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Dupuytren's Disease - Medications

Medicines that you take by mouth are typically not used as part of treatment for Dupuytren's disease. But there are injected medicines that may help.

Medication Choices

Corticosteroids
Collagenase (such as Xiaflex)

What to think about

Interferon is under study for relief of Dupuytren's disease.⁴

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Last Updated: August 18, 2011

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