Kaposi's Sarcoma

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Also known as:  KS

 

Description

Kaposi’s Sarcoma is a form of Sarcoma (Cancer) of the Blood Vessels of the Skin.  It develops as a result of the growth of abnormal Endothelial Cells that line the Blood Vessels.  KS appears as purple to dark-brown plaques or nodules.

 

These Substances may Alleviate KS

Carbohydrates

 Beta 1,6 Glucan may minimize the severity of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in AIDS patients.  [1]

 

Cytokines

 Interferon Alpha is an approved treatment for HIV-induced Kaposi’s Sarcoma.

 

Hormones

 Chorionic Gonadotrophic Hormone (hCG) is speculated to protect against Kaposi’s Sarcoma. 

 

Prescribed Medications

 Alitretinoin (gel applied topically) is used for the treatment of Kaposi’s Sarcoma.  [2]

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