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Hypertrichosis in three patients treated with interferon-α2.

Authors :
Kiecker, F.
Hofmann, M. A.
Trefzer, U.
Source :
Clinical & Experimental Dermatology. Oct2009, Vol. 34 Issue 7, pe414-e415. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents case studies of several patients who were treated with interferon-α 2. The two patients with melanoma have developed into trichomegaly of the eyelashes while the other patient with kaposi's sarcoma has developed hypertrichosis in the lower arms after the treatment. It explains that hypertrichosis and trichomegaly of the eyelashes could be side effects of IFN-α 2 treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03076938
Volume :
34
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical & Experimental Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44016571
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03393.x