trimethoprim has been researched along with Lichen Planus in 2 studies
Trimethoprim: A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
trimethoprim : An aminopyrimidine antibiotic whose structure consists of pyrimidine 2,4-diamine and 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene moieties linked by a methylene bridge.
Lichen Planus: An inflammatory, pruritic disease of the skin and mucous membranes, which can be either generalized or localized. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped papules having a predilection for the trunk and flexor surfaces. The lesions may be discrete or coalesce to form plaques. Histologically, there is a saw-tooth pattern of epidermal hyperplasia and vacuolar alteration of the basal layer of the epidermis along with an intense upper dermal inflammatory infiltrate composed predominantly of T-cells. Etiology is unknown.
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Abdel-Aal, H | 1 |
| Abdel-Aal, MA | 1 |
| McFadyen, T | 1 |
| Lyell, A | 1 |
2 other studies available for trimethoprim and Lichen Planus
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Treatment of lichen planus with bactrim.
Topics: Adult; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Lichen Planus; Male; Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim | 1976 |
Successful treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch) by systemic antibiotics controlled by blood culture.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Ampicillin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Blood; Cephaloridine; Cloxacillin; Erythromycin; Fem | 1971 |