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azathioprine and Dermatitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Dermatitis in 8 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: Any inflammation of the skin.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Low dose weekly methotrexate, as well as, azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil are long-term treatment options for patients with papular dermatitis refractory to other therapies."3.81Systemic treatment of papular dermatitis: A retrospective study. ( Huang, WW; Jorizzo, JL; Moustafa, FA; Sandoval, LF, 2015)
"Azathioprine was added to her regimen due to lack of response; however, despite 6 weeks of this therapy, the ulcerations did not heal thus infliximab was initiated."1.91Successful multidisciplinary treatment of the rare pathology of vulvar Crohn's disease. ( Al Yacoub, R; Brown, K; Ladna, M, 2023)
"Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune bullous dermatosis that can be preceded by a prodromal phase, usually lasting weeks to months, during which the cutaneous changes are dermatitic rather than bullous."1.27The prodrome of bullous pemphigoid. ( Amato, DA; Silverstein, J; Zitelli, J, 1988)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (25.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (25.00)29.6817
2010's3 (37.50)24.3611
2020's1 (12.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Al Yacoub, R1
Brown, K1
Ladna, M1
Moustafa, FA1
Sandoval, LF1
Jorizzo, JL1
Huang, WW1
Blaise, S1
Salameire, D1
Carpentier, PH1
Stephenson, SR1
Campbell, SM1
Drew, GS1
Magro, CM1
Choudhary, NS1
Gupta, S1
Chawla, YK1
Duseja, A1
Dhiman, RK1
Das, A1
Auxilia, ST1
Hill, PB1
Thoday, KL1
Amato, DA1
Silverstein, J1
Zitelli, J1
Lechner, K1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Acquired inhibitors in nonhemophilic patients.
    Haemostasis, 1974, Volume: 3, Issue:2

    Topics: Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Blood Coagulation Tests; Blood Pro

1974

Other Studies

7 other studies available for azathioprine and Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Successful multidisciplinary treatment of the rare pathology of vulvar Crohn's disease.
    BMJ case reports, 2023, Oct-16, Volume: 16, Issue:10

    Topics: Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Dermatitis; Erythema; Female; Granuloma; Humans; Infliximab; Ulcer; Vul

2023
Systemic treatment of papular dermatitis: A retrospective study.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2015, Volume: 26, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Dermatitis; Drug Administration Schedule; Female

2015
Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis: a misdiagnosed cutaneous form of systemic lupus erythematosus?
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2008, Volume: 33, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Dermatitis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Lupus E

2008
Palisaded neutrophilic and granulomatous dermatitis presenting in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on adalimumab.
    Journal of cutaneous pathology, 2011, Volume: 38, Issue:8

    Topics: Adalimumab; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthrit

2011
Azathioprine induced liver injury: a case report.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2012, Volume: 57, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Biopsy, Needle; Body Mass Index; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Dermatitis; F

2012
Canine symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy: a retrospective study with particular reference to management.
    The Journal of small animal practice, 2001, Volume: 42, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Dermatitis; Dog Diseases; Do

2001
The prodrome of bullous pemphigoid.
    International journal of dermatology, 1988, Volume: 27, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Dermatitis; Female; Fluorescent Antibody Technique; Humans; Middle Aged;

1988