Complementary/alternative medicine in dermatology: evidence-assessed efficacy of two diseases and two treatments.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scalp psoriasis is commonly the initial presentation of psoriasis, and almost 80 % of patients with psoriasis will eventually experience it. OBJECTIVE:Although several systematic reviews and guidelines exist, an up-to-date evidence-based review including more recent progress on the use of biologics and new ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Wang TS,Tsai TF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma annulare (GA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by the development of plaques preferentially localized to the distal extremities. Spontaneous remission and relapses are quite common and the course of GA is not easy to predict. Moreover, most therapeutic regimens have been us...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Murdaca G,Colombo BM,Barabino G,Caiti M,Cagnati P,Puppo F

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Itch, also known as pruritus, is the major symptom in skin diseases with a variety of etiologies and pathophysiologies. Significant progress has been achieved in understanding the pathophysiology of itch in the last 5 years. Neurophysiological experiments in humans and animals have revealed that itch is carried by spe...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yosipovitch G,Fleischer A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL), which includes mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome, has been in a state of continual change over recent decades, as new therapies are constantly emerging in the search for more effective treatments for the disease. However, prognosis and survival of patients with CT...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Apisarnthanarax N,Talpur R,Duvic M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important in the hematological and nervous systems, and it has a complex relationship with the skin. Altered cobalamin levels can lead to dermatological manifestations, which may indicate a deficiency or excess of this vitamin. The biochemistry a...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Brescoll J,Daveluy S

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation-recall dermatitis is the occurrence, with subsequent administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy, of an acute inflammatory toxicity in a previously quiescent radiation field. It may occur from days to weeks, and sometimes years, after the radiation therapy. The precise mechanism is unknown. One hypothesis sugge...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yeo W,Johnson PJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our ability to successfully treat patients with moderate to severe psoriasis has improved significantly over the last several years with the development of more targeted therapies. IL-17A, a member of the IL-17 family of interleukins, is involved in regulating the innate and adaptive immune systems and has been identi...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Canavan TN,Elmets CA,Cantrell WL,Evans JM,Elewski BE

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a typical case of hematidrosis in a Chinese girl who had experienced frequent bleeding episodes for more than 3 years. During hospitalization, spontaneous bleeding from her intact skin was witnessed by our staff on more than 20 occasions. Characteristically, bloody droplets from the intact skin contained all...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Wang Z,Yu Z,Su J,Cao L,Zhao X,Bai X,Zhan S,Wu T,Jin L,Zhou P,Ruan C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical retapamulin (Altabax, Altargo) is the first pleuromutilin antibacterial approved for the treatment of uncomplicated superficial skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (excluding methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]) and Streptococcus pyogenes in patients aged > or = 9 months. In the EU, retapamulin ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yang LP,Keam SJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic in nature, ideal treatment should have sustained efficacy, with minimal short- and long-term toxicities to allow lifelong treatment. Traditional therapies used for psoriatic arthritis or psoriasis, including phototherapies and systemic agents, do not satisfy these crite...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Lebwohl MG

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis (MHP), such as delusional infestation (DI), the patient has a fixed, false, encapsulated belief associated with tactile hallucinations (TH), most commonly formication, which is defined as cutaneous sensations of crawling, stinging, biting, etc., without evidence of infestat...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Nakamura M,Koo J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granular parakeratosis (GP) is a rare, idiopathic, and benign skin condition that presents classically as erythematous to brown hyperkeratotic papules that can coalesce into plaques. Axillary GP was initially observed by Northcutt and colleagues and has since been described in various other areas of the body including...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Ding CY,Liu H,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia areata (AA) is non-scarring hair loss resulting from an autoimmune disorder. Severity varies from patchy hair loss that often spontaneously resolves to severe and chronic cases that can progress to total loss of scalp and body hair. Many treatments are available; however, the efficacy of these treatments has ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Carviel J,Abramovits W

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For nearly 50 years, thalidomide has struggled between success and controversy. After causing an epidemic of phocomelia and other birth defects during the 1960s, affecting thousands of neonates, thalidomide was used as a sedative in selective disorders including leprosy. The potent anti-inflammatory properties of thal...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Pelle MT,Werth VP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to the CD20 molecule on B cells, resulting in their lysis. In autoimmune blistering diseases, the auto-antibody-producing B cells are destroyed and auto-antibody levels are reduced or eliminated. In the majority of patients, rituximab produces rapid cl...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Ahmed AR,Shetty S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:5% topical minoxidil solution has been widely used to stimulate new hair growth and help stop hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). However, it is not convenient for patients to continue applying the solution twice daily on a regular basis. Tretinoin is known to increase the percutaneous absorpt...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Shin HS,Won CH,Lee SH,Kwon OS,Kim KH,Eun HC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We provide a guide for dermatologists to follow if they encounter patients with a rash and clinical history suspicious of Zika virus infection, including diagnostic testing and management options. We also provide an illustrative case report of a patient from Brazil who was diagnosed with Zika virus infection after pre...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： He A,Brasil P,Siqueira AM,Calvet GA,Kwatra SG

