Comparison of the two most commonly used treatments for pyoderma gangrenosum: results of the STOP GAP randomised controlled trial

D. Ormerod, Anthony; S Thomas, Kim; E. Craig, Fiona; Mitchell, Eleanor; Greenlaw, Nicola; Norrie, John; Mason, James; Walton, Shernaz; Johnston, G.A.; C Williams, Hywel

doi:10.1136/bmj.h2958

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Comparison of the two most commonly used treatments for pyoderma gangrenosum: results of the STOP GAP randomised controlled trial

Published in BMJ • Jun 12, 2015

Authors:

Anthony D. Ormerod

Kim S Thomas

Fiona E. Craig

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether ciclosporin is superior to prednisolone for the treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum, a painful, ulcerating skin disease with a poor evidence base for management. DESIGN: Multicentre, parallel group, observer blind, randomised controlled trial. SETTING: 39 UK hospitals, ...

Subject

Medicine

Ciclosporin

Prednisolone

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