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Kaneko Y, Sato H, Wakamatsu A, Kobayashi D, Sato K, Kurosawa Y, Hasegawa E, Nakatsue T, Kuroda T, Narita I. Pathogenetic associations of anti-ribosomal P protein antibody titres and their subclasses in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2024; 63:1411-1421. [PMID: 37572300 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the association between anti-ribosomal P antibody (anti-RibP) titres and disease activity in Japanese SLE patients. METHODS Eighty patients admitted and treated in Niigata University Hospital for new-onset or flare-up of SLE were included in this retrospective cross-sectional study. Clinical data were obtained from medical records at admission. The anti-RibP index, and cytokine and tryptophan metabolite levels were determined by ELISA. RESULTS Of the 80 SLE patients, 30 had anti-RibP. Anti-RibP presence was associated with a greater prevalence of skin rash and more severe inflammatory responses, demonstrated by higher inflammatory cytokine levels, hypocomplementemia, and accelerated tryptophan metabolism, in younger patients. The serum anti-RibP index was correlated with age at diagnosis, clinical indicators, initial prednisolone dose, and cytokines and tryptophan metabolite levels in univariate analysis. Multivariate analysis showed that the anti-RibP index was independently associated with the initial prednisolone dose and the prevalence of skin rash. The anti-RibP IgGs were mainly the IgG2 and IgG3 subclasses, and anti-RibP IgG3 was associated with hypocomplementemia, higher DAS, accelerated kynurenine pathway activity, and higher proinflammatory cytokine production. The coexistence of anti-dsDNA IgG and anti-RibP IgG2 or IgG3 accompanied higher IL-10 and IFN-α2 levels; furthermore, anti-RibP IgG3 coexistence with anti-dsDNA antibody contributed to the requirement for higher initial prednisolone doses and accelerated kynurenine pathway activity. CONCLUSION Anti-RibP was associated with clinical manifestations and parameters in SLE, and its index might be a useful indicator of disease severity. Anti-RibP IgG3 was the IgG subclass most strongly associated with the pathogenesis of SLE.
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- Yoshikatsu Kaneko
- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
- Health Administration Center, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Health Administration Center, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Nephrology and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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Tabibi P, Shiari R, Ghotb Abadi SH. A case report of Hyper-IgD syndrome in a 5-year-old girl with recurrent fever, skin rash, and arthralgia; novel MVK mutation ( C.298G>A). Clin Case Rep 2024; 12:e8833. [PMID: 38689683 PMCID: PMC11059958 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Key Clinical Message This case highlights the potential for later-onset Hyper-IgD syndrome (HIDS) even beyond infancy. Clinicians evaluating children with recurrent fever, skin rash, and arthralgia should consider HIDS in the differential diagnosis, regardless of age. Early suspicion and genetic testing can lead to a timely diagnosis and targeted therapy with Anakinra, significantly improving patient outcomes. Abstract Hyper-IgD syndrome (HIDS) is a rare autosomal recessive autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and skin rash. In this case report, we present a 5-year-old girl from Tajikistan with a mutation in the mevalonate kinase (MVK) gene, which is consistent with a diagnosis of HIDS. The clinical symptoms of the patient are described, along with immunological, hematological, and biochemical findings collected from the evaluation in the rheumatology clinic. Additionally, whole-exome sequencing revealed a heterozygous missense variation in exon 4 of the MVK gene. The diagnosis of HIDS in this case occurred at a later age than typically observed, emphasizing the importance of considering this condition even in older patients. This report highlights the broad clinical phenotype of MVK and the need for increased awareness among healthcare professionals regarding its clinical presentation and management.
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- Pooneh Tabibi
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Mofid Children's HospitalShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Mofid Children's HospitalShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Liu CH, Chen CC, Sung CC. Icodextrin-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis in a patient with peritoneal dialysis. Nephrology (Carlton) 2024. [PMID: 38599621 DOI: 10.1111/nep.14302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Icodextrin has been widely prescribed for peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients with inadequate ultrafiltration, but icodextrin induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) has been not well recognized in clinical practice. We described a young-aged female with IgA nephropathy and end stage kidney disease under continuous automated peritoneal dialysis. She developed skin erythema with exfoliation over the groin 7th day after initiation of icodextrin based PD dialysate. Initially, her scaling skin lesion with pinhead-sized pustules affected the bilateral inguinal folds, and then it extended to general trunk accompanied by pruritus. She was admitted because of deterioration of skin lesion on 14th day of icodextrin exposure. She was afebrile and physical examination was notable for widespread erythematous papules with pruritus extending over her groins and trunk. Pertinent laboratory examination showed leukocytosis of 18 970 cells/μL with neutrophile count of 17 642 cells/μL (92.3%), and c-reactive-protein: 3.39 mg/dL. Skin biopsy revealed multifocal sub corneal abscess with papillary dermal edema, and upper-dermal neutrophilia with perivascular accentuation, consistent with the diagnosis of AGEP. After discontinuation of PD, she underwent temporary high-flux haemodialysis with treatment of steroid and antihistamine. Her dermatologic lesion resolved without any skin sequalae completely within 4 days, and she underwent icodextrin-free peritoneal dialysis at 17th day. This case highlighted the fact that icodextrin-induced AGEP should be early recognized to avoid inappropriate management.
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- Chun-Hao Liu
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital SongShan Branch, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Tohi Y, Kato T, Kobayashi K, Daizumoto K, Fukuhara H, Ohira S, Katayama S, Shimizu R, Takamoto A, Nishimura K, Ikeda K, Nagami T, Hayashida Y, Hirama H, Naito H, Tomida R, Sasaki Y, Yamamoto S, Shimizu S, Sugimoto M. Real-world prostate-specific antigen response and progression to castration-resistant prostate cancer among men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer treated with apalutamide: a multi-institutional study in the Chu-shikoku Japan Urological Consortium. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2024; 54:167-174. [PMID: 37840362 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyad143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Japanese men receiving apalutamide often experience skin-adverse events (AEs), possibly requiring treatment interruption or dose reduction. However, concerns have arisen regarding the impact of these adjustments on the efficacy of apalutamide. Our study evaluated the efficacy, safety, and persistence of apalutamide in men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 108 men with mCSPC from 14 Japanese institutions. The primary outcomes were the efficacy of apalutamide: prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response (50%, 90% and < 0.2 decline) and progression to castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The secondary outcomes were the skin-AE and compliance of apalutamide. RESULTS PSA50%, PSA90% and PSA < 0.2 declines were observed in 89.8, 84.3 and 65.7%, and the median time to CRPC progression was not reached. PSA < 0.2 decline and an initial full dose of apalutamide were significantly associated with a longer time to CRPC. The most common AE was skin-AE (50.9%), and there was no association between the occurrence of skin-AE and the time to CRPC (P = 0.72). The median apalutamide persistence was 29 months, which was longer in the initial full dose recipients than in the reduced dose recipients. The dosage is reduced in about 60% of patients within the first year of treatment in the initial full dose recipients. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate the effectiveness of apalutamide in Japanese men with mCSPC, despite a substantial portion requiring dose reduction within a year among the initial full dose recipients.
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- Yoichiro Tohi
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kita-gun, Kagawa
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kita-gun, Kagawa
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi
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- Department of Urology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima
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- Department of Urology, Kochi Medical School, Nankoku, Kochi
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- Department of Urology, Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama
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- Department of Urology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Tottori
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima
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- Department of Urology, Shimane University, Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Shimane
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- Department of Urology, Sakaide City Hospital, Sakaide, Kagawa
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- Department of Urology, KKR Takamatsu Hospital, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kita-gun, Kagawa
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- Department of Urology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima
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- Department of Urology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kita-gun, Kagawa
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Unosawa K, Aita T, Hamaguchi S. Hypothyroidism Due to Seaweed Overconsumption. Cureus 2024; 16:e55231. [PMID: 38558700 PMCID: PMC10981384 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Hypothyroidism presents various symptoms, ranging from commonly observed signs, such as fatigue, cold sensation, and constipation, to rare features, such as rash and pancytopenia, resembling certain rheumatological and hematological diseases. Chronic, excessive iodine consumption causes primary hypothyroidism. However, when iodine overconsumption becomes a regular part of daily dietary habits, it becomes difficult for patients to associate their symptoms with daily iodine consumption. Therefore, clinicians cannot obtain information on excessive iodine intake from the patient. Here, we present a case of hypothyroidism that was subsequently identified as caused by excessive dairy seaweed consumption for health purposes. This case report highlights the importance of a detailed dietary history in patients diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism without thyroid autoantibodies.
