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GlossaryHepatitis C

viral infection primarily affecting liver, often transmitted through blood

Hepatitis C, often abbreviated as HCV, is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver, leading to inflammation and potentially severe liver damage over time. It is commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, such as through sharing needles or receiving contaminated blood transfusions. Chronic Hepatitis C can result in long-term health issues like cirrhosis or liver cancer if left untreated.

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Lichen Planus and Other Cutaneous Manifestations in Chronic Hepatitis C: Pre- and Post-Interferon-Based Treatment Prevalence in a Cohort from a Low Hepatitis C Virus Endemic Area

research Lichen Planus and Other Cutaneous Manifestations in Chronic Hepatitis C: Pre- and Post-Interferon-Based Treatment Prevalence in a Cohort from a Low Hepatitis C Virus Endemic Area

34 citations , April 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.

research Skin Diseases Associated With Hepatitis C Virus: Facts and Controversies

27 citations , August 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.

research Hepatitis C Treatment and Alopecia Totalis

8 citations , December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.

research Hepatitis C Virus: Host, Environmental, and Viral Factors Promoting Spontaneous Clearance

4 citations , September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences”

Hepatitis C can clear naturally in some people due to strong immune response, genetics, and limited exposure.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in Patients Receiving Asunaprevir Plus Daclatasvir Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C

research Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in Patients Receiving Asunaprevir Plus Daclatasvir Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C

2 citations , July 2019 in “PLOS ONE”

Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.

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