Abstract
A randomized double-blind study of levamisole hydrochloride therapy in atopic dermatitis is reported. No improvement was noted in any of several assessments, which included patients' subjective impressions; physicians' clinical impressions; comparison of clinical extent and severity scores; and incidence of cutaneous infections or lessening of serum IgE levels. A trend toward improvement was seen in a majority of cases, whether treatment was with a placebo or an active drug. This study emphasizes the need for double-blind techniques for therapeutic trial in the management of patients with atopic dermatitis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1314-1315 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Archives of Dermatology |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1978 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology