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Glossary Sweet's syndrome

rare inflammatory condition with fever and painful skin lesions

Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by the sudden onset of fever, elevated white blood cell count, and tender, red or purple skin lesions, typically on the face, neck, and upper limbs. It is often associated with underlying conditions such as infections, malignancies, or autoimmune diseases, and can be treated effectively with corticosteroids.

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research SWEET SYNDROME: AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION OF CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS DISEASE IN A CHILD

24 citations , June 1999 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal”

In this case report, a 2-year-old boy initially diagnosed with Sweet syndrome was later found to have chronic granulomatous disease, highlighting the importance of considering CGD in unusual cases of Sweet syndrome.

research Sweet Syndrome as the Presenting Symptom of Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia

12 citations , December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 49-year-old woman with Sweet syndrome who experienced complete resolution of skin lesions after a prednisone treatment regimen.

research Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome: A case report and literature review

February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study outlines a rare case of cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome linked to hydralazine use and previous cocaine exposure, emphasizing the importance of recognizing unique histopathological features such as multiple positive autoantibodies and mucosal involvement to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.

research Clouston syndrome associated with eccrine syringofibroadenoma

18 citations , June 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This case report describes a patient with Clouston Syndrome who developed eccrine syringofibroadenoma, marking only the fourth such association documented in existing literature.

research Hand-Foot and Stump Syndrome to Sorafenib

45 citations , January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology”

This case report identifies hand-foot and stump syndrome as a potential side effect of sorafenib therapy in a 47-year-old man with a leg amputation.

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community I can’t forgive myself for waiting 4 years to treat my hair loss. Now, it’s late & Im in my Norwood 3.5

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A 27-year-old regrets delaying hair loss treatment, starting finasteride at 26 and switching to oral minoxidil recently, now considering a hair transplant. They advise others to consult dermatologists early and not rely solely on family opinions.

community This is lagunaboy and I have fully recovered from PFS

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The user recovered from Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) using a specific hormone protocol after trying finasteride and dutasteride. They now help others with PFS by reviewing blood work and offering personalized advice.

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