

Key words: Immunoglobulins, intravenous, Skin diseases, Severe dermatoses