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis that may be caused by an adverse drug reaction. We discuss the clinical presentation and outcomes of 52 cases of drug-induced PG reported to date in the literature. We conducted our literature search for case reports of drug-induced PG using keywords on PubMe...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Wang JY,French LE,Shear NH,Amiri A,Alavi A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema annulare centrifugum is a reactive erythema of various possible etiologies including, although less often, an associated cancer. Cancer-related erythema annulare centrifugum is most commonly associated with lymphoproliferative malignancies, specifically lymphoma and leukemia. Malignancy-associated erythema an...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Chodkiewicz HM,Cohen PR

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes results from major recent trials regarding novel therapeutic agents in melanoma. The topics discussed include targeted therapy with BRAF (V-RAF murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B) inhibitors (vemurafenib and dabrafenib), MEK (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase) inhibitors (trametinib),...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Karimkhani C,Gonzalez R,Dellavalle RP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital herpes, an incurable viral disease that can have a devastating impact on affected patients, is a serious public health concern affecting one in four Americans. Episodic treatment with nucleoside analogs for 3-5 days is the most common method of treatment; however, since maximum viral replication occurs within ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tyring S,Berger T,Yen-Moore A,Tharp M,Hamed K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an allergic disorder caused by both immunological dysregulation and epidermal barrier defect. Several studies have investigated the association between AD and mental health disorders. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous group of neurodevelopmental conditions characte...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Billeci L,Tonacci A,Tartarisco G,Ruta L,Pioggia G,Gangemi S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperhidrosis is a common and distressing condition involving increased production of sweat. A variety of treatment modalities are used to try to control or reduce sweating. Sweat is secreted by eccrine glands innervated by cholinergic fibers from the sympathetic nervous system. Primary hyperhidrosis most commonly aff...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Connolly M,de Berker D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema nodosum (EN) is the most common form of panniculitis. It is characterized by erythematous, raised, tender nodules that usually occur bilaterally on the extensor surfaces of the lower extremities. EN is associated with many underlying conditions including infection, sarcoidosis, malignancy, and pregnancy. Its ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Acosta KA,Haver MC,Kelly B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 47-year-old man with Wilson disease who developed bullous lesions on the trunk and extremities after 20 years of penicillamine treatment. The histologic and immunofluorescence findings were diagnostic of bullous pemphigoid. When penicillamine was replaced by zinc sulfate, the patient's bullous skin lesions...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Popadic S,Skiljevic D,Medenica L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between psoriasis and vitiligo has not been previously confirmed, and we therefore aimed to investigate this association. METHODS:We conducted a search of the MEDLINE and EMBASE electronic databases on 22 January 2018 for case-control, cross-sectional, and cohort studies examining the assoc...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yen H,Chi CC

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In women, acne can be successfully treated with oral contraceptives. This article focuses on the results of clinical studies on the treatment of acne with oral contraceptives. From the literature, 12 such studies could be traced over the last 10 years. Most of the studies were multicenter, randomized, and double blind...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： van Vloten WA,Sigurdsson V

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor therapy is not a common indication for the use of lasers, as it is in the treatment of benign vascular skin lesions, since many alternative treatment modalities exist. However, certain patients may benefit from laser therapy of premalignant and malignant skin tumors. Skin tumors can be treated by laser excision,...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Karrer S,Szeimies RM,Hohenleutner U,Landthaler M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of all the psychotropic medications currently available, the mood-stabilizing agents have the highest incidence of severe and life-threatening adverse cutaneous drug reactions (ACDRs). An exanthematous eruption in a patient treated with a mood-stabilizing agent should be viewed as possibly being the initial symptom of...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Warnock JK,Morris DW

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dermis normally directs all phases of skin wound healing following tissue trauma or disease. However, in chronic wounds, the dermal matrix is insufficient to stimulate healing and assistance by external factors is needed for wound closure. Although the concept of the extracellular matrix directing wound healing is...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hodde JP,Johnson CE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00