The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
medication causing birth defects, now used for specific conditions
Thalidomide is a medication that was originally developed in the late 1950s as a sedative and treatment for morning sickness in pregnant women. However, it was later found to cause severe birth defects, leading to its withdrawal from the market. Today, thalidomide is used under strict regulations to treat certain conditions like multiple myeloma and complications of leprosy, due to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.