January 2023 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira”
In this study, Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel diseases had a higher prevalence of skin lesions, including alopecia, xerosis, striae, and acne, compared to healthy controls.
This case report highlights the successful use of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat vasopressin-induced bilateral foot digit gangrene in a 20-year-old female, suggesting its potential in stimulating angiogenesis and wound healing, though further research is necessary to assess its general efficacy.
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September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”
This review discusses the various skin manifestations associated with end-stage renal disease and their potential causes but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize pruritus as a significant condition.
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