Association Between Autoantibody Phenotype and Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Hydroxychloroquine in Dermatomyositis
Author(s) -
Paige W. Wolstencroft,
Livia CasciolaRosen,
David Fiorentino
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
jama dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.128
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 2168-6084
pISSN - 2168-6068
DOI - 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.2549
Subject(s) - medicine , hydroxychloroquine , dermatomyositis , autoantibody , dermatology , phenotype , immunology , pathology , covid-19 , antibody , disease , genetics , biology , gene , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is a commonly used medication for patients with dermatomyositis and has been associated with a uniquely elevated risk of adverse cutaneous reactions in this population. No studies to date have examined whether certain subsets of patients with dermatomyositis are at increased risk of experiencing a hydroxychloroquine-associated skin eruption.
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