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Chapter 125 Amyloidosis Flashcards

1
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most common cutaneous amyloidosis

A

lichen amyloidosis

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initial symptom of lichen amyloidosis

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intense pruritus relieved by sun exposure worsened by stress

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treatment for amyloidosis

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AL - dexamethasone, melphalan

AA - IL-6 inhibitor

TTR - stabilizer duflunisal / tafamidis

cucurmin, green tea, doxycycline

cutaneous - DMSO dimethylsulfoxide

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treatment for pruritus in amyloidosis

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antihistamine is ineffective

what can be tried:
capsaicin
anti IL 31

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