Etanercept therapy allows the tapering of methotrexate and sustained clinical responses in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) is a chronic fibrosing panniculitis associated with venous insufficiency. Although LDS is often a clinical diagnosis, it can be confused with other panniculitides. Microscopic examination is therefore essential to support the diagnosis in this condition. Histopathologic changes, ho...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Choonhakarn C,Chaowattanapanit S,Julanon N

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epoxy resin compounds (ERC) include a large number of sensitizing chemicals such as epoxy resins (ER), hardeners (curing agents), and reactive diluents. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by ERCS is often occupational. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We report a patient, sensitized to a hardener of a two-compon...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kanerva L,Estlander T,Jolanki R

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail, is caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and nondermatophyte molds. The causative pathogen and incidence of onychomycosis depend on age, gender, geographic and climatic conditions, living habits, and immune status of the host. AIM:To determine the incidence and etio...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yenişehirli G,Bulut Y,Sezer E,Günday E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common disorder but presents severe psychosocial problems in many female patients. Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and conditioned media of ADSCs (ADSC-CM) are reported to promote hair growth in vitro. However, there are no clinical reports on the treatment of a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shin H,Ryu HH,Kwon O,Park BS,Jo SJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a lack of validated tools to measure fatigue in patients with inflammatory skin, neuropsychiatric, and medical disorders. The use of nonvalidated tools may compromise the quality of data. The purpose of this meta-review was to evaluate existing fatigue scales commonly used to assess fatigue in other inflammat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Machado MO,Kang NC,Tai F,Sambhi RDS,Berk M,Carvalho AF,Chada LP,Merola JF,Piguet V,Alavi A

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Body piercing is a known and popular method of body ornamentation. Modern body piercing includes wearing jewelry in such body areas as the helix (ear), eyebrows, nose, lips, tongue, chin, nipples, navel, and genitals. The current piercing definition does not comprise piercing of the earlobe; however, this bo...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Fijałkowska M,Kasielska A,Antoszewski B

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma (scc) of the skin was studied in two similar populations, one living in the temperate zone of Australia, the other living in the tropics. In the tropics, the patients were significantly younger, the man to woman ratio approached unity, and women had significantly more sccs on the legs. In the t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Czarnecki D,Collins N,Meehan C,O'Brien T,Leahy S,Nash CA

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. Cutaneous disease is common and includes two clinicopathologic categories: granulomatous infiltration or a reactive phenomenon. In the granulomatous infiltrative group, clinical manifestations can be variable. Ulcers in sarcoidosis are uncom...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yoo SS,Mimouni D,Nikolskaia OV,Kouba DJ,Sauder DN,Nousari CH

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with seborrheic keratoses frequently desire an effective topical therapy for seborrheic keratoses. OBJECTIVE:To compare topical calcipotriene, topical tazarotene, and topical imiquimod with standard cryosurgery in the treatment of seborrheic keratoses. METHODS:Fifteen patients with numerous seborr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Herron MD,Bowen AR,Krueger GG

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Associations between vitamin D deficiency and a broad variety of independent diseases, including several bone diseases, various types of cancer, autoimmune diseases, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, have been suggested. It is therefore important to detect and treat vitamin D deficiency in high-risk ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Van der Walt JE,Sinclair W

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral 8-methoxypsoralen is the drug of choice in photochemotherapy of several dermatoses, e.g., vitiligo and psoriasis. The aim of this trial is to produce a new preparation of the drug, which is able to overcome the difficulties met with the oral use of the older preparations. METHODS:A new preparation cont...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： el-Mofty AM,el-Sawalhy H,el-Mofty M

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in women of reproductive age has increased dramatically in the last decade. The effects of pregnancy on the prevalence of cutaneous diseases in this group is unclear. OBJECTIVES:To compare the prevalence of cutaneous diseases in healthy pregnant women...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Alonso N,Lugo-Somolinos A,Torres-Paoli D,Sánchez JL

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Though acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a major type of malignant melanoma, no immunohistochemical study on this type of melanoma has been reported. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to analysis the immunohistochemical findings of ALM using routinely used immune markers. METHODS:An immunohistochemi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kim YC,Lee MG,Choe SW,Lee MC,Chung HG,Cho SH

更新日期：2003-02-01 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：:Puncta pruritica is a chronic condition of unknown cause that is characterized by the occurrence of one or more intensely itchy pinpoint spots in clinically normal skin. Four cases are reported here. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Crissey JT

