Pemphigus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology
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Pemphigus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:55 pm By:
Blisters that form in a rash-like pattern after exposure to certain drugs is sometimes deemed drug-induced pemphigus. http://bit.ly/b7ugXH
Drug-Induced Pseudolymphoma Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Drug-induced pseudolymphoma syndrome refers to a benign, drug-induced lymphocytic infiltrate in the skin that mimics cutaneous lymphoma histologically, clinically, or both.1, 2, 3 While the clinical presentation can be highly variable, typically patients present with ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:39 pm By:
Drug-induced pseudolymphoma syndrome is a condition related to drug exposure. http://bit.ly/9TkVmj
Drug-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Several causes of gingival hyperplasia are known, and the most recognized is drug-induced gingival enlargement. Furthermore, causes of congenital gingival enlargement include hereditary and metabolic disorders, such the fetal valproate syndrome.1 {{mediatitle:1076361_1}}{{media:1076361_1}}{{mediacaption:1076361_1}} Gingival overgrowth, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:05 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
The use of certain drugs can result in an overgrowth of gingival tissue. Learn more about gingival hyperplasia. http://bit.ly/aM2tmI
Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DILE) is a variant of autoimmune disease that resolves within days to months after withdrawal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:50 pm By:
Lupus erythematosus can be drug-induced after using certain medications. Learn which medications can cause this. http://bit.ly/aXQkfT
Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anhalt et al1 first described paraneoplastic pemphigus in 1990. The authors reported 5 patients with underlying neoplasms who developed oral erosions and bullous skin eruptions. Skin biopsy samples showed both suprabasal acantholysis and interface dermatitis. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
A rare disease that causes blisters in the mouth area and may signify underlying cancer is paraneoplastic pemphigus. http://bit.ly/az2SM3
Pemphigus Herpetiformis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus herpetiformis is a clinical variant of pemphigus that combines the clinical features of dermatitis herpetiformis with the immunopathologic features of pemphigus. Previously, pemphigus was described using various terms, including herpetiform pemphigus, acantholytic herpetiform dermatitis, pemphigus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:51 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
A rare disorder in which blisters may form in clusters may be diagnosed as pemphigus herpetiformis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9RwFlU
Pemphigus Foliaceus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is generally a benign variety of pemphigus. It is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the loss of intercellular adhesion of keratinocytes in the upper parts of the epidermis (acantholysis), resulting in the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:47 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
If blisters tend to form on your skin after the skin is rubbed, you may be diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus. http://bit.ly/c6oc8G
Linear IgA Dermatosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Linear immunoglobulin A (IgA) dermatosis (LAD) is an autoimmune subepidermal vesiculobullous disease that may be idiopathic or drug-induced. Children and adults are affected, with disease of the former historically referred to as chronic bullous dermatosis of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:44 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
An autoimmune condition which causes skin blistering may be diagnosed as linear IgA dermatosis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bdz6h9
Fogo Selvagem: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fogo selvagem (FS), or endemic pemphigus foliaceus (PF), is an autoimmune, organ-specific blistering disease, in which autoantibodies specific for desmoglein 1 may lead to acantholysis (ie, cell-cell detachment). Desmoglein 1 is a glycoprotein that belongs to ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:37 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dermatologist give a diagnosis of Fogo selvagem (pemphigus foliaceus)? Learn what it is & the causes. http://bit.ly/cNobM7
Drug-Induced Bullous Disorders: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bullous or blistering drug eruptions and drug-induced anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity syndromes are among the most serious types of adverse drug reactions. Based on the various mechanisms, bullous drug eruptions may be classified into the following categories: ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:35 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Itchy skin rashes with blisters may occur as a reaction to medications. Learn more about drug-induced bullous disorders.http://bit.ly/bCvGWN
Pemphigus, IgA: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) pemphigus is a group of newly characterized immune-mediated intraepidermal blistering skin diseases. Unlike typical immunoglobulin G (IgG)-mediated pemphigus, IgA pemphigus is characterized by tissue-bound and circulating IgA autoantibodies that target the desmosomal proteins ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:16 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
An autoimmune blistering disorder in which IgA antibodies attach to the skin surface, IgA pemphigus is rare. http://bit.ly/bnm06S
Oral Manifestations of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Oral lesions are observed commonly in autoimmune blistering skin diseases. Oral lesions can be the predominant or minor clinical manifestation of a given disease. Pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid are the earliest recognized autoimmune blistering diseases, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 3:09 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
In individuals with blistering diseases, oral lesions are commonly noted. http://bit.ly/b3QMYx
Fixed Drug Eruptions: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: INTRODUCTION Adverse reactions to medications are common and often manifest as a cutaneous eruption.Drug-induced cutaneous disorders frequently display a characteristic clinical morphology such as morbilliform exanthem, urticaria, hypersensitivity syndrome, pseudolymphoma, photosensitivity, pigmentary changes, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 12:58 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Fixed drug eruption is the development of 1 or more annular or oval erythematous patches from systemic drug exposure.http://bit.ly/db1hHw
Drug-Induced Pigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Adverse cutaneous reactions to medications are a common reason for consultations with dermatologists. Drug-induced skin disorders may manifest in a variety of ways. Drugs may cause exanthems, urticaria, hypersensitivity syndromes, pustular eruptions, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 12:52 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Drug induced pigmentation: A discoloration of the skin that occurs due to a drug sensitivity. http://bit.ly/amGvpM
Familial Benign Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Familial benign pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey disease) originally was described by the Hailey brothers in 1939.1 Familial benign pemphigus is a chronic autosomal dominant disorder with incomplete penetrance. Approximately two thirds of patients with familial benign pemphigus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 4, 2010 at 6:49 pm By:
Medscape Dermatology Health Site
Acantholytic dermatosis may be a variant of Hailey-Hailey disease; check out the newly updated article: http://bit.ly/b7yqF4
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