Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is defined by the almost daily presence of urticaria for at least 6 weeks without an identifiable cause. Symptoms include short-lived wheals, itching, and erythema. CIU impedes significantly a patient's quality of life (QoL). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine from the latest generation approved for CIU.
AIM:To investigate the efficacy of levocetirizine, 5 mg, and placebo for the symptoms and signs of CIU, as well as for the QoL and productivity.
METHODS:The primary criteria of evaluation were the pruritus severity scores over 1 week of treatment and over 4 weeks. The QoL was assessed via the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).
RESULTS:Baseline pruritus severity scores were comparable in the two treatment groups (2.06+/-0.58). After 1 week, levocetirizine was superior to placebo and demonstrated a considerable efficacy (difference=0.78, P<0.001). This efficacy was maintained over the entire study period (4 weeks, P<0.001). The number and size of wheals were considerably reduced compared with placebo over 1 week and over the total treatment period (P journal_name journal_title authors doi subject pub_date pages issue eissn issn pii journal_volume pub_type
abstract:BACKGROUND:The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) medical records offer a unique and valid 28-year view of the striking differences in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) seasonality patterns and incidence rates between the military and civilian sectors in Israel. AIM:To determine the annual epidemiology and seasonality trends of C...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.03979.x
更新日期:2009-06-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2003.01836.x
更新日期:2003-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Despite their benign nature, keloids are usually associated with considerable cosmetic effects and may lead to functional problems. Recently, it has been reported that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a potent angiogenic factor, is overexpressed in keloid tissue and may have a potential role in its...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04143.x
更新日期:2009-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The authors collected data from the literature and from experts on the subject of vaccination of patients with dermatologic disorders. They assembled these data into categories of specific skin conditions and vaccinations. These data may be used in deciding whether or not to vaccinate, and at which stage of the dermat...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1975.tb01431.x
更新日期:1975-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Dermatology has a very distinctive lexicon. The term pityriasis refers to several dermatologic conditions which all feature scaling of the skin. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the term pityriasis was first used in print in 1684. Although the diseases beginning with the name pityriasis are of diverse caus...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/ijd.15097
更新日期:2020-08-11 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Severe axillary hyperhidrosis is a source of great embarrassment and considerable emotional stress to individuals afflicted with this condition. Existing topical and surgical therapies are either ineffective or associated with unacceptable morbidity. We attempt to determine the effect of botulinum-A toxin (D...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01448.x
更新日期:2002-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Mortality rates in patients with bullous pemphigoid (BP) are higher than those in age-matched counterparts. However, the specific causes of death in BP subjects have not been evaluated systematically. OBJECTIVES:We sought to characterize the causes of death in patients with BP as recorded by death certifica...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.12243
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Potent teratogenicity limits the use of isotretinoin among females of childbearing potential (FCBP). OBJECTIVE:To explore the current practice of dermatologists for pregnancy prevention when prescribing isotretinoin for FCBP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 160 de...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.04875.x
更新日期:2011-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is used to treat cutaneous malignancies in locations to maximize tissue sparing. The authors' aim is to demonstrate the utility of conservative thickness layers (CTL) in MMS and review patient and tumor characteristics and the potential anatomic locations where this technique ...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.14043
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Sixty-six male patients with leprosy were studied. Only those with the lepromatous type developed testicular and epididymal changes. Nine of the 38 patients showed decreased sexual function, and 7 developed gynecomastia. These changes were believed to be due to the altered gonadal state. ...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1976.tb05097.x
更新日期:1976-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Onchocerciasis, an infection by the filarial nematode Onchoverca volvulus, is widely distributed in tropical Africa and of great dermatologic interest. This study analyses the dermatologic presentation and tries to determine the correlations between clinical disease and host parasite interactions in onchocer...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00007.x
更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Vitamin C has been used for the treatment of hyperpigmented diseases. However, there is no study available on hypopigmenting effect of multivitamin. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the inhibitory effects of multivitamin and vitamin C on melanogenesis. METHODS:We assessed the effect of multivitamin and vitamin C ...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04336.x
更新日期:2010-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Dermatofibroma (DF) is a common benign skin lesion in a majority of cases located on the legs or upper limbs. The etiology of DF is still unclear. OBJECTIVES:Reflectance confocal microscopy features of DF were described. METHODS:Forty patients with DF diagnosis confirmed by dermoscopy were examined using r...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.14972
