Association analysis of class II cytokine and receptor genes in vitiligo patients [PDF]
The loss of melanocytes in vitiligo is mainly attributed to defective autoimmune mechanisms and lately autoinflammatory mediators have become more emphasized.
Karelson, Maire+7 more
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Latar Belakang: Vitiligo adalah penyakit depigmentasi yang paling sering dijumpai dengan manifestasi klinis berupa makula berwarna putih susu berbatas tegas, patogenesis kompleks yang belum dipahami dengan baik sehingga evolusi penyakit tidak dapat ...
Ardhiah Iswanda Putri+2 more
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Background: Treatment of vitiligo is still a challenge in dermatology. Literature is sparse on the definitive clinical role of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in vitiligo patients.
Davinder Parsad+20 more
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The aim of our study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical aspects of vitiligo in the largest dermatology department of Senegal. A cross-sectional and descriptive study in a period of 5 months was performed covering all the vitiligo cases. Fifty patients were identified (26 women and 24 men). The mean age was 26.5 years. A family history of
Assane Diop+8 more
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Study of metabolic syndrome in patients of Vitiligo: A single-center observational study
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been observed in patients with vitiligo. Literature suggests that there is some link between vitiligo and MetS. Autoimmunity, oxidative stress, and decreased number of melanocytes are involved in its pathogenesis.
Vishal Gourh +3 more
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A proposed scoring system for assessing the severity of actinic keratosis on the head: actinic keratosis area and severity index [PDF]
Background: Actinic keratosis (AK) severity is currently evaluated by subjective assessment of patients. Objectives: To develop and perform an initial pilot validation of a new easy-to-use quantitative tool for assessing AK severity on the head ...
Arkachaisri+27 more
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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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Home interventions and light therapy for treatment of vitiligo (HI-Light Vitiligo Trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Vitiligo is a condition resulting in white patches on the skin. People with vitiligo can suffer from low self-esteem, psychological disturbance and diminished quality of life.
Akram, Perways+18 more
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Lip vitiligo: a clinico-epidemiological study in a tertiary hospital of South India
Vitiligo is a common autoimmune pigmentary disorder characterized by destruction of functional melanocytes resulting in the appearance of depigmented patches on the skin and mucosa. These lesions pose a cosmetic challenge.
A. S Savitha+3 more
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Real-world efficacy and safety of nivolumab in previously-treated metastatic renal cell carcinoma, and association between immune-related adverse events and survival: the Italian expanded access program [PDF]
Background: The Italian Renal Cell Cancer Early Access Program was an expanded access program that allowed access to nivolumab, for patients (pts) with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) prior to regulatory approval.
Buti, S+22 more
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