Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: etiologic and therapeutic considerations.

abstract：:Aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma (ADPAC) is a rare cutaneous malignant tumor. We report on a 42-year-old man presenting with a nontender firm nodule on his right thumb that had been present for 3 years. The lesion clinically resembled an acquired digital fibrokeratoma, but was found to be an ADPAC after pat...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Chi CC,Kuo TT,Wang SH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBD), including pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and pemphigoid gestationis, pose significant therapeutic challenges, especially in pregnant and post-partum breastfeeding patients or those planning to conceive. Data on the safety ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Kushner CJ,Concha JSS,Werth VP

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of acne in adult females is problematic, with many having a history of treatment failure and some having a predisposition to androgen excess. Alternatives to oral antibiotics and combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are required. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to conduct a hybrid systematic review of t...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Layton AM,Eady EA,Whitehouse H,Del Rosso JQ,Fedorowicz Z,van Zuuren EJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical retapamulin (Altabax, Altargo) is the first pleuromutilin antibacterial approved for the treatment of uncomplicated superficial skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (excluding methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]) and Streptococcus pyogenes in patients aged > or = 9 months. In the EU, retapamulin ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yang LP,Keam SJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema annulare centrifugum is a reactive erythema of various possible etiologies including, although less often, an associated cancer. Cancer-related erythema annulare centrifugum is most commonly associated with lymphoproliferative malignancies, specifically lymphoma and leukemia. Malignancy-associated erythema an...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Chodkiewicz HM,Cohen PR

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Topical coal tar is a well known and effective treatment for psoriasis, but the messiness, staining, odor, and inconvenience associated with its use make patient satisfaction and compliance a challenge. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy, patient tolerability, and cosmetic acceptability of a new topical li...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Alora-Palli MB,Perkins AC,Van Cott A,Kimball AB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-infectious granulomatous diseases of the skin are a broad group of distinct reactive inflammatory conditions that share important similarities. As a group, they are relatively difficult to diagnose and distinguish both clinically as well as histologically. Many of these disorders have significant associations with...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hawryluk EB,Izikson L,English JC 3rd

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Topical application of the antibacterial agent metronidazole is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe rosacea, although its mechanism of action has yet to be clearly established. Metronidazole preparations (0.75 and 1% cream, 0.75% gel and 0.75% lotion) were significantly more effective than place...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： McClellan KJ,Noble S

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old man developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap, with severe localized denudation of the skin on the head and neck, following radiotherapy and oral temozolomide therapy for cranial glioblastoma multiforme. He also had a primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the thigh tha...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Sarma N

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most people in modern society are exposed daily to fragrance ingredients from one or more sources. Fragrance ingredients are also one of the most frequent causes of contact allergic reactions. The diagnosis is made by patch testing with a mixture of fragrance ingredients, the fragrance mix. This gives a positive patch...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Johansen JD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation-recall dermatitis is the occurrence, with subsequent administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy, of an acute inflammatory toxicity in a previously quiescent radiation field. It may occur from days to weeks, and sometimes years, after the radiation therapy. The precise mechanism is unknown. One hypothesis sugge...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yeo W,Johnson PJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of all the psychotropic medications currently available, the mood-stabilizing agents have the highest incidence of severe and life-threatening adverse cutaneous drug reactions (ACDRs). An exanthematous eruption in a patient treated with a mood-stabilizing agent should be viewed as possibly being the initial symptom of...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Warnock JK,Morris DW

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinosad 0.9% suspension is a topical treatment for head-lice infestation (pediculosis capitis) that has been approved in the US as a prescription medicine. Spinosad is a natural mixture of the pediculicidal tetracyclic macrolides spinosyn A and spinosyn D. Spinosad 0.9% mainly interferes with nicotinic acetylcholine ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： McCormack PL

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Black hairy tongue (BHT) is a benign condition commonly found among people who smoke, have poor oral hygiene, are immunocompromised, or have a medical condition limiting their ability to practice good oral hygiene. Though this condition is harmless, patients need to be educated on etiology as many common medications a...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Schlager E,St Claire C,Ashack K,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 47-year-old man with Wilson disease who developed bullous lesions on the trunk and extremities after 20 years of penicillamine treatment. The histologic and immunofluorescence findings were diagnostic of bullous pemphigoid. When penicillamine was replaced by zinc sulfate, the patient's bullous skin lesions...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Popadic S,Skiljevic D,Medenica L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrapotent topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of psoriasis treatment, used either alone or in combination with a topical vitamin D analog. Traditionally used in an ointment vehicle for psoriasis, clobetasol propionate 0.05% is also available in spray, foam, lotion, and shampoo formulations, which may provide fo...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Feldman SR,Yentzer BA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D plays a key role in skeletal and cardiovascular disorders, cancers, central nervous system diseases, reproductive diseases, infections, and autoimmune and dermatological disorders. The two main sources of vitamin D are sun exposure and oral intake, including vitamin D supplementation and dietary intake. Mult...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Kechichian E,Ezzedine K

