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Calcium antagonists in dermatology: a review of the evidence and research-based studies.
Dermatol Online J
August 2005
Department of Dermatology, West Attika General Hospital of Athens, Greece.
Calcium antagonists (CAs) or calcium-channel blockers are a common group of antihypertensive medications. These drugs have the property of blocking the calcium channels of vascular and cardiac smooth muscle fibers. Some of these drugs may inhibit the growth and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts, and inhibit the synthesis of extracellular-matrix proteins (collagen, fibronectin, proteoglycans).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe spectrum of cutaneous reactions associated with calcium antagonists: a review of the literature and the possible etiopathogenic mechanisms.
Dermatol Online J
December 2003
Dermatology Department, West Attika General Hospital of Athens, Greece.
Article Synopsis
- * Common skin reactions include ankle edema (up to 30%), gingival hyperplasia (up to 21%), and flushing (up to 10%), with severe reactions occurring in about 48% of users.
- * Factors influencing skin reactions include the drug's potency, patient age, other health conditions, and interactions with other medications, making it essential for dermatologists to consider these drugs when diagnosing skin issues.