title: The interferons.
abstract: The interferons are a group of naturally occurring biologic response modifiers that exhibit antiviral, antiproliferative, differentiating, and immune-enhancing properties. This interesting group of compounds has been found to be effective for the treatment of condylomata acuminata, skin cancers, high-risk melanoma, hepatitis C, mycosis fungoides, and keloid scars. The advantages of these agents must be weighed against their toxicities, the number of treatments, and cost.
authors.affiliation: Mid Charlotte Dermatology and Research, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007372:Interferons