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Oral Roflumilast for Long-term Management of Behçet Spectrum Disorders: A Multicenter Observational Analysis
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R. Peñuelas Leal1,
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, JA. Peñuelas Ruiz2, Á. González García1, L. Bagan3, C. Labrandero Hoyos1, A. Grau Echevarría1, V. Zaragoza Ninet1, G. Perez Pastor1, L. Garcia Fernandez4, M. Linares Barrios5, D. Blaya Imbernon1, M. Finello1, E. Perez Zafrilla1, E. Diez Recio1, M. Marti Cabrera6, J. Bagan3,7, V. Alegre De Miquel1,8
1 Dermatology Department. Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
2 Gandia Public Health Centre, Gandía, Spain
3 Oral Medicine department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
4 Dermatology department.Hospital Universitario San Juan, Alicante, Spain
5 Dermatology department. Hospital Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, Spain
6 Pharmacology department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
7 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Consorci Hospital General Universitari de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
8 Dermatology department, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Abstract

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and Behçet's disease (BD) are part of the Behçet spectrum disorders (BSD), sharing genetic traits and characterized by recurrent ulcers. No systemic treatment is approved for RAS or incomplete BD, despite significant quality-of-life impacts.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of roflumilast, a PDE4 inhibitor, in BSD patients and compare responses between RAS and BD.

Methods: This analytical observational study included a total of 33 patients with BSD (22, RAS; 11, BD) from 5 Spanish centers, followed over 52 weeks. Data were collected retrospectively and prospectively, assessing flare-ups, ulcers, pain, and duration. Statistical models compared outcomes across treatment periods.

Results: Roflumilast significantly reduced all studied response variables, with no loss of long-term efficacy. Differences between RAS and BD were minimal and clinically irrelevant. Adverse events occurred in 63% of patients, mostly mild and self-limiting, with tolerability improved through dose adjustments. Two patients (6.25%) dropped out due to adverse events.

Conclusion: Roflumilast is effective for managing BSD, offering a safe option to address unmet needs in RAS and BD. Its favorable safety profile and long-term efficacy support its use in the routine clinical practice.

Key words:
recurrent aphthous stomatitis
Behçet’s disease
Behçet spectrum disorders
Behçet
roflumilast
oral ulcer
genital ulcer
phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor
apremilast.
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