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azathioprine and Dermatitis Herpetiformis

azathioprine has been researched along with Dermatitis Herpetiformis in 6 studies

Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis: Rare, chronic, papulo-vesicular disease characterized by an intensely pruritic eruption consisting of various combinations of symmetrical, erythematous, papular, vesicular, or bullous lesions. The disease is strongly associated with the presence of HLA-B8 and HLA-DR3 antigens. A variety of different autoantibodies has been detected in small numbers in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis.

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (83.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Stojković-Filipović, J1
Lekić, B1
Milčić, D1
Milinković, MV1
Goulon, M1
Combes, A1
Chesneau, AM1
Bournérias, I1
Bean, SF1
Jordon, RE1
Escande, JP1
Bureau, Y1
Barrière, H1
Litoux, P1
Bureau, B1
Beurey, J1
Weber, M1
Vadot, J1
Touret, D1

Reviews

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Dermatitis Herpetiformis

ArticleYear
Pemphigus herpetiformis - a case report of a rare form of pemphigus and review of the literature.
    Vojnosanitetski pregled, 2016, Volume: 73, Issue:10

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aged; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Biomarkers; Biopsy; Dapsone; Dermatitis

2016
Chronic nonhereditary blistering disease in children.
    Archives of dermatology, 1974, Volume: 110, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Azathioprine; Blister; Child; Child, Preschool; Chronic Disease; Corticostero

1974

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Dermatitis Herpetiformis

ArticleYear
[Polyradiculopathy associated with bullous pemphigoid (author's transl)].
    La Nouvelle presse medicale, 1979, Jan-27, Volume: 8, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Dermatitis Herpetiformis; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Male; Pemphigoid, Bul

1979
[Immunoderpressive agents in dermatology. Psoriasis and bullous diseases].
    La Presse medicale, 1971, Jan-09, Volume: 79, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Child; Dermatitis Herpetiformis; Humans

1971
[Duhring's disease with only hemi-thoracic localization. Action of an immunosuppressive agent].
    Bulletin de la Societe francaise de dermatologie et de syphiligraphie, 1970, Volume: 77, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Cortisone; Dermatitis Herpetiformis; Humans; Male; Prednisolone; Sulfame

1970
[Immunosuppressive agents and bullous diseases].
    Bulletin de la Societe francaise de dermatologie et de syphiligraphie, 1970, Volume: 77, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Dermatitis Herpetiformis; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans

1970