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- Kazuki Unosawa
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, JPN
- Department of Internal Medicine, Fujita General Hospital, Kunimi, JPN
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, JPN
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, JPN
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Yamamoto Y, Usui N, Kagawa Y, Imai K. Time-Course Changes in Lamotrigine Concentration after Addition of Valproate and the Safety and Long-Term Tolerability of Lamotrigine-Valproate Combination Therapy. Biol Pharm Bull 2024; 47:43-48. [PMID: 37952977 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the time-course changes in lamotrigine (LTG) concentration after addition of valproate (VPA) and the safety and tolerability of the combination therapy. We reviewed our therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) database and found 345 patients on LTG who received add-on therapy with VPA. VPA had been added at least 12 weeks after patients finished stepwise LTG titration. Also, we retrospectively evaluated the LTG concentration after addition of VPA and the safety and long-term tolerability of LTG-VPA combination therapy. Plasma LTG concentration increased more than 1.5-fold within 15 d of addition of VPA and reached a peak at 30 d. The rate of increase in LTG concentration occurred in a VPA concentration-dependent manner. During the first 120 d after addition of VPA, adverse events were reported by 58 patients (16.8%), but no patient developed cutaneous reactions. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed estimated retention rates for LTG-VPA combination therapy of 74.5% at 5 years. At 5 years, the mean concentration of LTG was 11.1 µg/mL (43.3 µmol/L). Because addition of VPA leads to a marked increase in LTG concentration over a short period, TDM for LTG should be performed at the earliest from 14 d after starting VPA. At 120 d after starting VPA therapy, the higher LTG concentration due to addition of VPA is not associated with an increased risk of cutaneous reactions. Although LTG-VPA combination therapy increases LTG concentration, it is well tolerated and has a high long-term retention rate.
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- Yoshiaki Yamamoto
- Department of Clinical Research, NHO, National Epilepsy Center, Shizuoka Institute of Epilepsy and Neurological Disorders
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Department of Clinical Research, NHO, National Epilepsy Center, Shizuoka Institute of Epilepsy and Neurological Disorders
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Safety, Shizuoka General Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Research, NHO, National Epilepsy Center, Shizuoka Institute of Epilepsy and Neurological Disorders
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Bushehri B, Mokhtarpoor A, Bahrami E, Ghorani-Azam A. Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions: Regional Experience of a Global Challenge. Curr Drug Saf 2024; 19:117-122. [PMID: 36872363 DOI: 10.2174/1574886318666230303085538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adverse drug reactions (ADR) are considered any harmful and unintended side effects associated with the use of a drug at the usual therapeutic dose, in which skin is involved in most cases. Therefore, the availability of epidemiological information on reactions, reaction patterns, and their causative drugs can be helpful in timely diagnosis and necessary measures, such as caution in prescribing causative drugs to prevent these types of reactions. METHODS In this retrospective descriptive study, the archived files of patients with dermatoses due to ADR referred to Taleghani University Hospital, Urmia, Iran, during 2015-2020 were studied. Patterns and frequency of skin reactions, demographic data, and the frequency of chronic comorbidities were identified. RESULTS A total of 50 patients with drug-induced skin rash were found, of which 14 were male (28%) and 36 were female (72%). Skin rashes were most frequently found in patients aged 31-40 years. In 76% of patients, there was at least one chronic underlying disease. The most common reaction pattern was maculopapular rash (44%), and the most common causative drugs were antiepileptic drugs (34%) and antibiotics (22%). Mortality was found in 4 cases, which was due to antibiotics and antiepileptic drugs that caused toxic SJS/TEN and erythroderma. The hospital stays were highest in SJS and lowest in a maculopapular rash. CONCLUSION Knowledge about the epidemiology and the frequency of adverse drug reactions may be helpful in increasing the awareness of physicians for correct and rational drug prescriptions, which can reduce unnecessary hospital referrals and treatment costs.
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- Behzad Bushehri
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Food and Beverages Safety Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Lou J, Zhang X. Atypical cutaneous presentation of AOSD with persistent itchy urticaria: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36251. [PMID: 38115334 PMCID: PMC10727623 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare multisystem disorder considered a complex autoinflammatory syndrome. The clinical and biological features of AOSD typically include a high fever with arthritic symptoms, evanescent skin rash, sore throat, striking neutrophilic leukocytosis, hyperferritinemia, and abnormal liver function. The typical rash and fever are important diagnostic clues for AOSD. Here, we report a case of atypical rash manifesting as persistent itchy urticaria. PATIENT CONCERNS A 57-year-old female presented with a 6-day history of fever. During her hospital stay, she progressively developed rashes that were not associated with fever, primarily distributed on her back and the distal extremities, and associated with pronounced itching. The rash was initially suspected to be urticaria; however, the patient exhibited a poor response to antihistamines. After malignancies and other rheumatic diseases were excluded, the diagnosis leaned towards AOSD based on diagnostic criteria. The patient's fever was well controlled with the initiation of glucocorticoids, and no further rashes were observed. DIAGNOSES Although the patient exhibited atypical rashes, after ruling out malignancies and other rheumatic diseases, she met 2 major and 3 minor criteria. Based on Yamaguchi's criteria, the patient was diagnosed with AOSD. INTERVENTIONS Initially, the patient was administered an intravenous infusion of methylprednisolone at 40 mg once daily. This was later transitioned to oral administration with gradual dose reduction. OUTCOMES Follow-up at 1 year showed no recurrence of the rash, with a stable condition and no relapse. LESSONS This case provides valuable insights for the early diagnosis of AOSD, emphasizing the importance of considering this diagnosis even when presenting with atypical skin rash.
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- Jingfeng Lou
- Department of General Medicine, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Roayaei M, Rezaei M, Najafizade N. The Effect of Topical Vitamin K1 on the Treatment of Cetuximab-Induced Skin Rashes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients. Adv Biomed Res 2023; 12:260. [PMID: 38192897 PMCID: PMC10772800 DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_141_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Background Considering the prevalence of cetuximab-induced rashes in colorectal cancer patients and its impact on patient's quality of life and treatment, this study aimed at investigating the effect of topical vitamin K1 on the treatment of skin rashes in metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with cetuximab. Materials and Methods This randomized, controlled, triple-blind, clinical trial was conducted on 49 metastatic colorectal cancer patients who were candidates for cetuximab treatment and referred to Omid Hospital in Isfahan during 2021-2022. Vitamin K1 cream with a concentration of 0.1% in the intervention group (n = 25) and placebo cream in the control group (n = 24) were prescribed twice a day (in the morning and before bedtime) for eight weeks. The rash grade was recorded based on common terminology criteria for adverse events-4 (CTCAE-4) criteria before the intervention and in the fourth and eighth weeks during the intervention. Results During the intervention, skin rash grades in the fourth and eighth weeks with the means of 1.00 ± 0.64 and 0.84 ± 0.55, respectively, were significantly lower in the intervention group, as compared with the control group with the means of 1.42 ± 0.65 and 1.25 ± 0.68, respectively (P value < 0.05). Moreover, the severity of skin rashes decreased significantly in the intervention group over time during eight weeks (P value < 0.05); however, its decrease was not significant in the control group (P value > 0.05). Conclusion Topical vitamin K1 cream had a significant effect on reducing the severity of cetuximab-induced skin rashes over eight weeks of treatment.
