| Literature DB >> 29430631 |
Kieran P Robinson1, Jonathan J Chan2.
Abstract
Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory agent that has been used for decades for the treatment of various diseases including gout, familial Mediterranean fever and pericarditis and in recent years for dermatological indications including chronic urticaria, cutaneous vasculitis and psoriasis. Despite its efficacy in various cutaneous diseases, the use of colchicine may be limited by concerns over its side-effects and the potential for toxicity. This article reviews the current literature on the pharmacology of colchicine and its clinical applications in dermatology.Entities:
Keywords: anti-inflammatory agent; colchicine; dermatology; drug interaction; inflammation; pharmacology; skin disease
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29430631 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12795
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas J Dermatol ISSN: 0004-8380 Impact factor: 2.875