Comparing doxepin cream to oral antihistamines for the treatment of itch in burn patients: A multi-center triple-blind randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Kelly A.A. Kwa (Author), Anouk Pijpe (Author), Esther Middelkoop (Author), Margriet E. van Baar (Author), Anuschka S. Niemeijer (Author), Roelf S. Breederveld (Author), Marianne K. Nieuwenhuis (Author), H.C. Kuipers (Author), A. Meij-de Vries (Author), Z.M. Rashaan (Author), H. Goei (Author), N. Trommel (Author), J. Hiddingh (Author), D. Allersma (Author), G.H. van Ramshorst (Author), W.E. Tuinebreijer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Doxepin cream, an antihistaminic agent, has shown promising results in the treatment of pruritus in burn patients. However, its effectiveness has not been studied comprehensively. Objective: To evaluate whether doxepin cream is more effective than oral antihistamines in reducing pruritus...