Lack of evidence for hepatitis C virus infection in association with lichen planus.

abstract：:The occurrence of erythema nodosum leprosum among leprosy patients treated with diamino diphenyl sulfone in an endemic area is not rare, unlike in the leprosy patients treated at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Two Nigerian patients with this disease are described, in whom this rarity was seen. Recurrent monthly f...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Somorin AO

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophils play a critical role in host defense against a variety of microbial pathogens. There is much information to suggest a role for vitamin C in the physiology of neutrophils. Thus, the effects of vitamin C treatment were studied in a patient with a history of recurrent furunculosis who showed altered...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Levy R,Schlaeffer F

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papulonecrotic tuberculid is a rarely reported cutaneous reaction to the mycobacterium bacillus. It is most often encountered in association with tuberculosis. The clinical and histologic picture of the entity is a distinctive one, but the etiology of the disease process is uncertain. Therapy directed agains...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Williams JT,Pulitzer DR,DeVillez RL

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 73-year-old Celtic man presented with a linear pigmented 20-mm lesion on the left infraorbital cheek (Fig. 1). Clinical impression was pigmented basal cell epithelioma. Removal was accomplished by linear excision under local anesthesia. The wound was closed with a running 5-0 nylon subcuticular suture, which was rem...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lewis JE

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical paromomycin treatment on the development of immunity during cutaneous leishmaniasis. METHODS:Three parameters of immunity were measured in the course of the disease: leishmanicidal effector activity, lymphocyte proliferation (cell-mediated immunity...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Frankenburg S,Gross A,Jonas F,Klaus S

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis in temperate countries has been studied extensively, but few data are available on its epidemiology in tropical countries. We performed a survey of patients seen in Hong Kong for the 8-year period from January 1987 to December 1994. METHODS:A retrospective study of the mycology laboratory reco...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kam KM,Au WF,Wong PY,Cheung MM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gardner-Diamond syndrome (GDS) is a rare psychodermatological condition characterized by the formation of spontaneous, painful skin lesions that develop into ecchymosis following episodes of severe physiological or psychological stress. The majority of GDS cases occur in young adult females, and although the etiology ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Block ME,Sitenga JL,Lehrer M,Silberstein PT

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a survey of clinical trials concerning the efficacy of short-contact therapy with anthralin in psoriasis vulgaris, focusing principally on methodologic issues, twenty-four papers published between January 1982 and December 1989, in English, French, and Italian, were selected. Nine of 24 papers reported on more than...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Naldi L,Carrel CF,Parazzini F,D'Oro LC,Cainelli T

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scleromyxedema is a rare disease characterized by papular mucinous deposits, dermal fibroblast proliferation, and a monoclonal paraproteinemia. Its chronic course tends to be complicated by gastrointestinal, muscular, pulmonary, and neurologic disorders. We review the literature to identify the common systemic manifes...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pomann JJ,Rudner EJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pruritus is a common subjective symptom of psoriasis whose levels may be affected by a range of variables. The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of pruritus and its associations with clinical and psychological characteristics of psoriasis patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One-hundred and s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Janowski K,Steuden S,Bogaczewicz J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rosacea is a common, chronic dermatosis that requires long-term therapy. Oral isotretinoin and topical and/or oral antibiotics are effective, but their usage may be limited due to side-effects. OBJECTIVE:The goal of the study was to compare the efficacy of topical adapalene gel (0.1%) and topical metronidaz...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Altinyazar HC,Koca R,Tekin NS,Eştürk E

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a common Th1-mediated skin disease whose etiology remains obscure. Loss of sweating caused by retention hyperkeratosis is seen in psoriasis plaques, which is likely to have resulted from autonomic dysfunction. OBJECTIVE:In the present study, we aimed to evaluate autonomic nervous system (ANS) f...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Halıgür BD,Cicek D,Bulut S,Berilgen MS

