Scanning electron microscopic examination of the egg of the pubic louse (Anoplura: Pthirus pubis).

abstract：:Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP) is a cutaneous form of mastocytosis. It has been rarely associated with an underlying myeloproliferative disorder. We report the case of a patient, while receiving treatment for thrombocytosis, with both platelet production and function inhibitors presented with TMEP. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Martin LK,Romanelli P,Ahn YS,Kirsner RS

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical, histologic, and immunofluorescence studies were performed in 15 patients with pemphigus herpetiformis. The initial diagnosis was dermatitis herpetiformis, IgA linear bullous dermatosis or bullous pemphigoid. The histology varied depending on the character of skin lesions, and showed eosinophilic spongiosis o...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Maciejowska E,Jablonska S,Chorzelski T

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diaper dermatitis is a common condition that often prompts parents to seek medical attention. Irritant diaper dermatitis is by far the most common cause, but numerous potentially serious diseases can present with changes of the skin in the diaper area. The differential diagnosis can include psoriasis, metabolic disord...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Van Gysel D

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical trial using tretinoin lotion 0.05%, benzoyl peroxide 5% and 10% as topical application was performed on 250 ambulatory patients suffering from various degrees of acne vulgaris. The results indicate that tretinoin applied in the morning and benzoyl peroxide applied at night is the most efficacious regimen to...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Handojo I

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over a 3-year period (March 1999 to March 2002), 944 patients with scalp lesions attended a dermatology reference center in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Clinical specimens were examined at the Specialized Medical Mycology Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, to detect patients ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Brilhante RS,Cordeiro RA,Rocha MF,Monteiro AJ,Meireles TE,Sidrim JJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coccidiodomycosis is a systemic infection caused by Coccidioides immitis, a dimorphic fungus endemic in the south of the USA and the north of Mexico. The disease usually affects the lungs. Primary cutaneous infection is extremely rare. We present a report of a patient with primary cutaneous infection located...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gildardo JM,Leobardo VA,Nora MO,Jorge OC

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in children are limited. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Between 1997 and 1999, 110 children with MC (60 boys, 50 girls, mean age: 4.8 years) were studied. Treatment consisted of removal of all MC lesions in a single session by sterilized tweezers. RESULTS:In child...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kakourou T,Zachariades A,Anastasiou T,Architectonidou E,Georgala S,Theodoridou M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acne is a common skin disorder that affects both adolescents and adults. However, few epidemiological studies on this condition have been conducted in Asia. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence of acne and to identify its demographic and clinical features and aggravating factors...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Suh DH,Kim BY,Min SU,Lee DH,Yoon MY,Kim NI,Kye YC,Lee ES,Ro YS,Kim KJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus herpetiformis (PH) is a rare subtype of pemphigus that presents challenges in diagnosis. OBJECTIVE:To review the presentation, diagnosis, and management of PH. METHODS:We reviewed the charts of all patients diagnosed and treated for PH in an immunobullous referral center between September 2007 an...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Laws PM,Heelan K,Al-Mohammedi F,Walsh S,Shear NH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis has been associated with depressive disease and case reports of completed suicide. METHODS:217 consenting psoriasis patients completed the Carroll Rating Scale for Depression (CRSD), a 52-item self-rated scale, with four of the items directly addressing wishes to be dead and suicidal ideation. The...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta MA,Schork NJ,Gupta AK,Kirkby S,Ellis CN

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Section of Dermatology of the University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, reported a case of chronic arsenic poisoning from a community in Luzon island to the Department of Health resulting in the conduct of two health and environmental assessment missions in December 2014. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sy SMT,Salud-Gnilo CM,Yap-Silva C,Tababa EJL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Edema commonly accompanies surgical procedures and when excessive, can adversely affect surgical outcomes. The skin extracellular matrix, including one of its primary components, hyaluronan (HA), is a significant barrier to effective drainage of accumulated edematous fluid. Recombinant human hyaluronidase (r...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nekoroski T,Paladini RD,Sauder DN,Frost GI,Keller GA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the causes of striae distensae (SD) remain to be elucidated, the condition is known to relate to changes in the structures that provide the skin with its tensile strength and elasticity. OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to evaluate whether premature birth is a risk factor for SD. METHODS:A total...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kelekci KH,Kelekci S,Destegul E,Aksoy A,Sut N,Yilmaz B

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin manifestations of dermatomyositis infrequently occur without the myositis. A 24-year-old woman presented with concordance of the skin and muscle components of dermatomyositis, followed by a remission of the myositis with a persistence of significant rash for 17 years, finally presenting with a flare of both s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gertner E,Urowitz MB