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The plantar surface is one of the commonest sites of malignant melanoma in the Japanese; however, the biological behavior is not sufficiently clarified, because of the paucity of long-term studies. We attempted an epidemiologic survey of the cases of plantar melanoma treated in our institute to study the sur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kato T,Suetake T,Tabata N,Takahashi K,Tagami H

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-seven patients with primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PLCA) were clinically and histopathologically reviewed. Two-thirds of patients had macular amyloidosis (MA). Intermediate cases having macular lesions with micropapules and/or lichens were identified. A spectrum for the disease is proposed, in which th...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kibbi AG,Rubeiz NG,Zaynoun ST,Kurban AK

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, the incidence of metastasis is exceedingly low. OBJECTIVE:Case presentation of a basal cell carcinoma arising on the dorsum of the foot with inguinal and pelvic lymph node metastases. METHOD:Case presentation with literature review...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nakamura Y,Ishitsuka Y,Ohara K,Otsuka F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a consecutive series of 1,067 patients entered into the data base of the Melanoma Cooperative Group at New York University School of Medicine between 1972 and 1980, 120 men were of draft age (18-31 years) during World War II (1941-1945). Questionnaires were sent to these 120 individuals; 89 responded. Simultaneousl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Brown J,Kopf AW,Rigel DS,Friedman RJ

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Chinese baby girl was born after an uncomplicated pregnancy and a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery to a gravida 2, para 1, 32-year-old mother at 37 weeks' gestation. Neither parent had a history of alcohol or drug ingestion. There was no history of consanguinity. The Apgar scores were 7 at 1 min and 9 at 5 min. H...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Leung AK,Kao CP,Lee TK

更新日期：2001-04-01 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

authors： Weber G,Falk U

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral mucous membrane involvement occurs uncommonly in mycosis fungoides and reports of it are scarce. We present two patients with severe involvement of the oral mucous membranes. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vicente A,Martí RM,Martín E,Estrach T,Herrero C,Mascaró JM

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, and recurrent dermatological disease. In the Côte d'Ivoire, it is about 0.75% of dermatology cases. Psoriasis care is challenging in elderly patients. We aimed to show its specificities related to the sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects, and follow-up in ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kassi K,Djeha D,Gbery IP,Kouame K,Sangaré A

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genodermatoses represent genetic anomalies of skin tissues including hair follicles, sebaceous glands, eccrine glands, nails, and teeth. Ten consanguineous families segregating various genodermatosis phenotypes were investigated in the present study. METHODS:Homozygosity mapping, exome, and Sanger sequencin...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shah K,Mehmood S,Jan A,Abbe I,Hussain Ali R,Khan A,Chishti MS,Lee K,Ahmad F,Ansar M,University of Washington Center for Mendelian Genomics.,Shahzad S,Nickerson DA,Bamshad MJ,Coucke PJ,Santos-Cortez RLP,Spritz RA,Leal SM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients (42 men, 8 women) with seborrheic dermatitis were included in the trial. Ketoconazole 2% emulsion or the same emulsion without active drug was applied b.i.d. for 4 weeks. Two patients dropped out in the ketoconazole group and nine in the placebo group. Pityrosporum ovale was cultured from all patients a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Piérard GE,Piérard-Franchimont C,Van Cutsem J,Rurangirwa A,Hoppenbrouwers ML,Schrooten P

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic reactions to insulin, although very common, are usually mild and self-limited. Many persistent effects can be corrected by simple means available to the discerning physician. In a few patients, however, they are severe and cause extreme morbidity or even mortality. These patients need to be recognized promptl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jegasothy BV

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) in the skin have been noninvasively determined in vivo by diagnostic x-ray spectrometry. The skin of healthy controls was divided into two major groups based upon the distribution of the concentrations of these elements. In the face and upper neck, the follow...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gorodetsky R,Sheskin J,Weinreb A

更新日期：1986-09-01 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:Postadolescent acne is defined as acne that is seen even after the age of 25 years, regardless of the age at onset. The causes of postadolescent acne have not been completely clarified up to now. Androgens are considered to be the major factor involved in pathogenesis. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ekiz O,Balta I,Unlu E,Bulbul Sen B,Rifaioğlu EN,Dogramaci AC

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to sunlight is an important etiologic factor in cutaneous melanoma (CM). In several countries, more cases of CM are diagnosed in summer than in winter. AIM:To analyze whether there is seasonal variation in the diagnosis of CM in southern Brazil. METHODS:Data were collected from a hospital-based re...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bakos L,Masiero NC,Burttet RM,Moreira LM,Santos KO,Brunetto LT,Benzano D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00