What Does Behcet's Disease Treatment Involve?

Immunosuppressants

Immunosuppressants are a type of medication that causes a decrease in the activity of the immune system. This causes an interruption to occur in the inflammation process that results in the manifestation of Behcet's disease symptoms. These types of medications will suppress all types of inflammatory responses regardless of what may be causing them. This means immune-suppressing medications stop the immune system from attacking its own healthy tissues along with any bacteria or foreign bodies that it would normally attack. While this type of treatment for the symptoms of Behcet's disease is very effective, there are potentials risks and adverse side effects. Regardless of the reasoning, any patient on these types of medications will be at a significantly higher risk for contracting illnesses and developing infections. The use of immunosuppressants in a localized treatment approach is always preferred over a systemic treatment approach. Immune-suppressing medications can be included in treatment options such as skin creams, mouth rinses, and eye drops.

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