Drugs used in Skin Disorders 455It has pronounced antiinflammatory,
antiallergic, anti-exudative and antipruritic
properties. It is indicated in atopic
dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and certain
types of psoriasis.
Certain other agents are also used in otherskin disorders like antimalarials in lupus
erythematosus, antimetabolites in psoriasis,
dapsone in dermatitis herpetiformis and
erythema elevatum diutinum, interferon in
viral warts and thalidomide in erythema
nodosum leprosum.