Tamoxifen-induced remission of psoriasis

Psoriasis vulgaris may be worsened or precipitated by numerous factors, including hormonal influences. Several lines of evidence suggest that female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone affect this condition. We describe a patient whose psoriasis responded favorably to administration of th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1999-11, Vol.41 (5), p.887-889
Hauptverfasser:	Boyd, Alan S., King, Lloyd E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Estrogen Antagonists - therapeutic use Female Humans Medical sciences Pharmacology. Drug treatments Psoriasis - drug therapy Skin, nail, hair, dermoskeleton Tamoxifen - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Psoriasis vulgaris may be worsened or precipitated by numerous factors, including hormonal influences. Several lines of evidence suggest that female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone affect this condition. We describe a patient whose psoriasis responded favorably to administration of the antiestrogen compound tamoxifen. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;41:887-9.)
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1016/S0190-9622(99)70356-7