In BP lesional skin, immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy were performed for CD4+, CD25+, forkhead/winged helix transcription factor (FOXP3)+, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β+ and interleukin (IL)-10+ cells. In addition, the number of CD4+CD25++FOXP3+ Tregs in peripheral blood was assessed by flow cytometry, and the…
Associations between blood groups and several diseases are observed in the literature. Some of these have scientific support suggesting a rationale, statistical relation. The association between ABO groups with several malignancies, hypercholesterolemia, thrombosis, myocardial infarction, duodenal ulcer, infections, and autoimmune…
A focused and commented review on the impact of dermatologic diseases and interventions in the solidary act of donating blood is presented to dermatologists to better advise their patients. This is a review of current Brazilian technical regulations on hemotherapeutic…
As a Peer Health Coach with the IPPF, I am often reminded how fortunate that I am to be able to speak with so many individuals who lives have been affected in so many different ways from Pemphigus and Pemphigoid.…
