Rituximab in refractory autoimmune bullous diseases.

abstract：:In 1990 we reported the trends in presentation of malignant melanoma (MM) from 1986 to 1988 in a defined population in South Wales. Ten years after this initial study we reassessed the incidence of invasive MM in this defined population over a similar 3 year period. Using the local skin cancer registry we identified 1...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Holme SA,Malinovsky K,Roberts DL

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the occurrence of severe symptomatic bronchoconstriction in an atopic asthmatic subject following the application of coal tar bandages. Investigations showed that this was likely to have been caused by inhalation of coal tar vapour. We suggest that coal tar preparations should be used with caution in asthmat...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ibbotson SH,Stenton SC,Simpson NB

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of Anandron, a novel non-steroidal anti-androgen, on the reduction in sexual hair growth of 14 male-to-female transsexuals was investigated. Anandron (300 mg/day) alone for 8 weeks increased serum testosterone levels (mean: 19.2 +/- 6.1 to 44.9 +/- 11.5 mmol/l) and serum oestradiol levels (mean: 0.08 +/- 0....

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Asscheman H,Gooren LJ,Peereboom-Wynia JD

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A whole array of cutaneous syndromes is associated with distinct dominant mutations in GJB2 encoding the gap junction protein connexin 26 (C x 26), including Vohwinkel's syndrome and keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome. In contrast, recessive GJB2 mutations occur in a large proportion of individuals with hearing lo...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Common JE,Bitner-Glindzicz M,O'Toole EA,Barnes MR,Jenkins L,Forge A,Kelsell DP

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown that in Africa squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is commoner than other skin malignancies. The risk factors are grouped generally into solar and nonsolar factors and their contributions vary with race, geographical region and site of lesion. This study attempted to identify risk factor...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Asuquo ME,Udosen AM,Ikpeme IA,Ngim NE,Otei OO,Ebughe G,Bassey EE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review forms part of a series of annual updates that summarize the evidence base for atopic eczema (AE), providing a succinct guide for clinicians and patients. It provides a summary of key findings from 15 systematic reviews that were published during 2015, and focuses on the epidemiology and methodology issues ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Davies E,Rogers NK,Lloyd-Lavery A,Grindlay DJC,Thomas KS

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sensitive skin (SS) is a widespread condition, but still not completely understood. To identify risk factors that increase the likelihood of SS, 258 women aged between 20 and 65 years old and resident in the Netherlands were surveyed by questionnaire, which included questions on sociodemographic characteristics (age g...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Falcone D,Richters RJH,Uzunbajakava NE,van Erp PEJ,van de Kerkhof PCM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vulval allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may be a primary disorder or may be associated with an underlying vulval dermatosis. Few studies have looked at the incidence of ACD and the allergens responsible for it. AIMS:We report the incidence of vulval ACD and the responsible allergens in 282 patients investi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Al-Niaimi F,Felton S,Williams J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that concomitant administration of food may enhance the bioavailability of oral retinoids. AIM:To assess the influence of food on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of alitretinoin after a single oral dose. METHODS:This was a single-dose, open-label, randomized, crossover study, which en...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Schmitt-Hoffmann AH,Roos B,Sauer J,Schleimer M,Kovācs P,Stoeckel K,Maares J

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controlled trials and clinical experience indicate that systemic cyclosporin A and tacrolimus are effective treatments for psoriasis, and that cyclosporin A also improves atopic eczema. A variety of other inflammatory and non-inflammatory skin diseases are probably also responsive to these drugs. However, the widespre...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Reynolds NJ,Al-Daraji WI

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acne fulminans is characterized by the sudden onset of a severe, ulcerative acne associated with systemic features. Response to traditional acne therapies is poor. We have recognized a subset of patients with acne of a severity comparable to that of acne fulminans but with the absence of systemic involvement; we sugge...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Thomson KF,Cunliffe WJ

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria is a clinically heterogenous disorder. We report two unrelated Indian patients with dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria, who had generalized and progressive reticulate hyper- and hypo-pigmentation of the skin. The oral mucosa and tongue also showed mottled pigmentation. Intrig...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Sethuraman G,Srinivas CR,D'Souza M,Thappa DM,Smiles L

