Efficacy of topical Phenol and Menthol combination in chronic pruritic Mustard gas induced skin lesions

Phenol and menthol in the treatment of chronic skin lesions following mustard gas exposure.

INTRODUCTION Chronic skin lesions are common late complications of sulphur mustard exposure in veterans injured in chemical warfare. Pruritus is the most common complaint in the chronic phase, with significant effects on the patient's quality of life. The current study evaluated the efficacy of a combination of one percent phenol and one percent menthol in the control of pruritus in these affec...

Comparison of Skin Erythema and Melanin Level in Sulfur Mustard Induced Chronic Skin Lesions and Normal Skin

Background: Sulfur mustard gas is a chemical agent that has been used in many wars, especially in Iran-Iraq war. This chemical agent affects many organs including lungs, eyes and skin, causing numerous acute and chronic lesions including erythema and hyperpigmentation, respectively. This study was conducted to evaluate erythema and melanin in subjects with a history of exposure to sulfur ...

Skin lesions in 800 Iranian victims of Mustard gas, 14-20 years after exposure

Background: Mustard gas is a disabling chemical weapon and was widely used in first world war and Iraq-Iran war. Its toxic effects could be acute or chronic and they could particularly affects lungs, eyes and skin. Objective: To study the frequency of chronic complications of sulfure Mustard gas in Iranian victims 14 to 20 years after exposure. Patients and Methods: This descriptive cross-secti...

Clinical Efficacy of Topical Avena sativa Versus Betamethasone in Chronic Pruritus due to Sulfur Mustard Exposure

Background: Avena sativa, a well-known herbal medicine; has been used in various skin diseases such as eczema, burn and pruritus. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of this herbal medicine for treatment of chronic pruritus in Sulfur Mustard (SM) exposed patients. Methods: Veterans who referred to Baghiat-Allah dermatologic clinic for itching problems were examin...

Topical Cyclosporine A for Mustard Gas Induced Ocular Surface Disorders

PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of topical cyclosporine A 0.05% for treatment of mustard gas-induced ocular surface disorders with special attention to conjunctival goblet cell density in patients with severe dry eye. METHODS This prospective clinical study included 20 eyes of 20 patients previously exposed to mustard gas with dry eye syndrome unresponsive to artificial tears. Before an...

Clinical Research Track – Therapeutics Pp22 Safety and Anti-pruritic Efficacy of a Menthol-containing Moisturizing Cream