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia areata is a T cell mediated disease with which many disorders may be associated. There are few studies reporting ocular findings in alopecia areata. The aim of the study is to assess tear function and ocular surface pathologies in alopecia areata. Thirty-two patients with alopecia areata and 20 age- and sex-m...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ergin C,Acar M,Kaya Akış H,Gönül M,Gürdal C

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although disease severity, gender, body weight, and previous treatments have all been reported to affect clinical response of psoriasis vulgaris to narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) therapy, little information about possible local (lesional) influencing factors is available. OBJECTIVE:To assess correlations...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Errichetti E,Stinco G

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important nosocomial pathogen. It can also cause community-acquired infections. Indian reports about MRSA in community-acquired infections are rare. AIM:To evaluate the rate of MRSA in community-acquired pyoderma and the nasal colonisation with S. aur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nagaraju U,Bhat G,Kuruvila M,Pai GS,Jayalakshmi,Babu RP

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4-year-old boy presented with mildly itchy, linear, skin lesions over the trunk, arms, and face of 3 months' duration. He had previously been admitted to a private hospital for generalized exfoliation of the skin following drug intake for fever and throat pain. The nature of the drugs was not known. The exfoliative ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ghorpade A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sézary cells were present in a number of less than 1000/mm3 in 52 of 78 cases of various benign diffuse dermatoses and mycosis fungoides. The count was higher than 1000/mm3 in two cases of Sézary syndrome in which the histopathology was that of mycosis fungoides and in six cases of exfoliative erythroderma of undeterm...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Duangurai K,Piamphongsant T,Himmungnan T

更新日期：1988-05-01 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：:The causes of death of 50 patients who had had lichen planus have been investigated and compared with those of 50 patients with psoriasis and with those of the general population. Patients with lichen planus were as old as those with psoriasis and in the general population at the time of death, but the diseases causin...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Anonide A,Rebora A

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on skin diseases in north-western Nigeria is scanty. We therefore conducted a prospective survey of 2611 new patients seen between August 1999 and July 2001 at the consultant medical/dermatology clinics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. METHODS:The personal bio-d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Onayemi O,Isezuo SA,Njoku CH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most treatment protocols for vitiligo usually do not result in complete repigmentation. Therefore, cosmetically acceptable camouflage, low cost and easy to handle alternatives are warranted. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of low-cost self-tanner available in the Thai market in normal subjects with skin ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rajatanavin N,Suwanachote S,Kulkollakarn S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Affecting approximately 9.4% of the population worldwide, acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Medical students are exposed to higher levels of stress and have a higher prevalence of acne. However, the risk factors and the impact of acne on medical students' mental health remains poorly underst...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sachdeva M,Tan J,Lim J,Kim M,Nadeem I,Bismil R

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Omalizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the high-affinity Fc receptor of IgE, registered for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria and severe allergic asthma. We present a case series of nine patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) treated off-label with omalizumab and a systematic re...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Holm JG,Agner T,Sand C,Thomsen SF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of keloids is a challenge as a result of paucity of effective treatment modalities, significant side effects, and their recurrent nature. In this study, various treatment modalities were compared to search for a treatment option with maximum efficacy and minimum side effects. METHODS:One hundred...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Aggarwal A,Ravikumar BC,Vinay KN,Raghukumar S,Yashovardhana DP

更新日期：2018-10-01 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:Disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis (DCH) is one of the manifestations of systemic histoplasmosis infection in HIV-positive patients. Interaction between host immune status and histoplasmosis infection is still poorly understood. It is thought that immune status, represented by CD4 counts, may be correlate...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sirait SP,Bramono K,Hermanto N

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:Skin cancers are the most common malignancies and, historically, ionizing radiation has played an important role in their treatment. However, less experienced dermatologists generally consider radiation last in the line of therapeutic options. The authors sought to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of office-based...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hernández-Machin B,Borrego L,Gil-García M,Hernández BH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00