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indomethacin and Folliculitis

indomethacin has been researched along with Folliculitis in 40 studies

Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
indometacin : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis.

Folliculitis: Inflammation of follicles, primarily hair follicles.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Indomethacin is a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, and shows therapeutic potential for various eosinophilic skin diseases, particularly eosinophilic pustular folliculitis."7.79Indomethacin inhibits eosinophil migration to prostaglandin D2 : therapeutic potential of CRTH2 desensitization for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. ( Hirai, A; Kataoka, N; Saeki, K; Satoh, T; Yokozeki, H, 2013)
"We describe a patient with eosinophilic pustular folliculitis who partially responded to oral indomethacin, but intermittently experienced new eosinophilic pustular folliculitis lesions."7.72Treatment of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with tacrolimus ointment. ( Hara, D; Kuroda, K; Mieno, H; Tajima, S, 2004)
"Indomethacin was most frequently used (12/25) and showed clinical improvement in the majority of the cases (11/12)."6.41Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease): indomethacin as a first choice of treatment. ( Amagai, M; Hata, Y; Nishikawa, T; Ota, T; Tanaka, M; Tanikawa, A, 2001)
"As indomethacin is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenases and a potent agonist of the prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) receptor, CRTH2 (chemoattractant receptor homologous molecule expressed on Th2 cells), we investigated the effects of indomethacin on CRTH2 expression by leukocytes."5.36Indomethacin-induced reduction in CRTH2 in eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease): a proposed mechanism of action. ( Miyagishi, C; Satoh, T; Shimura, C; Yokozeki, H, 2010)
"We describe a case of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (EPF) occurring after autologous peripheral blood stem-cell transplantation for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and successfully treated with oral and topical indomethacin."4.82Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis following autologous peripheral blood stem-cell transplantation. ( Hayashi, N; Kawashima, M; Keida, T, 2004)
"Indomethacin is a cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor, and shows therapeutic potential for various eosinophilic skin diseases, particularly eosinophilic pustular folliculitis."3.79Indomethacin inhibits eosinophil migration to prostaglandin D2 : therapeutic potential of CRTH2 desensitization for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis. ( Hirai, A; Kataoka, N; Saeki, K; Satoh, T; Yokozeki, H, 2013)
"We describe a patient with eosinophilic pustular folliculitis who partially responded to oral indomethacin, but intermittently experienced new eosinophilic pustular folliculitis lesions."3.72Treatment of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with tacrolimus ointment. ( Hara, D; Kuroda, K; Mieno, H; Tajima, S, 2004)
" Skin biopsy showed eosinophilic folliculitis and there was a rapid response to indomethacin."3.69Pruritic follicular facial rash: eosinophilic folliculitis. ( Kossard, S; Saywell, L, 1997)
"Indomethacin was most frequently used (12/25) and showed clinical improvement in the majority of the cases (11/12)."2.41Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease): indomethacin as a first choice of treatment. ( Amagai, M; Hata, Y; Nishikawa, T; Ota, T; Tanaka, M; Tanikawa, A, 2001)
"Oral indomethacin has been accepted as a first-line treatment in EPF."1.42Clinical epidemiology of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: results from a nationwide survey in Japan. ( Kabashima, K; Miyachi, Y; Nomura, T; Yamamoto, Y, 2015)
"Indomethacin was initiated with partial improvement of lesions with cyclical flares."1.38Recalcitrant eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of Ofuji with palmoplantar pustulosis: dramatic response to narrowband UVB phototherapy. ( Chong, WS; Lim, HL, 2012)
"As indomethacin is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenases and a potent agonist of the prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) receptor, CRTH2 (chemoattractant receptor homologous molecule expressed on Th2 cells), we investigated the effects of indomethacin on CRTH2 expression by leukocytes."1.36Indomethacin-induced reduction in CRTH2 in eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease): a proposed mechanism of action. ( Miyagishi, C; Satoh, T; Shimura, C; Yokozeki, H, 2010)
"Indomethacin is an effective therapy for Ofuji's disease."1.31Ofuji's disease: a report on 20 patients with clinical and histopathologic analysis. ( Igarashi, Y; Ishiguro, N; Kawashima, M; Okamoto, R; Shishido, E; Yamada, M, 2002)

