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Statins: novel additions to the dermatologic arsenal? by Namazi, M. R.

“…:  The 3‐hydroxy‐3‐methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG‐CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins), atorvastatin, cerivastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, lovastatin and…”
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A succinct review of the general and immunological pharmacologic effects of proton pump inhibitors by Namazi, M. R., Jowkar, F.

“…Summary Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are a group of anti‐ulcer agents. PPI have selective anti‐cancer effects via apoptosis of tumour, sensitization of cancer…”
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Serum levels of hypersensitive-c-reactive protein in vitiligo by Namazi, M, Nozari, Farnoosh, Ghoreyshi, Hoda

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The potential negative impact of proton pump inhibitors on the immunopharmacologic effects of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine by Namazi, MR

“…Antimalarials have been used in the treatment of lupus erythematosus since 1894. They have also been used in the treatment of diverse rheumatologic and…”
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Unexpected diminished innervation of epidermis and dermoepidermal junction in lichen amyloidosus by Maddison, B., Namazi, M.R., Samuel, L.S., Sanchez, J., Pichardo, R., Stocks, J., Maruziva, D., Yosipovitch, G.

“…Summary Background  Lichen amyloidosus is a localized, chronic, pruritic skin disease characterized by deposition of amyloid in the papillary dermis. The…”
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Epidemiology of pemphigus in south‐western Iran: A 10‐year retrospective study (1991–2000) by Salmanpour, R., Shahkar, H., Namazi, M. R., Rahman‐Shenas, M. R.

“…Background  Pemphigus is a disease demonstrating an uneven geographic distribution. This is the first epidemiologic study of pemphigus in Iran. Methods  Data…”
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A novel explanation for isotretinoin-induced psychiatric problems and its practical implication by Ghanizadeh, A., Namazi, M. R.

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Proton pump inhibitors may trigger vitiligo by rendering melanocytes prone to apoptosis by Namazi, M.R.

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Is there any relation between serum insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I in non-diabetic patients with skin tag? by Jowkar, F, Fallahi, A, Namazi, MR

“…Background  Skin tags are common benign lesion occurring mainly on the neck and major flexures as a small soft pedunculated protrusion. This study evaluate…”
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Cetirizine and allopurinol as novel weapons against cellular autoimmune disorders by Namazi, M.R.

“…Type 1, or cellular, immune response is characterized by overproduction of TNF-α, IFN-gamma, IL-1, IL-2 and IL-8 and is the underlying immune mechanism of…”
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Cytochrome-P450 enzymes and autoimmunity: expansion of the relationship and introduction of free radicals as the link by Namazi, M R

“…The Cytochrome-P-450 enzymes (CYP) are among the most important xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes, which produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the result of…”
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Increased mortality in toxic epidermal necrolysis with thalidomide: corroborating or exonerating the pathogenetic role of TNF-α? by Namazi, M.R.

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Rubeosis faciei diabeticorum: a common, but often unnoticed, clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus by Namazi, M R, Jorizzo, J L, Fallahzadeh, M K

“…In this clinical image, we present the picture of a diabetic patient with rubeosis faciei diabeticorum, a relatively common, but usually unnoticed,…”
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Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis of the groin arising in the fifth decade of life by Namazi, M R

“…Nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis (NLCS) is a rare malformation characterized by ectopic adipose tissue in the dermis. The lesion is usually present…”
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Serum levels of hypersensitive-C-reactive protein in moderate and severe acne by Namazi, M R, Parhizkar, A R, Jowkar, F

“…Elevation of C-reactive protein (CRP) has been reported to occur in psoriasis, urticaria, acne, rosacea and many other dermatological and nondermatological…”
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Possible molecular mechanisms to account for the involvement of tryptase in the pathogenesis of psoriasis by Namazi, M. R.

“…Tryptase has been suggested to take part in the pathophysiology of psoriasis mainly through the production of C3a by cleaving C3. However, studies using…”
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Why is psoriasis uncommon in Africans? The influence of dietary factors on the expression of psoriasis by Namazi, M. R.

“…Psoriasis is uncommonly seen in Africans, probably partly due to genetic factors. However, the dietary habits of Africans may provide another explanation,…”
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The remarkable beneficial effect of adding oral simvastatin to topical betamethasone for treatment of psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study by Naseri, M, Hadipour, A, Sepaskhah, M, Namazi, M R

“…Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory disease with unpredictable prognosis. Given the immunomodulatory effects of statins, the present study was conducted…”
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Ultraviolet light exerts a major part of its therapeutic efficacy against vitiligo by production of prostaglandin E2 by Namazi, M R

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Could sertraline afford protection against atherosclerosis? A medical hypothesis by Mowla, Arash, Namazi, M R

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