Letters to the Editor: Case Reports and Studies in Dermatology

    July 2002 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Nicholas Manolios, Nghi T Huynh, S Collier
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    TLDR Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
    The document included several case reports and studies related to dermatology. One case involved a 34-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who developed skin necrosis after stopping warfarin, highlighting the need for careful anticoagulation management in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Another case described a patient with lupus profundus causing non-scarring alopecia, treated successfully with hydroxychloroquine. Additionally, a Finnish study found 3.1% of 360 patients had allergies to phenol-formaldehyde resins. An animal trial with 30 mice showed that core peptide (CP) could reduce ear swelling from allergens, indicating its potential as an immunosuppressive treatment. The document also included book reviews and announcements related to dermatology.
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