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hydroxyurea and Dermatomyositis

hydroxyurea has been researched along with Dermatomyositis in 26 studies

Dermatomyositis: A subacute or chronic inflammatory disease of muscle and skin, marked by proximal muscle weakness and a characteristic skin rash. The illness occurs with approximately equal frequency in children and adults. The skin lesions usually take the form of a purplish rash (or less often an exfoliative dermatitis) involving the nose, cheeks, forehead, upper trunk, and arms. The disease is associated with a complement mediated intramuscular microangiopathy, leading to loss of capillaries, muscle ischemia, muscle-fiber necrosis, and perifascicular atrophy. The childhood form of this disease tends to evolve into a systemic vasculitis. Dermatomyositis may occur in association with malignant neoplasms. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1405-6)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Medication-induced dermatomyositis (DM) is rare, but a recent review highlighted hydroxyurea (HU) as the most common inciting agent."8.88Hydroxyurea induced dermatomyositis-like eruption. ( Muir, J; Rodins, K; Zappala, TM, 2012)
"Hydroxyurea (HU) is a chemotherapeutic agent used for the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders such as chronic myeloid leukemia, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocytosis."7.80Hydroxyurea-induced amyopathic dermatomyositis presenting with heliotrope erythema. ( Akiyama, M; Ito, E; Muro, Y; Shibata, A; Sugiura, K, 2014)
"  Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis is a rare adverse reaction of long-term hydroxyurea therapy."7.78Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis: true amyopathic dermatomyositis or dermatomyositis-like eruption? ( El-Din, ES; Nofal, A, 2012)
"An elderly woman receiving chronic hydroxyurea therapy for myelodysplasia developed a dermatomyositis-like eruption that was misdiagnosed as true dermatomyositis, leading to continuation of hydroxyurea."7.76Hydroxyurea-associated dermatomyositis-like eruption demonstrating abnormal epidermal p53 expression: a potential premalignant manifestation of chronic hydroxyurea and UV radiation exposure. ( Burruss, JB; Callen, JP; Cely, SJ; Kalajian, AH; Malone, JC, 2010)
"The onset of a dermatomyositis-like rash and persistent skin ulcers during long-term treatment with hydroxyurea is a very rare event that has not been fully described in the literature."7.75[Multiple, painful, treatment-resistant leg ulcers associated with dermatomyositis-like lesions over the interphalangeal joints induced by hydroxyurea]. ( Guillén-Barona, C; Martorell-Calatayud, A; Nagore-Enguídanos, E; Requena, C, 2009)
"We report the case of an elderly woman who had been on hydroxyurea for long-standing widespread psoriasis."7.70Dermatomyositis-like eruption and leg ulceration caused by hydroxyurea in a patient with psoriasis. ( Lanigan, SW; Varma, S, 1999)
"We report on dermatomyositis-like adverse cutaneous reactions following long-term maintenance therapy with hydroxyurea in two patients suffering from chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML)."7.69[Dermatomyositis-like skin changes with long-term hydroxyurea (Litalir) therapy]. ( Merkel, M; Pillekamp, H; Schick, E; Sterry, W; Weber, L, 1995)
"Medication-induced dermatomyositis (DM) is rare, but a recent review highlighted hydroxyurea (HU) as the most common inciting agent."4.88Hydroxyurea induced dermatomyositis-like eruption. ( Muir, J; Rodins, K; Zappala, TM, 2012)
"Hydroxyurea (HU) is a chemotherapeutic agent used for the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders such as chronic myeloid leukemia, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocytosis."3.80Hydroxyurea-induced amyopathic dermatomyositis presenting with heliotrope erythema. ( Akiyama, M; Ito, E; Muro, Y; Shibata, A; Sugiura, K, 2014)
"  Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis is a rare adverse reaction of long-term hydroxyurea therapy."3.78Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis: true amyopathic dermatomyositis or dermatomyositis-like eruption? ( El-Din, ES; Nofal, A, 2012)
"An elderly woman receiving chronic hydroxyurea therapy for myelodysplasia developed a dermatomyositis-like eruption that was misdiagnosed as true dermatomyositis, leading to continuation of hydroxyurea."3.76Hydroxyurea-associated dermatomyositis-like eruption demonstrating abnormal epidermal p53 expression: a potential premalignant manifestation of chronic hydroxyurea and UV radiation exposure. ( Burruss, JB; Callen, JP; Cely, SJ; Kalajian, AH; Malone, JC, 2010)
"The onset of a dermatomyositis-like rash and persistent skin ulcers during long-term treatment with hydroxyurea is a very rare event that has not been fully described in the literature."3.75[Multiple, painful, treatment-resistant leg ulcers associated with dermatomyositis-like lesions over the interphalangeal joints induced by hydroxyurea]. ( Guillén-Barona, C; Martorell-Calatayud, A; Nagore-Enguídanos, E; Requena, C, 2009)
"We report the case of an elderly woman who had been on hydroxyurea for long-standing widespread psoriasis."3.70Dermatomyositis-like eruption and leg ulceration caused by hydroxyurea in a patient with psoriasis. ( Lanigan, SW; Varma, S, 1999)
"We report on dermatomyositis-like adverse cutaneous reactions following long-term maintenance therapy with hydroxyurea in two patients suffering from chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML)."3.69[Dermatomyositis-like skin changes with long-term hydroxyurea (Litalir) therapy]. ( Merkel, M; Pillekamp, H; Schick, E; Sterry, W; Weber, L, 1995)
"Hydroxyurea was implicated in 51% of cases."2.44Dermatomyositis induced by drug therapy: a review of case reports. ( Gottlieb, AB; Seidler, AM, 2008)
"Hydroxyurea is an antimetabolite primarily used to treat myeloproliferative disorders, and chronic treatment is associated with many cutaneous adverse effects ranging in severity from ichthyosis to aggressive nonmelanoma skin cancer."1.46A patient case highlighting the myriad of cutaneous adverse effects of prolonged use of hydroxyurea. ( Aires, D; Neill, B; Neill, J; Rajpara, A; Ryser, T, 2017)
"She was under hydroxyurea treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia at the time."1.33Gottron's papules-like eruption developing under hydroxyurea therapy. ( Kovalev, J; Lurie, M; Munichor, M; Rosner, I; Slobodin, G, 2006)

