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GlossaryPlasmapheresis

removal and replacement of blood plasma to treat diseases

Plasmapheresis, also known as plasma exchange or therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), is a medical procedure that involves removing a patient's blood, separating the plasma from the blood cells, and then returning the blood cells mixed with a replacement solution back into the patient's body. This technique is often used to treat autoimmune disorders, where harmful antibodies in the plasma are contributing to the disease.

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research Successful Plasmapheresis and Immunoglobulin Treatment for Severe Lipid Storage Myopathy: Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason

2 citations, May 2021 in “Neuropathology & applied neurobiology/Neuropathology and applied neurobiology”

Correct diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management of lipid storage myopathies.

Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

95 citations, November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

20 citations, July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.

Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review

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.

Rapidly Worsening Subcutaneous Edema in a Young Boy: A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis

research Rapidly Worsening Subcutaneous Edema in a Young Boy: A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis

1 citations, April 2022 in “Rheumatology”

Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.

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