A review of beta antagonist treatment for infantile hemangioma
Phillips, C.B.; Pacha, O.; Biliciler-Denkta, G.; Hebert, A.A.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 11(7): 826-829
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 22777223 Document Number: 10624
Infantile hemangiomas are benign vascular neoplasms of childhood that often have implications on development, cosmesis, and comfort. Traditional therapy has involved either observation or corticosteroids, depending on location and size. Recent studies have reported the successful use of beta-adrenergic antagonists in treating infantile hemangiomas. This succinct review discusses the properties and current applications of beta-adrenergic antagonists as well as the established treatments for infantile hemangioma.
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