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PMID: 20877018
Lichen planus treated with betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy
Rashmi Mittal, Y Manchanda
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Rashmi Mittal
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Rashmi Mittal
| How to cite this article: Mittal R, Manchanda Y. Lichen planus treated with betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2000;66:34-35 |
Copyright: (C)2000 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Ten Patients, 6 males and 4 females between 7-60 years of age having lichen planus for I month to 2 years were treated with betamethasone 5mg orally on two consecutive days in a week for 3 months. There was excellent (75-100%) response in 6 (60%) patients and good (50-75%) in 4 (40%) patients. None of the patients had significant side effects of the therapy and there were no treatment failures. Betamethasone on two consecutive days in a week as oral mini pulse therapy may be a safe, effective and a better therapeutic alternative for the treatment of lichen planus.
Keywords: Lichen planus, Oral mini-pulse, Betamethasone
