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Evaluating the tolerability and efficacy of etanercept compared to triamcinolone acetonide for the intralesional treatment of keloids.

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2008

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Brian Berman, Jitendrakumar K Patel, Oliver Pérez, Martha H. Viera, Sadegh Amini, Samantha Block, Deborah Zell, Sujatha Tadicherla, Adriana Villa, Claudia C. Ramirez,
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Abstract

Etanercept was safe, well tolerated, improved several keloid parameters, and reduced pruritus to a greater degree than TAC therapy. However, further studies are required before it can be recommended for the treatment of keloids.