Pentoxifylline and its applications in dermatology

  • Indian Dermatol Online J. 2014 Oct;5(4):510-6. doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.142528.
Iffat Hassan  1 ,  Konchok Dorjay  1 ,  Parvaiz Anwar  1
Affiliations
  • 1. Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, Government Medical College Srinagar, University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
PMID: 25396144 DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.142528
Abstract

Pentoxifylline is a methyl-xanthine derivative with many anti inflammatory effects. Pentoxifylline has been found to be effective for many dermatological as well as non-dermatological conditions. It has been used both as primary drug as well as Adjuvant and is a safe and relatively cost-effective alternative drug. In this article, we review the literature and highlight various important aspects of pentoxifylline.

Keywords
Cost effective; methyl xanthine; pentoxifylline; safe.
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