Levodopa-Induced Skin Disorders in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Literature Review

    July 2019 in “ Acta Neurologica Belgica ”
    Anastasia Bougea, Νικόλαος Σπαντιδέας, Alexandros Katoulis, Leonidas Stefanis
    Studysummary This review evaluated the evidence on skin disorders linked to levodopa treatment for Parkinson's disease, suggesting a possible association with melanoma, though evidence remains inconclusive and further studies are needed.
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