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A case of hyperpigmentation induced by hydroxychloroquine and quinacrine in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and review of the literature

International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine (HQ) and quinacrine are widely used antimalarials for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases. We report a case of antimalarial-induced hyperpigmentation in a 57-year old African-American woman. The patient had
Daniel Kwak, Pearl E. Grimes, MD
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Disease stability in segmental and non-segmental vitiligo

Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2022
Introduction: Some therapeutic decisions in vitiligo depend on the likelihood of the disease remaining stable and inactive. Aim: To determine a period of disease stability in vitiligo following which reactivation was unlikely. Materials and Methods: This
Neha Taneja, V Sreenivas, Kanika Sahni, Vishal Gupta, M Ramam   +4 more
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New oral and topical approaches for the treatment of melasma

International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2019
Melasma is a common, therapeutically challenging, and universally relapsing disorder of hyperpigmentation that is most often observed in women and individuals with Fitzpatrick Skin Types III through VI. The pathogenesis of melasma is complex and protean.
P.E. Grimes, MD, S. Ijaz, BA, MPH, R. Nashawati, BS, MSGM, D. Kwak   +3 more
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Does the Saudi Population Have Sufficient Awareness of Vitiligo in Southwest Saudi Arabia? A Cross-Sectional Survey, 2022

Clinics and Practice, 2022
Background: Vitiligo is a common acquired hypopigmentation skin condition defined by an idiopathic, gradual, and restricted loss of melanin pigment from otherwise healthy-looking skin.
Fatmah Ahmed Keraryi, Alhanouf Adel Hadi Hakami, Nouf Adel Hadi Hakami, Mohamed Salih Mahfouz, Hadi Adel Hadi Hakami   +4 more
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the general public toward sun exposure and protection: A national survey in

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2016
Background: Many international studies have been conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of the public toward sun exposure and sun-protection measures.
Khalid M. AlGhamdi, Aeed S. AlAklabi, Abdulla Z. AlQahtani   +2 more
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Immunohistochemical expression of melatonin in nonsegmental vitiligo and its role in the pathogenesis: a case–control study

Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society, 2020
Background Vitiligo is the most common skin depigmentation disorder. Melatonin is a hormone that affects melanogenesis and pigmentation. The possible role of melatonin in the pathogenesis of vitiligo remains unclear.
Shereen Adel, Talal Abd-El-Raheem, Hala Elhanboli, Basma Noor-Eldeen   +3 more
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The welcoming attitude of dermatologists towards complementary and alternative medicine despite their lack of knowledge and training

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2017
Background/aim: Although complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is highly prevalent, there is very limited information on dermatologists’ attitudes and knowledge about CAM.
Khalid M. AlGhamdi, Huma Khurrum, Yousif Asiri   +2 more
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Failure of non-cultured melanocyte–keratinocyte transplantation in periungual vitiligo: A case report

Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2015
Background: Vitiligo is a common pigmentary skin disorder, affecting 0.5–1% of world population. It is one of the psychologically devastating skin disorders, which have different medical and surgical modalities of treatment.
Norah Alsubait, Sanjeev Mulekar, Ahmed Al Issa   +2 more
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MicroRNAs: Emerging players in the pathogenesis of vitiligo

Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022
Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by presence of pale patchy areas of depigmentation. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of gene expression and play significant roles in diverse biological and pathological processes ...
Xin Yu, Yuli Cui, Xueqing Zhu, Hongjun Xu, Linfeng Li, Guangcheng Gao   +5 more
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Clinical Features of Vitiligo and Social Impact on Quality of Life

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2023
Vitiligo is the most common cause of depigmentation and its estimated worldwide prevalence ranges from 0.5% to 2%. The disease is characterized by the development of white macules resulting from a loss of epidermal melanocytes.
Seneschal Julien
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