Erosive and generalized lichen planus responsive to azathioprine

Authors: LEAR, J.T.¹; ENGLISH, J.S.C.¹

Source: Clinical & Experimental Dermatology, Volume 21, Number 1, January 1996 , pp. 56-57(2)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

Key:

- Free Content

- New Content

- Subscribed Content

- Free Trial Content

Abstract:

Systemic corticosteroids are of value in severe lichen planus which interferes with the patient's life or is ulcerative or where there is nail destruction. Azathioprine has been shown to be effective steroid sparing treatment for generalized lichen planus. We report two patients with severe lichen planus who responded to azathioprine alone and suggest it may be an alternative therapy, especially when there are risk factors against corticosteroid use.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.1996.d01-167.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Dermatology, North Staffs NHS Trust, Stoke on Trent, UK

The full text electronic article is available for purchase. You will be able to download the full text electronic article after payment.

$50.39 plus tax Refund Policy