Linear verrucous hemangioma.

abstract：:Removal of Norplant contraceptive implants may be rendered difficult by the size of the capsules and variations in insertion technique. In the standard removal technique, a single transverse incision is made close to and below the distal ends of the capsules, and a mosquito forceps is used for extraction. Described,...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lam M,Tope WD

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ticks are ectoparasites that cause dermatologic disease directly by their bite and indirectly as vectors of bacterial, rickettsial, protozoal, and viral diseases. In North America, where ticks are the leading cause of vector-borne infection, dermatologists should recognize several tick species. Basic tick biology and ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： McGinley-Smith DE,Tsao SS

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vellus hair cysts were present from birth in two of four siblings and their mother. There has been no tendency for remission. This is the first report of vellus hair cysts appearing at birth, and the second report of a kindred in which there was apparent autosomal dominant inheritance. This disorder appears to represe...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Piepkorn MW,Clark L,Lombardi DL

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nail dystrophies in newborns are rare and are particularly frightening when they appear as masses involving a single digit, suggesting the possibility of a tumor. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to report 3 infants with a congenital pseudoclubbing appearance of a digit and with a reddish discoloration ca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Piraccini BM,Antonucci A,Rech G,Iorizzo M,Neri I,Patrizi A,Tosti A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence on long-term dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis in daily practice is lacking. OBJECTIVE:To investigate patient characteristics, treatment aspects, effectiveness, and safety of up to 84 weeks of dupilumab treatment. METHODS:An observational prospective cohort study was conducted of patients ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Bosma AL,de Wijs LEM,Hof MH,van Nieuwenhuizen BR,Gerbens LAA,Middelkamp-Hup MA,Hijnen D,Spuls PI

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm, which annually affects 50,000 women in the United States. When cervical carcinoma metastasizes, it most often involves the lung, bone, and liver; only rarely does it metastasize to the skin. We describe a patient with previously diagnosed carcinoma of the cervix who presen...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Kagen MH,Ruhl KK,Aghajanian C,Myskowski PL

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulfur is a time-honored therapeutic agent useful in a variety of dermatologic disorders. Its keratolytic action is due to formation of hydrogen sulfide through a reaction that depends upon direct interaction between sulfur particles and keratinocytes. The smaller the particle size, the greater the degree of such inte...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lin AN,Reimer RJ,Carter DM

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few effective treatments are available for male pattern hair loss (MPHL) or, especially, for female pattern hair loss (FPHL). Recently, cell-based therapies using autologous or allogeneic cells have been used clinically. OBJECTIVE:We examined the safety and efficacy of autologous cell-based therapy using de...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Tsuboi R,Niiyama S,Irisawa R,Harada K,Nakazawa Y,Kishimoto J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications associated with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may be prevented with early diagnosis and initiation of therapy. Up to one third of psoriasis patients may have PsA. There is a need to screen psoriasis patients early for symptoms of PsA. OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a patient self-administered t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Husni ME,Meyer KH,Cohen DS,Mody E,Qureshi AA

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a wider variety of organisms are being identified in superficial fungal infections, more accurate methods of identification may be required to determine fungal susceptibility. The sensitivity of available methods, such as the minimal inhibitory concentration test, is reviewed. The sensitivities of causative pathoge...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Meinhof W

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have shown a higher prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in patients with rosacea. However, it remains unknown whether rosacea represents an independent CV risk factor. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, CV death, major adverse CV events, and all-cause...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Egeberg A,Hansen PR,Gislason GH,Thyssen JP

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombocytopenia was observed in 3 patients with cutaneous angiosarcoma of the scalp and face. A sudden decrease in the platelet count occurred in association with rapid enlargement of primary or metastatic lesions. Neither antiplatelet antibody nor platelet-associated IgG was detected. Increased serum levels of beta-...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Satoh T,Takahashi Y,Yokozeki H,Katayama I,Nishioka K

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the coexistence of pemphigus vulgaris and Paget's disease of the nipple in a patient with a documented history of pemphigus and a 2-year complaint of an eczematous breast lesion. A biopsy taken from the lesion showed the characteristic histologic features of both pemphigus and Paget's disease of the nipple. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Rae V,Gould E,Ibe MJ,Penneys NS

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although an association between antihistaminic drugs and atypical cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates has not been reported previously, in vitro evidence suggests that these agents perturb certain lymphoid functions through binding to histamine receptors, including a novel growth-promoting intracellular histamine...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Magro CM,Crowson AN

