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azathioprine and Prurigo

azathioprine has been researched along with Prurigo 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.

Prurigo: A name applied to several itchy skin eruptions of unknown cause. The characteristic course is the formation of a dome-shaped papule with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting over or lichenification. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with prednisolone resulted in improvement of the skin and other lesions along with a decrease in IgG4 serum levels."1.43Immunoglobulin G4-related disease presenting with prurigo: Circulating T-helper 2 cells may be involved in the pathogenesis. ( Suyama, T; Takamura, S; Teraki, Y, 2016)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Briatico, G1
Scharf, C1
Di Brizzi, EV1
Pellerone, S1
Buononato, D1
Squadrilli, F1
Babino, G1
Argenziano, G1
Giorgio, CM1
Takamura, S1
Suyama, T1
Teraki, Y1
Savoia, F2
Casadio, C1
Tabanelli, M2
Gaddoni, G1
Patrizi, A1
Spadola, G2
Lanzanova, G1
Zago, S1
Maio, V1
Giacomoni, P1
Lear, JT1
English, JS1
Smith, AG1
Sharma, VK1
Sahoo, B1

Other Studies

5 other studies available for azathioprine and Prurigo

ArticleYear
Amitriptyline and azathioprine: an effective therapeutic approach in prurigo nodularis resistant to conventional therapies.
    Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2023, Volume: 21, Issue:3

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Antipruritics; Azathioprine; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Prurigo

2023
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease presenting with prurigo: Circulating T-helper 2 cells may be involved in the pathogenesis.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2016, Volume: 43, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Biopsy; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes; Chemokine CCL17; Dermis

2016
Prurigo nodularis as the first manifestation of a chronic autoimmune cholestatic hepatitis.
    International journal of dermatology, 2011, Volume: 50, Issue:12

    Topics: Alkaline Phosphatase; Antibodies, Antinuclear; Azathioprine; Cholestasis; Cyclosporine; Dermatologic

2011
Nodular prurigo responsive to azathioprine.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1996, Volume: 134, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Middle Aged; Prurigo

1996
Prurigo-nodularis-like lesion in parthenium dermatitis.
    Contact dermatitis, 2000, Volume: 42, Issue:4

    Topics: Allergens; Azathioprine; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Immu

2000