Effectiveness of omalizumab in a case of urticarial vasculitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic cutaneous lesions affect 15% of human patients with diabetes, and the associated risk of limb amputations is 15-46 times greater than that of people with normal glycaemia. It is estimated that half of these limb amputations could be avoided by opportune treatment with somatic stem cells or platelet-r...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Argôlo Neto NM,Del Carlo RJ,Monteiro BS,Nardi NB,Chagastelles PC,de Brito AF,Reis AM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical application of leukotriene-B4 (LTB4) on normal skin has been used as an in-vivo model to investigate cutaneous inflammation and epidermal proliferation, which are important phenomena in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. The aim of the present investigation is to further elucidate the interrelation between inflamm...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： de Jong EM,van Erp PE,van Vlijmen IM,van de Kerkhof PC

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an uncommon disease, which presents as a nonfollicular erythematous sterile pustular eruption. More than 90% of the cases are induced by adverse drug reactions, often triggered by anti-infectious systemic drugs. We report a case of itraconazole-induced AGEP in a 22-...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Cançado GG,Fujiwara RT,Freitas PA,Correa-Oliveira R,Bethony JM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many types of histiocytoses have been described. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman who presented with multiple nodules on the hands. On histological examination of an excision biopsy, a mainly dermal lesion was seen, with scattered mononuclear inflammatory cells and occasional multinucleated cells in the backgr...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Patel AN,Cohen SN,Leach IH,Scharrer K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, or Haberland syndrome, is a rare congenital neurocutaneous disease. It is characterized clinically by unilateral lipomatous hamartomata of the scalp, eyelid, and outer globe of the eye, ipsilateral porencephalic cysts with cortical atrophy, cranial asymmetry, marked developmental ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Rubegni P,Risulo M,Sbano P,Buonocore G,Perrone S,Fimiani M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of a 67-year-old woman with a 1-year history of nail thickening and a non-itchy erythematous scaly eruption on the fingertips. She was diagnosed with psoriasis and started on methotrexate after having had no response to topical calcipotriol. The diagnosis was reviewed after it was revealed by anothe...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Goyal NN,Wong GA

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：:The clinical characteristics associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) severity are poorly understood. In this study, 124 patients with HS from 6 Italian dermatology centres participated in this study. Disease severity was assessed using the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Physician's Global Assessment score (HS-PGA) and...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Bianchi L,Caposiena Caro RD,Ganzetti G,Molinelli E,Dini V,Oranges T,Romanelli M,Fabbrocini G,Monfrecola G,Napolitano M,Egan CG,Musumeci ML,Lacarrubba F,Micali G,Passoni E,Calzavara-Pinton PG,Venturini M,Zanca A,Offida

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemangioma of infancy (HOI) is the most frequently occurring benign tumour of infancy. A good, reliable and objective scoring system for haemangioma activity is not yet available. AIM:We have developed a simple system called the Haemangioma Activity Score (HAS) for scoring the (disease) proliferative activ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Janmohamed SR,de Waard-van der Spek FB,Madern GC,de Laat PC,Hop WC,Oranje AP

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a woman from a small town in the south of Spain, with consanguineous parents, who presented with the complete syndrome. The main clinicopathological characteristics are discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Bañuls J,Betlloch I,Botella R,Sevila A,Morell A,Román P

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lichen planus (LP) is an immune-mediated chronic mucocutaneous disease. Rarely, LP affects the conjunctiva, resulting in conjunctival inflammation, cicatrization and scarring of the subepithelium and cornea, causing keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. To date, there has been no case-control study exami...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Şanli B,Çetin EN,Bir F,Taşli L,Yaldizkaya F,Yaylali V

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact allergy to various essential oils used in aromatherapy was demonstrated on patch testing in a 53-year-old patient suffering from relapsing eczema resistant to therapy on various uncovered parts of the skin, in particular the scalp, neck and hands. Sensitization was due to previous exposure to lavender, jasmine...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Schaller M,Korting HC

更新日期：1995-03-01 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：:Despite scarring being a recognized sequel of acne, the actual extent and incidence of residual scarring remains unknown. One hundred and eighty-five acne patients were included in this study (101 females, 84 males). Patients were selected from acne clinics and their acne scarring was examined. The scarring was quanti...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Layton AM,Henderson CA,Cunliffe WJ

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichenoid keratosis (LK), also known as benign lichenoid keratosis or lichen planus-like keratosis, is a solitary, pink to red-brown scaly plaque representing a host immunological response to a variety of precursor lesions. LK is often misdiagnosed as a dermatological malignancy owing to its clinical resemblance to ba...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Maor D,Ondhia C,Yu LL,Chan JJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 72-year-old man on haemodialysis who presented with multiple abscesses on his lower legs. Routine bacterial culture of abscess pus was reported as 'sterile' after 48 h, leading to the suspicion of a mycobacterial infection. Skin biopsy taken for mycobacterial microscopy and culture isolated a heavy growth ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Morris-Jones R,Fletcher C,Morris-Jones S,Brown T,Hilton RM,Hay R

