Acquired crateriform hyperkeratotic papules of the lower limbs: an unusual variant of acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.

abstract：:Although many antihistamines are now in clinical use, few studies directly compare their pharmacodynamic and sedative activities in humans in vivo. We designed a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to compare the inhibitory effects of bepotastine, cetirizine, fexofenadine, and olopatadine on histamine-in...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Takahashi H,Ishida-Yamamoto A,Iizuka H

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease caused by genetic and epigenetic factors. There are conflicting results in the literature about the association between psoriasis and the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene (MTHFR), ranging from strong linkage to no association. AIM:To investigat...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kilic S,Ozdemir O,Silan F,Isik S,Yildiz O,Karaagacli D,Silan C,Ogretmen Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin carcinoma. AIM:To investigate the function of key micro(mi)RNAs and to explore the potential molecular mechanisms involved in BCC. METHODS:The microarray dataset GSE34535, which comprises seven BCC samples and seven control samples, was downloaded ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Mi X,Lai K,Yan L,Xie S,Qiu X,Xiao S,Wei S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telangiectatic leg veins (TLV) are experienced by millions of women and men. As they cause significant cosmetic embarrassment, many women seek effective treatment. Options include sclerotherapy and treatment with different lasers. We investigated the safety and efficacy of an 810-nm diode laser in the treatment of TLV...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Varma S,Lanigan SW

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic solar urticaria (SU) is a rare, debilitating photodermatosis, which may be difficult to treat. First-line treatment with antihistamines is effective in mild cases, but remission after phototherapeutic induction of tolerance is often short-lived. Other treatment options include plasma exchange, photopheresis...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Hughes R,Cusack C,Murphy GM,Kirby B

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WM) is a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by the presence of a monoclonal IgM paraprotein. Specific cutaneous features of WM include neoplastic cell infiltrates, IgM storage papules and IgM bullous dermatosis. We report a patient with subepidermal bullous disease assoc...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Chattopadhyay M,Rytina E,Dada M,Bhogal BS,Groves R,Handfield-Jones S

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Summary Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is an uncommon benign vascular tumour. It presents with small, dull red papules or nodules usually on the ears and preauricular areas and only 20% of lesions are multiple. We report a case of multiple scattered lesions of ALHE in a patient who subsequently dev...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Shankar S,Russell-Jones R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alopecia areata (AA) is an organ-specific autoimmune disease characterized by folliculotropic T-cell infiltrates around anagen-stage hair follicles. The role of T helper (Th)1 and Th2 cytokines in the pathogenesis of AA have not been established. AIM:To determine whether serum cytokine profiles define the s...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Barahmani N,Lopez A,Babu D,Hernandez M,Donley SE,Duvic M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An essential property of the immune system is its ability to generate diverse antibody and T-cell mediated responses to virtually any potential foreign particle. The basic molecular mechanisms responsible for producing this extensive diversity have now been elucidated. Each T cell expresses a unique membrane bound T-c...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Whittaker S

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a combined cutaneous hamartoma in a 57-year-old man, which comprised a vellus hair cyst, an epidermoid cyst and an intradermal melanocytic naevus in a single facial tumour. The vellus hair cyst was filled with keratinous material with unusual slit-like lacunae. While numerous cases of epidermoid cyst have ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Tsuruta D,Nakagawa K,Taniguchi S,Kobayashi H,Hamada T,Ishii M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blistering distal dactylitis (BDD) manifests as acral oval bullae 10-30 mm in diameter, and is caused by infection with Gram-positive bacteria. BDD was first linked to infection with group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus in children, but has more recently linked to Staphylococcus aureus and noted in adults. BDD most c...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Scheinfeld NS

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryosurgery is an alternative treatment option to surgical excision for lentigo maligna. Clinical evidence of recurrence is usually characterized by repigmentation at the treated site. We report two patients who developed amelanotic malignant melanoma following cryosurgery for a pigmented lentigo maligna. These cases ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： McKenna DB,Cooper EJ,Kavanagh GM,Davie RM,McLaren KM,Tidman MJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we used the nickel contact allergy patch (CAP) test to investigate the effect of topical corticosteroids on allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). On day 1, three CAP tests were applied for 48 h on the forearms of 20 female volunteers with a known nickel ACD. CAP of the right forearm contained 5% nickel, and...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Hachem JP,De Paepe K,Vanpée E,Bogaerts M,Kaufman L,Rogiers V,Roseeuw D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 69-year-old woman presented with a nonhealing ulcer on her right cheek. On histological examination of a biopsy, no evidence of granuloma formation or malignancy was found, and the overall picture was felt to be consistent with dermatitis artefacta (DA). The patient was referred to a joint psychodermatology clinic, ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Lowry CL,Bewley A,Taylor R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is characterized by annular scaly erythematous plaques in a photosensitive distribution, and the presence of anti-Ro (SSA) and/or anti-La (SSB) antibodies. Most cases of SCLE are idiopathic, but occasional cases may be drug-induced or associated with a hereditary deficienc...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Toms-Whittle LM,John LH,Buckley DA

