Thalidomide and discoid lupus erythematosus: case series and review of literature

• Main Authors: Giovanna Malara (Author), Chiara Verduci (Author), Maria Altomonte (Author), Maria Cuzzola (Author), Caterina Trifirò (Author), Cristina Politi (Author), Giovanni Tripepi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BioExcel Publishing Ltd, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The anti-inflammatory drug, thalidomide, is often administered off-label especially in dermatology patients with diseases refractory to different medications. The drug's mechanism of action is not well understood but clinical evidence suggests an immunomodulatory function. Although...