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penicillamine and Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid

penicillamine has been researched along with Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid in 3 studies

Penicillamine: 3-Mercapto-D-valine. The most characteristic degradation product of the penicillin antibiotics. It is used as an antirheumatic and as a chelating agent in Wilson's disease.
penicillamine : An alpha-amino acid having the structure of valine substituted at the beta position with a sulfanyl group.

Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid: A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS) in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare. It is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy. Lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border. The condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schulze, P1
Maintz, J1
Henningsen, B1
Buchholz, K1
Harders, H1
Burns, DA1
Sarkany, I1

Reviews

1 review available for penicillamine and Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid

ArticleYear
[Indications and limits of long-term therapy with immunosuppressive (and cytostatic) agents in various chronic skin diseases].
    Zeitschrift fur arztliche Fortbildung, 1977, Jun-15, Volume: 71, Issue:12

    Topics: Arthritis, Reactive; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Cyclophosphamide; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Immun

1977

Other Studies

2 other studies available for penicillamine and Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid

ArticleYear
[Unusual clinical forms of pseudo-LE syndrome: an induced immune-complex disease? (author's transl)].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1975, Jul-25, Volume: 100, Issue:30

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antibodies; Bone Marrow Diseases; Female; Humans; Immune Complex Diseases; Lupus Erythe

1975
Penicillamine induced discoid lupus erythematosus.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1979, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid; Middle Aged; Penicillamine

1979