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the skin is rare, and no management guideline currently exists. Although LMS is historically classified as either dermal (cutaneous) or subcutaneous, definition for its classfication is inconsistent in the literature. Studies on the managenent of LMS are scarce, and there is no consensus on the...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kazlouskaya V,Lai YC,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize epidemiologic and clinical features of red primary amelanotic melanomas, an atypical presentation of melanoma that is underemphasized in patient and physician education. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Review of a prospectively collected melanoma database identified 46 patients with red amelanotic melan...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： McClain SE,Mayo KB,Shada AL,Smolkin ME,Patterson JW,Slingluff CL Jr

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder which can impair general routine activities and has been closely related to poor quality of life. Pruritus and scratching are frequently observed, occurring mainly during sleep and precipitating nighttime arousals. Indeed, sleep quality has been shown to be negatively ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hirotsu C,Nogueira H,Albuquerque RG,Tomimori J,Tufik S,Andersen ML

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common disorder but presents severe psychosocial problems in many female patients. Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and conditioned media of ADSCs (ADSC-CM) are reported to promote hair growth in vitro. However, there are no clinical reports on the treatment of a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shin H,Ryu HH,Kwon O,Park BS,Jo SJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The sicca syndrome has been defined as the occurrence of xerostomia and xerophthalmia. Sjögren's syndrome is the most common cause of the sicca syndrome; however, these two syndromes are not synonymous and there are many potential etiologies of the sicca syndrome. A less known cause of sicca syndrome is amyl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Richey TK,Bennion SD

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is an acquired disorder of hyperpigmentation affecting certain racial and ethnic groups. OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively analyze the demographic and clinical characteristics of LPP. METHODS:Clinical and demographic records of all LPP patients attending our pigmentary clinic fro...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vinay K,Kumar S,Bishnoi A,Aggarwal D,Radotra BD,Parsad D,Sendhil Kumaran M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to deliver equal healthcare access to resource-poor settings, sustainable, cost-effective systems of communication should be used. As mobile phone use increases, remote care can be delivered via teledermatology using Apps. This commentary covers how WhatsApp could be used by dermatologists seeking to deliver ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hogan SC,van Hees C,Asiedu KB,Fuller LC

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correlation between combined chemotherapy, including 6-mercaptopurine, and development of excessive number of melanocytic nevi in childhood has been previously reported and studied. As of yet, no such relation has been reported in adults. We recently observed a 27-year-old female patient who developed numerous ben...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kakrida M,Orengo I,Markus R

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in women of reproductive age has increased dramatically in the last decade. The effects of pregnancy on the prevalence of cutaneous diseases in this group is unclear. OBJECTIVES:To compare the prevalence of cutaneous diseases in healthy pregnant women...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Alonso N,Lugo-Somolinos A,Torres-Paoli D,Sánchez JL

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is the first epidemiologic study of pemphigus in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. METHODS:Data were collected from patient records in the outpatient and inpatient departments of Asir Central Hospital during the period 1990-99. The diagnosis of pemphigus was based on the clinical, histopathologic, a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Tallab T,Joharji H,Bahamdan K,Karkashan E,Mourad M,Ibrahim K

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In December of 2002, the FDA approved azelaic acid 15% gel for the topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid, which is naturally occurring and has been used in the treatment of rosacea, acne, and melasma. The 15% gel has a high eff...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Gover MD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy in the white population and occurs infrequently in dark-pigmented individuals. Albinism is an established risk factor for skin cancer in black Africans. METHODS:We evaluated the clinical histories and treatment outcomes of patients with a hi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Asuquo ME,Agweye P,Ugare G,Ebughe G

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Actinic prurigo (AP) is a photodermatosis with a restricted ethnic distribution, mainly affecting Mestizo women (mixed Indian and European). The lesions are polymorphic and include macules, papules, crusts, hyperpigmentation and lichenification. Thalidomide, an effective immunomodulatory drug, was first used...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Estrada-G I,Garibay-Escobar A,Núñez-Vázquez A,Hojyo-Tomoka T,Vega-Memije E,Cortés-Franco R,Pérez-Uribe A,Flores-Romo L,Santos-Argumedo L,Estrada-Parra S,Domínguez-Soto L

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sun exposure, light skin pigmentation, and melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene variants are independent risk factors for skin cancer. The Canary Islands have a sunny and temperate climate, but data regarding the phenotypic and genotypic risk factors among the population are lacking. METHODS:The main phenoty...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： de-Misa RF,Pérez-Méndez LI,Hernández-Jiménez JG,Rodríguez Mdel C,Vilar MC,Suárez J,Claveríe-Martín F

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old black man who was HIV positive developed generalized hypertrophic lichen planus in areas previously affected by a photosensitivity eruption. After unsuccessful attempts to induce remission of his lichen planus with conventional therapies, etretinate produced a dramatic response. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pardo RJ,Kerdel FA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe ten cases of cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC). All of these cases were sporadic. The incidence of associated anomalies was relatively low, and three patients had skin manifestations (cutaneous atrophy and nevus telangiectaticus). In two patients, the right leg was shorter and thinn...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kennedy C,Oranje AP,Keizer K,van den Heuvel MM,Catsman-Berrevoets CE

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00