Clofazimine-induced ichthyosis and its treatment.
Clofazimine is a valuable drug which is used worldwide in the treatment of leprosy. Unfortunately, patients often resist its use because ichthyosis is a frequent side effect. The use of 25 percent urea in an emollient lotion appears to relieve the ichthyosis and, consequently, encourages the continued use of this drug.
D002991:Clofazimine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007918:Leprosy / Q000188:drug therapy
D002991:Clofazimine