Cutaneous larva migrans (creeping eruption) in an urban slum in Brazil.

abstract：:A survey of 115 pemphigus patients who have been followed for 4-24 years was carried out in an attempt to analyze the possible factors influencing the course and prognosis of the disease. At the time of the study, 45 patients were in complete remission, 45 still had lesions, and 25 had died. In 12 cases, the death occ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Seidenbaum M,David M,Sandbank M

更新日期：1988-10-01 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: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：:There are rapidly increasing opportunities for dermatologists to see patients suffering from retrovirus infections. The HTLV-I was the first class of human oncogenic retrovirus that was found in cultured cells of a patient with skin manifestations similar or identical to those of CTCL (MF). It was soon recognized as t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jimbow K,Jewell LD

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asiaticoside, isolated from Centella asiatica, promotes fibroblast proliferation and extracullar matrix synthesis in wound healing. The precise mechanism, however, in molecular and gene expression levels still remains partially understood. Using cDNA microarray technology, the alternation of genes expression profiles ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lu L,Ying K,Wei S,Fang Y,Liu Y,Lin H,Ma L,Mao Y

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, an unusual biologic behavior of Merkel cell tumor (MCT) has been noted. In some patients, the tumor was indolent and well controlled by therapy, while in others it was lethal in a few months. Even though the majority of the reported cases are between these two biologic extremes, it seems evi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Micali G,Ferraú F,Innocenzi D

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dowling-Degos disease is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis. It is characterized by acquired reticulate hyperpigmentation over the flexures, comedone-like follicular papules, and pitted perioral scars that usually develop during adulthood. Mutations in genes affecting melanosome transfer, and melanocyte and kera...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stephan C,Kurban M,Abbas O

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Punch grafting is an established treatment modality for management of localized, nonprogressive vitiligo resistant to conventional therapies.(1) In our set up, punch grafting is routinely carried out in focal vitiligo, segmental vitiligo and even in few cases of generalized vitiligo, especially when it is a serious co...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Agarwal US,Gulati R,Shukla SR,Mathur N

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported efficacy and safety of some biologic agents for psoriasis vary between Caucasians and Asians. Few reports of etanercept exist in psoriasis patients within the Asia-Pacific region. OBJECTIVES:The study aims to report our clinical experience of etanercept in the treatment of patients with moderat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Chiu HY,Wang TS,Cho YT,Tsai TF

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Altered levels of sex hormones have been observed in many autoimmune disorders, but there is no considerable data about pemphigus. The aim of this study is to compare serum total and free prolactin and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels between patients with pemphigus and healthy controls and to d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yousefi M,Mozafari N,Hosseini MS,Gholamin S,Razavi SM,Namazi MR,Younespour S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of wrinkles has become an increasing problem for dermatologists. Hyaluronic acid is a component of the family of glycosaminoglycans (GAGS, substances known for their property of retaining water), that significantly decreases with aging and in wrinkles. A new technique that uses a specific pulsed el...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ghersetich I,Teofoli P,Benci M,Lotti T

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) gene -238G/A polymorphism (rs361525) is associated with psoriasis in several populations worldwide. To the best of our knowledge, there is no information about this polymorphism in Indian psoriatic patients. This study was undertaken to fill the gap in knowledge. METHODS:T...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rajesh D,Gurumurthy R,Kutty AV,Balakrishna S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A mild dermatitis probably due to Cheyletiella yasguri was observed in 2 persons whose pet dog was infested with this parasite. Cheyletiella mites differ morphologically from sarcoptic mites, which cause canine and human scabies. Treatment of man and dog with 1% gamma benzene hexachloride is usually successful in clea...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Powell RF,Palmer SM,Palmer CH,Smith EB

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycetoma is a chronic suppurative and/or granulomatous inflammatory lesion of skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and tendons caused by the traumatic inoculation of either fungal (eumycotic) or bacterial (actinomycotic) organisms present in the soil. The disease is characterized by triad of tumefaction, disch...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Padhi S,Uppin SG,Uppin MS,Umabala P,Challa S,Laxmi V,Prasad VB

