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Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.

Mycophenolate mofetil can effectively treat autoimmune hepatitis when standard drugs fail.

Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.

Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.

The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.

Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.

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

UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.

Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.

The NUDT15 R139C variant causes thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia through a different mechanism than previously thought in Japanese patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.

Genetic testing is crucial before giving azathioprine to avoid severe side effects.

Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

The NUDT15 gene variant causes severe side effects from azathioprine in some Indian patients.

Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.

A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to azathioprine use despite normal enzyme levels, and improved after stopping the drug and starting treatment.

Azathioprine can cause unusual hair loss, which may reverse after stopping the drug.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.

Personalized thiopurine dosing based on NUDT15 genotyping can improve long-term outcomes for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients.

Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.

AHCC reduces hair loss and liver injury caused by chemotherapy in rodents.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising drugs for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Genotyping for NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys can help predict thiopurine side effects in Japanese IBD patients.

Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

A man got six skin cancers within a year after a cell transplant for leukemia but was cancer-free 32 months later; skin checks are important post-transplant.

The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.