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azathioprine and Nevi, Melanocytic

azathioprine has been researched along with Nevi, Melanocytic 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"While being treated with azathioprine and dexamethasone, a 21-year old man with myasthenia gravis suddenly developed rapidly progressing brown macules, predominantly on the trunk, palms and soles."7.78[Eruptive melanocytic nevi during azathioprine therapy in myasthenia gravis]. ( Braun, SA; Frank, J; Hanneken, S; Helbig, D, 2012)
"While being treated with azathioprine and dexamethasone, a 21-year old man with myasthenia gravis suddenly developed rapidly progressing brown macules, predominantly on the trunk, palms and soles."3.78[Eruptive melanocytic nevi during azathioprine therapy in myasthenia gravis]. ( Braun, SA; Frank, J; Hanneken, S; Helbig, D, 2012)
"Eruptive melanocytic nevi (EMN) are rare multiple benign melanocytic nevi that develop within a few months."1.46Eruptive melanocytic nevi during azathioprine therapy for antisynthetase syndrome. ( Dronavalli, S; Halvorson, CR; Kao, GF; Steinweg, SA, 2017)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's3 (37.50)29.6817
2010's4 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Steinweg, SA1
Halvorson, CR1
Kao, GF1
Dronavalli, S1
Kravvas, G1
Kavanagh, GM1
Wonders, J1
De Boer, NK1
Van Weyenberg, SJ1
Braun, SA1
Helbig, D1
Frank, J1
Hanneken, S1
Katsanos, KH1
Christodoulou, DK1
Zioga, A1
Tsianos, EV1
Belloni Fortina, A1
Piaserico, S1
Zattra, E1
Alaibac, M1
Bovenschen, HJ1
Tjioe, M1
Vermaat, H1
de Hoop, D1
Witteman, BM1
Janssens, RW1
Stoof, TJ1
van de Kerkhof, PC1
Szepietowski, J1
Wasik, F1
Szepietowski, T1
Włodarczyk, M1
Sobczak-Radwan, K1
Czyz, W1

Reviews

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Nevi, Melanocytic

ArticleYear
Eruptive melanocytic naevi secondary to azathioprine: case report and review of the literature.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2018, Volume: 43, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Nevus, Pigmented; Skin Diseases

2018
Induction of eruptive benign melanocytic naevi by immune suppressive agents, including biologicals.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2006, Volume: 154, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans; Immunocompromised Host; Immunologic Factors; Im

2006

Other Studies

6 other studies available for azathioprine and Nevi, Melanocytic

ArticleYear
Eruptive melanocytic nevi during azathioprine therapy for antisynthetase syndrome.
    Cutis, 2017, Volume: 99, Issue:4

    Topics: Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Foot; Hand; Humans;

2017
Spot diagnosis: eruptive melanocytic naevi during azathioprine therapy in Crohn's disease.
    Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 2012, Volume: 6, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Colonoscopy; Crohn Disease; Diagnosis, Differential; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

2012
[Eruptive melanocytic nevi during azathioprine therapy in myasthenia gravis].
    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 2012, Volume: 63, Issue:10

    Topics: Azathioprine; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Myasthenia Gravis; Nevus, Pigm

2012
Cutaneous nevi pigmentosus during infliximab therapy in a patient with Crohn's disease: fallacy or coincidence?
    Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2003, Volume: 9, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Gastrointestinal Agents; Humans; Immunos

2003
Dermoscopic features of eruptive melanocytic naevi in an adult patient receiving immunosuppressive therapy for Crohn's disease.
    Melanoma research, 2005, Volume: 15, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Dermoscopy; Female; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Immunosup

2005
Excess benign melanocytic naevi in renal transplant recipients.
    Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 1997, Volume: 194, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Back; Buttocks; Case-Control Studies; Cyclosporine; F

1997