title: Dermatologic therapy in the 1980s.
abstract: Some of the new therapeutic agents of the 1980s, such as acyclovir and etretinate, will have a long-lasting impact on the treatment of skin diseases. Others have seemingly fallen from grace after an initial period of popularity. This article reviews a number of new agents and provides sources of further information. As with all new treatments, any physician unfamiliar with a product should consult these references and the manufacturer's labeling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Thiers
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents