title: Thalidomide.
abstract: Thalidomide has been successful in the treatment of several dermatologic conditions unresponsive to other agents. Further experience may lead to a better understanding of its mechanism of action in these various diseases. Thalidomide should be considered an extremely valuable therapeutic option in selected patients when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks of teratogenicity and peripheral neuropathy.
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Radomsky
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013792:Thalidomide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D013792:Thalidomide