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azathioprine and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

azathioprine has been researched along with Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in 4 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.

Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: A chronic skin disease characterized by small follicular papules, disseminated reddish-brown scaly patches, and often, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. The papules are about the size of a pin and topped by a horny plug.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gendler, E1
Ahmed, AR1
Moy, R1
van Dooren-Greebe, RJ1
van de Kerkhof, PC1
Hunter, GA1
Forbes, IJ1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

ArticleYear
Azathioprine.
    International journal of dermatology, 1981, Volume: 20, Issue:7

    Topics: Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Behcet Syndrome; Bone Marrow; Colitis, Ulcerative; Crohn Diseas

1981

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

ArticleYear
Azathioprine for use in dermatology.
    The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology, 1984, Volume: 10, Issue:6

    Topics: Azathioprine; Behcet Syndrome; Humans; Pemphigoid, Bullous; Pemphigus; Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris; Pso

1984
Extensive extraspinal hyperostoses after long-term oral retinoid treatment in a patient with pityriasis rubra pilaris.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1995, Volume: 32, Issue:2 Pt 2

    Topics: Acetabulum; Acitretin; Adolescent; Adult; Azathioprine; Child; Etretinate; Exostoses; Femur Neck; Fo

1995
Treatment of pityriasis rubra pilaris with azathioprine.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1972, Volume: 87, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Betamethasone; Female; Humans; Male; Methotrexate; Middle Aged; Pityriasis Rubra

1972