Treatment options for widespread lichen planus
Treatments studied
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two systemic medicines, methotrexate and acitretin, to see which works better for people with generalized lichen planus (a skin condition affecting large areas of the body). It may help find a more effective treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have generalized lichen planus (the rash appears on many parts of your body).
- You have not taken any treatment for lichen planus in the last month.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have any bleeding disorders or abnormal liver function.
- Your platelet count is 100,000 or higher.
- You are not allergic to methotrexate or acitretin.
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