Topical lithium succinate ointment (Efalith) in the treatment of AIDS-related seborrhoeic dermatitis. NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1998. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

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Topical lithium succinate ointment (Efalith) in the treatment of AIDS-related seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1997 Sep;22(5):216-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/98197605
Langtry JA; Rowland Payne CM; Staughton RC; Stewart JC; Horrobin DF; Department of Dermatology, Westminster Hospital, London, UK.

Abstract: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with lithium succinate ointment was conducted in patients with AIDS-associated facial seborrhoeic dermatitis. Twice daily applications of the ointment brought about a rapid (2.5 days) and highly significant P = 0.007) improvement in the severity of the condition. Lithium succinate ointment is well tolerated and can be a useful treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis in this group of patients.
Keywords: *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS *Dermatitis, Seborrheic/DRUG THERAPY *Dermatologic Agents/THERAPEUTIC USE *Facial Dermatoses/DRUG THERAPY *Lithium Compounds/THERAPEUTIC USE

KWDacquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome/complicationsKWDdermatitis,seborrheic/drugtherapyKWDdermatologicagents/therapeuticuseKWDfacialdermatoses/drugtherapyKWDlithiumcompounds/therapeuticuse
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