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- Mahnaz Roayaei
- Department of Radiooncology, Cancer Prevention Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Radiooncology, Cancer Prevention Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Radiooncology, Cancer Prevention Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Klapproth H, Stroucken B, Helbig D, Tantcheva-Poór I, Fabri M. Adult-onset Still's disease: Switch to atypical skin manifestations under anakinra therapy. JAAD Case Rep 2023; 41:60-63. [PMID: 37869367 PMCID: PMC10587671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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- Henning Klapproth
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Tchoubou T, El-Hosni R, Dollat M, Jaquet P, Tournus C, Tandjaoui-Lambiotte Y, Da Silva D. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome due to Monkeypox Virus. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2023; 10:004126. [PMID: 37920221 PMCID: PMC10619529 DOI: 10.12890/2023_004126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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We report the first case of monkeypox virus (MPXV) associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A 34-year-old French woman with no medical history was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for fever, altered mental status, hypotension and hypoxaemia. She presented with a diffuse skin rash with vesiculopustular lesions involving the four limbs and perineal ulcers with a skin swab positive for MPXV. On day 2, the patient presented moderate ARDS requiring invasive mechanical ventilation. She also had pleural empyema due to Streptococcus pyogenes. MPXV PCR was positive in the bronchoalveolar lavage, the pleural effusion and the blood. The patient was treated with tecovirimat. Despite the treatment, she had persistent viraemia for at least ten days. The patient condition rapidly improved; she was weaned from mechanical ventilation on day 18 despite the persistence of radiological lung opacities. She fully recovered and was discharged home on day 38 after admission. LEARNING POINTS This is the first case of monkeypox virus associated ARDS in a young woman with no medical historyBiological follow-up showed disseminated MPXV and persistent viraemiaTecovirimat was well tolerated.
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- Tona Tchoubou
- Intensive Care Unit, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
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- Pulmonology and Infectious Diseases Department, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
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- Intensive Care Unit, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
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- Microbiology Department, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
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- Pulmonology and Infectious Diseases Department, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
- INSERM U1272 Hypoxia and the Lung, 93000; INSERM UMR 1137 IAME, Paris, France
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- Intensive Care Unit, Delafontaine Hospital, Saint-Denis, France
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Takei S, Suzuki K, Otsuka H, Watanabe S. Secondary Syphilis Rash. JMA J 2023; 6:546-547. [PMID: 37941701 PMCID: PMC10627907 DOI: 10.31662/jmaj.2023-0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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- Shun Takei
- Department of General Medicine, Ageo Central General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Ageo Central General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Ageo Central General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Ageo Central General Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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Lucas MD, Kile MR, Ganguli MP, Dimov V. Ciguatera Toxin Syndrome from Amberjack Ingestion as a Cause of Chronic Dermatitis with Episodic Erythema. Cureus 2023; 15:e46755. [PMID: 37818122 PMCID: PMC10562083 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Bioaccumulation of naturally produced ciguatoxin (CTX), such as that in ciguatera poisoning, continues to be a subject of great interest. In this condition, CTX is ingested by subtropical and tropical reef fish. Humans consume the fish species, and CTX is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and binds voltage-gated sodium channels on nerve terminals to cause neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiac, and rare dermatological clinical manifestations. In this present case, we discuss a 65-year-old female who presented with acute loose bowel movements and generalized pruritus of her anterior chest wall, abdomen, and bilateral upper and lower extremities 48 hours after consumption of amberjack fish. The patient was treated with intravenous corticosteroids and epinephrine and discharged with an oral corticosteroid taper. After appropriate treatment protocol, the patient continued to have pruritus with a burning sensation in her extremities with a rare skin dermatitis. Subsequent treatment included topical corticosteroids and moisturizing lotion to create a skin barrier, fexofenadine for pruritus control, and gabapentin and amitriptyline for paresthesia. This case demonstrates the need for continued research and patient education into the broad clinical manifestations that present as life-altering ciguatera poisoning.
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- Matthew D Lucas
- Internal Medicine, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, SXM
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- Internal Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, BRB
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- Family Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, BRB
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- Allergy and Immunology, Cleveland Clinic Hospital of Florida, Weston, USA
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Au M, Heddle G, Young E, Ryan E, Graf S, Tee D, Philpott H. Anti-tumour necrosis factor-induced skin rashes in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and evidence-based management algorithm. Intern Med J 2023; 53:1854-1865. [PMID: 35760771 DOI: 10.1111/imj.15859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anti-tumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNF) agents are a highly effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Skin lesions, including psoriasiform, eczematous and lupoid eruptions, may paradoxically result from anti-TNF use and cause significant morbidity leading to discontinuation of therapy. There are no consensus guidelines on the management of these lesions. AIMS This systematic review considers the existing evidence regarding cutaneous complications of anti-TNF therapy in IBD and the development of an algorithm for management. METHODS A systematic review was performed by searching Medline (Pubmed) and Embase for articles published from inception to January 2021. The following search terms were used 'anti-tumour necrosis factor alpha', 'infliximab', 'adalimumab', 'certolizumab', 'golimumab', 'inflammatory bowel disease', 'Crohn disease', 'Ulcerative colitis', 'psoriasis', 'psoriasiform', 'dermatitis', 'lupus', 'skin lesion' and 'skin rash'. Reference lists of relevant studies were reviewed to identify additional suitable studies. RESULTS Thirty-four studies were included in the review. Eczema can generally be managed with topical agents and the anti-TNF can be continued, while the development of lupus requires immediate cessation of the anti-TNF and consideration of alternative immunomodulators. Management of psoriasis and psoriasiform lesions may follow a step-wise algorithm where topical treatments will be trialled in less severe cases, with recourse to an alternative anti-TNF or a switch to an alternative class of biological agent. CONCLUSION Assessment of anti-TNF skin lesions should be performed in conjunction with a dermatologist and rheumatologist in complex cases. High-quality prospective studies are needed to clarify the validity of these algorithms in the future.
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- Minnie Au
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Dermatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Dermatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Wakefield House Rheumatology, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Saito M, Fujii K, Banno H, Ito Y, Nakano S. Development of Erythema Nodosum After Olaparib Treatment in a Patient With Recurrent Breast Cancer and BRCA2 Mutation: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e44864. [PMID: 37692183 PMCID: PMC10484634 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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BRCA1 and 2 mutations are known to be associated with breast cancer, and olaparib, a poly (adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, has been shown to be effective in cells carrying these mutations in some studies. Erythema nodosum (EN), which is one adverse event of olaparib and is discussed in this paper, is considered to be a very rare condition. A 69-year-old female patient underwent left breast conservative surgery with axillary lymph node dissection for left invasive ductal breast cancer (stage IIB). Her family history included a sister who developed ovarian cancer at age 63. Five years postoperatively, systemic metastases were discovered in the lung, bone, hilar, and poststernal lymph nodes. The surgically removed metastatic lung nodule was diagnosed as an estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, progesterone receptor (PgR)-negative, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative metastatic adenocarcinoma of breast cancer origin. And germline mutations of BRCA1/2 were assessed using BRACAnalysis CDx® (Myriad Genetics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA), and BRCA2 1241 delC was identified as a deleterious mutation. Oral administration of olaparib was started. On day 4 of this treatment, numerous erythematous plaques characterized by intense tenderness and infiltration appeared on the extensor surfaces of the bilateral lower legs. On the basis of the clinical findings, the lesions were diagnosed as EN. Oral prednisolone was started at the same time as olaparib discontinuation, and the EN lesions disappeared in one week. EN is an inflammatory lesion characterized by tender subcutaneous induration with a flushed surface, predominantly on the bilateral lower legs. EN occurring after olaparib administration is considered to be very rare. This article describes such a case and reviews the relevant literature.
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- Masayuki Saito
- Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, JPN
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- Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, JPN
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- Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, JPN
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- Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, JPN
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- Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, JPN
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Humayun S, Bali A, Avula S, Naik R. Disseminated Gonococcal Infection With Dermatitis-Arthritis Syndrome. Cureus 2023; 15:e44991. [PMID: 37822430 PMCID: PMC10564561 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by gram-negative diplococci, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Disseminated gonorrhea is diagnosed infrequently, partly due to low suspicion at the time of presentation, and at times, due to overlapping symptoms associated with non-infectious conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this article, we present a 42-year-old sexually active female with knee pain and swelling, fever, and rash. Knee aspirate showed the presence of monosodium urate crystals, and the synovial culture grew gram-negative diplococci, requiring multiple joint washouts. The urine nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) was indeterminate. She was treated with high-dose intravenous ceftriaxone for one week post-joint washout with rapid improvement in her condition and resolution of the rash.
