Eosinophilic Fasciitis Associated With Tryptophan Ingestion
February 1991
in “
Archives of dermatology
”
eosinophilic fasciitis tryptophan eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome elevated eosinophil counts myalgias skin tightness pruritus extremity swelling rashes weakness malaise arthralgias cutaneous burning fevers muscle spasms alopecia sclerotic diseases eosinophilic fasciitis tryptophan EMS high eosinophil counts muscle pain skin tightness itching swelling rashes weakness malaise joint pain skin burning fevers muscle spasms hair loss sclerotic diseases
Studysummary In this study, researchers found that high-dose tryptophan ingestion before symptom onset may be linked to clinical features resembling eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in patients with eosinophilic fasciitis.
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