Systemic lupus erythematosus and bullous pemphigoid with dramatic response to dapsone [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Unusual clinical course Background: Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease, with relapses, isolated or associated with other autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Cimaz, R. +3 more
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Dapsone Alters Phenotypical and Functional Properties of Human Neutrophils In Vitro
MoleculesDapsone is a sulfone used in treating inflammatory skin conditions. Despite its widespread dermatological use, the pharmacological actions of dapsone remain poorly understood.
Sara Rakočević +7 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Skin and lung findings, including the rare findings of leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) and necrobiotic pulmonary nodules, are known extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) of inflammatory bowel disease. However, these rare EIMs have typically been reported as being a sign of active intestinal disease.
Joshua D. Noe +3 more
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum Masquerading as Necrotizing Fasciitis: Stepping Away from Cognitive Shortcuts [PDF]
, 2017 A patient with post-Cesarean wound complication was treated for necrotizing fasciitis (NF) with sharp debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Several operations and three weeks later, her abdominal skin, subcutaneous fat, right-sided rectus abdominus,
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Surgical Reconstruction in Pyoderma Gangrenosum, a Retrospective Study of Five Patients
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) is a neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by chronic painful ulcerations most commonly on the lower extremities. Current treatment options for PG are largely nonsurgical and include the use of systemic and topical immunomodulators and wound care.
Max E. Oscherwitz +8 more
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Sulfone Syndrome: A Unique Delayed Type of Drug Hypersensitivity from Dapsone
Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR)Nowadays, dapsone is more commonly used in some dermatologic and inflammatory conditions other than leprosy. Even though it has excellent therapeutic efficacy, its side effects are of common concern. Although immune mediated drug hypersensitivity is less
Metus Thungthienthong +2 more
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Dermatologica Sinica, 2011 Dapsone (4,4′-diaminodiphenylsulfone) has been used for a variety of dermatological conditions. Dapsone-induced drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a rare but severe drug reaction characterized by fever, cutaneous eruption ...
Wei-Hsuan Li, Han-Nan Liu, Ding-Dar Lee
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Exploring grassroots leprosy organisations : is social inclusion and empowerment possible for members? : case studies in Ethiopia and China : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University [PDF]
, 2005 This thesis explores reasons for the recent emergence of grassroots leprosy organisations and through case studies of two such organisations, ENAELP in Ethiopia and HANDA in China, shows that varying measures of social inclusion and empowerment are ...
Duff, Isabelle
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Mutations in dhfr in Plasmodium falciparum infections selected by chlorproguanil-dapsone treatment.
, 2002 Treatment with the novel antifolate drug combination chlorproguanil-dapsone effectively cleared asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infections in 246 (93.5%) of 263 children in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania during the course of a 2-week follow-up ...
Alloueche, A +5 more
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, 1993 Video institucional donde presenta la situación actual de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, conociendo su misión, programas académicos e ...
Emanuel, Janet Rettig
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