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- Sara Humayun
- Internal Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Wilkes-Barre, USA
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- Internal Medicine / Nephrology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, USA
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology, Geisinger Health System, Wilkes-Barre, USA
- Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Minnesota, Rochester, USA
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- Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
- Internal Medicine / Hospital Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Wilkes-Barre, USA
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Al-Badawi S, Ahmed N, Akber M. Acute Exfoliative Dermatitis/Erythroderma Secondary to Gliclazide. Cureus 2023; 15:e45965. [PMID: 37766779 PMCID: PMC10522441 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Erythroderma is a general term used to describe severe, intense skin inflammation. The condition is also known as exfoliative dermatitis when it is associated with exfoliation. Erythroderma has many causes, such as adverse drug eruption, dermatitis, psoriasis, pityriasis rubra pilaris, immunobullous disease, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (Sézary syndrome), underlying systemic malignancy, graft versus host disease, and HIV infection. Many medications can cause erythroderma, including antibiotics, antiepileptics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and sulfonamides. Here, we report a rare case of erythroderma secondary to gliclazide, an oral antidiabetic. This presentation is rare, as we found only one case report of gliclazide causing erythroderma in the literature. Erythroderma is considered a medical emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and prompt management; therefore, early intervention should start on suspicion without waiting for dermatologist confirmation, as this will significantly reduce the mortality and morbidity of this potentially life-threatening emergency.
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- Dermatology, Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln, GBR
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR
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Christy JS, Prasad S, Gulani AA. Clinical Profile, Risk Factors and Complications of Paediatric Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus-A Case Series. Indian J Dermatol 2023; 68:455-458. [PMID: 37822380 PMCID: PMC10564226 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_704_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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To study the clinical profile, risk factors and complications of paediatric Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). Case records of clinically diagnosed paediatric HZO over the past five years period were collected. An analysis was done with the existing data to determine the patient's clinical presentation, risk factors and treatment outcomes. Among seven children (three males and four females), two were less than ten years. Risk factors like previous history of chickenpox were present in one patient and immunosuppression in another. Child with immunosuppression also had h/o viral encephalitis three days before the onset of HZO. While two patients presented with disciform keratitis and three with anterior uveitis, the remaining did not have anterior segment involvement. Six out of seven patients retained 6/6 visual acuity at one month follow-up. Paediatric HZO is prevalent even in immunocompetent children without any identifiable risk factor. It generally has a good prognosis with minimum residual complications.
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- Josephine S. Christy
- From the Department of Cornea and Refractive Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, India
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- From the Department of Cornea and Refractive Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, India
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- From the Department of Cornea and Refractive Services, Aravind Eye Hospital, Puducherry, India
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Lang X, Bi H, Zhang Y, Cui H, Liu H, Ren L, Dang Y, Guo S. Case report: Post-streptococcal pustulosis after subcutaneous injection of secukinumab. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1217545. [PMID: 37457588 PMCID: PMC10342198 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1217545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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An acute diffuse pustular eruption occurred in a patient after secukinumab injection and then the clinical presentation has been related to streptococcus infection after it has been isolated from throat swabs. Pustulosisacuta generalisata was definitively diagnosed. Antibiotic treatment had a poor effect, but the response to glucocorticoids was better.
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Khade P, Shah A, Kharkar V. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in Adult Patient Secondary to COVID-19 Infection: Case Report. JMIR Dermatol 2023; 6:e45062. [PMID: 37632918 PMCID: PMC10335157 DOI: 10.2196/45062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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COVID-19 is a global pandemic caused by a novel zoonotic RNA virus named SARS-CoV-2. Various cutaneous manifestations associated with COVID-19 have been described, including urticarial rash, confluent erythematous rash, papulovesicular exanthem, chilblain-like acral pattern, livedo reticularis, and purpuric vasculitis pattern. Here, we are presenting a case of a 45-year-old male with mucocutaneous features of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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- Pandharinath Khade
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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Price-Kuehne F, Omoyinmi E, Younes M, Edwards M, Eleftheriou D, Brogan P. Case report: marfan syndrome (MFS) mimicking cutaneous vasculitis. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1205255. [PMID: 37397156 PMCID: PMC10308279 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1205255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder caused by variants in the extracellular microfibril fibrillin (FBN1) gene. Here we report an FBN1 variant in a child with an unusual skin rash mimicking cutaneous vasculitis, and mild aortic root dilatation. The case was complicated by lack of typical skeletal MFS phenotype; and severe needle phobia preventing any blood testing for workup of suspected vasculitis. Therefore inflammatory markers, autoantibody profile and general hematology/biochemistry results were unknown. Diagnosis of MFS was made via genetic testing of a saliva sample alone using a next-generation sequencing (NGS) targeted gene panel designed to screen for monogenic forms of vasculitis and noninflammatory vasculopathic mimics. This revealed the patient was heterozygous for a pathogenic frameshift variant in FBN1; NM_000138, c.1211delC, p.(Pro404Hisfs*44), predicted to cause premature protein truncation leading to loss of function. The variant has not been detected in control populations and has previously been detected in individuals with MFS. This rapid diagnosis significantly impacted the patient management: avoidance of invasive investigations; avoidance of unnecessary immunosuppression; facilitating genetic counselling of the index case and family; and directly informing lifelong monitoring and ongoing treatment for aortic root involvement from MFS. This case further emphasizes the diagnostic utility of NGS early in the diagnostic workup of paediatric patients referred with suspected vasculitis, and we emphasize that MFS can present with cutaneous vasculitic-like features in the absence of the typical Marfanoid skeletal phenotype.
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- Fiona Price-Kuehne
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
- Rheumatology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundations Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
- Rheumatology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundations Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Yahiro C, Takai T, Nakatani S, Tanaka N, Goto A. Skin rash associated with combined cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer: A retrospective single-center case series. J Dermatol 2023; 50:357-363. [PMID: 36258256 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In recent years, the development of combination therapies with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and cytotoxic anticancer drugs has radically changed the management of diverse malignancies and significantly improved patient outcomes. Several clinical trials have shown that skin rash caused by combination therapy with ICIs and cytotoxic drugs may be more frequent and severe than that developing after administration of ICIs alone or cytotoxic drug monotherapy. However, most reports provide little information on severity, treatment, post-diagnosis course, and recurrence of rashes on drug rechallenges. We aimed to describe the experience of skin rashes developing within 2 weeks from the first administration of combination therapy with ICIs and cytotoxic drugs in 11 patients visiting our dermatology department. This study included seven men and four women, and the patients' median age was 52 years. The primary disease was non-small-cell lung cancer in eight patients, cervical cancer in two patients, and esophageal cancer in one patient. Nine patients had a maculopapular rash and two patients developed erythema multiforme-like eruptions. The skin rash was often accompanied by extracutaneous symptoms, such as fever (n = 9), mucositis (n = 4), and liver dysfunction (n = 2). In all cases, the symptoms improved with topical steroid therapy alone, with no patients exhibiting severe symptoms requiring systemic steroids or immunosuppressive agents. In addition, when the causative drugs were re-administered after recovery from the rash, only two patients relapsed with accompanying systemic symptoms, and all patients except one were able to continue treatment using the same drug regimen. Although it was suggested that the rash caused by the combination therapy of ICIs and cytotoxic drugs may be more prominent than that caused by each agent alone, comprehensive judgment, including histopathological examination, may indicate the feasibility of continuing the treatment regimen for cancer.
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- Chisato Yahiro
- Department of Dermatology, Hyogo Cancer Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hyogo Cancer Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hyogo Cancer Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hyogo Cancer Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hyogo Cancer Center, Akashi, Japan
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Gedela K, Da Silva Fontoura D, Salam A, Gorman G, Golden J, O'Hara G, Elowaidy A, Tittle V, Girometti N, Whitlock G, Patel S, Suchak T, Nugent D, Asboe D, Boffito M, McOwan A. Infectious Proctitis due to Human Mpox. Clin Infect Dis 2023; 76:e1424-e1427. [PMID: 36052417 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciac713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We describe 2 cases of infectious proctitis secondary to human monkeypox in patients presenting with rectal pain. These cases highlight the importance of multidisciplinary management of monkeypox and in expanding case definitions and enabling clinical recognition in patients presenting without skin rash.
