Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Sweet's syndrome?

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.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

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 Classic Sweet sydrome: A case report

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.

research Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs

3 citations , July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This article reviews the identification and assessment of cutaneous drug reactions, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and the need for accurate diagnosis to prevent serious complications; it reports no new clinical results.

View more "sweets syndrome" in research →

Community Join

5 / 294 results

community So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 271 upvotes 2 years ago

Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community Can minox + dut give me hair like this?

in Chat 346 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil and dutasteride are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with some users sharing positive experiences and others noting side effects. The effectiveness of these treatments varies, and some users consider additional options like finasteride and topical sprays.

community Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald

47 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.

community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 1 year ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

View more "sweets syndrome" in community →

Learn

2 / 800 results

learn sweet almond

learn Sugar

View more "sweets syndrome" in learn →

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →

Clinics

— no results

Try a deeper search in clinics →