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vitiligo is an acquired progressive disorder characterized by destruction of melanocytes in the lesion and the lesional hair follicles. A number of new therapeutic options for vitiligo have become available over the last decade or so both on the medical as well as surgical side. One among them is the smash...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Krishnan A,Kar S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin problems in the elderly population have rarely been the subject of scientific research. OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to determine the prevalences of the most common dermatological conditions in elderly subjects and to investigate their associations with systemic diseases. METHODS:The study invol...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Reszke R,Pełka D,Walasek A,Machaj Z,Reich A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The improvement of acne in summertime or the aggravation of acne in winter is a traditional dermatologic opinion. Ultraviolet rays are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of acne. In the existing literature there is no proof of this. The purpose of this study was to find out whether or no...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gfesser M,Worret WI

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin disease is a common problem, accounting for significant morbidity in developing countries. Knowledge about the prevalence of different skin conditions allows appropriate planning for provision for these health needs. There are currently few data about the needs in rural areas; therefore, this study was ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Henderson CA

更新日期：1996-09-01 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：:Two patients with premycotic poikiloderma developed one squamous cell carcinoma each. A review of the literature reveals 28 reported cases of this association, but in 26 of these the patient had been exposed to carcinogens. Our patients had no history of exposure to carcinogenic agents. In both our cases, the squamous...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Colver G,Mortimer P,Dawber R

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and current therapeutic options for venous ulcer. Venous ulcer is a severe clinical manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is responsible for about 70% of chronic ulcers of the lower limbs. The high prevalence of venous ulcer has a signif...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abbade LP,Lastória S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucosa-associated epithelial chemokine (MEC; CCL28) is considered to be pivotal in mediating the migration of CC chemokine receptor 3- and 10- (CCR3- and CCR10)-expressing, skin-homing, memory, cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen-positive (CLA(+)) T cells. CCL28 is selectively and continuously expressed ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ezzat MH,Sallam MA,Shaheen KY

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a severe genetic disorder caused by the mutation in the ABCA12 gene. Infants born with this condition have markedly thickened, hard stratum corneum skin all over the body. METHODS:A female child born with a thick white plate of skin with deep cracks all over the body was investi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sheth JJ,Bhavsar R,Patel D,Joshi A,Sheth FJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dithranol is a potent reducing substance and is thought to achieve its effect on psoriasis by reduction of cell turnover. It was shown to be efficacious in adults, but its efficacy has not been documented in children. METHODS:The efficacy of short-contact therapy, a dithranol cream preparation, was retrospe...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zvulunov A,Anisfeld A,Metzker A

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of prednisone, oral acyclovir, and radiotherapy were compared with placebo in the prevention of post-herpetic neuralgia. No treatment used was able to prevent, with statistical significance, post-herpetic neuralgia, although prednisone and acyclovir showed some pain reduction in the acute phase. Radiothera...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Benoldi D,Mirizzi S,Zucchi A,Allegra F

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cosmetic importance of hair as a unique structure of the scalp is immense, such that once the loss of hair becomes an issue for a child, parents, in most cases, project their own concerns, often expressed as guilt. The clinical presentation of hair loss and scalp disorders in children varies widely, ofte...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nnoruka EN,Obiagboso I,Maduechesi C

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Necrolytic migratory erythema (NME) is a rare skin disorder that is a cutaneous manifestation of the glucagonoma syndrome. It presents with annular eruptions of migrating erythematous papules and plaques with superficial epidermal necrosis, central flaccid bullae, and crusted erosions located primarily in the intertri...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Tolliver S,Graham J,Kaffenberger BH

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of cell-mediated immunity (CMI) in wart infection was demonstrated. The correlation with humoral immunity was also suggested. Patients with cell-mediated immune deficiency were found to be more susceptible to wart infection than those with humoral immune deficiency. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Thivolet J,Viac J,Staquet MJ

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isotretinoin, for acne treatment, is associated with high rates of permanent remission. However, at recommended doses of 0.5-1.0 mg/kg/day for 5-6 months [average cumulative dose: 120-150 mg/kg], more than 20% of patients experience a relapse within two years that requires further medical management. OBJECT...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Cyrulnik AA,Viola KV,Gewirtzman AJ,Cohen SR

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We performed a prospective study to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cytologic examination in basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), in order to assess its clinical value. Study design Samples were taken by the "scraping" technique which involves scraping with a scalpel blade dir...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vega-Memije E,De Larios NM,Waxtein LM,Dominguez-Soto L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00