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Glossary5-aminosalicylic acid (mesalazine)

medication used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis

5-aminosalicylic acid, also known as 5-ASA or mesalamine, is a medication primarily used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It works by reducing inflammation in the lining of the intestines, helping to alleviate symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

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research Mesalazine in the Treatment of Extensive Alopecia Areata: A New Therapeutic Option?

10 citations, January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.

research Alopecia Areata Incognita in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

7 citations, December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.

research Azathioprine-Induced Liver Injury in a Patient with Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome

7 citations, May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.

research Chemical Gastroenterocolitis After Dental Root Canal Therapy With Camphorated and Mentholated Chlorophenol

1 citations, June 2021 in “Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine”

Using camphorated and mentholated chlorophenol in dental treatments can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and hair and nail loss.

research Chemical Gastroenterocolitis After Root Canal Therapy - A Case Report

October 2022 in “International journal of research and review”

A man had severe stomach issues after a dental treatment with Formacresol, which improved with a different medication.

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