title: [Immunomodulation with fumaric acid. Systemic therapy in psoriasis].
abstract: The treatment of psoriasis vulgaris with fumaric acid esters has been controversial for more than 30 years. Recently the fumaric acid derivatives are marketed antipsoriatics in many European countries. In this paper the clinical efficacy, the side effects as well as the mode of action of these highly potent substances are summarized.
authors.affiliation: Bórgyógyászati Szakrendelés, Dorozsmai és Társa Egészségügyi Betéti Társaság, Pécs.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sebók
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004952:Esters / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005650:Fumarates / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004952:Esters; D005650:Fumarates; C032005:fumaric acid