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. 2016 Feb;28(1):124-5.
doi: 10.5021/ad.2016.28.1.124. Epub 2016 Jan 28.

Treatment for Refractory Pruritus Using Oral Aprepitant

Joon Won Huh  1 , Young-In Jeong  2 , Kwang-Hyun Choi  2 , Hyang-Joon Park  2 , Mihn-Sook Jue  2
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Treatment for Refractory Pruritus Using Oral Aprepitant

Joon Won Huh et al. Ann Dermatol. 2016 Feb.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 1. (A) Multiple excoriated papules and linear excoriations on the trunk before treatment. (B) At the 6-week follow-up, the excoriated papules and linear excoriations appear to be significantly improved.
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