Diagnosis of loxoscelism in a child confirmed with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and noninvasive tissue sampling.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although only large congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are associated with a significantly high risk for malignant transformation, CMN of all sizes are prone to changes in clinical appearance in early childhood and thus are often biopsied or excised. While CMNs typically exhibit benign behavior, atypical hist...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Simons EA,Huang JT,Schmidt B

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic herpesvirus infections are common in patients infected with HIV. Atypical skin lesions secondary to long-standing varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection have been reported. We present a case of an AIDS patient with a chronic VZV infection that simulated a basal cell carcinoma. Histologic examination and immuno...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Tsao H,Tahan SR,Johnson RA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kaposi's sarcoma in American blacks is relatively rare, according to the literature. Using information from the Tumor Registry of Charity Hospital of Louisiana in New Orleans, we discuss the available data on nineteen black patients (10 men, 9 women), with histologically diagnosed Kaposi's sarcoma between the years 19...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Mora RG,Lee B

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphous sweat gland carcinoma is an unusual, recently described variant of low-grade malignant adnexal neoplasm of the skin characterized by a prolonged clinical course and predilection for the extremities. We describe a case of recurrent polymorphous sweat gland carcinoma in a 56-year-old man who presented with ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Ronnen M,Ben-Dor D,Huszar M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant myxoid melanoma (MMM) is a rarely reported variant of malignant melanoma, which can often be confused with other mucin-containing neoplasms. A retrospective study of 3 cases of MMM and a review of the English-language literature was performed. MMM affects an older population and is frequently misdiagnosed. T...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Patel P,Levin K,Waltz K,Helm KF

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare and severe cutaneous adverse reactions to medications and infections. OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine whether a seasonal variation to SJS and TEN exists and to define the characteristics in our tertiary referral hospital. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Wanat KA,Anadkat MJ,Klekotka PA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythropoietic protoporphyria is an inherited disorder characterized biochemically by a deficiency of ferrochelatase, the enzyme that catalyzes the incorporation of ferrous iron into protoporphyrin to form heme. We describe a patient who illustrates the unpredictability of the course of liver disease in erythropoietic...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Mercurio MG,Prince G,Weber FL Jr,Jacobs G,Zaim MT,Bickers DR

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cutaneous melanoma metastases have experienced excellent responses to intralesional interleukin (IL)-2. This has led to its recent inclusion into the US National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for management of cutaneous melanoma metastases. Despite this, intralesional IL-2 has not bee...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Shi VY,Tran K,Patel F,Leventhal J,Konia T,Fung MA,Wilken R,Garcia MS,Fitzmaurice SD,Joo J,Monjazeb AM,Burrall BA,King B,Martinez S,Christensen SD,Maverakis E

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concern has been raised about the potential long-term effects of propranolol treatment for infantile hemangioma (IH). OBJECTIVES:We sought to assess psychologic (social, emotional, behavioral, and executive) functioning in children treated with propranolol for IH. METHODS:Twenty-seven patients with IH (6.1...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Moyakine AV,Spillekom-van Koulil S,van der Vleuten CJM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of depression and suicide in patients treated with isotretinoin. OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to provide the number and describe the cases of depression and suicide reported to the FDA in US patients treated with isotretinoin and to consider the natur...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Wysowski DK,Pitts M,Beitz J

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The antioxidants selenium and vitamin E can be effective in reducing acute and chronic ultraviolet (UV)-induced skin damage. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated whether topical L-selenomethionine with topical RRR-alpha-tocopherol (Eol) or oral RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (Eac) can reduce the incidence of UV-...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Burke KE,Clive J,Combs GF Jr,Nakamura RM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since proteolytic processes are prominent in psoriasis, sera of forty-five psoriatics were examined for alpha 1-antitrypsin (alpha 1-AT) phenotype and eighteen sera, for alpha 1-AT content and function. Five sera (11.1%) had heterozygous phenotypes (2 MZ and 3 MS), a prevalence of Z and S variants similar to that repo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lipkin G,Galdston M,Kueppers F

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is increasingly recognized as a systemic disease, largely due to proteomic blood studies. There are growing efforts to develop AD biomarkers using minimal tissues. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the AD skin proteomic signature and its relationship with the blood proteome...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Pavel AB,Zhou L,Diaz A,Ungar B,Dan J,He H,Estrada YD,Xu H,Fernandes M,Renert-Yuval Y,Krueger JG,Guttman-Yassky E

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term adverse effects of propranolol treatment for infantile hemangioma (IH) in young children have been suggested. OBJECTIVE:To compare growth and development in children treated with propranolol for IH with nontreated healthy controls. METHODS:Eighty two (73%) children with IH aged 43 to 51 months tr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Moyakine AV,Kerstjens JM,Spillekom-van Koulil S,van der Vleuten CJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of the skin self-examination (SSE) to detect artificial changes in the size of nevi has not been evaluated in a controlled setting. OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the SSE in detecting artificial changes in mole size in patients at high risk for melanom...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Muhn CY,From L,Glied M

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several technics for immunofluorescent staining have been described in the literature and are presently used by laboratories performing direct and indirect tissue immunofluorescence. The purpose of this communication is to describe a simple immunofluorescent technic that uses a five-slide polypropylene slide mailer co...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Grimwood RE,Huff JC,Weston W

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are limited data on the effectiveness of skin cancer prevention education and early detection programs at beaches. OBJECTIVES:We evaluate 4 strategies for addressing skin cancer prevention in beach settings. METHODS:This prospective study at 4 beaches included 4 intervention conditions: (1) education...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Emmons KM,Geller AC,Puleo E,Savadatti SS,Hu SW,Gorham S,Werchniak AE,Dana-Farber Skin Cancer Screening Group.

