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potassium iodide and Rosacea

potassium iodide has been researched along with Rosacea in 3 studies

Potassium Iodide: An inorganic compound that is used as a source of iodine in thyrotoxic crisis and in the preparation of thyrotoxic patients for thyroidectomy. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
potassium iodide : A metal iodide salt with a K(+) counterion. It is a scavenger of hydroxyl radicals.

Rosacea: A cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the FACE, such as FOREHEAD; CHEEK; NOSE; and CHIN. It is characterized by FLUSHING; ERYTHEMA; EDEMA; RHINOPHYMA; papules; and ocular symptoms. It may occur at any age but typically after age 30. There are various subtypes of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular (National Rosacea Society's Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea, J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 46:584-7).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Potassium iodide (KI) is a medication that has been used for decades in dermatology and it is mentioned as a treatment option in all major dermatology textbooks."1.51Potassium Iodide for Cutaneous Inflammatory Disorders: A Monocentric, Retrospective Study. ( Anzengruber, F; Dummer, R; Mergenthaler, C; Murer, C, 2019)
"Sporotrichosis is rarely included in the differential diagnosis of rosacea."1.27Rosacea-like sporotrichosis. ( Day, TW; Gibson, GH; Guin, JD, 1984)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kiyohara, T1
Shimada, S1
Ohnishi, S1
Miyamoto, M1
Shijimaya, T1
Nagano, N1
Nakamaru, S1
Makimura, K1
Tanimura, H1
Anzengruber, F1
Mergenthaler, C1
Murer, C1
Dummer, R1
Day, TW1
Gibson, GH1
Guin, JD1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for potassium iodide and Rosacea

ArticleYear
Idiopathic histiocytoid Sweet syndrome with a butterfly rash-like appearance: A confusing case histologically mimicking rosacea-like dermatitis.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2020, Volume: 47, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Dermatologic Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Exanthema; Face; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Male;

2020
Potassium Iodide for Cutaneous Inflammatory Disorders: A Monocentric, Retrospective Study.
    Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 2019, Volume: 235, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Dermatitis, Perioral; Dermatologic Agents; Erythema Nodosum; Female; Granul

2019
Rosacea-like sporotrichosis.
    Cutis, 1984, Volume: 33, Issue:6

    Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Ketoconazole; Male; Middle Aged; Potassium Iodide; Rosacea; Sporotr

1984