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azathioprine and Leg Dermatoses

azathioprine has been researched along with Leg Dermatoses 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.

Leg Dermatoses: A nonspecific term used to denote any cutaneous lesion or group of lesions, or eruptions of any type on the leg. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Azathioprine medication was stopped and the dermatologic features resolved completely after a period of 1 week."1.31[Erythema gyratum repens: drug reaction following azathioprine administration in a patient with type I autoimmune hepatitis]. ( Fölsch, UR; Günther, R; Hinrichsen, H; Nasser, S, 2002)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's1 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Andrade, CA1
Vasconcelos, A1
Pinto, JC1
Günther, R1
Nasser, S1
Hinrichsen, H1
Fölsch, UR1
Bühler-Singer, S1
von Hintzenstern, J1
Fartasch, M1
Hornstein, OP1
Göring, HD1
Ziemer, A1
Noppen, M1
Velkeniers, B1
Steenssens, L1
Vanhaelst, L1
Nurse, DS1

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Leg Dermatoses

ArticleYear
Polyarteritis nodosa: an atypical presentation.
    BMJ case reports, 2015, Mar-05, Volume: 2015

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Foot De

2015
[Erythema gyratum repens: drug reaction following azathioprine administration in a patient with type I autoimmune hepatitis].
    Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983), 2002, Jul-15, Volume: 97, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Eruptions; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Hepa

2002
[Anticardiolipin syndrome with only skin involvement].
    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 1994, Volume: 45, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antibodies, Anticardiolipin; Antiphospholipid Syndrome; Arm; Aspirin; Azathioprine; Combined

1994
[Immunopathogenetic, endocrinologic and therapeutic problems of EMO syndrome. Observations based on a case report].
    Dermatologische Monatschrift, 1989, Volume: 175, Issue:8

    Topics: Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Female; Graves Disease; Humans; Leg Dermatoses; Microsomes; Middle Age

1989
Beneficial effects of plasmapheresis followed by immunosuppressive therapy in pretibial myxedema.
    Acta clinica Belgica, 1988, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Combined Modality Therapy; Fluocinolone Acetonide; Humans; Leg Dermatoses; Male; Middl

1988
Livedo reticularis with ulceration: response to azathioprine therapy.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 1974, Volume: 15, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Leg Dermatoses; Leg Ulcer; Male; Middle Aged; Predn

1974