2007
DOI: 10.1080/09546630701299147
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Role of bromelain in the treatment of patients with pityriasis lichenoides chronica

Abstract: In conclusion bromelain can be considered an effective therapeutic option for PLC; its efficacy could be related to its anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and/or anti-viral properties.

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“…Systemic antibiotics, including tetracycline and erythromycin, have been used for their anti‐inflammatory rather than antibiotic effects . Severe or refractory cases of PL require additional systemic therapies, such as corticosteroids, methotrexate, acitretin, cyclosporine, and bromelain . To date, the efficacy of combination therapies utilizing NB‐UVB phototherapy and systemic medications has not been reported.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Systemic antibiotics, including tetracycline and erythromycin, have been used for their anti‐inflammatory rather than antibiotic effects . Severe or refractory cases of PL require additional systemic therapies, such as corticosteroids, methotrexate, acitretin, cyclosporine, and bromelain . To date, the efficacy of combination therapies utilizing NB‐UVB phototherapy and systemic medications has not been reported.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Several studies have evaluated the efficacy of the different therapeutic modalities implemented in the treatment of PL . However, studies comparing the efficacy and safety of phototherapy in combination with systemic medications are limited.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After treatment all the victims of PLC were fully recovered with zero side effects which is a virtue of its immuno-modulatory and antiviral trait (Massimiliano et al 2007). …”
Section: Dermatological Disorders Pityriasislichenoideschronica (Plc)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Kod ostalih šest pacijenata, bolest se nije vratila ni posle 12 meseci. Ove efekte bromelaina treba potvrditi u daljim ispitivanjima (22).…”
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