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Glossary Intravenous Immunoglobulin

infusion of antibodies to boost immune function

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a medical treatment that involves infusing a mixture of antibodies directly into a patient's vein. These antibodies are derived from the plasma of thousands of healthy donors and are used to help boost the immune system in individuals with immune deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, or certain infections.

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research The effects of hair regrowth with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. Two case reports

1 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”

This case report describes two patients who experienced significant hair growth after receiving intravenous immunoglobulin treatments, but it provides no new findings on using this treatment for androgenic alopecia.

research Scleromyxedema with neurologic involvement: Therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin

February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 4-month-old boy with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency who showed minimal improvement with initial treatments but significant improvement after an umbilical cord blood transplantation.

research Immunosuppressive therapy in autoimmune disease — A review

5 citations , July 1991 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)”

Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.

research Combination Therapy for Extensive Tumoral Calcinosis in Juvenile Dermatomyositis

February 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

In this study, an 8-year-old girl with dermatomyositis and extensive calcinosis showed complete clearance of calcinosis and good disease control after treatment with a combination of corticosteroids, methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, pamidronate, and intravenous immunoglobulin.

research A Case of Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Multisystem Disorder

13 citations , October 2003 in “Clinical pediatrics”

In this case report, a 14-year-old boy with Satoyoshi syndrome did not improve with intravenous immunoglobulin but responded dramatically to steroid treatment.

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