Elevated plasma homocysteine levels in patients on isotretinoin therapy for cystic acne.

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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of topical 5% cysteamine versus 4% hydroquinone in the treatment of facial melasma in women. Topical 5% cysteamine is an antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of melasma. However, to date, no study has compared the performan...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lima PB,Dias JAF,Cassiano D,Esposito ACC,Bagatin E,Miot LDB,Miot HA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy causes some physiological skin changes, such as hyperpigmentation and striae gravidarum. Thickening of scalp hair and a prolonged anagen phase are also known to occur during pregnancy. However, a limited number of studies have been conducted on the effect of pregnancy on the nails. We aimed to investigate th...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Altan Ferhatoğlu Z,Göktay F,Yaşar Ş,Aytekin S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although the etiology of Behcet's disease is not clarified yet, the vascular endothelial damage and thrombosis are prominent features of the disease. The underlying mechanisms of increased risk of thrombosis in Behcet's disease are not completely understood. It is stated that the changes in blood rheology suc...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Tatlican S,Duran FS,Eren C,Eskioglu F,Dikmenoglu N,Oktay B,Durmazlar SP,Canpolat F

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep dermal and full-thickness burns are not only difficult to treat, but they are also associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recent reports have proposed the use of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) for inducing tissue repair in burn injuries. OBJECTIVE:We aim to evaluate the effect of alloge...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Wittig O,Diaz-Solano D,Chacín T,Rodriguez Y,Ramos G,Acurero G,Leal F,Cardier JE

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma (scc) of the skin was studied in two similar populations, one living in the temperate zone of Australia, the other living in the tropics. In the tropics, the patients were significantly younger, the man to woman ratio approached unity, and women had significantly more sccs on the legs. In the t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Czarnecki D,Collins N,Meehan C,O'Brien T,Leahy S,Nash CA

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old male developed both longitudinal melanonychia and periungual hyperpigmentation 6 months after initiation of hydroxycarbamide (synonym: hydroxyurea) therapy for chronic myeloproliferative disease. Based on the clinical symptoms observed in this patient, the broad differential diagnostic spectrum of hyperp...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ceulen RP,Frank J,Poblete-Gutiérrez P

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary cutaneous lymphoma (PCL) represents a heterogeneous collection of non-Hodgkin lymphomas originating in the skin. Our study describes the clinical and histological findings of cutaneous lymphoma within Botswana to expand the paucity of data on this rare disease in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS:We condu...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rodriguez O,Sowash M,Mosojane KI,Ralefala T,Grover S,Haun P,Kovarik C,Williams VL

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are indicated for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, but they have been studied in many off-label uses. We reviewed the English language literature to define their roles in treatment of vitiligo. Double-blind studies show that tacrolimus 0.1% ointment combined with excimer laser is...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Wong R,Lin AN

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (OWCL) is an endemic and major health problem in Iran. The optimal treatment of OWCL is unknown, and current treatments are not ideally effective and have many adverse effects. To compare the efficacy and tolerability of combined oral azithromycin and allopurinol with intramuscular Gl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Dastgheib L,Naseri M,Mirashe Z

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diffuse dermal angiomatosis is an entity in the spectrum of reactive angiomatoses characterized by erythematous plaques that mainly affect the lower extremities of patients with a personal history of peripheral vascular disease. Involvement of the breast is a rare event that has only been described as sing...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sanz-Motilva V,Martorell-Calatayud A,Rongioletti F,Escutia-Muñoz B,López-Gómez S,Rodríguez-Peralto JL,Vanaclocha F

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several types of dermatofibroma (DF) have been identified dermatopathologically and with dermatoscopic correlation, the dermatopathology has been predictable in limited studies so far. We identify DFs with specific dermatoscopic structures and determine the respective dermatopathological correlates. METHODS...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Genc Y,Akay BN,Okcu Heper A,Rosendahl C,Erdem C

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histoid leprosy is a rare form of multibacillary leprosy as the result of secondary or even primary resistance to dapsone. The etiopathogenesis has not been clarified up to now. METHODS:An immunohistochemical study was carried out for the expression of various markers on epidermal and dermal cell population...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kontochristopoulos GJ,Aroni K,Panteleos DN,Tosca AD

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 14-year-old boy with nevus comedonicus, multiple congenital abnormalities of the spine, and a central nervous system disorder is described. The associated abnormalities previously reported with nevus comedonicus are summarized. Thorough evaluation of patients with nevus comedonicus may disclose the occurrence of cer...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Engber PB