更新日期:2020-08-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1979.tb05017.x
更新日期:1979-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The care of breast cancer patients is important to dermatologists. Breast cancer's initial presentation, clinical progression, and its associated treatments can result in a variety of cutaneous complications. Dermatologists may be the first to identify a breast cancer diagnosis, as a subset of patients first present w...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/ijd.15303
更新日期:2020-11-23 00:00:00
abstract::In 1982, five patients having pemphigus vulgaris, four men and one woman, ranging in age between 16 and 48 years, were treated with an arbitrary regimen designed by us. The regimen consisted of giving 100 mg dexamethasone in 500 mL of 5% glucose by a slow intravenous infusion on three consecutive days, along with 500 ...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1992.tb03549.x
更新日期:1992-12-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02074.x
更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Cellulite, which appears as orange peel-type or cottage cheese-like dimpling of the skin on the thighs and buttocks, is a complex, multifactorial, cosmetic disorder of the subcutaneous fat layer and the overlying superficial skin. Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived hormone mainly produced by subcutaneous fa...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04713.x
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Ten patients with chronic purpuric and pigmented angiodermatitis in the extremities and two patients with acute and disseminated eczematoid-like purpura angiodermatitis were studied with current hemostasis parameters: (1) platelet aggregation, (2) platelet circulating aggregates, (3) clotting factor measurements and h...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1992.tb04244.x
更新日期:1992-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi is an uncommon form of pigmented purpuric dermatosis which may present a therapeutic challenge. Given the rare nature of this condition, there is limited anecdotal information available regarding optimal therapy. Although pigmented purpuric dermatoses are generall...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04160.x
更新日期:2009-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Most cutaneous tuberculosis lesions contain few bacilli, so identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in conventional laboratory tests is difficult. In vitro amplification of specific DNA sequences using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has become a valuable tool in the rapid detection of slow-growing orga...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01604.x
更新日期:2002-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Liver enzymes appear to be involved in oral lichen planus (OLP), but it is not known whether the elevation develops concomitantly with exacerbations of disease. We compared the levels of serum hepatic aspartate (AST) and alanine (ALT) aminotransferases as markers of OLP exacerbation in patients with chronic ...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.13626
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pruritus is among the most common complaints in the field of dermatology. It is also a disturbing symptom of many systemic disorders. Chronic pruritus (CP) refers to the cases of the symptom which last longer than 6 weeks. We conducted a prospective analysis of patients with generalized pruritus without primary skin l...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.14125
更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon malignant tumor of the skin, the diagnosis of which can be difficult not only clinically but also histologically. The tumor has a low metastatic potential, but tends to recur locally if removal is incomplete. METHODS:We reviewed the clinical and histolog...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1995.tb01591.x
更新日期:1995-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::During a 10-year period (1976-1985), eight Chinese patients from a population of 2.5 million fulfilled the criteria for dermatitis herpetiformis and linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD). These rare diseases among Asians presented during the third decade of life with homogenous linear IgA deposits along the dermoepider...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1988.tb02328.x
更新日期:1988-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:COVID-19 cutaneous manifestations have been recently described and classified in five different clinical patterns, including acral erythema-edema (pseudo-chilblain), maculopapular exanthemas, vesicular eruptions, urticarial lesions, and livedo or necrosis. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to exami...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.15180
更新日期:2020-09-24 00:00:00
abstract::Actinic keratosis (AK) is a very common skin disease caused by chronic sun damage, which in 75% of cases arises on chronically sun-exposed areas, such as face, scalp, neck, hands, and forearms. AKs must be considered an early squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) for their probable progression into invasive SCC. For this reas...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/ijd.14767
更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::The results of a study on onychomycosis in AIDS related complex and AIDS patients presenting for dermatology consultation at an infectious diseases department are reported. The clinical results showed that most patients presented a proximal white superficial onychomycosis. The association with a clinical interdigital ...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1990.tb04755.x
更新日期:1990-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Needle biopsy is a rapid, reliable, and reproducible procedure for histological confirmation of metastatic melanoma localization. Nonetheless, this procedure presents a theoretical risk of a mechanical weakening of the lymph node capsule with perinodal tumor seeding. The objective of the study was to evaluat...
journal_title:International journal of dermatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/ijd.13936
更新日期:2018-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1991.tb03483.x
更新日期:1991-09-01 00:00:00