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azathioprine and Hand Dermatosis

azathioprine has been researched along with Hand Dermatosis in 12 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.

Research Excerpts

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"This paper presents a summary of the evidence review group (ERG) report into the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alitretinoin for the treatment of adults with severe chronic hand eczema refractory to topical steroid treatment in accordance with the licensed indication, based upon the evidence submission from Basilea Pharmaceuticals Ltd to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) as part of the single technology appraisal process."8.86Alitretinoin for the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema. ( Duffy, S; Griffin, S; Ingram, JR; Paulden, M; Rodgers, M; Sculpher, M; Slack, R; Woolacott, N, 2010)
"This paper presents a summary of the evidence review group (ERG) report into the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alitretinoin for the treatment of adults with severe chronic hand eczema refractory to topical steroid treatment in accordance with the licensed indication, based upon the evidence submission from Basilea Pharmaceuticals Ltd to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) as part of the single technology appraisal process."4.86Alitretinoin for the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema. ( Duffy, S; Griffin, S; Ingram, JR; Paulden, M; Rodgers, M; Sculpher, M; Slack, R; Woolacott, N, 2010)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (16.67)18.7374
1990's1 (8.33)18.2507
2000's3 (25.00)29.6817
2010's5 (41.67)24.3611
2020's1 (8.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Voorberg, AN1
Kamphuis, E1
Christoffers, WA1
Romeijn, GLE1
Oosterhaven, JAF1
Schuttelaar, MLA1
Oosterhaven, JA1
Politiek, K1
Schuttelaar, MA1
Garritsen, FM1
van der Schaft, J2
de Graaf, M1
Hijnen, DJ1
Bruijnzeel-Koomen, CAF1
van den Broek, MPH1
De Bruin-Weller, MS2
van Schaik, RH1
van den Broek, MP1
Bruijnzeel-Koomen, CA1
Pearce, VJ1
Mortimer, PS1
Paulden, M1
Rodgers, M1
Griffin, S1
Slack, R1
Duffy, S1
Ingram, JR1
Woolacott, N1
Sculpher, M1
Hurtado-Garcia, R2
Escribano-Stablé, JC1
Pascual, Jc1
Devesa, P1
Matarredona, J1
White, JM1
Salisbury, JR1
Creamer, D1
Bachmeyer, C1
Tillie-Leblond, I1
Lacert, A1
Cadranel, J1
Aractingi, S1
Soni, BP1
Sherertz, EF1
Ashinoff, R1
Werth, VP1
Franks, AG1
Diem, E1
Oppolzer, R1

Reviews

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Hand Dermatosis

ArticleYear
Alitretinoin for the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema.
    Health technology assessment (Winchester, England), 2010, Volume: 14 Suppl 1

    Topics: Algorithms; Alitretinoin; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Cyclosporine; Dermatologic Agents; Eczema;

2010
"Mechanic's hands": a misleading cutaneous sign of the antisynthetase syndrome.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antibodies, Antinuclear; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Diag

2007

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Hand Dermatosis

ArticleYear
Efficacy and safety of oral alitretinoin versus oral azathioprine in patients with severe chronic hand eczema: Results from a prematurely discontinued randomized controlled trial.
    Contact dermatitis, 2022, Volume: 87, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Alitretinoin; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Der

2022

Other Studies

9 other studies available for azathioprine and Hand Dermatosis

ArticleYear
Azathioprine treatment and drug survival in patients with chronic hand eczema - results from daily practice.
    Contact dermatitis, 2017, Volume: 76, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Azathioprine; Chronic

2017
Allopurinol Co-prescription Improves the Outcome of Azathioprine Treatment in Chronic Eczema.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2018, Mar-13, Volume: 98, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Allopurinol; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Dermatitis, Atopic; Drug Therapy, Combination; Ec

2018
Increased liver enzyme levels during azathioprine treatment: beware of concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 173, Issue:5

    Topics: 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; Aged; Alanine Transaminase; Azathioprine; Dermatitis, Atopi

2015
Hand dermatitis and lymphoedema.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2009, Volume: 161, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Azathioprine; Eczema, Dyshidrotic; Female; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; I

2009
Neutrophilic dermatosis caused by azathioprine hypersensitivity.
    International journal of dermatology, 2012, Volume: 51, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Drug Eruptions; Female; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Myas

2012
Eczematous changes on the hands--quiz case. Diagnosis: "Mechanic's hands" as part of the antisynthetase syndrome.
    Archives of dermatology, 2005, Volume: 141, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Biopsy, Needle; Drug Therapy, Combination; Eczema; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hand Der

2005
Allergic contact dermatitis from azathioprine.
    American journal of contact dermatitis : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, 1996, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Drug Industry; Hand Dermatoses

1996
Resistant discoid lupus erythematosus of palms and soles: successful treatment with azathioprine.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1988, Volume: 19, Issue:5 Pt 2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Drug Resistance; Female; Foot Dermatoses; Hand Dermat

1988
[Reiter's disease].
    Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten, 1974, Feb-15, Volume: 49, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Arthritis, Reactive; Azathioprine; Foot Dermatoses; Hand Dermato

1974