Chrysotherapy in psoriasis.
Efficacy of oral gold was assessed in 23 patients with psoriasis of various types with excellent or good response in 14 patients (60%) whereas patients belonging to the age group of 11-20 years showed beneficial response in 10 out of 12 patients (83%). None of the patients experienced any side effect. It was concluded that oral gold (6mg/ day) for 3 to 6 months can be used as an alternative therapy in psoriasis especially in younger age group.
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana - 141001, India.
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