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Evaluation of an antihistamine and an antidepressant for the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus
VD Sanjana, RJ Fernandez
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Correspondence Address:
V D Sanjana
Correspondence Address:
V D Sanjana
| How to cite this article: Sanjana V D, Fernandez R J. Evaluation of an antihistamine and an antidepressant for the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1992;58:384-387 |
Copyright: (C)1992 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Twenty four patients of lichen simplex chronicus completed a double-blind trial to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of an antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate), an antidepressant (imipramine), and a placebo. Imipramine was found to be superior to other 2 medications.
Keywords: Lichen simplex chronicus, Pruritus