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-adherence rates are high among patients with psoriasis, partly because of discordance between recommended treatments and individual preferences. OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to assess the impact of comorbidities on patients' preferences for psoriasis treatments. METHODS:A computer-based conjoint analysis exp...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schmieder A,Schaarschmidt ML,Umar N,Terris DD,Goebeler M,Goerdt S,Peitsch WK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a patient with scleromyxedema limited to the skin with an associated IgG lambda monoclonal protein treated successfully with high-dose dexamethasone. We encourage the continued investigation of this complex relationship between the clinical presentation of scleromyxedema and its frequently associat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Horn KB,Horn MA,Swan J,Singhal S,Guitart J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis, a genetically encoded program that results in cell death, represents a fundamental biologic concept that has relevance to a wide range of dermatologic processes. This review discusses the basic biology of apoptosis and its relevance to cutaneous disease. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Raskin CA

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic condition usually responsive to topical corticosteroids. OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the efficacy (reduction of signs and symptoms) and safety of clobetasol propionate 0.05% and tacrolimus 0.1% in the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus. METHOD:This double-blind, r...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Funaro D,Lovett A,Leroux N,Powell J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 4-year-old boy with steriod-resistant syndrome and extreme hyperlipidemia, an intense pruritic papular eruption developed on the trunk, buttocks, and extensor surface of the extremities. Findings from a skin biopsy specimen were consistent with an eruptive xanthoma. The patient was treated with gemfibrozil (Lopid...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Teltscher J,Silverman RA,Stork J

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, low-dose 5-fluorouracil/cisplatin induction concurrent with radiation (chemoradiation) has been reported to be effective for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the otorhinolaryngologic and gynecologic regions. However, to date, this therapeutic option has not been evaluated for squamous cell carcino...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Fujisawa Y,Umebayashi Y,Ichikawa E,Kawachi Y,Otsuka F

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperpigmentation of the skin is often refractory to conventional therapies, but has significant cosmetic implications if located on visible areas. Because laser systems are capable of removing pigment deposits caused by selective photothermolysis, we addressed the issue of whether the Q-switched ruby laser could be a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Becker-Wegerich PM,Kuhn A,Malek L,Lehmann P,Megahed M,Ruzicka T

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and imiquimod are the treatments of choice for actinic keratosis (AK). As they have different mechanisms of action, it seems reasonable to assume that applying both treatments sequentially would be efficacious. OBJECTIVES:We sought to determine which of these therapeutic modalitie...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Serra-Guillén C,Nagore E,Hueso L,Traves V,Messeguer F,Sanmartín O,Llombart B,Requena C,Botella-Estrada R,Guillén C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryosurgery is a commonly used modality for treatment of benign and malignant lesions in dermatology. Although cryosurgery has been used for treatment of actinic keratoses, to our knowledge there have been no published reports on actual cure rates. This article presents a cryosurgical technic for treatment of actinic ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lubritz RR,Smolewski SA

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several infections contracted in utero result in similar physical and laboratory findings during the neonatal period; the TORCH syndrome encompasses such patients. Skin lesions are a frequent finding and the dermatologist may play an important role in the early evaluation of these infants. In this review we discuss et...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Fine JD,Arndt KA

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic herpesvirus infections are common in patients infected with HIV. Atypical skin lesions secondary to long-standing varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection have been reported. We present a case of an AIDS patient with a chronic VZV infection that simulated a basal cell carcinoma. Histologic examination and immuno...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Tsao H,Tahan SR,Johnson RA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Finasteride, a type II 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, reduces scalp and serum dihydrotestosterone and has been shown to be effective in men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of finasteride on scalp hair weight in men with AGA. METHODS:Sixty-six m...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Price VH,Menefee E,Sanchez M,Ruane P,Kaufman KD

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is considered the gold standard assessment tool for psoriasis severity, but PASI is limited by its complexity and insensitivity in people with mild psoriasis. OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the product of a Physician Global Assessment (PGA) and Body Surface Area...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Walsh JA,McFadden M,Woodcock J,Clegg DO,Helliwell P,Dommasch E,Gelfand JM,Krueger GG,Duffin KC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is currently no universally adopted terminology for defining human surface anatomic location. The lack of precision, accuracy, and reliability of terms used by health care providers, in particular dermatologic surgeons, is unsatisfactory both for epidemiologic research and for high-quality patient care...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Kenneweg KA,Halpern AC,Chalmers RJG,Soyer HP,Weichenthal M,Molenda MA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonmelanoma skin cancer refers to a broad class of tumors, including actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, and as a group these are the most frequent cancers occurring in light skinned humans. In contrast to the rarity of amelanotic melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer commonly lacks pigme...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Zalaudek I,Kreusch J,Giacomel J,Ferrara G,Catricalà C,Argenziano G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a pilot study the therapeutic effect and side effect profile of low-dose interferon alfa-2b in combination with a retinoid for the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma were evaluated. Seven patients (four women, three men) with histologically confirmed cutaneous T cell lymphoma were included. Four patients had re...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Knobler RM,Trautinger F,Radaszkiewicz T,Kokoschka EM,Micksche M

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00