Photodynamic therapy: is it a valuable treatment option for actinic keratoses?

abstract：:Spinosad 0.9% suspension is a topical treatment for head-lice infestation (pediculosis capitis) that has been approved in the US as a prescription medicine. Spinosad is a natural mixture of the pediculicidal tetracyclic macrolides spinosyn A and spinosyn D. Spinosad 0.9% mainly interferes with nicotinic acetylcholine ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： McCormack PL

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a marked decline in the number of syphilis cases in the context of AIDS prevention campaigns, a significant increase has been observed in states of the former Soviet Union since 1994. In recent years, outbreaks have also been reported in the US, Canada, and several European countries. The current epidemic in the...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Lautenschlager S

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：: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：:Non-infectious granulomatous diseases of the skin are a broad group of distinct reactive inflammatory conditions that share important similarities. As a group, they are relatively difficult to diagnose and distinguish both clinically as well as histologically. Many of these disorders have significant associations with...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hawryluk EB,Izikson L,English JC 3rd

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of melanoma. Targeting of the immune checkpoints cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 and programmed cell death protein 1 has led to improved survival in a subset of patients. Unfortunately, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors is associated with significant sid...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Rizk EM,Seffens AM,Trager MH,Moore MR,Geskin LJ,Gartrell-Corrado RD,Wong W,Saenger YM

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:Viral skin infections are common findings in organ transplant recipients. The most important etiological agents are the group of human herpesviruses (HHV), human papillomaviruses (HPV), and molluscum contagiosum virus. HHV that are important in this group of patients are herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2, varic...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tan HH,Goh CL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous reactions to tattoos are not uncommon and various histologic patterns have been reported, including lichenoid, granulomatous, eczematous, and pseudolymphomatous reactions. Such patterns may develop with highly variable delay after the tattooing procedure. We report three strikingly similar cases of a fast-oc...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Kluger N,Durand L,Minier-Thoumin C,Plantier F,Cotten H,Berteloot E,Blatière V,Dereure O

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a severe chronic autoimmune blistering disease that affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is characterized by suprabasal acantholysis due to disruption of desmosomal connections between keratinocytes. Autoantibodies against desmosomal cadherins, desmoglein 3 and 1, have been shown to ind...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Altman EM

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：:Subcutaneous adalimumab (Humira®) is a tumour necrosis factor-α blocker that is the only approved agent for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in several countries worldwide. This article reviews the clinical efficacy and safety of subcutaneous adalimumab in patients with moderate to sev...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Kim ES,Garnock-Jones KP,Keam SJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial mycoses are becoming increasingly resistant to current antifungal medications. As alternative therapeutic options are limited, the increasing frequency of reports of antifungal resistance is alarming. This epidemic parallels the rise of antibiotic resistance; however, the significance of this problem has y...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Renaud HJ,Quinlan EM,Shear NH,Piguet V

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Based on the results of numerous preclinical and clinical studies, sertaconazole can be considered a safe and effective drug for the treatment of fungal skin infections. OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of a solution containing 2% sertaconazole with the well established 2% se...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Borelli C,Klövekorn G,Ernst TM,Bödeker RH,Korting HC,Neumeister C

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHD) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis with malignant potential characterized by cutaneous and extracutaneous stigmata. Aberrations in the folliculin (FLCN) gene, which is located on chromosome 17, have been discovered in individuals with this condition. Over 150 unique mutations have be...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tong Y,Schneider JA,Coda AB,Hata TR,Cohen PR

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The solar radiation range has harmful and beneficial effects. Sunscreens, which selectively block specific spectral regions, may potentially interfere with skin homeostasis. For instance, the ultraviolet (UV) B waveband produces erythema and DNA damage; simultaneously, it induces pre-vitamin D3 synthesis. UVA1 and vis...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Stengel F

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical therapy is one of the foundations of dermatology. The vehicles used to deliver topical therapy have considerable impact on efficacy. The vehicle can have direct effects on disease; it can impact the delivery of the active drug, and its characteristics affect patient compliance. While the physical chemistry of ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Feldman SR,Housman TS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial fungal infections are chronic and recurring conditions. Tinea capitis is a scalp infection, primarily affecting prepubescent children. Ringworm infections, such as tinea corporis and tinea cruris, involve the glabrous skin. Tinea nigra is a rare mycotic infection that may be related to travel abroad. Piedr...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Cooper EA,Ryder JE,Nicol KA,Chow M,Chaudhry MM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular diseases associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) may be sight-threatening. A general understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of atopic eye disease may assist dermatologists in knowing when to refer to ophthalmology and in co-managing these diseases with ophthalmologists. Ocular diseases as...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Beck KM,Seitzman GD,Yang EJ,Sanchez IM,Liao W

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of acne in adult females is problematic, with many having a history of treatment failure and some having a predisposition to androgen excess. Alternatives to oral antibiotics and combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are required. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to conduct a hybrid systematic review of t...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Layton AM,Eady EA,Whitehouse H,Del Rosso JQ,Fedorowicz Z,van Zuuren EJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) represents a group of inherited blistering skin diseases, some forms of which are associated with considerable morbidity and increased mortality. Notably, in recessive dystrophic EB there can be extensive muco-cutaneous fragility and disease complications such as scars, contractures, anemia,...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hsu CK,Wang SP,Lee JY,McGrath JA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive cutaneous tumor with a predilection for the head and neck of elderly Caucasian patients. Although much less common than melanoma, MCC has higher rates of sentinel lymph node involvement, local and regional recurrences, and mortality. The majority of MCC cases have b...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Brummer GC,Bowen AR,Bowen GM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs in a relatively large proportion of the population and is associated with significant morbidity, high cost of healthcare, loss of productivity and reduced quality of life. Lower extremity ulcers related to CVI have been estimated to affect 0.2-1% of the population in developed...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Simka M,Majewski E

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging of the skin is associated with skin thinning, atrophy, dryness, wrinkling, and delayed wound healing. These undesirable aging effects are exacerbated by declining estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. With the rise in interest in long-term postmenopausal skin management, studies on the restorative benefits th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Shu YY,Maibach HI

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dementia is a syndrome that involves the deterioration of several higher mental functions in advanced age, and psoriasis is an autoimmune disease characterized by skin plaque. Epidemiological studies have indicated an association between dementia and psoriasis; however, to date, no studies in Asia have repor...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Lin CC,Lin HC,Chiu HW

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Evidence regarding what comprises effective education for acne vulgaris patients is lacking. Internet-based education may improve patient knowledge of this condition. OBJECTIVES:Our objective was to compare the effectiveness of standard web-based education and an automated counseling website in improving ac...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tuong W,Wang AS,Armstrong AW

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：: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