| Abstract | Blood transfusion is an accepted therapeutic procedure in all specialties of medicine. In dermatology, specialized techniques like plasmapheresis and extracorporeal photochemotherapy have provided a good treatment option in immune-mediated disorders like bullous dermatoses, collagen vascular diseases and cutaneous lymphomas. Other anecdotal and less substantiated reports point to its use in chronic disorders like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Untoward dermatological manifestations include mainly purpuric rash and GVHD. Since planned studies may not be possible, pertinent observations from chance situations on the effect of blood transfusion in dermatoses would add valuable information. |
| Authors | Khalid Al Aboud, Khalid Al Hawsawi, Ahmad Al Alaboud, V Ramesh, Nipun Jain
(Affiliation: Dermatology Department, King Faisal Hospital, Dr. Bakhsh Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. amoa65 at hotmail.com)
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| Journal | Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Panonica, et Adriatica
(Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Panonica Adriat)
Vol. 15
Issue 1
Pg. 20-4
(Mar 2006)
ISSN: 1318-4458 Slovenia |
| PMID | 16850095
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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| Topics |
- Blood Transfusion
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Skin Diseases
(etiology, immunology, therapy)
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