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Topical carbocysteine: A new option for the treatment of ichthyosis
Author(s) -
Batalla Ana,
DávilaPousa Carmen,
Feal Carlos,
Flórez Ángeles
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.13638
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , ichthyosis
Abstract N‐acetylcysteine in combination with urea is effective for the treatment of congenital ichthyosis. Although it is well tolerated, its foul smell may compromise treatment adherence. Carbocysteine is a similar molecule without that bad odor. Thus, we have tried a new formula with carbocysteine for the treatment of 4 patients with ichthyosis, with positive results.