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Article: Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory disease.(Washington Whispers)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- January 1, 2003
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LICHEN PLANUS (LP) IS AN INFLAMMATORY DISEASE. Topical calcipotriol, which mainly stimulates differentiation and inhibits proliferation of keratinocytes, also has immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory functions. This study investigates the therapeutic effects of topical calcipotriol in LP.
18 histopathologically-proved LP patients were included in the study. Calcipotriol ointment was applied twice daily to all affected skin areas except genitalia. Clinical evaluation of all patients was performed monthly and response to treatment was assessed on clinical grounds as partial, complete, or no response.
16 patients completed the study. Of the study ...