Tamoxifen-induced hirsutism
Al-Niaimi, F.; Lyon, C.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 10(7): 799-801
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 21720664 Document Number: 15154
Tamoxifen, a triphenylethylethylene, is an adjuvant therapy used for the treatment of oestrogen-receptor positive breast carcinoma due to its oestrogen receptor antagonist effect.1 We report here a case of rapid onset of hirsutism following administration of tamoxifen.
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