Effectiveness of the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor,Citalopram (Cipralex), in Prurigo Nodularis
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a common dermatological disorder, manifested as scaly nodules which
appear mainly on the extensor surfaces of the limbs. PN may appear secondarily to skin
scratching in chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, uremia, hypothyroidism etc. Nevertheless,
in many cases no underlying physical disease is present. According to the literature, in
fifty percent of the patients there is co-morbidity with depression, anxiety or somatoform
disorders.
We hypothesize that a group of these patients may benefit from antidepressant therapy.