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- Keerti Gedela
- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Guys and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of HIV/GUM, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Hakamifard A, Aria A, Momenzadeh M. Adult-onset still's disease and budd-chiari syndrome: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e6825. [PMID: 36694654 PMCID: PMC9842873 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Adult onset still's disease (AOSD) is a rare autoinflammatory disease displaying with a wide range of non-specific symptoms and budd-chiari syndrome (BCS) is an uncommon disorder characterized by obstruction of hepatic venous outflow. We present the case of a young patient who presented with persistent fever, sore throat, elbow, hand fingers and knees arthralgia with abdominal pain. The patient's symptoms had started 7 days before the referral. Imaging and laboratory data led to the diagnosis of BCS in the context of AOSD. The patient treated with corticosteroid in combination of warfarin with favorable outcome and complete improvement of signs and symptoms. We came to this conclusion AOSD complicated with BCS is a rare but potentially life-threatening entity. Clinicians should be aware of this complication.
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- Atousa Hakamifard
- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of MedicineIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Alzahra HospitalIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy PracticeIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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Lee WK, Myong J, Kwag E, Shin Y, Son JW, Yoo BC, Kim BS, Yoo HS, Choi JJ. Comparison of Plasma Metabolites From Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Erlotinib Treatment and Skin Rash. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231198090. [PMID: 37750513 PMCID: PMC10524077 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231198090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Erlotinib is a necessary anticancer treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients yet it causes severe side effects such as skin rash. In this study, researchers compared the untargeted compound profiles before and after erlotinib administration to observe changes in blood metabolites in NSCLC patients. The levels of 1005 substances changed after taking erlotinib. The levels of 306 and 699 metabolites were found to have increased and decreased, respectively. We found 5539 substances with peak area differences based on the presence of skin rash. Carbohydrate, amino acid, and vitamin metabolic pathways were altered in response to the onset of erlotinib-induced skin rash. Finally, this study proposed using plasma metabolites to identify biomarker(s) induced by erlotinib, as well as target molecule(s), for the treatment of dermatological toxic effects.
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- Won Kil Lee
- Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Michelerio A, Tchich A, Vassallo C, Brazzelli V. Atypical exanthem with acral involvement in adult patients associated with human herpesvirus 7 active replication: A case series. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1144856. [PMID: 37122320 PMCID: PMC10140440 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1144856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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An "atypical exanthem" (AE) is an eruptive skin eruption that differs in morphology and etiology from classical exanthems and is often a reason for urgent medical evaluation. The most frequent cause of AEs is a viral infection, but an accurate etiology cannot be established basing on the sole clinical features. Human herpesviruses (HHV) have been often suspected as etiologic agents or cofactors in atypical rashes. We performed a retrospective analysis of adult patients presenting an atypical exanthem associated with HHV-7 active replication in our center. The charts of patients were reviewed and the demographic, clinical and laboratory data collected. Nine patients (six males and three females) were included in the study, with a mean age of 43 years for men and of 26 years for women. All patients presented active HHV-7 replication in plasma during the rash, which turned negative after the exanthem resolved. The exanthem displayed a maculopapular pattern involving the trunk, limbs and, notably, the acral regions, in six patients. In three cases the exanthem was confined to only the acral sites. In most cases, there was no fever and the inflammatory indices remained unchanged. Antihistamines, topical and systemic corticosteroids were used as treatment, with excellent symptom control. We propose adding skin manifestation associated with HHV-7 to the concept of atypical exanthems, in particular those localized to the acral regions.
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- Andrea Michelerio
- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Dermatology Clinic, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Dermatology Clinic, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Dermatology Clinic, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
- *Correspondence: Valeria Brazzelli,
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Ashida A, Tomida S, Iwabuchi T, Sato Y, Kiniwa Y, Okuyama R. Persistent alteration of the skin microbiome in patients with skin rash after receiving EGFR inhibitor treatment. Exp Dermatol 2022; 32:671-677. [PMID: 36514876 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The pathological mechanism responsible for EGFR inhibitor (EGFRI)-induced skin rash remains unclear. Recent studies reveal associations between skin dysbiosis and skin inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to examine whether skin dysbiosis is associated with EGFRI-induced skin rash. Bacterial swabs were taken from the forehead of 17 cancer patients at baseline and at several time points after EGFRIs initiation, as well as from 20 healthy controls. The skin microbiome was analysed using 16S rRNA sequencing. The severity of the skin rash was assessed using the rash grade. Skin surface parameters (pH, water capacitance, and sebum level) were also measured. Compared with baseline, the abundance of Cutibacterium acnes decreased in 13 of 15 cases, and that of Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium spp., Staphylococcus epidermidis or Proteobacteria increased in 13 of 15 cases after EGFRIs initiation. Skin pH increased significantly in parallel with a decrease in water capacitance after EGFRI initiation. Also, the composition of the skin microbiome of patients with severe rash was significantly different from that of healthy controls. In addition, the skin dysbiosis did not return to baseline during EGFRIs treatment for >1 year. These longitudinal observations indicate that skin dysbiosis is associated with development of skin rash.
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- Atsuko Ashida
- Center for Clinical Research, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan.,Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Center for Comprehensive Genomic Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo University of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Center for Clinical Research, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan.,Department of Dermatology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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Zhang M, Li Q, Sun Y. Skin rash caused by EGFR-TKI could be treated successfully by Pien Tze Huang Unguentum Compositum: a case report. J Biomed Res 2022; 36:440-445. [PMID: 36165327 PMCID: PMC9724164 DOI: 10.7555/jbr.36.20220065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) plays an important role in cancer therapy. However, EGFR is highly expressed in the skin and gives rise to one of the most concerning issues for the EGFR-TKI treatment, namely skin toxicity. Antibiotics and corticosteroids are usually used to treat the EGFR inhibitor-associated skin rash, with prominent side effects over long-time use. Pien Tze Huang (PZH) Unguentum Compositum is a traditional product for external application which is made of traditional Chinese medicine and oil base. Herein, we reported the case of a 50-year-old man who presented with skin rash on the face, head, and back induced by an EGFR-TKI named erlotinib. By using PZH Unguentum Compositum, we observed that the skin rash was mitigated and eventually disappeared. This case report suggests that PZH Unguentum Compositum may be an effective therapy in treating skin rash caused by EGFR-TKI with fewer side effects.
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- Mingzi Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Oncology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen 518033, China,Qi Li, Department of Internal Medicine-Oncology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 1 Fuhua Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China. E-mail:
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China,Yehong Sun, Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 1 Fuhua Road, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China. Tel: +86-755-88605070, E-mail:
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Hasan S, Saeed S. Monkeypox Disease: An Emerging Public Health Concern in the Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic: An Update. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7100283. [PMID: 36288024 PMCID: PMC9607171 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7100283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The last few decades have witnessed an appalling rise in several emerging and re-emerging viral and zoonotic outbreaks. Such outbreaks are a lesson to learn from and seek insight into better disease monitoring and surveillance, thus preventing future outbreaks. Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic illness caused by the monkeypox virus, may no longer be endemic to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. However, the current monkeypox outbreak in nonendemic countries is most likely due to failure to curb the disease dissemination in endemic African regions despite decades of constant outbreaks. The clinical manifestations are typified by a prodromal phase (fever, myalgia, malaise, and lymphadenopathy) followed by maculopapular or vesicular, or pustular cutaneous eruptions that eventually form encrustations and peel off. Children and the elderly, pregnant females, and individuals living with comorbidities (diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and lymphoproliferative ailments) are at a high risk of severe disease. Monkeypox is a self-limiting disorder, but its complications and pandemic potential signify its immense public health relevance. The recent ongoing monkeypox outbreak in nonendemic nations areas was identified with increased propensity in men who have sex with men (MSMs) with no travel history to endemic regions, emphasizing the changing trends in disease transmission. This review article provides an updated overview of the monkeypox disease taxonomy, pathogenesis, transmission, epidemiology, clinical and oral features, diagnostic aids, differential diagnosis, preventive aspects, and treatment protocol.
