Evaluation of Microwave Thermotherapy Versus Intralesional Antimonial in the Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Synapse
March 25, 2026
Evaluation of Microwave Thermotherapy Versus Intralesional Antimonial in the Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of microwave thermotherapy compared to intralesional antimonial in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Conducted a randomized clinical trial.
Compared microwave thermotherapy with intralesional antimonial treatment.
Focused on specific patient populations and treatment areas.
Microwave thermotherapy was found to be efficient.
No adverse effects were reported in patients treated with microwave thermotherapy.
Suggested as a viable alternative therapy.
Resumen
Microwave thermotherapy is an efficient and innovative treatment for CL that does not have any adverse effects. This method can be used as an alternative therapy in certain areas and with certain patients.