Evaluation on azathioprine in the treatment of parthenium dermatitis.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2001 Nov-Dec; 67(6): 309-11
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ABSTRACT
Parthenium dermatitis is one of the most intractable problems in dermatology, the management of which poses a therapeutic challenge. The mainstay of treatment has been systemic corticosteroids for prolonged periods which may result in various side-effects.ln the present study, 30 patients of parthenium dermatitis were treated with oral azathioprine in a dose of 1-3 mg/kg/day. Assessment was done at monthly intervals using a clinical score. Azathioprine emerged as an effective and safe corticosteroid sparing agent in the treatment of parthenium dermatitis, provided the patients are carefully monitored for the side effects.
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Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2001
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