Research

Studies (26)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (3.85)18.7374
1990's8 (30.77)18.2507
2000's7 (26.92)29.6817
2010's9 (34.62)24.3611
2020's1 (3.85)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Subhadarshani, S1
Min, S1
Holloway, K1
Steadmon, M1
Platto, J1
Alexander, CE1
Kurtzman, DJB1
Neill, B1
Ryser, T1
Neill, J1
Aires, D1
Rajpara, A1
Veraitch, O1
Curto-Garcia, N1
Harrison, C1
Stefanato, CM1
McGibbon, D1
de Unamuno-Bustos, B1
Ballester-Sánchez, R1
Sabater Marco, V1
Vilata-Corell, JJ1
Ito, E1
Muro, Y1
Shibata, A1
Sugiura, K1
Akiyama, M1
Koch, L1
Lichem, R1
Cerroni, L1
Aberer, W1
Massone, C1
Seidler, AM1
Gottlieb, AB1
Janerowicz, D1
Czarnecka-Operacz, M1
Stawny, M1
Silny, W1
Martorell-Calatayud, A1
Requena, C1
Nagore-Enguídanos, E1
Guillén-Barona, C1
Kalajian, AH1
Cely, SJ1
Malone, JC1
Burruss, JB1
Callen, JP1
Nofal, A1
El-Din, ES1
Zappala, TM1
Rodins, K1
Muir, J1
Ruiz-Genao, DP1
Sanz-Sánchez, T1
Bartolomé-González, B1
Fernández-Herrera, J1
García-Díez, A1
Oh, ST1
Lee, DW1
Lee, JY1
Cho, BK1
Slobodin, G1
Lurie, M1
Munichor, M1
Kovalev, J1
Rosner, I1
Weber, L1
Schick, E1
Merkel, M1
Pillekamp, H1
Sterry, W1
Perrot, JL1
Cambazard, F1
Leber, B1
Walker, IR1
Rodriguez, A1
McBride, JA1
Carter, R1
Brain, MC1
Senet, P1
Aractingi, S1
Porneuf, M1
Perrin, P1
Duterque, M1
Bahadoran, P1
Castanet, J1
Lacour, JP1
Perrin, C1
Del Giudice, P1
Mannocci, N1
Fuzibet, JG1
Ortonne, JP1
Kirby, B1
Rogers, S1
Vélez, A1
López-Rubio, F1
Moreno, JC1
Varma, S1
Lanigan, SW1
Rocamora, V1
Puig, L1
Alomar, A1
Richard, M1
Truchetet, F1
Friedel, J1
Leclech, C1
Heid, E1

Reviews

3 reviews available for hydroxyurea and Dermatomyositis

ArticleYear
Dermatomyositis induced by drug therapy: a review of case reports.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008, Volume: 59, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antibodies, Antinuclear; Autoimmune Diseases; Cyclophosphamide; Dermatomyositis; Etopos

2008
Hydroxyurea induced dermatomyositis-like eruption.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2012, Volume: 53, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Anemia, Megaloblastic; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans;

2012
Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis-like eruption.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1995, Volume: 133, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Male; Mid

