Uremic pruritus treated successfully with the Goeckerman Program.
Dermatol Online J
; 22(8)2016 Aug 15.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27617950
ABSTRACT
Uremic pruritus (UP) is a common condition among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis (HD). We report 19 a case of severe UP recalcitrant to conventional therapy including topical corticosteroids, anti-histamines, and phototherapy, 20 which was treated successfully with the Goeckerman regimen consisting of topical coal tar, topical corticosteroids, and broadband 21 UVB (BB-UVB). Little is known about the pathophysiology of UP, and there is currently no consensus or evidence-based 22 treatments for UP. Although further studies are necessary, Goeckerman therapy may be a promising treatment option when 23 available for severe UP intractable to conventional therapies.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Photochemotherapy
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Pruritus
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Ultraviolet Therapy
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Triamcinolone
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Coal Tar
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Glucocorticoids
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Keratolytic Agents
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Dermatol Online J
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2016
Type:
Article