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    Glossary Thalidomide

    medication causing birth defects, now used for specific conditions

    Thalidomide is a medication that was originally developed in the late 1950s as a sedative and treatment for morning sickness in pregnant women. However, it was later found to cause severe birth defects, leading to its withdrawal from the market. Today, thalidomide is used under strict regulations to treat certain conditions like multiple myeloma and complications of leprosy, due to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.

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      research Lichen planopilaris treated with thalidomide

      37 citations , December 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This case report details significant hair regrowth in a patient with lichen planopilaris after treatment with thalidomide, suggesting its potential as a treatment option for this condition.
      Lichen Planus

      research Lichen planus

      155 citations , June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      This extensive review discusses the clinical manifestations, potential associations, and treatment approaches for lichen planus, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting gaps in evidence for therapeutic strategies.