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January 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that recombinant hepatitis B vaccine may increase the risk of alopecia areata onset in older predisposed mice but larger trials suggest this effect might lie within normal variation.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that there is substantial variability in laboratory testing practices among dermatologists specializing in alopecia areata across the globe, indicating the need for renewed discussions around guidelines for such testing.
May 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” This case report highlights lichen planus pigmentosus in a 60-year-old man, which was linked to previously undetected hepatitis C infection and liver cirrhosis, suggesting a need for hepatitis C testing in patients with similar dermatological manifestations.
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August 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report describes a patient with a NUDT15 minor variant who experienced severe myelosuppression due to azathioprine, emphasizing typical symptoms as clues to the adverse reaction.
This case study reports an unusual presentation of erosive lichen planus of the scalp linked to hepatitis C in a patient, highlighting challenges in establishing a definitive correlation between the two conditions.