Treatment of Behçet’s Disease
Disease description:
Recurrent oral ulcers persist despite various treatments; only after undergoing medical examinations at the hospital was the diagnosis of Behçet’s disease confirmed. What are the treatment options for Behçet’s disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Behçet’s disease is primarily managed with pharmacotherapy. As the severity of the condition varies among patients, treatment regimens are individualized. In mild cases—characterized solely by oral ulcers without involvement of other internal organs—oral thalidomide, as prescribed by the physician, is typically sufficient. However, if internal organs are involved, additional immunosuppressive agents such as cyclophosphamide or azathioprine must be administered alongside thalidomide.
