A rare subtype of pyoderma gangrenosum characterized by multiple painful sterile pustules with a surrounding erythematous halo predominantly occurring on the trunk and extensor surfaces of the limbs and potentially persisting for months. Histopathology shows a dermal neutrophilic infiltrate and subcorneal neutrophilic micropustules. The condition is commonly associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Advocacy Organizations
Autoimmune Registry Inc.
Autoimmune Registry, Inc., ARI, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit umbrella organization that provides a hub for research, statistics, and patient data on all autoimmune diseases. Since 2016 we have operated a database for patients who suffer from any autoimmune disease. Our mission is to reduce the time of diagnosis, support research, compute prevalence statistics, and establish autoimmune disease as a major class of disease so that it receives the awareness of the public, the attention of healthcare providers, and the appropriate funding needed to improve upon existing treatment protocols and disease management strategies.
Autoinflammatory Alliance
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Ukrainian Association of Pediatric Immunology
Development of pediatric and clinical immunology in Ukraine. Raising awareness of inborn errors of immunity in Ukraine and rare immune diseases; Advocacy campaigns supporting patients with rare immune diseases and their treatment plans; Scientific research; Sharing knowledge about immunoprophylaxis; Advocacy campaigns supporting immunoprophylaxis.
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