Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 Inhibitors (DPP-4), belong to a class of anti-hyperglycemic agents indicated for improving glycemic control in patients with type-2 diabetes. As their use has increased, so has the number of cases of Bullous Pemphigoid (BP), a chronic skin disorder characterized by blisters, hives and itching. A recent study used a case-control method to answer …
Vitiligo is known to occur with a number of other autoimmune conditions and dermatological disorders. A recent review examined which are most likely to co-occur with vitiligo in order to improve awareness for clinicians treating patients with vitiligo. The review found that many autoimmune conditions are associated with vitiligo. The authors suggest that this is …
Rosacea has been found to be significantly associated as comorbid with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric diseases. This is thought to be because rosacea is generally linked to abnormalities of cutaneous vasculature and dysregulation of the inflammatory response, and therefore shares similarities with systemic diseases of the same nature. A recent review looked at available data …