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin disorders are the most common adverse reactions attributed to drugs. Any skin disorder can be imitated, induced or aggravated by drugs. To help you keep up-to-date with the very latest skin reactions occurring with both new and established drugs, this section of the journal brings you information selected from th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors：

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important in the hematological and nervous systems, and it has a complex relationship with the skin. Altered cobalamin levels can lead to dermatological manifestations, which may indicate a deficiency or excess of this vitamin. The biochemistry a...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Brescoll J,Daveluy S

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease associated with an important physical and physiological burden. It primarily affects the skin, but it is associated with several serious medical co-morbidities. One third of total psoriatic cases have their onset during the pediatric age, although some of them may n...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Relvas M,Torres T

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to the CD20 molecule on B cells, resulting in their lysis. In autoimmune blistering diseases, the auto-antibody-producing B cells are destroyed and auto-antibody levels are reduced or eliminated. In the majority of patients, rituximab produces rapid cl...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Ahmed AR,Shetty S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical pimecrolimus 1% cream (Elidel) [hereafter referred to as topical pimecrolimus] is a nonsteroidal alternative in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis. In vehicle-controlled, short-term, continuous-use trials in pediatric patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, topical pimecrolimus was effectiv...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yang LP,Curran MP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of melanoma. Targeting of the immune checkpoints cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 and programmed cell death protein 1 has led to improved survival in a subset of patients. Unfortunately, the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors is associated with significant sid...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Rizk EM,Seffens AM,Trager MH,Moore MR,Geskin LJ,Gartrell-Corrado RD,Wong W,Saenger YM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A few studies in psoriasis vulgaris patients have reported changes suggesting red blood cell (RBC) damage is linked to neutrophil activation, oxidative stress, and psoriasis worsening. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate erythroid disturbances in Portuguese psoriasis vulgaris patients, before, d...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Coimbra S,Oliveira H,Reis F,Belo L,Rocha S,Quintanilha A,Figueiredo A,Teixeira F,Castro E,Rocha-Pereira P,Santos-Silva A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes results from major recent trials regarding novel therapeutic agents in melanoma. The topics discussed include targeted therapy with BRAF (V-RAF murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B) inhibitors (vemurafenib and dabrafenib), MEK (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase) inhibitors (trametinib),...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Karimkhani C,Gonzalez R,Dellavalle RP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study demonstrated an association between psoriasis and dilated cardiomyopathy. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) may be involved in the pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy and therefore, anti-TNFalpha agents may play a role in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy. The case of a 51-year-old woman ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： De Simone C,Carbone A,Caldarola G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanoma is a malignancy of pigment-producing cells that is driven by a variety of genetic mutations and aberrations. In most cases, this leads to upregulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway through activating mutations of upstream mediators of the pathway including BRAF and NRAS. With the adve...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Akabane H,Sullivan RJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genital herpes, an incurable viral disease that can have a devastating impact on affected patients, is a serious public health concern affecting one in four Americans. Episodic treatment with nucleoside analogs for 3-5 days is the most common method of treatment; however, since maximum viral replication occurs within ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tyring S,Berger T,Yen-Moore A,Tharp M,Hamed K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) represents a group of inherited blistering skin diseases, some forms of which are associated with considerable morbidity and increased mortality. Notably, in recessive dystrophic EB there can be extensive muco-cutaneous fragility and disease complications such as scars, contractures, anemia,...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hsu CK,Wang SP,Lee JY,McGrath JA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The family of toll-like receptors (TLRs) plays a central role in the cutaneous immune defense system. To date, different TLRs have been found on several major cell populations of the skin, such as keratinocytes, fibroblasts, antigen-presenting cells, and melanocytes. Activation of TLRs leads, via different intracellul...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Terhorst D,Kalali BN,Ollert M,Ring J,Mempel M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00