Antihistamines are superior to topical steroids in managing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated papular pruritic eruption.

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：IMPORTANCE:Scleromyxedema is a chronic disease with high morbidity and mortality and no definitive therapeutic guidelines. OBJECTIVE:To review all available data on the efficacy and the safety of the available treatments of scleromyxedema and suggest a possible therapeutic approach. EVIDENCE REVIEW:We performed a sys...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Haber R,Bachour J,El Gemayel M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the occurrence of myiasis owing to Dermatobia hominis (Dh) in a HIV-infected subject. HIV infection did not modify the pathogenicity of myiasis. However, the clinical presentation seemed unusual with voluminous inflammatory nodules. Use of topical ivermectin killed the larvae and facilitated their extraction...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Clyti E,Nacher M,Merrien L,El Guedj M,Roussel M,Sainte-Marie D,Couppié P

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:The antimicrobial activity of gentian violet and brilliant green was tested against various strains of potential skin pathogens, by means of agar diffusion assay. The activity of both compounds was affected by pH. Gentian violet was found to be more active than brilliant green at pH 7.4, particularly against Pseudomon...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bakker P,Van Doorne H,Gooskens V,Wieringa NF

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different studies have shown a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection in patients with chronic urticaria (CU), and occasional remission of the skin lesions after eradication therapy. Recent investigations, however, have failed to find a significant relationship between the two conditions. We d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Daudén E,Jiménez-Alonso I,García-Díez A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 20-year-old woman with a 2-year history of histologically confirmed palmoplantar keratoderma due to psoriasis, resistant to several topical agents, was admitted to the Department of Dermatology, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey. Therapy with oral acitretin (0.5 mg/kg/day, 35 mg/day) was initiated. A month after star...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Aydogan K,Karadogan SK,Tunali S

更新日期：2007-05-01 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: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

authors： Tolkachjov SN,Cappel JA,Bryant EA,Harmon CB

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory process associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular risk factors. sCD40L has been suggested to have a possible role in the pathogenesis, of psoriasis and is known to be associated with inflammation, atherogenesis and cardiovascular events. This study investigated cardiovascu...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Erturan I,Köroğlu BK,Adiloğlu A,Ceyhan AM,Akkaya VB,Tamer N,Başak PY,Korkmaz S,Ersoy IH,Kilinç O

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papulopustular lesions (PPL), the commonest presentation of skin lesions in Behcet's disease (BD) are cutaneous, sterile folliculitis or acne-like lesions on erythematous base. Our purpose was to determine the true frequency and anatomic location of the PPL and compare this with controls. We also sought to d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Alpsoy E,Aktekin M,Er H,Durusoy C,Yilmaz E

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Behçet's disease is a multisystem disease of unknown etiology. Caspase-9 is responsible for initiating the caspase activation cascade during apoptosis. The aim of this study was to examine caspase-9 expression in both endothelial and perivascular infiltrates of patients with active Behçet's disease. METHODS...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Oztaş P,Lortlar N,Polat M,Alli N,Omeroğlu S,Basman A

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biologic therapies are more effective than conventional therapies in the treatment of psoriasis, but they are also more costly. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to compare the cost-efficacy of etanercept, adalimumab, and ustekinumab therapies in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis in a Taiwane...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Wang SH,Chi CC,Hu S

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:The larvae of Lucilia sericata induce myiasis and transmit mycobacterial infections to humans and animals. Consequently, the blowfly should be controlled for human welfare and economic reasons. METHODS:The insecticidal effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), celery (Apium graveolens), radish (Rapha...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Khater HF,Khater DF

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Steatocystoma multiplex is an uncommon disorder which usually begins in adolescence or early adult life. The condition can be hereditary, as an autosomal dominant trait, or nonhereditary, as in this case. METHODS:A 40-year-old woman presented with a history of asymptomatic nodules that began around puberty ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rossi R,Cappugi P,Battini M,Mavilia L,Campolmi P

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis is a relatively common disorder of eccrine sweat gland function. Treatment with glutaraldehyde of formaldehyde, although successful, may cause undesirable side effects. Methenamine is a polycyclic organic compound which release ammonia and formaldehyde at acid pH. Five per c...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bergstresser PR,Quero R

更新日期：1976-07-01 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: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：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:Dengue infection is emerging as a public health problem in India. Despite numerous studies, there is a paucity of literature regarding the cutaneous manifestations of dengue. This study was performed to investigate the prevalence and type of cutaneous manifestations in dengue viral infection. METHODS:Two hu...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Thomas EA,John M,Bhatia A

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy in the white population and occurs infrequently in dark-pigmented individuals. Albinism is an established risk factor for skin cancer in black Africans. METHODS:We evaluated the clinical histories and treatment outcomes of patients with a hi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Asuquo ME,Agweye P,Ugare G,Ebughe G

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Endemic pemphigus foliaceus (EPF) or fogo selvagem (FS) is an endemic autoimmune disease, characterized by flaccid bullae induced by IgG(4) subclass antibodies. The authors demonstrate the epidemiological and clinical status of patients who have been followed at the University Hospital of Brasilia (HUB) for ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ribeiro AM,Alvarez RR,Friedman H,Campbell I,Cooperative Group osn Fogo Selvagem Research.

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With increasing levels of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in the earth's near environment and evidence that exposure to UVR contributes to skin cancer, cataracts, and photoaging, protection of the skin is imperative during exposure to the sun. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of v...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Davis S,Capjack L,Kerr N,Fedosejevs R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer, with high implications on the morbidity and mortality of patients. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) 2 and 9 have been involved in melanoma progression because they degrade important components of the basement membrane. We studied the relationship ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Candrea E,Senila S,Tatomir C,Cosgarea R

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

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:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most frequent malignancies in the general population. Its best treatment option is the complete excision of the lesion. Mohs' micrographic surgery has demonstrated to be the surgical method with the highest cure rates, however, it is not available in many countries or...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pichardo-Velázquez P,Domínguez-Cherit J,Vega-Memije Ma,Moreno-Coutiño G,Proy H

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various hormonal states are known to be associated with the waxing and waning of psoriasis. Patients with psoriasis commonly experience changes in their cutaneous disease during pregnancy or post partum. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated 100 women with psoriasis by questionnaire and interview. The women had been seen ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Boyd AS,Morris LF,Phillips CM,Menter MA

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00