title: Interferon: an overview for dermatology nurses.
abstract: Interferons are glycoproteins that have numerous immunologic effects. Over the last decade the use of interferon has grown dramatically. Interferon preparations are now commonly used in many dermatologic conditions. The types of interferon that are commercially available, their therapeutic applications, and the nursing care of patients who receive interferon are reviewed.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Macey
mesh_terms: D016903:Drug Monitoring; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D007372:Interferons