A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial on the safety and efficacy of bee propolis 5% ointment versus clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment for lichen simplex chronicus

Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a chronic, pruritic, inflammatory skin condition that occurs in about 3 to 7.1% of the population. Topical corticosteroids like clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment, are the first-line treatment for acute pruritus associated with inflammatory skin diseases like LSC.

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