1970
DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v6i2.9207
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Effects of Griseofulvin in the Treatment of Lichen Planus -A Study in BSMMU

Abstract: Lichen Planus (LP) is an inflammatory disorder of skin, mucous membranes, nails and hair. There are various modalities of treatment but none is curative. This prospective therapeutic trial was done among patients with lichen planus at the outpatient department of Dermatology & Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka between November 2001 and April 2002. Total 20 patients were taken of them 12 were male and 8 were female with male to female ratio 3:2. Age of the patients was … Show more

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“…Furthermore, griseofulvin inhibited IFN-gamma-induced HLA-DR expression on human keratinocytes is similar to colchicine [16]. Tis drug has been reported to be a beneft in lichen planus [17,18] and pigmented purpuric dermatosis [19]. Griseofulvin is safe with few side efects and cost efectiveness.…”
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confidence: 82%
“…Furthermore, griseofulvin inhibited IFN-gamma-induced HLA-DR expression on human keratinocytes is similar to colchicine [16]. Tis drug has been reported to be a beneft in lichen planus [17,18] and pigmented purpuric dermatosis [19]. Griseofulvin is safe with few side efects and cost efectiveness.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 82%