An Overview of Methotrexate Indications in Skin Diseases
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive drug with remarkable therapeutic results in the treatment of autoimmune and proliferative skin diseases. Although it has been more than half a century since it was first introduced into the therapeutic arsenal of ...
Mădălina Mocanu +7 more
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Rare Coexistence of Familial Laryngo-Onycho-Cutaneous Syndrome (LOCS/Shabbir Syndrome) and Epidermolysis Bullosa With Multisystemic Involvement: A Case Series. [PDF]
ABSTRACT The coexistence of LOCS and a broader EB phenotype within a single consanguineous family represents a unique instance of intra‐familial phenotypic heterogeneity in LAMA3‐related junctional epidermolysis bullosa. This highlights the importance of recognizing systemic manifestations, including urological and neurological complications, and ...
Rasheed Z +5 more
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Histomorphological study of vesiculobullous lesions of skin: a study of 66 cases at tertiary care center [PDF]
Background: Wide variety of pathological processes can lead to development of vesiculobullous eruptions over the body. They may occur in many dermatoses which include various inflammatory, infective, autoimmune, drug induced as well as genetic conditions.
Prashant Patel +3 more
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An In vivo Comparison of Biomimetic vs. Traditional Skin Moisturization [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine whether a biomimetic cream can deliver superior moisturisation to the skin of human volunteers aged over 60, compared to the effects of a conventional moisturiser containing high levels of petrolatum and mineral oil.
Kurimo, Ritva +3 more
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Quality control and HPTLC analysis of a polyherbal Unani formulation Habb-i-Shahtara recommended for skin diseases [PDF]
The Unani system of medicine (USM) is one of the popular traditional systems of medicine. World widely, this system of medicine becomes an important health care system.
Naikodi, Mohammed Abdul Rasheed; National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad +4 more
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: Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune bullous dermatosis that results from the production of autoantibodies against desmogleins 1 and 3. It is the most frequent and most severe form of pemphigus, occurring universally, usually between 40 and 60 ...
Adriana Maria Porro +3 more
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Oral Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid With Positive Nikolsky’s Sign: A Case Report
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a rare inflammatory, autoimmune, and subepithelial vesiculobullous disease in which tissue-bound autoantibodies are produced against one or more components of the basement membrane. Oral lesions of the pemphigoid begin
Narjes Akbari +2 more
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Comorbidities in Patients with Autoimmune Bullous Disorders: Hospital-Based Registry Study
The incidence of autoimmune bullous disorders has increased over the years, especially in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities, which has stimulated research into their association with other diseases.
Verónica Sánchez-García +3 more
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Immunofuorescence in Various Skin Diseases
Immunofluorescence (IF) is a technique widely used both to investigate pathophysiology and to help in the accurate diagnosis of various cutaneous disorders, especially bullous diseases and connective tissue diseases.
Feliciani C. +3 more
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Comparative scanning electron microscopy of bullous diseases [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to compare scanning electron microscopy findings of the blister roof in three distinct bullous diseases: one intraepidermal acantholytic (pemphigus foliaceus); one due to hemidesmosomal dysfunction (bullous pemphigoid); and ...
Hiram Larangeira de Almeida Jr +4 more
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