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- Shamimul Hasan
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Amity Institute of Public Health, Amity University, Noida 201313, India
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Souza JDS, Fassoni-Ribeiro M, Batista RM, Ushirohira JM, Zuardi AW, Guimarães FS, Campos AC, Osório FDL, Elias D, Souza CS, Fassoni AA, Hallak JEC, Crippa JAS. Case Report: Cannabidiol-Induced Skin Rash: A Case Series and Key Recommendations. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:881617. [PMID: 35662726 PMCID: PMC9161546 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.881617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotomimetic constituent of the Cannabis plant, with potential therapeutic properties for many physical and neuropsychiatric conditions. Isolated CBD has been suggested to have favorable safety and tolerability. Although CBD-related rash is described, few case reports are well documented in the literature, and usually, CBD was used concomitantly with other medications. Thus, we report four women who presented a skin rash after ongoing CBD use. Other causes of these skin rashes were ruled out after conducting an extensive viral and serological detection panel, and three patients had their lesions biopsied. Two patients were re-exposed to the vehicle (MCT) without developing a new skin rash. Therefore, clinicians must be aware of this potential adverse effect of CBD use.
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- José Diogo S Souza
- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,National Institute of Science and Technology-Translational Medicine, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- National Institute of Science and Technology-Translational Medicine, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,National Institute of Science and Technology-Translational Medicine, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,National Institute of Science and Technology-Translational Medicine, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosciences and Behavior, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,National Institute of Science and Technology-Translational Medicine, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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In accordance with recent therapeutic progress of immune checkpoint inhibitors for certain cancers, various disorders are induced as immune-related adverse events (irAEs) affecting the skin, gut, thyroid gland, lung, and liver. Among such irAEs, mucocutaneous manifestation is the most common. Cutaneous manifestations are categorized into several groups, ie, inflammatory reactions, immunobullous reactions, alterations of epidermal keratinocytes, and alterations of epidermal melanocytes; however, there are additionally various cutaneous toxicities, unclassified into those groups. Blocking of programmed cell death 1 (PD-1)/programmed cell death ligand 1(PDL1) can lead to the induction of autoimmune reaction, via activation of cytotoxic T cells, inhibition of regulatory T cell function, and alteration of cytokine balance. Similarly, blockade of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) reduces the suppressive function of regulatory T cells. Due to those mechanisms, various autoimmune conditions can be induced, in addition to nonspecific drug eruptions. Dermatologists should be aware of various types of those mucocutaneous manifestations, either common or rare, as well as the management of such conditions. Herein, various mucocutaneous manifestations of irAEs and cases involving Japanese patients have been described, based on a single institute's experience.
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- Toshiyuki Yamamoto
- Department of Dermatology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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Majima Y, Kobayashi Y. Comparison of perianal skin barrier function with moisturizer application in Japanese full-term newborns. Pediatr Dermatol 2022; 39:394-399. [PMID: 35412654 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Some full-term newborns present with erythema and irritation of the buttocks and perianal area as early as the first 4 days of their lives. The effect of moisturizers in protecting this vulnerable skin has not been rigorously studied. This study aimed to clarify whether there is a difference in perianal skin barrier function with and without moisturizer application in the first month of life. METHODS Comparative investigation of 118 full-term newborns was performed, and they were allocated to intervention (n = 63) and control groups (n = 55). The intervention group received moisturizer application to the perianal area, and the control group received care without application of moisturizer to the perianal area from the first day of life until the 1-month visit. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration (SCH), and skin surface pH in the perianal area were measured as the indicators of skin barrier function on days 1 and 5 after birth and at the 1-month visit. RESULTS At the 1-month visit, TEWL was significantly decreased (intervention, 19.4 g/m2 /h; control, 25.8 g/m2 /h; p = .00) and SCH was significantly increased (intervention, 58.8 arbitrary units (a.u.); control, 46.5 a.u.; p = .00) in newborns using perianal moisturizer. The skin surface pH was not significantly different. CONCLUSIONS The use of moisturizer was effective in protecting the skin barrier function of the perianal skin. Further investigations are needed to determine the effect on the frequency and extent of rashes in the perianal area.
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- Yuka Majima
- Maternal Nursing and Midwifery, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo, Japan
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- Maternal Nursing and Midwifery, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, Graduate School, University of Yamanashi, Chuo, Japan
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Lu W, Liu Z, Xue L. Allergic Skin Rash Caused by Iguratimod: A Report of Two Cases. Cureus 2022; 14:e24586. [PMID: 35664404 PMCID: PMC9148443 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Iguratimod has been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome (SS). Herein, we report two cases of skin allergic reactions caused by iguratimod in our hospital. Case 1 was a woman with SS who developed diffuse pruritus erythema after three weeks of combination therapy of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and iguratimod. When the patient was again prescribed iguratimod after the rash subsided, the pruritus erythema reappeared. Case 2 was a 23-year-old girl treated with prednisone, HCQ, and mycophenolate mofetil for systemic lupus erythematosus and SS. In the follow-up treatment, mycophenolate mofetil was replaced by iguratimod. On the 20th day of treatment, a pruritic erythematous maculopapular rash appeared. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to report the characteristics of an allergic rash caused by iguratimod. It is better to administer HCQ and iguratimod successively rather than simultaneously to a patient.
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- Wentian Lu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, CHN
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, CHN
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, CHN
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Opokina L, Rafeiner P, Schiffer P. [Systemic Inflammatory Response in a Young Woman]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2022; 110:45-48. [PMID: 34983213 DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a003799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Systemic Inflammatory Response in a Young Woman Abstract. A 21-year-old patient with fever attacks, arthralgias, salmon-colored skin rash, neutrophilic leukocytosis, elevated CRP, ferritin, ASAT and ALAT was diagnosed with the rare systemic autoinflammatory disease, called adult Still disease, after having excluded other possible causes. An initial treatment with non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and prednisolone was not sufficiently effective, consecutively the therapy was escalated with the IL-6 antagonist tocilizumab. This immunosuppressive therapy resulted in fairly well controlled symptoms.
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- Liubov Opokina
- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Spital Zofingen, Privatklinik Villa im Park, Zofingen
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Spital Zofingen, Privatklinik Villa im Park, Zofingen
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Spital Zofingen, Privatklinik Villa im Park, Zofingen
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Choi HJ, Park SJ, Choi YN, Kim SD, Kwag EB, Song SY, Park JH, Kim JK, Seo C, Choi JJ, Yoo HS. Selective Immune Modulating Activities of Viscum album and Its Components; A Possibility of Therapeutics on Skin Rash Induced by EGFR Inhibitors. Integr Cancer Ther 2022; 21:15347354221118332. [PMID: 36154312 PMCID: PMC9513566 DOI: 10.1177/15347354221118332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Viscum album var. coloratum (Kom.) Ohwi is a traditional herbal medicine used in East Asia to treat hypertension, skeletal muscle disorders, and cancer. The inhibitory effects of Viscum album (VA) extract on chemokines and its therapeutic potential in erlotinib-induced skin rash were investigated in this study. ELISA was used to measure the levels of chemokines, MCP-1 and RANTES, which are thought to be mediators of erlotinib-induced skin rash in RAW264.7 cells. Western blot analysis was used to look into the activation of signaling pathways like AKT, MAPK, and EGF. In order to investigate the active compounds in VA extract, solvent fractionation and preparative HPLC were performed sequentially. VA extract significantly reduced the production of TNF-α, MCP-1, and RANTES but not IL-1. Furthermore, macrophage transmigration was inhibited without causing cell toxicity. VA extract had no effect on the phosphorylation of EGF receptors stimulated by EGF or suppressed by erlotinib in both A549, a non-small cell lung cancer cells, and Hacat, a human skin keratinocyte. The isolated viscumneoside III and viscumneoside V from VA extract significantly suppressed the expression of MCP-1, according to activity guided fractionation with organic solvent fractionation and preparative HPLC. These findings suggest that VA extract and its active compounds, viscumneoside III and viscumneoside V, regulate MCP-1 production and may have the potential to suppress erlotinib-induced skin toxicity by modulating macrophage activity without neutralizing anti-cancer efficacy.
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- Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeonggido Business and Science Accelerator, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeonggido Business and Science Accelerator, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Palaparthy VK, Tigga R. A case of primary varicella meningoencephalitis in the absence of cutaneous lesions in a 4-month-old infant. Trop Doct 2021; 52:209-210. [PMID: 34806470 DOI: 10.1177/00494755211056180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Primary varicella infection has typical cutaneous lesions which aid in clinical diagnosis. Infants with transplacental transfer of varicella antibody can have varied cutaneous lesions. We report a 4-month-old infant with primary varicella meningoencephalitis without cutaneous lesions whose mother had no history of varicella during antenatal or post-natal period. Diagnosis was made possible by CSF DNA PCR. Infants with encephalitis pose diagnostic challenge to clinicians in resource limited settings. Varicella encephalitis is one such aetiology for which definitive therapy with Acyclovir is available. CSF PCR is the definitive and cost-effective test for the diagnosis varicella encephalitis. In children with meningoencephalitis it is prudent to add Acyclovir empirically pending CSF viral PCR results.