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual giant combined dermatofibroma is reported in a 34-year-old man who presented with skin-coloured swellings on the medial aspect of the left scapula. The plaque was well defined, reddish-brown and 25-30 cm in diameter. It was also tender and indurated. Several similar smaller lesions (satellites) were present...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Sehgal VN,Sardana K,Khandpur S,Sharma S,Majumdar S,Aggarwal AK

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatofibromata are common benign dermal tumours of unknown aetiology. They usually present as a single lesion on the limbs of young adults. Multiple dermatofibromata have been reported occurring in patients with autoimmune disease, who were receiving immunosuppressive treatment. A 25-year-old female is reported who ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Stainforth J,Goodfield MJ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a congenital vascular anomaly of unknown aetiology. About 300 cases have been reported in the literature. The rate of associated anomalies varies between 20% and 70%. METHODS:We report a series of 27 children with CMTC, 18 of whom were followed-up prospect...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kienast AK,Hoeger PH

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follicular mucinosis is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology, presenting as mucin deposits around the follicles and sebaceous glands. It can progress to alopecia of the scalp and other hairy areas. Follicular mucinosis may be a benign primary idiopathic disorder or secondary to malignant lymphoprol...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Passaro EM,Silveira MT,Valente NY

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 72-year-old woman with chronic renal failure requiring haemodialysis developed acute iododerma twice, after receiving iodide contrast dye for radiological procedures. Iododerma was localized to the face, scalp and elbows and was associated with papular purpura of the legs. Histopathology of the skin lesions showed a...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Vaillant L,Pengloan J,Blanchier D,De Muret A,Lorette G

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 72-year-old woman with a 14-year history of urticarial vasculitis (UV) and a 13-year history of bullous pemphigoid (BP) presented with associated progressive chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Both skin conditions responded poorly to treatment, until chemotherapy for CLL was commenced. The skin features showed a c...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kassim JM,Igali L,Levell NJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pruritus measurement is problematic, because of its subjective nature and poor localization. Ratio scales enhance the usefulness of the visual analogue scale (VAS) by reducing variation; other scales such as the generalized labelled magnitude scale may also be useful. Pruritus neuroanatomy includes peripheral receptor...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Langner MD,Maibach HI

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis (ARPC) is an uncommon dermatosis characterized by transepidermal elimination of altered collagen. It is commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or chronic renal insufficiency. Rarely, it has been reported in association with malignancy and other conditions. We re...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Yazdi S,Saadat P,Young S,Hamidi R,Vadmal MS

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence has suggested that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a crucial growth factor in regulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), plays a central role in keloid formation. However, the levels of circulating EPCs in patients with keloid have not yet been explored. The aim of this study was to determine ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Zhang GY,Wu LC,Liao T,Chen G,Chen YH,Meng XC,Wang AY,Chen SY,Lin K,Lin DM,Gao WY,Li QF

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous drug eruptions have a variety of clinical features. Lichenoid drug eruptions are rare and may be difficult to diagnose. A case of a simvastatin-induced lichenoid eruption with skin and mucosal involvement is reported. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Roger D,Rolle F,Labrousse F,Brosset A,Bonnetblanc JM

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is a benign epidermal tumour with distinctive and uniform clinical and histological features. Although solitary lesions are the rule, some cases of multiple CCA, rarely with more than 10 lesions, have been previously reported. Only 22 cases of multiple CCA have been described in the English ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Innocenzi D,Barduagni F,Cerio R,Wolter M

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact hypersensitivity from topical corticosteroids is becoming increasingly recognized; it is present in 2-5% of the patients attending contact dermatitis clinics. The use of a corticosteroid series containing tixocortal pivalate 1% (petrolatum), to detect hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone, and other steroids 1% (...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Wilkinson SM

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia areata (AA) is a recurrent, immune-mediated, hair-loss disorder. It is associated with other autoimmune disorders that carry a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is a lack of reports on the association of cardiovascular comorbidities and AA. Cardiac troponin I is a biomarker of myocardi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： El-Sayed Mahmoud Marie R,El-Sayed GAK,Attia FM,Gomaa AHA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) to efalizumab. A 52-year-old man developed a widespread papulovesicular rash after 4 weeks of treatment with efalizumab (1.0 mg/kg/week) for treatment-resistant severe psoriasis. Histology revealed a subepidermal blister with eosinophil-...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： White JM,Smith CH,Robson A,Ash G,Barker JN

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00