title: [Thalidomide: an eclectic medication in dermatology].
abstract: The authors review the indications for the use of thalidomide in dermatological conditions. They consider leprotic reaction, prurigo nodularis of Hyde, actinic prurigo, discoid lupus erythematosus, Weber-Christian panniculitis, recurrent mouth aphtosis, Behcet's syndrome, and pyoderma gangrenosum. The dramatic situation created by the use of thalidomide in the sixties not-withstanding, interest in its use is warranted within certain limits due to its wide therapeutic action.
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Proença
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013792:Thalidomide / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013792:Thalidomide
vernacular_title: Talidomida: uma medicação eclética em dermatologia.