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Azathioprine versus betamethasone for the treatment of parthenium dermatitis: A randomized controlled study

KaushalK Verma, R Mahesh, Pushplata Srivastava, M Ramam, A Mukhopadhyaya

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2008 · 37 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Azathioprine and betamethasone appear to be almost equally effective (P=0.0156 vs. 0.0005) in the treatment of parthenium dermatitis. However, adverse effects and relapses were observed to be more frequent in patients treated with betamethasone.

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