Hydroxychloroquine-induced hyperpigmentation in a 14-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus

Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCP (UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP, Tara McMillan MD, FRCPC, Andrea Human MD, FRCPC, Joseph M Lam MD, FRCPC

Article Type

Case Report

Published

Physicians who use hydroxychloroquine in children should be aware of this less-known side effect of hydroxychloroquine so that an accurate diagnosis can be made, and unnecessary investigations and inappropriate treatment can be avoided.

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Topical treatment of radiation-induced dermatitis: current issues and potential solutions

Nicola Alessandro Iacovelli MD, Yvan Torrente MD, PhD, Adriana Ciuffreda MD, Vittorio A Guardamagna MD, PhD, Marta Gentili MS, Luca Giacomelli PhD, Paola Sacerdote PhD

Article Type

Review

Published

The aim of this paper is to discuss current knowledge on radiation-induced dermatitis and propose targets for the prevention/treatment of this
condition. On these bases, the characteristics of the ‘ideal’
compound to address this side effect will be described.

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Conjunctivitis in patients with atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab

Sandra Ferreira MD, Tiago Torres MD, PhD

Article Type

Review

Published

The present paper reviews the data of dupilumab-associated conjunctivitis and risk factors in adults with moderate-to-severe AD and other atopic diseases in dupilumab clinical trials and addresses the characteristics and treatment options available for this clinically highly relevant condition.

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