Research

Studies (40)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (7.50)18.7374
1990's3 (7.50)18.2507
2000's12 (30.00)29.6817
2010's21 (52.50)24.3611
2020's1 (2.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mikoshiba, A1
Minagawa, A1
Okuyama, R1
Wessbecher, R1
Technau-Hafsi, K1
Meiss, F1
Schauer, F1
Monastirli, A1
Antoniades, G1
Kapranos, N1
Pasmatzi, E1
Badavanis, G1
Tsambaos, D1
Sepaskhah, M1
Ahramian Pour, N1
Godarzi, H1
Sari Aslani, F1
Jowkar, F1
Toyonaga, E1
Abe, R1
Moriuchi, R2
Ito, K1
Abe, Y1
Shimizu, H2
Kataoka, N1
Satoh, T3
Hirai, A1
Saeki, K1
Yokozeki, H2
Izumi, K1
Yanagi, T1
Akiyama, M2
Arita, K1
Schmieder, A1
Damm, F1
Haus, G1
Lentz, K1
Goerdt, S1
Peitsch, WK1
Hashizume, S1
Ansai, S1
Kosaka, M1
Kawana, S1
Murayama, T1
Nakamura, K1
Tsuchida, T1
Almodovar-Real, A1
Molina-Leyva, A1
Espiñeira-Carmona, MJ1
Ríos-Pelegrina, R1
Naranjo-Sintes, R1
Husein El-Ahmed, H1
Ono, K1
Hashimoto, T1
Oka, D1
Hayashi, H1
Fujimoto, W1
Yamamoto, Y2
Nomura, T2
Kabashima, K3
Miyachi, Y2
Takamura, S1
Teraki, Y2
Fujii, M1
Takahashi, I1
Kishiyama, K1
Honma, M1
Ishida-Yamamoto, A1
Katoh, M1
Fukamachi, S1
Sugita, K1
Kobayashi, M1
Tokura, Y1
Shimura, C1
Miyagishi, C1
Lankerani, L1
Thompson, R1
Uchiyama, M1
Mitsuhashi, Y1
Okubo, Y1
Tsuboi, R1
Ng, SS1
Tay, YK1
Lim, HL1
Chong, WS1
Tang, MB1
Tan, E1
Chua, SH1
Tsuboi, H2
Wakita, K1
Fujimura, T1
Katsuoka, K2
Kossard, S3
Keida, T1
Hayashi, N1
Kawashima, M2
Niiyama, S1
Hara, D1
Kuroda, K1
Mieno, H1
Tajima, S1
Fallah, H1
Dunlop, K1
Yoneda, K1
Bandoh, S1
Kanaji, N1
Moriue, T1
Katsuura, J1
Matsuoka, Y1
Nakai, K1
Demitsu, T1
Ishida, T1
Kubota, Y1
Nishijima, S1
Sugiyama, T1
Nakagawa, M1
Odaka, T1
Takaishi, K1
Imanishi, K1
Shiohara, T1
Saywell, L1
Rattana-Apiromyakij, N1
Kullavanijaya, P1
Ota, T1
Hata, Y1
Tanikawa, A1
Amagai, M1
Tanaka, M1
Nishikawa, T1
Ishiguro, N1
Shishido, E1
Okamoto, R1
Igarashi, Y1
Yamada, M1
Kato, H1
Nishimura, M1
Spira, I1
Simon, M1
Keller, J1

Reviews

4 reviews available for indomethacin and Folliculitis

ArticleYear
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis associated with hematological disorders: A report of two cases and review of Japanese literature.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2016, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; An

2016
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: A published work-based comprehensive analysis of therapeutic responsiveness.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2016, Volume: 43, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Eosino

2016
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis following autologous peripheral blood stem-cell transplantation.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2004, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Administration, Topical; Adult; Biopsy, Needle; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Fo

2004
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease): indomethacin as a first choice of treatment.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2001, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Combined Modality Therapy; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Huma

2001

Other Studies

36 other studies available for indomethacin and Folliculitis

ArticleYear
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis on the vulva of a patient with cervical cancer.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2020, Volume: 47, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Cervix Uteri; Eosinophilia; Female; Folliculitis; Humans; Indomethacin; Pruritus Vulvae; Skin

2020
Papulopustular lesions of the face and scalp.
    Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2017, Volume: 15, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Biopsy; Dapsone; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Therapy, Combination; Eo

2017
Classic form of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis in an immunocompetent girl: rapid and complete resolution after low-dose oral indomethacin treatment.
    Dermatology online journal, 2017, Nov-15, Volume: 23, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia; Female; Fol

2017
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with labial and oral involvement: report of a rare presentation.
    Dermatology online journal, 2018, Oct-15, Volume: 24, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chin; Eosinophilia; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Folli

2018
Indomethacin for refractory infantile eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.
    JAMA dermatology, 2013, Volume: 149, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child, Preschool; Eosinophilia; Femal

2013
Indomethacin inhibits eosinophil migration to prostaglandin D2 : therapeutic potential of CRTH2 desensitization for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.
    Immunology, 2013, Volume: 140, Issue:1

    Topics: Cell Movement; Chemokine CCL11; Chemotaxis, Leukocyte; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Desensitization, I

2013
Intractable erythematous plaques on the hands: palmoplantar eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.
    International journal of dermatology, 2013, Volume: 52, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diagnosis, Differential; Eosin

2013
Extended eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with reactive bone marrow hypereosinophilia responsive to combined treatment with indomethacin, dapsone, and narrow-band UVB phototherapy.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2013, Volume: 69, Issue:6

