Abstract |
Fifteen of twenty-two children with pityriasis lichenoides were treated with oral erythromycin. Eleven (73%) had a remission, usually within 2 months. Two others showed partial improvement, and two were unimproved. Seven of the children who experienced a remission were off erythromycin and free of lesions after 2 to 5 months of therapy. A trial of erythromycin as described herein should be considered in children with pityriasis lichenoides before other, possibly more toxic, measures are instituted.
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Authors | A P Truhan, A A Hebert, N B Esterly |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 15
Issue 1
Pg. 66-70
(Jul 1986)
ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States |
PMID | 3722512
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Erythromycin
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Pityriasis
(drug therapy)
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