Psychotropic drugs in dermatology: A dermatologist's approach and choice of medications.

abstract：:Acute urticaria is a self-limited cutaneous condition marked by transient, erythematous, and pruritic wheals. It is a hypersensitivity response that is often secondary to infection, medications, or food allergies in children. In contrast, the urticarial "mimickers" described in this review article are often seen in th...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Mathur AN,Mathes EF

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Off-label treatment with reduced doses of biological therapies for moderate-severe psoriasis is used, but its efficacy, safety, and persistence are not well known. We have compared reduced doses with standard an escalated doses and study predictive factors for a successful reduction of doses lasting more than 6 months...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Llamas-Velasco M,Daudén E

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM; also called creeping eruption) is a cutaneous ectoparasitosis commonly observed in tropical countries. It is characterized by an erythematous, pruritic, and raised lesion with linear or serpiginous distribution, typically localized at the lower extremities. Oral ivermectin represents the ...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Magri F,Chello C,Pranteda G,Pranteda G

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of topical aluminum sesquichlorohydrate (AS) when compared to aluminum chloride (AC) as a treatment for primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH). Twenty subjects were included in this randomized, controlled, split-side 8-week study. All participants applied 20% AS and 20%...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Thianboonsong T,Kanokrungsee S,Paichitrojjana A,Udompataikul M,Kamanamool N,Rojhirunsakool S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (JHR) is an acute and self-limited condition, which commonly occurs after treatment for spirochetal infections. Probably, it corresponds to a transient immunological reaction to endotoxin-like products released from the microorganism during the therapy. For this reason, JHR may be associate...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Muscianese M,Magri F,Pranteda G,Pranteda G

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) is a rare disorder characterized by diffuse palmoplantar erythematous, fissured hyperkeratosis, and aggressive periodontal disease that starts in the early periods of childhood. Periodontal disease occurs with the early loss of deciduous teeth at the age of 2 to 4 years, followed by the...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Giannetti L,Apponi R,Dello Diago AM,Jafferany M,Goldust M,Sadoughifar R

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The world is facing a viral pandemic of a new coronavirus called COVID-19. Pentoxifylline is a methyl-xanthine derivative and it inhibits the phosphodiesterase IV (PDE IV). This drug is known for its unique features as an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory agent, also it could have antiviral affects. This is a sco...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Seirafianpour F,Mozafarpoor S,Fattahi N,Sadeghzadeh-Bazargan A,Hanifiha M,Goodarzi A

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pigmented lesions represent an enormous range of conditions, from benign to malignant tumors, and from infectious to post-inflammatory. Pigmented lesions are much less easily diagnosed on anogenital skin, and clinicians should have a low threshold for biopsy confirmation of diseases not classic in appearance. ...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Edwards L

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acne cysts are a common dermatological problem that often leads to scarring and a significant negative impact on patients' psyche. The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of intralesional foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of cystic acne. Patients with cystic acne treated with intralesional foam scleroth...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Bhattacharjee R,Kumar S,Vinay K,Narang T,Dogra S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen planus classifies into different subtypes according to morphology and location. Hypertrophic LP (HLP) manifests a great challenge due to persistent itching, the risk to develop into squamous cell carcinoma and therapeutic resistance. We report two clinical cases exemplary for the successful treatment of dramati...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Alamri A,Alsenaid A,Ruzicka T,Wolf R

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many years, drug therapies were not explicitly studied in the pediatric population. The lack of data forced clinicians to treat children using empiric therapy, often guessing at the treatment dose. In addition to the lack of dosing information, there was no evidence that a product would be safe and efficacious in ...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Mathis L,Rodriguez W

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new coronavirus responsible for the pandemic named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The disease causes SARS with a significant morbidity and mortality. We provide a review with a focus on COVID-19 in dermatology. We discuss triage of suspected infec...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Wollina U

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of effective and well-tolerated biologic therapies has advanced the management of psoriasis by enabling clinicians to treat underlying disease mechanisms. Biologics approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis include three tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors and an interleukin-12/inte...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Gaspari AA,Tyring S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rise in popularity and demand for nonsurgical injectable aesthetic procedures is inherently accompanied by an increase in reported complications, particularly those related to infection. Aseptic technique is under the control of aesthetic practitioners and can be modified to minimize the potential for cross-contam...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Murthy R,Eccleston D,Mckeown D,Parikh A,Shotter S

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Plantar warts are a common reason for dermatological consultations and their treatment can occasionally be a challenge. Plantar warts are benign lesions produced by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that often fail to respond to habitual treatment. Cidofovir is a potent antiviral drug that acts competitively, inhibiting ...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Padilla España L,Del Boz J,Fernández Morano T,Arenas Villafranca J,de Troya Martín M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major therapeutic approaches (5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, vermilionectomy, and CO(2) Laser ablation) for actinic cheilitis are aimed at avoiding and preventing a malignant transformation into invasive squamous cell carcinoma via destruction/removal of the damaged epithelium. Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Rossi R,Assad GB,Buggiani G,Lotti T

