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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
[Topical interferon-beta: an additional treatment for ulcerated mycosis fungoides]
Abstract:
The combination of systemic interferon-alpha and systemic photochemotherapy is one of the most effective and most frequently administered treatment regimens for mycosis fungoides. Two patients with mycosis fungoides stage IIb with ulcerated tumors were treated with this regimen. While the plaques responded favorably to the combination therapy, the ulcerated tumors were quite resistant despite treatment for several weeks. When topical interferon-beta in a gel base was added to the regimen, a rapid resolution of the tumors was noticed. This observation suggests topical interferon-beta may be an effective adjuvant strategy to be combined with systemic therapy.
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