Low-Dose Naltrexone for Pruritus in Systemic Sclerosis

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Pruritus in Systemic Sclerosis

Pruritus is a common symptom in systemic sclerosis (SSc), an autoimmune disease which causes fibrosis and vasculopathy in skin, lung, and gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Unfortunately, pruritus has limited treatment options in this disease. Pilot trials of low-dose naltrexone hydrochloride (LDN) for p...

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Main Authors: Tracy Frech, Kirsten Novak, Monica P. Revelo, Maureen Murtaugh, Boaz Markewitz, Nathan Hatton, Mary Beth Scholand, Edward Frech, David Markewitz, Allen D. Sawitzke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/804296

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