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- 81611Herbertpur Christian hospital, Dehradun, India
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Sediqi AW, Nemat A, Raufi N, Asady A. The Third Wave of the COVID-19 Arrived in Afghanistan: A Severe Case with Skin Manifestation. Int Med Case Rep J 2021; 14:761-764. [PMID: 34795537 PMCID: PMC8593341 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s335452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 is an ongoing global pandemic that has put the world in a devastating situation. The virus is able to attack multiple body systems and cause a variety of clinical problems ranging from asymptomatic to critical cases. Although young individuals are more likely to suffer milder forms of the disease, critical cases also might happen. Recent literature has revealed that, along with other clinical symptoms, skin manifestations have also progressively grown. In Afghanistan where COVID-19 has entered into a third wave, many people do not take the initial mild symptoms seriously to prevent further spreading in the community. We report symptoms of skin rash, fatigue, muscle pain, dry cough and fever at the onset of the disease, followed by rapid lung damage in a 23-year-old young adult, who did not have any preexisting risk factors. This case highlights the importance of urgent skin assessment of the COVID-19 patient complaining of any skin symptoms.
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- Abdul Wahed Sediqi
- Department of Cardiology, Ariana Medical Complex, Kabul, Afghanistan.,Department of Cardiology, Ali Abad Teaching Hospital, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Dermatology, Maiwand Teaching Hospital, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sugi T, Mita M, Yasu T, Kubo K, Kushi R, Hanai H, Ohara S, Uchida T, Inoue M, Hagihara M. Preceding bortezomib administration for a certain period reduces the risk of lenalidomide-induced skin rash. J Clin Pharm Ther 2021; 47:477-482. [PMID: 34778985 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE It was previously reported that the incidence of lenalidomide (LEN)-induced skin rash is reduced by administration of bortezomib (BOR) prior to LEN administration in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Therefore, we investigated whether LEN-induced skin rash is affected by the duration of BOR administration and the dosing interval between BOR and LEN administration. METHOD A retrospective investigation was conducted among MM patients who received BOR treatment prior to LEN treatment in Eiju General Hospital from May 2010 to December 2020. We investigated whether the BOR administration duration and interval duration from the completion of BOR administration to the initial LEN administration affect the development of LEN-induced skin rash. RESULT AND DISCUSSION Twenty-eight of the 81 patients exhibited LEN-induced skin rash (34.6%). The administered duration, but not the interval, was significantly longer in the group without skin rash. Cut-off values were set for the duration of administration and interval, which were 35 days and 30 days, respectively. Multivariate analysis was performed on patients which are administered duration of more than 35 days and intervals of less than 30 days, and those who are not applicable. A significant difference was observed in the incidence of skin rash for each factor. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION The risk of reduced LEN-induced skin rash is affected not only by the presence of prior BOR administration, but also by the duration of BOR and the interval from the completion of BOR to the initial LEN administration.
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- Tomiyuki Sugi
- Department of Pharmacy, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan.,Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Education and Research Unit for Comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Education and Research Unit for Comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Medicinal Therapy Research, Pharmaceutical Education and Research Center, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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Marcombes C, Papouin B, Ortonne N, Wemmert C, Lascaux AS, Ingen-Housz-Oro S, Bernigaud C. Syphilis has no age limit. Age Ageing 2021; 50:2270. [PMID: 34351394 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Clarisse Marcombes
- Department of dermatology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Department of pathology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Department of pathology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Santé, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Department of dermatology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
- Faculté de Santé, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France
- Research group Dynamyc, EA7380, Faculté de Santé Université Paris-Est, Ecole nationale vétérinaire d’Alfort, USC ANSES, Créteil, France
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Santosh T, Patra S, Goel G, Rupla R. Dermato-Pathologic Clues To Diagnosis Of Adult Onset Still Disease: A Case Report. Indian Dermatol Online J 2021; 12:741-744. [PMID: 34667762 PMCID: PMC8456251 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_383_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory condition classically consists of high spikes of fever, morbilliform evanescent skin rash, arthritis, neutrophilic leukocytosis, and multiple organ involvement. However, atypical form of skin rashes has been described with few specific clinical and histopathological patterns that can help in making the diagnosis. A 25-year-old female presented with high spikes of fever, severe debilitating arthritis of peripheral joints, and dusky erythematous flagellate rashes over trunk and proximal limbs. Skin punch biopsy from the cutaneous lesion revealed dyskeratotic keratinocytes in upper epidermis and stratum corneum along with acute inflammatory infiltrate in the dermis: a finding that recently has been found to be constantly associated with this specific pattern of rash of AOSD. The presence of necrotic keratinocytes in upper epidermis and a dermal infiltrate of neutrophils along with characteristic clinical scenario may facilitate earlier diagnosis of AOSD.
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- Department of Dermatology, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pathology and Lab Medi, AIIMS, Bhopal, MP, India
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- Department of Dermatology, AIIMS Bhopal, MP, India
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Tohi Y, Kataoka K, Miyai Y, Kaku Y, Dainichi T, Haba R, Tsunemori H, Sugimoto M. Apalutamide-associated skin rash in patients with prostate cancer: Histological evaluation by skin biopsy. IJU Case Rep 2021; 4:299-302. [PMID: 34497989 PMCID: PMC8413224 DOI: 10.1002/iju5.12331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Apalutamide-associated skin rash is a more common adverse event in the Japanese population than in the global population. However, its mechanism remains elusive, and limited histopathological information hampers further understanding. CASE PRESENTATION Case 1: a 71-year-old man with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer developed a skin rash after 70 days of apalutamide treatment. Case 2: a 71-year-old man with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer developed a skin rash after 71 days of apalutamide treatment. In both cases, the skin rash presented as a slightly exudative erythema. The histology showed spongiosis of the epidermis and perivascular and interstitial infiltration of lymphocytes and eosinophils in the upper dermis without necrotic keratinocytes. CONCLUSION Apalutamide-induced skin rashes can involve an eczematous reaction clinically and histologically.
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- Yoichiro Tohi
- Department ofUrologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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- Department ofDermatologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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- Department ofDiagnostic PathologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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- Department ofDermatologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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- Department ofDermatologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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- Department ofDiagnostic PathologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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- Department ofUrologyFaculty of MedicineKagawa UniversityKagawaJapan
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Camprubí-Ferrer D, Rodriguez-Valero N, Muelas M, Almuedo-Riera A, Romero L, Muñoz J. Blister beetle dermatitis with mirror lesions in a cluster of travellers from Kenya. J Travel Med 2021; 28:6193610. [PMID: 33772574 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taab052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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After returning from Kenya, a 20-year-old Caucasian girl presented with multiple itching and burning erythematous skin lesions in her limbs, which progressively evolved to pustulous linear lesions, some of them with mirror distribution. Toxic ‘dermatitis linearis’ due to Paederus spp. was confirmed by the identification of rove beetles.
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- Daniel Camprubí-Ferrer
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) - Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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Patients with rheumatologic conditions can have complex dermatologic manifestations. In addition, immunosuppressing treatment for autoimmune disorders can also increase incidence of infectious complications. Skin conditions in rheumatologic patients present particular challenges and this case highlights a rare infectious complication.
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- Andrea I Zambrano
- Department of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Correspondence: Andrea Zambrano, MD, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St, Box 356423, Seattle, WA 98195, USA ()
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- Department of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Sugi T, Mita M, Yasu T, Ohara S, Uchida T, Inoue M, Hagihara M. Simple desensitization protocol for multiple myeloma patients with lenalidomide-induced skin rash: Case series. J Clin Pharm Ther 2021; 46:1792-1795. [PMID: 33960000 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE Skin rash is one of the typical side effects of lenalidomide (LEN) treatment. Desensitization therapies have been reported to be effective in patients with severe skin rash caused by LEN. However, they have proved impractical due to the complexity of the protocols. CASE SUMMARIES We present 5 patients who developed severe LEN-induced skin rash. The five patients received our simple, slow desensitization protocol, and all were re-administered LEN with no adverse reaction. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION Our simpler and slow desensitization protocol, which desensitizes the patients without reducing the effect of LEN, includes drug holidays, similar to the usual LEN dosing schedule, and moreover is recommended as a treatment option especially for elderly patients with no housemate to help with medical management.