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediculosis capitis is an endemic parasitosis affecting many countries of the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of head lice infestation in Mersin, Turkey. METHODS:A total of 5318 elementary schoolchildren, aged 8-16 years, were examined for the presence of Pediculus capitis. If ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kokturk A,Baz K,Bugdayci R,Sasmaz T,Tursen U,Kaya TI,Ikizoglu G

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high rate of morbidity and mortality resulting from long-term use of corticosteroids in pemphigus vulgaris (PV) warrants discovery of a new treatment strategy. Based on a new theory on the pathophysiology of PV, cholinomimetics can block the process of blister formation. AIMS:This study was conducted to...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Iraji F,Yoosefi A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by a triad of fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, and acrochordons. Since the first description in 1977, many conditions have been described in association with its clinical triad. Recent epidemiological studies have shown a significant associatio...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Welsch MJ,Krunic A,Medenica MM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sebaceous cysts are benign enveloped nodules resulting from an obstruction of a hair follicle. Although they are very common, differential diagnosis is not obvious and may include many diseases. Ultrasound examination with high frequency probes, in the hands of a skilled operator, is the gold standard for noninvasive ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Solivetti FM,Desiderio F,Elia F,Guerrisi A,Cota C,Morrone A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-eight psoriatic patients received PUVA treatment (psoralen and long ultraviolet irradiations. Two preparations were used; 8-methoxypsoralen and a mixture of 5-methoxypsoralen and 8-methoxypsoralen. Both gave considerable improvement, but in 6 cases the lesions reappeared after 2 to 8 weeks, in spite of maintena...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Langner A,Wolska H,Kowalski J,Duralska H,Murawska E

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trimethylpsoralen, psoralen and 8-methoxypsoralen were adminstered in 10 mg dosage orally to 37, 29 and 23 patients with vitiligo. Complete improvement was noted in 8.9% and partial improvement was recorded in 59.5%. The overall results produced by trimethylpsoralen and psoralen were superior to those of 8-methoxyps...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sehgal VN

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Associations between vitamin D deficiency and a broad variety of independent diseases, including several bone diseases, various types of cancer, autoimmune diseases, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, have been suggested. It is therefore important to detect and treat vitamin D deficiency in high-risk ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Van der Walt JE,Sinclair W

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculides are the result of immunologic reactions to hematogenously spread antigenic components of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are three recognized tuberculides--papulonecrotic tuberculide, erythema induratum of Bazin, and lichen scrofulosorum. In 1997, in Japan, Hara and coworkers reported five pat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Motswaledi HM,Schulz EJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-year study of 668 patients with genital lesions revealed that teenagers and those in the age group of 20 to 40 are most vunerable. The poor, the uneducated and unmarried persons are at high risk. Chancroid and syphilis are the majority of cases. Inguinal bubo, herpes pregenitalis, condylomata acuminata, erosive ba...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sehgal VN,Rege VL,Sehgal N,Kharangate VN,Mascarenhas MF

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (HUV) has been defined as a syndrome associated with urticarial lesions caused by leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It has been observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and related conditions. Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease is a lymphoproliferative ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Takao M,Hamada T,Kaji T,Ikeda-Mizuno K,Takehara-Yasuhara C,Ichimura K,Yanai H,Yshino T,Iwatsuki K

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent of various new methods of treating psoriasis, it is necessary to remind physicians to consider an agent that is easy to administer, locally effective, relatively inexpensive, not time-consuming and without systemic toxic effects. Nineteen patients were treated with topical nitrogen mustard between 1972...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Handler RM,Medansky RS

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of teledermatology as an adjunct to conventional clinical dermatology on the Faroe Islands is described. The service is based on a nurse-led dermatological clinic, and teledermatology is combined with specialist visits for more complex diagnosis or procedures. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jemec GB,Heidenheim M,Dam TN,Vang E

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three heroin addicts had Candida folliculitis of the scalp, beard, and pubis associated with fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. In each case, pseudohyphae were found within a hair and yeasts around it and Candida was recovered from urine. These facts support a systemic dissemination. Since serious ocular and osteoa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Leclerc G,Weber M,Contet-Audonneau N,Beurey J

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that has been shown to be positively associated with dyslipidemia. However, the magnitude and types of the underlying lipid abnormalities have not been investigated. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the qualit...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lai YC,Yew YW,Schwartz RA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 107 cases of facial contact dermatitis, routine Finn chamber epicutaneous tests with TROLAB European Standard Allergens (ESAs) were performed. Sixty-one (57%) had positive reaction. The most frequent contact allergens were paraphenylenediamine dihydrochloride (16%), followed by fragrance mix (15%), and nickel sulfa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zhao B,Fan WX

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00