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have observed, in patients undergoing high-dose PUVA treatment, a type of keratosis not previously described. The lesions usually occur on the sides of the palms or soles and are clinically distinct. They are generally painless and often go unnoticed by patients. OBJECTIVE:We sought to further characteri...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Turner RJ,Sviland L,Charlton F,Farr PM

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated plantar cerebriform collagenomas are a relatively rare type of connective tissue nevus. They have been suggested to be pathognomonic of Proteus syndrome. However, their presence is now considered to be a major criterion of Proteus syndrome, but the diagnosis of Proteus syndrome also requires the presence of o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Nelson AA,Ruben BS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Actinic keratosis (AK) is the earliest clinical manifestation of squamous cell carcinoma. Metastatic SCC causes the majority of the 1300 to 2300 deaths attributed to nonmelanoma skin cancer in the United States each year. Recent studies have shown that intralesional administration of interferon can be used s...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Persaud AN,Shamuelova E,Sherer D,Lou W,Singer G,Cervera C,Lamba S,Lebwohl MG

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipedema is characterized by symmetric lower extremity enlargement secondary to the deposition of fat. Lipedema is not rare, but it is commonly misdiagnosed as lymphedema. We describe a 20-year-old woman with massive lower extremity enlargement that did not respond to compression therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Fonder MA,Loveless JW,Lazarus GS

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Keratoacanthomas usually occur spontaneously as a single rapidly growing tumor on sun-exposed skin. Multiple keratoacanthomas are rarely seen. Keratoacanthomas may also develop after trauma, laser resurfacing, radiation therapy, and at the donor site after skin grafting. OBJECTIVE:We report 6 cases of kerat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Goldberg LH,Silapunt S,Beyrau KK,Peterson SR,Friedman PM,Alam M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technic is described for more accurately checking the surgical margins of skin tumors removed by standard surgical excision. Vertical sections of surgical specimens represent check points of the margin only 7 microns thick. This means most of the surgical margin is not checked microscopically, allowing small tum...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schultz BC,Roenigk HH Jr

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnification of histologic and ultrastructural photoimages is frequently misrepresented in published reports. "Power," P, the usual mode of representation of magnification, is defined as the ratio of the distance between two points on the photoimage to that between the same two points on the original specimen, but is...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lambert WC,Lambert MW

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with epidermal nevi strongly demand cosmetic improvement. Laser treatment appears appealing and is frequently used in clinical practice. Nevertheless, large series with long-term follow-up are missing, preventing definitive conclusions about its real benefit. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term eff...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Alkhalifah A,Fransen F,Le Duff F,Lacour JP,Wolkerstorfer A,Passeron T

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Detecting a more advanced stage of the primary melanoma after wide local excision and reconstruction can complicate patient counseling about prognosis, management of surgical margins, and indications for sentinel lymph node biopsy. OBJECTIVE:To identify the frequency of and risk factors associated with upst...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Etzkorn JR,Sharkey JM,Grunyk JW,Shin TM,Sobanko JF,Miller CJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole-body imaging is the current standard of care for staging all patients presenting with skin lesions of B-cell lymphomas (BCLs), regardless of skin disease extent; however, supporting data are lacking. OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical utility of imaging in the detection of systemic involvement in low...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Kheterpal MK,Dai J,Geller S,Pulitzer M,Ni A,Myskowski PL,Moskowitz A,Kim J,Hong EK,Fong S,Hoppe RT,Kim YH,Horwitz SM

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Necrolytic migratory erythema (NME) is an uncommon inflammatory dermatosis with a distinct clinical and histologic appearance. NME is usually associated with glucagonoma. Only a few cases of NME in the absence of glucagonoma have been previously reported. OBJECTIVE:We sought to understand further the pathog...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Marinkovich MP,Botella R,Datloff J,Sangueza OP

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Actinic keratosis is a skin lesion that can progress to squamous cell carcinoma but cannot always be clinically distinguished from a squamous cell carcinoma. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this article is to describe the clinical presentation of actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma. METHODS:The author's...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Moy RL

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Topical antibiotics are not indicated for routine postoperative care in clean dermatologic procedures, but may be widely used. OBJECTIVE:We sought to describe topical antibiotic use in clean dermatologic surgical procedures in the United States. METHODS:The 1993 to 2007 National Ambulatory Medical Care Sur...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Levender MM,Davis SA,Kwatra SG,Williford PM,Feldman SR

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00