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Thalidomide: Research advances in cancer and other conditions

Thalidomide proves useful for skin lesions and multiple myeloma

Research into potential uses for thalidomide has determined that thalidomide may be an effective treatment for several conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved thalidomide (Thalomid) for treating:

  • Skin lesions caused by leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum)
  • Multiple myeloma