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS)/drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is characterized by late disease onset, fever, rash, hepatic dysfunction, haematological abnormalities, lymphadenopathy and often, human herpesvirus (HHV) reactivation. The diagnosis of DIHS is ba...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Teraki Y,Shibuya M,Izaki S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Buschke-Loewenstein tumour is regarded as a type of verrucous carcinoma occurring on anogenital mucosal surfaces. The tumour is locally invasive but displays a benign cytology and rarely metastasizes. It is associated with human papillomavirus types 6 and 11. We describe a case of Buschke-Loewenstein tumour occurr...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Antony FC,Ardern-Jones M,Evans AV,Rosenbaum T,Russell-Jones R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A female patient is presented who consistently developed lesions of disseminated superficial porokeratosis (DSP) whilst on holiday abroad. The lesions resolved completely within 4-6 weeks of return to the UK. Induction of the lesions by exposure to artificial sources of UVA and UVB was unsuccessful. Disseminated super...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ibbotson SH

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Refractory leg ulcers in two patients healed following splenectomy. Neither patient had the ethnic background or family history of haematological abnormalities to suggest a haemoglobinopathy. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Lawrence P,Aronson I,Saxe N,Jacobs P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous (IV) calcium is usually given to temporarily treat the effects of hyperkalaemia on muscle and heart. When extravasation of a calcium gluconate infusion occurs, there may be rapid and marked swelling and erythema, with signs of soft-tissue necrosis or infection, and ensuing extensive local calcification, ca...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Celbek G,Gungor A,Albayrak H,Kir S,Guvenc SC,Aydin Y

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Divided or kissing naevi are located on adjacent parts of the body that are separated during embryogenesis. Divided naevus of the penis (DNP) is exceedingly rare, with < 15 cases reported in the English language literature. Divided penile naevi affect the glans penis and inner foreskin, which are anatomical structures...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Mendes CP,Samorano LP,Alessi SS,Nico MM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with intermittent unilateral hyperhidrosis localized to the left hand only. Histology confirmed the presence of an eccrine naevus. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Parslew R,Lewis-Jones MS

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromonychia induced by antineoplastic agents has been known for several years. The most frequent of these is melanonychia, either diffuse or in tranverse or longitudinal bands, that may co-exist with diffuse pigmentation of the skin. Although any cytostatic agent may be involved in melanonychia, this condition appear...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Unamuno P,Fernández-López E,Santos C

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 29-year-old white woman who presented with oral involvement and subsequently developed severe and extensive laryngeal involvement with mucous membrane pemphigoid. She could not tolerate systemic corticosteroids due to side-effects. Dapsone improved only the oral disease, but the laryngeal disease remained ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Gürcan HM,Ahmed AR

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with AIDS are at higher risk of developing severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions. We report two AIDS patients with drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The suspected drugs were discontinued. Both patients were treated with intravenous human immunoglobulins at a dose of 1 g/kg body weight per da...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Tan A,Tan HH,Lee CC,Ng SK

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Renbök phenomenon (or Inverse Köbner phenomenon) describes how the emergence of one skin condition inhibits another skin condition. The term was first coined in 1991 by Happle et al. to describe retained hair growth localised to psoriatic plaques in a patient with coexisting psoriasis and alopecia areata (AA). Sub...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Nemazee L,Harries M

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Steatocystoma multiplex is a rare, autosomal dominant condition characterized by multiple cysts, usually arising on the trunk and proximal extremities at puberty. We present two unrelated women with sporadic steatocystoma multiplex strictly confined to the vulva and arising at an older age. These cases represent an un...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Rongioletti F,Cattarini G,Romanelli P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder characterized by the clinical syndrome of burning pain, warmth and redness of the limbs. Neurological abnormalities (both large- and small-fibre neuropathy) are common. There have been few published reports on the sensory status of patients with erythromelalgia. AIM:To inv...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Genebriera J,Michaels JD,Sandroni P,Davis MD

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:We report the case of a 46-year-old Indian woman who developed a hyperimmune response to a typhoid booster injection in association with the development of pemphigus vulgaris. To our knowledge, this association has not previously been reported. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Bellaney GJ,Rycroft RJ

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Palmoplantar punctate keratoses may be the main cutaneous sign of various diseases (porokeratosis punctata palmaris et plantaris, keratosis punctata of the palmar creases, familial punctate palmoplantar keratoderma) or represent a secondary feature [Cowden's syndrome (CS) and Darier's disease]. In CS, such keratoses u...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ferran M,Bussaglia E,Matias-Guiu X,Pujol RM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness of a silicone gel in treating surgical wounds compared with a control group of the same phenotype and same scar site for which a placebo was advised. METHODS:This was a randomized controlled trial, carried out in a dermatology department of a university hospital. In total, we studied ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： de Giorgi V,Sestini S,Mannone F,Papi F,Alfaioli B,Gori A,Lotti T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy is an uncommon disorder, usually developing in the third trimester and rapidly resolving in the first few weeks postpartum. It has been suggested that multiple pregnancy and excessive weight gain are associated features. We report a patient with the clinical and histological features ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kirkup ME,Dunnill MG

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00