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by an idiopathic burning pain affecting the oral mucosa, with no clinically apparent changes. It can present to a variety of health professionals including dermatologists. This article summarizes the important aspects of the condition, including theories of pathogenesis, diagnos...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Lewis AK,Prime SS,Cohen SN

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determining the risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) among patients diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), and the time frame of this risk, are important clinical questions. Past reports have demonstrated a wide time frame of progression from DLE to SLE, with mean time to progression of...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Elman SA,Joyce C,Costenbader KH,Merola JF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune bullous disease characterized by autoantibodies against desmogleins. We report a case of recalcitrant PV, which progressed from the mucosal to the mucocutaneous type, with a corresponding increase in anti-desmoglein (Dsg)1 and decrease in anti-Dsg3 antibody titres. Thus, the cl...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Fujii M,Honma M,Iinuma S,Kaneta K,Komatsu S,Sato K,Takahashi H,Ishida-Yamamoto A,Iizuka H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean island, with a population of mainly African ancestry, and a high standard of living. We recorded the dermatological diagnoses in 5000 new patients attending dermatologists. The main diagnoses were acne (16.4%), superficial mycoses (12.8%), and eczema (10.5%). Diseases considered to be ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Mahé A,Mancel E

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sera from 10 patients with seborrhoeic dermatitis and from 10 age-matched healthy individuals were examined for IgG activity against Pityrosporum ovale. The IgG activity was analysed using the following techniques: an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) against whole P. ovale cells, purified cell-wall carbohydra...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Bergbrant IM,Johansson S,Robbins D,Bengtsson K,Faergemann J,Scheynius A,Söderström T

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A scleroderma-like disease has recently been described in association with taxanes. We present the first case of diffuse scleroderma occurring in a woman treated with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide for breast cancer. The clinical pattern of skin involvement and histological alterations were identical to those found ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Alexandrescu DT,Bhagwati NS,Wiernik PH

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten psoriatic patients were treated with an accelerated PUVA regimen. Nine patients cleared in an average of 13.7 treatments (range 4-24) after an average total UVA dose of 83 J/cm2 (range 18-186). One patient had to withdraw due to pruritus and burning and six others had burning problems. The high incidence of burnin...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Green C,George S,Lakshmipathi T,Ferguson J

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitiligo usually begins in childhood with approximately half of the patients manifesting onset of disease prior to the age of 20 years. Treatment options in this age group are few and have disappointing response rates. This study was designed to evaluate the role of narrow-band UVB in the treatment of generalized viti...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kanwar AJ,Dogra S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small tufts of chest hair were epilated at different rates and the roots classified as to growth phase, presence or absence of root sheaths and whether the shafts were fractured. With respect to anagen roots, a slow epilation gives bare roots whereas an increase in the rate of epilation increases the proportion of ens...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Chapman DM

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 26-year-old man with haemophilia B and human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) who presented with a short history of multiple dermatofibromas. He also had troublesome psoriasis for which he was receiving acitretin with UVB therapy and had recently discontinued low-dose daily prednisolone f...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Armstrong DK,Irvine A,Walsh MY,Mayne EE,Burrows D

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower eyelid involvement occurs in 6% of patients with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). Eyelid lesions are rarely the initial manifestation of DLE. We describe a 25-year-old woman presenting with discoid lesions of the lower eyelids, staphylococcal blepharitis and Meibomian gland dysfunction, who later developed a d...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ena P,Pinna A,Carta F

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Studies have found that the interleukin-23/T helper 17 (IL-23/Th17) pathway plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). Inhibition of the IL-23/Th17 pathway with monoclonal antibodies reduces skin inflammation in animal models. AIM:To investigate the association between IL-17A a...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Narbutt J,Wojtczak M,Zalińska A,Salinski A,Przybylowska-Sygut K,Kuna P,Majak P,Sysa-Jedrzejowska A,Lesiak A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two men, aged in their 20s, presented with multiple, soft, rounded papules on the prepuce. The lesions were centrally umbilicated, resembling molluscum contagiosum, but clearly distinct from Tyson's glands. Surface microscopy showed well-defined, milky-white, bag-shaped structures, which under histological examination...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ena P,Origa D,Massarelli G

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old man presented with a 7-year history of keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC), a mucocutaneous lichenoid disorder of keratinization with no known aetiology, without significant systemic associations. Our patient also had type I diabetes mellitus, mild hypertension and lipid abnormalities. The diagnosis and...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Wozniacka A,Schwartz RA,Omulecki A,Lesiak A,Sysa-Jedrzejowska A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with subungual exostoses, two involving the great toe and one the fourth toe, are presented. Local excision was performed, and the specimens were processed for light and electron microscopy. Light-microscopic study revealed that the tumours consisted of a proliferative fibrocartilaginous cap that merged...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kato H,Nakagawa K,Tsuji T,Hamada T

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00