    Topics: Bone Marrow Diseases; Combined Modality Therapy; Dapsone; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Humans; Indome

2013
Infantile case of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis successfully treated with topical indomethacin.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2014, Volume: 41, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Child, Preschool; Eosinophilia;

2014
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with extensive distribution: correlation of serum TARC levels and peripheral blood eosinophil numbers.
    International journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 54, Issue:9

    Topics: Biomarkers; Chemokine CCL17; Drug Therapy, Combination; Eosinophilia; Eosinophils; Folliculitis; Fol

2015
Widespread eosinophilic pustular folliculitis in a nonimmunocompromised patient.
    Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre, 2014, Volume: 23, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Humans; Immunocompetence;

2014
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis clinically presenting as orofacial granuloma: successful treatment with indomethacin, but not ibuprofen.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2015, Volume: 95, Issue:3

    Topics: Biopsy; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Substitution; Eosinophilia; Female;

2015
Refractory eosinophilic pustular folliculitis resistant to oral indomethacin successfully treated with adjuvant topical indomethacin.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2014, Volume: 41, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia

2014
Clinical epidemiology of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: results from a nationwide survey in Japan.
    Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 2015, Volume: 230, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cross-Sectional Studies; Data

2015
Case of generalized eosinophilic pustular folliculitis induced by allopurinol.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2016, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Allopurinol; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Drug Therapy, Comb

2016
Therapeutic effectiveness of various treatments for eosinophilic pustular folliculitis.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2009, Volume: 89, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroida

2009
Indomethacin-induced reduction in CRTH2 in eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease): a proposed mechanism of action.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2010, Volume: 90, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Down-Regulation; Eosinophilia;

2010
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: case report and review of the literature.
    Cutis, 2010, Volume: 86, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; HIV Seronegativity; Huma

2010
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease) without macroscopic pustules.
    International journal of dermatology, 2012, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Dermatologic Agents; Eosinophilia; Female; Folliculitis; Humans; Indomethacin; Middle Aged; S

2012
Successful treatment of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with topical tacrolimus 0.1 percent ointment.
    Dermatology online journal, 2012, Feb-15, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Eosinophilia; Female; Folliculitis; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Indomethacin;

2012
Recalcitrant eosinophilic pustular folliculitis of Ofuji with palmoplantar pustulosis: dramatic response to narrowband UVB phototherapy.
    Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2012, Volume: 28, Issue:4

    Topics: Acrodermatitis; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Asian People; Eosinophilia; Follicul

2012
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease) in Singapore: a review of 23 adult cases.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2003, Volume: 44, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cheek; Dapsone; Eosinophilia;

2003
Acral variant of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji disease).
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2003, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Foot Dermatoses; Humans;

2003
Necrotizing eosinophilic folliculitis with mucinosis.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2003, Volume: 44, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Biopsy, Needle; Eosinophilia; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Folliculitis; Follow-Up Studies; Hum

2003
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji disease) manifested as pustules on the palms and soles.
    Cutis, 2004, Volume: 74, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diagnosis, Differential; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis;

2004
Treatment of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis with tacrolimus ointment.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2004, Volume: 51, Issue:5 Suppl

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Drug Therapy, Combination; Eosinophil

2004
Successful treatment of recalcitrant necrotizing eosinophilic folliculitis using indomethacin and cephalexin.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cephalexin; Di

2006
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis associated with pulmonary eosinophilia.
    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2007, Volume: 21, Issue:8

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Humans; Hydrocortison

2007
Two cases of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis treated by acemetacin.
    The Journal of dermatology, 1994, Volume: 21, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Back; Eosinophilia; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Folli

1994
Ofuji's disease and cytokines: Remission of eosinophilic pustular folliculitis associated with increased serum concentrations of interferon gamma.
    Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 1996, Volume: 192, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia; Folliculitis; Humans; Indomethacin; In

1996
Pruritic follicular facial rash: eosinophilic folliculitis.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 1997, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Eosinophilia; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Folliculiti

1997
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis: report of seven cases in Thailand.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2000, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Eosinophilia; Eosinophils; Female; Folliculitis; Humans; Indomethac

2000
Ofuji's disease: a report on 20 patients with clinical and histopathologic analysis.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2002, Volume: 46, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arm; Back; Dapsone; Facial Dermatoses; F

2002
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis treated with indomethacin.
    Dermatologica, 1989, Volume: 179, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Eosinophilia; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Folliculitis; Humans; Indomethacin

1989
Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis effectively controlled with topical indomethacin.
    International journal of dermatology, 1989, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Folliculitis; Humans; Indomethacin; Male

1989
[Sterile eosinophilic pustulosis].
    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 1986, Volume: 37, Issue:4

    Topics: Antibodies, Monoclonal; Complement C3; Eosinophilia; Fluorescent Antibody Technique; Folliculitis; H

1986