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by the formation of erosions and/or flaccid bullae of the skin and/or mucosae. The definition "drug-induced pemphigus" has been coined to indicate cases of pemphigus with clinical, histological and immunopathologic features similar to those of the idiopathic di...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Palleria C,Bennardo L,Dastoli S,Iannone LF,Silvestri M,Manti A,Nisticò SP,Russo E,De Sarro G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The highest efficacy of oral propranolol is for infantile hemangioma (IH) in the proliferative phase. Evaluation of the effectiveness of oral propranolol is less established when it is administered in late infancy following the proliferative phase. We aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of pediatric patients managed...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Kridin K,Pam N,Bergman R,Khamaysi Z

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety of methotrexate in psoriasis patients with metabolic syndrome could be argued because of increased risk of liver toxicity. The aim of the study was to investigate the safety of methotrexate compared with secukinumab in psoriasis patients with metabolic syndrome. A controlled, open trial in psoriasis patient...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Gisondi P,Bellinato F,Bruni M,De Angelis G,Girolomoni G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriatic patients with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) need a prophylaxis before starting a treatment with biological drugs. The aim of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of prophylaxis of LTBI in psoriatic patients receiving long-term biological drugs. The study included 56 patients (42 male a...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Conti A,Piaserico S,Gisondi P,Odorici G,Galdo G,Lasagni C,Pellacani G

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The world entered the year 2020 with reports of the emergence of a new viral illness in Wuhan city, Hubei province, China. In January 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified to be the causative novel coronavirus for the cluster of patients suffering from pneumonia in China. Th...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Kaur I,Sharma A,Jakhar D,Das A,Aradhya SS,Sharma R,Jindal V,Mhatre M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally ablative fractional laser devices have gained acceptance as a preferred method for skin resurfacing. Notable improvements in facial rhytides, photodamage, acne scarring, and skin laxity have been reported. The aim of the present work was to compare how different CO(2) laser fluences, by modulating the secret...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Prignano F,Campolmi P,Bonan P,Ricceri F,Cannarozzo G,Troiano M,Lotti T

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue augmentation with hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyl apatite are among the most widely used minimally invasive cosmetic treatments for the correction of contour deficiencies and wrinkles of the face without the risk, recovery time, and expense of a major surgery. Training and experience in the art and sc...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Redbord KP,Busso M,Hanke CW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zinc is crucial for maintaining human body homeostasis and is one of the major components of hormones, signal molecules, and enzymes. Zinc deficiency is caused by insufficient uptake of zinc from food, or caused by malabsorption syndromes, increased gastrointestinal and urinary losses, and administration of various me...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Karashima T,Tsuruta D,Hamada T,Ono F,Ishii N,Abe T,Ohyama B,Nakama T,Dainichi T,Hashimoto T

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, the geographical distribution and global trends of search activities on psoriasis and atopic eczema on Google and YouTube are widely unknown. The aim of this study was to identify geographic and temporal trends in YouTube and Google search activities for psoriasis and atopic eczema. We used specific filter se...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Hongler VNS,Navarini A,Brandt O,Goldust M,Mueller SM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intralesional methotrexate (il-MTX) has been reported as a useful therapy in keratoacanthoma (KA) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). However, the data available on the histological changes induced by this therapy are very scarce. We conducted a single center, prospective study that included 65 cases of cSCC...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Bergón-Sendín M,Parra-Blanco V,Pulido-Pérez A,Nieto-Benito LM,Rosell-Díaz ÁM,Suárez-Fernández R

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maintaining the health of dermal fibroblast cells and controlling their growth and proliferation would directly affect the health of skin tissues. The present study encompassed three control and three experimental specimens, which were different in terms of the duration of exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) and i...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Naghibzadeh M,Gholampour S,Naghibzadeh M,Sadeghian-Nodoushan F,Nikukar H

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scleredema is a deposition disorder which presents as diffuse, symmetric, non-pitting skin induration from dermal deposits of glycosaminoglycans ("mucins"). It classically affects the upper back and posterior neck, often causing skin tightness and decreased range of motion. In most patients the clinical course is chro...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Kennemer C,Pavlidakey P,Sami N

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old Caucasian female presented to our clinic with her 23-year-old son, who was profoundly autistic. Our patient was convinced that her son had an infestation with fibers and believed that he had developed the condition as a young child. She described the symptoms of the infestation in her son's skin on his b...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Hussain K,Gkini MA,Taylor R,Shinhmar S,Bewley A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermolytic acanthoma is an uncommon benign tumor with a predilection for the anogenital region, that is characterized histologically by epidermolytic hyperkeratosis. Most reported cases are asymptomatic while some are pruritic. Treatment of this condition is challenging and not well studied. We report a 55-year-old...

journal_title：Dermatologic therapy

authors： Tan GF,Tan ES,Tey HL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00