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azathioprine and Nail Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Nail Diseases in 5 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.

Nail Diseases: Diseases of the nail plate and tissues surrounding it. The concept is limited to primates.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report this case of pemphigus vulgaris with unusual clinical aspects, namely vegetating and verrucous lesions as well as nail involvement, rarely described in this disease."1.32Pemphigus vulgaris with nail involvement presenting with vegetating and verrucous lesions. ( Fernandes, B; Figueiredo, A; Mascarenhas, R; Reis, JP; Tellechea, O, 2003)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (60.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gupta, A1
Kuchana, SK1
Guleria, S1
Suri, D1
Makhzoumi, Z1
DeCapite, T1
Gaspari, A1
Mascarenhas, R1
Fernandes, B1
Reis, JP1
Tellechea, O1
Figueiredo, A1
Goodemote, P1
Jamieson, B1
Hoffman, R1
Bailin, PL1
Matkaluk, RM1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Nail Diseases

ArticleYear
Cutaneous reactions to rheumatological drugs.
    Clinics in rheumatic diseases, 1982, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antimalarials; Azathioprine; Cushing Syndrome; Cy

1982

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Nail Diseases

ArticleYear
Azathioprine-Induced Melanonychia.
    Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases, 2020, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Humans; Melanoma; Nail Diseases

2020
Development of Beau's lines in two patients receiving azathioprine.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2009, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Drug Hypersensitivity; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Middle Ag

2009
Pemphigus vulgaris with nail involvement presenting with vegetating and verrucous lesions.
    Dermatology online journal, 2003, Volume: 9, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Disease Progre

2003
Clinical inquiries. Are DMARDs effective for rheumatologic diseases besides rheumatoid arthritis?
    The Journal of family practice, 2007, Volume: 56, Issue:11

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Ps

2007