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Oral Cimetidine as an Adjuvant Therapy for Condyloma Acuminata

Prasetyadi Mawardi, Retno Dwi Utami, Aris Cahyono, Alamanda Murasmita · Aktuelle Dermatologie · 2023 · Heft 03 · S. 123-126

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2023
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Zeitschrift
Aktuelle Dermatologie
Autor:innen
Prasetyadi Mawardi, Retno Dwi Utami, Aris Cahyono, Alamanda Murasmita
Ausgabe
Heft 03 / 2023
Jahrgang 49
Seiten
123-126
Erschienen: 2023-03-01 00:00:00
ISSN
0340-2541

Zusammenfassung

Abstract Introduction Condyloma acuminata (CA) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and the recurrence rate is relatively high. A compromised immune system causes CA recurrence. The primary treatment goal is to eradicate the warts; however, the immunomodulatory combination therapy might reduce the recurrence rate, so it might enhance the healing process. Cimetidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist which might indicate immunomodulator activity. Aim This case report aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cimetidine as an immunomodulator agent against CA. Clinical ca…

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cimetidine condyloma acuminata H2-receptor antagonist warts Aktuelle Dermatologie