Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation have an antipruritic effect in lichen planus? A randomized clinical trial.
Clin Exp Dermatol
; 44(3): 252-256, 2019 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Lichen planus (LP) is a moderately prevalent inflammatory disorder that affects the skin and the oral mucosa, leading to a characteristic appearance and causing severe itching.AIM:
To assess the potency of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as an antipruritic line of treatment in patients with LP.METHODS:
We enrolled 30 patients with LP who had a history of recurrent relapses of confined pruritus forcing them to scratch or rub the affected area intensively. Patients were treated with TENS three times per week for 4 weeks. Severity of itching was estimated by visual analogue scale (VAS) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).RESULTS:
There was a statistically significant decline in mean VAS score at weeks 2 and 4 of treatment compared with baseline (P < 0.05, with 74% of participants having an improvement of > 50%. Significant improvement in itching intensity also resulted in better quality of life, as there was also a significant reduction in median DLQI at weeks 2 and 4 of therapy compared with baseline (P < 0.05), with 65% of patients having an improvement of > 50% in median DLQI score.CONCLUSION:
TENS may be an alternative safe treatment for LP-induced itching.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estimulação Elétrica Nervosa Transcutânea
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Líquen Plano
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Exp Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Egito