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- Tomiyuki Sugi
- Department of Pharmacy, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan.,Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Education and Research Unit for Comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Education and Research Unit for Comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Medicinal Therapy Research, Pharmaceutical Education and Research Center, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Eiju General Hospital, Taito-ku, Japan
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Jang Y, Moon J, Kim N, Kim TJ, Jun JS, Shin YW, Chang H, Kang HR, Lee ST, Jung KH, Park KI, Jung KY, Chu K, Lee SK. A new rapid titration protocol for lamotrigine that reduces the risk of skin rash. Epilepsia Open 2021; 6:394-401. [PMID: 34033264 PMCID: PMC8166783 DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective Lamotrigine is one of the most widely used antiepileptic drugs, but it has a critical issue of a skin rash if the starting dose is too high or the escalation rate is too rapid. We investigated the efficacy and safety of a novel and rapid titration protocol for lamotrigine that takes only 11 days to reach a daily dose of 200 mg. Methods We prospectively enrolled 33 adult patients (age 18‐85) who were diagnosed with epilepsy and started lamotrigine administration for the first time at a single tertiary hospital. Our new protocol starts with a subthreshold dose of the drug and then administers a stepwise‐incremental dose until reaching the full therapeutic dose within 11 days. Results Of 29 patients analyzed, only two (6.9%) experienced idiosyncratic skin rash before the first follow‐up visit at 2 weeks (±3 days). In addition, a therapeutic concentration was reached in more than 75% of studied patients after 2 weeks of lamotrigine administration. Significance These findings demonstrate the value of the novel tolerance induction protocol for lamotrigine, which could widen the available application of lamotrigine in various situations. However, this study is a preliminary study limited by a small number of patients and its nonrandomized and open‐label design, so the current protocol needs more rigorous clinical evaluations before the application to the real clinical setting.
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- Yoonhyuk Jang
- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.,Rare Disease Center, Department of Genomic Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Institute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Laboratory for Neurotherapeutics, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Zhang X, Xue C, Li J, Zhang J, Tan K, Jiang X, Zheng H, Dong H, Yu Y, Hu Z, Cui H. [Establishment of animal models of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-related rashes]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2021; 41:352-357. [PMID: 33849825 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2021.03.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To establish animal models epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-related skin rashes using cetuximab, gefitinib or erlotinib. OBJECTIVE Female SCID mice were randomly divided into blank control group and high-, moderate-, and low-dose cetuximab groups. The mice in control group received intraperitoneal injection of saline, and those in the 3 cetuximab groups were injected with 80, 40, and 20 mg/kg cetuximab (3 times a week for 4 weeks), respectively. The general skin appearance and skin pathologies of the mice were observed. Female BN rats were randomly divided into blank group, ovalbumin group, gefitinib group and erlotinib group, and in the latter 3 groups, the rats were given ovalbumin (1 mg), gefitinib (37.5 mg/kg), and erlotinib (23.5 mg/kg) by lavage once daily for 45 days, respectively. Skin pathologies of the rats were observed, and serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and other inflammatory factors were detected using ELISA. OBJECTIVE Intraperitoneal injection of cetuximab did not induce typical skin rashes, scabs or obvious skin inflammation in the mice. In female BN rats, lavage of gefitinib caused obvious skin rashes, scabs and exudation, and obvious inflammatory cell infiltration, keratinosis, spinous layer release and epidermal thickening were observed in the skin. No obvious skin inflammation were observed in the rats in the control, ovalbumin or erlotinib groups. While IgE (P=0.061) and TNF-α concentrations (P=0.057) did not differ significantly among the groups, serum levels of IL-6 was significantly higher in gefitinib group than in the blank control group (P=0.016) but similar between erlotinib group and the blank group (P=0.910). OBJECTIVE Intraperitoneal injection of cetuximab can not induce epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-related skin rashes in SCID mice. Lavage of gefitinib, but not erlotinib, can be used to establish models of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-related rashes in BN rats.
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- X Zhang
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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Al Hathlol WK, Almeslet A. Early Diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in the Dental Clinic Setting. Cureus 2021; 13:e14160. [PMID: 33936873 PMCID: PMC8078824 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a life-threatening acute and fatal dermatological disease. It can present with many variations and rapidly worsens in a short period of time. Early diagnosis and management play an important role in stopping SJS from progression. Various drugs such as antibiotics, anticonvulsants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can trigger the disease as an adverse effect. Oral and dental manifestation of SJS is uncommon. However, dentists should be clinically oriented towards signs and symptoms of the disease, both oral and systemic. We present a case of a 37-year-old male with no past medical history who presented to the dental emergency clinic complaining of dysphagia and burning sensation in the mouth. On oral examination, oral rash and blisters were observed. In addition, a bilateral forearm erythematous, non-blanching painful rash with some blisters was found after antibiotic administration three days earlier. The antibiotic was stopped and the patient was started on topical betamethasone for 14 days, topical chlorhexidine for 10 days, and oral nystatin suspension 100,000 units. A complete resolution of the oral and systemic manifestation was seen without the need for hospital admission.
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- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnosis Department, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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Sollena P, Cappilli S, Federico F, Schinzari G, Tortora G, Peris K. " Skin rashes" and immunotherapy in melanoma: distinct dermatologic adverse events and implications for therapeutic management. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2021; 18:1889449. [PMID: 33759689 PMCID: PMC9122307 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2021.1889449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors have shown efficacy in the treatment of different cancers by stimulating the antitumoral activity of the patient’s immune system, representing a major breakthrough in the field of cancer therapy. Monoclonal antibodies including anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte–associated protein 4, anti–programmed cell death protein 1 and its ligand inhibitors have been approved for advanced melanoma among other solid cancers. Although immunotherapy demonstrated a good safety profile, a new spectrum of multisystemic immune-related adverse events has been recently reported due to their use. Cutaneous reactions represent one of the leading adverse events, often reported in literature as “skin rash”, and rarely further characterized in distinct dermatologic entities. Herein we describe the distinctive cutaneous rashes occurring during immunotherapies for advanced melanoma, discussing implications in the treatment management.
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- Pietro Sollena
- Dermatologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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A 56-year-old man diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma underwent autologous bone marrow transplantation. He was subsequently admitted to the hospital with fever, and his symptoms were initially controlled by multiple antibiotics, including tigecycline. He then developed a generalized body rash that improved after treatment with anti-allergy drugs and steroids. Furthermore, tigecycline treatment for a second time resulted in a severe skin reaction with systemic symptoms, suggesting toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TEN). The patient was shown to have the slow-metabolizing cytochrome P450 2C19 allele, denoted CYP2C19*2. He was transferred to a laminar flow ward and given strict mucosal care, together with corticosteroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. He recovered after 3 weeks of treatment. Tigecycline-induced Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS)/TEN has rarely been reported in the Chinese population. However, our experience suggests that Asians are more likely to have adverse reactions to drugs metabolized by the cytochrome P450 enzyme. Early identification of drug reactions and immediate cessation of the suspected drug is essential. Additionally, a combined therapy scheme and a clean laminar flow environment may improve the cure rate of SJS/TEN.
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- Jiahui Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shaanxi Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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Jaseb K, Nameh Goshay Fard N, Rezaei N, Sadeghian S, Sadeghian S. COVID-19 in a case with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:1279-1282. [PMID: 33768826 PMCID: PMC7981657 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The accurate diagnosis of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease can protect children from unnecessary diagnostic procedures and treatments. Also, the co-occurrence of rare diseases with other diseases can improve or worsen the symptoms of the patients.
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- Kaveh Jaseb
- Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathy Research CenterHealth Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Thalassemia & Hemoglobinopathy Research CenterHealth Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
| | - Nima Rezaei
- Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children’s Medical CenterTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Department of Immunology, School of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA)Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN)TehranIran
| | | | - Saeid Sadeghian
- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Golestan Medical, Educational, and Research CentreAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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