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An Intestinal Gut Organ Culture System for Analyzing Host-Microbiota Interactions
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The skin: a mirror to the gut
Vishal Ghevariya1, Shashideep Singhal, Sury Anand
1Division of Gastroenterology, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA. vishal.ghevariya@mountsinai.org
International Journal of Colorectal Disease
|January 19, 2013
Summary
Skin and gut diseases are interconnected. This review covers gastrointestinal issues in skin disorders and skin symptoms in gut diseases, aiding diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Dermatology
- Systemic Diseases and Syndromes
Background:
- The skin and gastrointestinal (GI) tract share complex interactions.
- Numerous conditions manifest in both organ systems, requiring integrated understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review diseases involving both skin and gut.
- To summarize diagnostic and treatment strategies for these interconnected conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of conditions affecting skin and gut.
- Synthesis of information on gastrointestinal manifestations of dermatological disorders.
- Analysis of dermatologic signs of gastrointestinal diseases.
Main Results:
- Discussed GI manifestations of vesicobullous disorders and systemic diseases.
- Covered dermatologic manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), polyposis syndromes, and GI malignancies.
- Summarized diagnostic and treatment approaches for these dual-system disorders.
Conclusions:
- The interplay between skin and gut health is significant.
- Gastrointestinal involvement in dermatological conditions and vice-versa is a key area of medical inquiry.
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