26 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, pegylated interferon alfa-2b injections led to local cutaneous reactions, including cutaneous necrosis, in patients with hepatitis C and chronic myelocytic leukemia, requiring dose modifications or treatment withdrawal in some cases.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report illustrates the risk of skin necrosis in patients with high antiphospholipid antibody levels after stopping anticoagulation therapy, highlighting the necessity for careful monitoring.
December 2021 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the prevalence of dermatological manifestations in COVID-19 patients was 1.7% in Sri Lanka, with various types of skin lesions reported.
9 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that cutaneous ulcers caused by interferon are not associated with the medication's dosage.
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October 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reports that percutaneous superficial temporal arterial hyaluronidase injection effectively treated necrosis of the frontotemporal skin and ipsilateral scalp, with patients experiencing significant recovery in skin appearance and hair regrowth 2 to 3 months after injection, following complications from hyaluronic acid filler.