1995

Other Studies

23 other studies available for hydroxyurea and Dermatomyositis

ArticleYear
Clinical Images: Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis-like rash.
    Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.), 2022, Volume: 74, Issue:8

    Topics: Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Exanthema; Humans; Hydroxyurea

2022
A Violaceous, Photodistributed Cutaneous Eruption and Leg Ulcer in a Woman With Essential Thrombocytosis.
    JAMA dermatology, 2018, 01-01, Volume: 154, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Biopsy, Needle; Dermatomyositis; Exanthema; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Im

2018
A patient case highlighting the myriad of cutaneous adverse effects of prolonged use of hydroxyurea.
    Dermatology online journal, 2017, Nov-15, Volume: 23, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Biopsy; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Keratosis; Male; Polyc

2017
Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis koebnerizing at the site of previous shingles.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2019, Volume: 44, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Dermatomyositis; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Male; Polycythemia Vera; Skin

2019
Dermatomyositis-like eruption associated with hydroxyurea therapy: a premalignant condition?
    Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2014, Volume: 105, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Eruptions; Drug Substitution; Erythema; Female;

2014
Hydroxyurea-induced amyopathic dermatomyositis presenting with heliotrope erythema.
    Dermatology online journal, 2014, Aug-17, Volume: 20, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; Erythema; Humans; Hydroxyurea

2014
Dermatitis, nonmelanoma skin cancer and leg ulcers.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2016, Volume: 41, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Female; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Keratosis, A

2016
Dermatomyositis-like eruption induced by hydroxyurea: a case report.
    Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica, 2009, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Male; Nucleic Acid Synt

2009
[Multiple, painful, treatment-resistant leg ulcers associated with dermatomyositis-like lesions over the interphalangeal joints induced by hydroxyurea].
    Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2009, Volume: 100, Issue:9

    Topics: Aged; Dermatomyositis; Female; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Interferon alpha-2; Interferon-

2009
Hydroxyurea-associated dermatomyositis-like eruption demonstrating abnormal epidermal p53 expression: a potential premalignant manifestation of chronic hydroxyurea and UV radiation exposure.
    Archives of dermatology, 2010, Volume: 146, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; DNA, Neoplasm; Drug Eruptions; Epidermi

2010
Hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis: true amyopathic dermatomyositis or dermatomyositis-like eruption?
    International journal of dermatology, 2012, Volume: 51, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Leukemia,

2012
Dermatomyositis-like reaction induced by chemotherapeutical agents.
    International journal of dermatology, 2002, Volume: 41, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic;

2002
Hydroxyurea-induced melanonychia concomitant with a dermatomyositis-like eruption.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2003, Volume: 49, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Leuk

2003
Gottron's papules-like eruption developing under hydroxyurea therapy.
    Rheumatology international, 2006, Volume: 26, Issue:8

    Topics: Biopsy; Coronary Angiography; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Dermatomyositis; Fatal Outcome; Fema

2006
[Dermatomyositis-like skin changes with long-term hydroxyurea (Litalir) therapy].
    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 1995, Volume: 46, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Biopsy; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Facial Der

1995
[A case for diagnosis: Hydrea pseudo-dermatomyositis].
    Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie, 1994, Volume: 121, Issue:6-7

    Topics: Dermatomyositis; Female; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Middle Aged; Polycythemia Vera

1994
Reinduction of remission of chronic myeloid leukemia by donor leukocyte transfusion following relapse after bone marrow transplantation: recovery complicated by initial pancytopenia and late dermatomyositis.
    Bone marrow transplantation, 1993, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Chronic Disease; Combined Modality Therapy; Dermatomyositis; Fem

1993
Pseudo-dermatomyositis induced by long-term hydroxyurea therapy: report of two cases.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1996, Volume: 134, Issue:6

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Male; Middle Aged

1996
Hydroxyurea-induced dermopathy: a unique lichenoid eruption complicating long-term therapy with hydroxyurea.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1998, Volume: 38, Issue:5 Pt 1

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Hematologic Neoplasms; Humans; Hydroxyu

1998
Chronic hydroxyurea-induced dermatomyositis-like eruption with severe dermal elastosis.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1998, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Chronic Disease; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Hy

1998
Dermatomyositis-like eruption and leg ulceration caused by hydroxyurea in a patient with psoriasis.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1999, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Dermatologic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Drug Eruptions; Female; Humans; Hydro

1999
Dermatomyositis-like eruption following hydroxyurea therapy.
    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2000, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Leukemia, Myeloid; Male; Middle Aged; S

2000
Skin lesions simulating chronic dermatomyositis during long-term hydroxyurea therapy.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989, Volume: 21, Issue:4 Pt 1

    Topics: Biopsy; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Hydroxyurea; Keratosis; Middle Age

1989