Cutaneous Kikuchi Disease Medication

Updated: Nov 14, 2019
  • Author: Jenny E Liles, MD; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD  more...
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Medication

Medication Summary

No specific medical therapy is indicated for Kikuchi disease (KD), but, as noted earlier, NSAIDs, systemic steroids, or hydroxychloroquine may be helpful if symptoms are severe or do not resolve on their own.