The Psoriasis Symptom Diary: development and content validity of a novel patient-reported outcome instrument.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prurigo pigmentosa (PP), a rare inflammatory disease of the skin, is mostly reported in the ethnic Japanese population. Its pathogenesis remains unclear. The chronic and recurrent nature of PP implies a possible role of viral infection in the pathogenesis. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of doxycycline, whic...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lu PH,Hui RC,Yang LC,Yang CH,Chung WH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is endemic in 88 countries in the world, and 350 million individuals are at risk of acquiring the disease. Treatment for American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is long, expensive, and associated with important side-effects. METHODS:In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we treated 102...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Machado-Pinto J,Pinto J,da Costa CA,Genaro O,Marques MJ,Modabber F,Mayrink W

更新日期：2002-02-01 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:Primary cutaneous cryptococcosis is an uncommon infectious disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii affecting immunosuppressed as well as immunocompetent patients. It is often misdiagnosed as it may mimic other cutaneous diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We report a series of cases dia...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Marques SA,Bastazini I Jr,Martins AL,Barreto JA,Barbieri D'Elia MP,Lastória JC,Marques ME

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an endemic disease in Iran, particularly in Kerman Province. Leishmaniasis recidivans (LR) is one of the characteristics of this disease with a chronic course. Most patients with LR are resistant to the usual treatments. METHODS:Thirty-two patients (18 females and 14 males), ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Esfandiarpour I,Dabiri SH

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In December of 2002, the FDA approved azelaic acid 15% gel for the topical treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea. Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid, which is naturally occurring and has been used in the treatment of rosacea, acne, and melasma. The 15% gel has a high eff...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Gover MD

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even with the widespread clinical use of cannabinoid receptor (CBR) stimulating compounds, such as palmitoylethanolamine, the role of CBR agonists on inflammatory skin diseases is not yet fully understood. This study was performed to investigate the effects of CBR agonists on skin inflammation, using acute a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kim HJ,Kim B,Park BM,Jeon JE,Lee SH,Mann S,Ahn SK,Hong SP,Jeong SK

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:Topical drugs can be absorbed percutaneously in sufficient amounts to cause untoward systemic effects. Generally speaking, infants and young children appears to be more vulnerable than adults. It has been shown that the prolonged and extensive use of topical corticosteroids can induce iatrogenic hypercorticism and tha...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pascher F

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old woman presented with erythematous, infiltrative plaques with a central atrophic area on both zygomatic regions. Several yellow-reddish papules were seen at the periphery of the plaques and showed an "apple-jelly" color on diascopy (Fig. 1). No visceral involvement was detected. The past medical history r...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stefanidou MP,Antoniou M,Koutsopoulos AV,Neofytou YT,Krasagakis K,Krüger-Krasagakis S,Tselentis Y,Tosca AD

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) gene -238G/A polymorphism (rs361525) is associated with psoriasis in several populations worldwide. To the best of our knowledge, there is no information about this polymorphism in Indian psoriatic patients. This study was undertaken to fill the gap in knowledge. METHODS:T...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rajesh D,Gurumurthy R,Kutty AV,Balakrishna S

更新日期：2017-03-01 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:Edema commonly accompanies surgical procedures and when excessive, can adversely affect surgical outcomes. The skin extracellular matrix, including one of its primary components, hyaluronan (HA), is a significant barrier to effective drainage of accumulated edematous fluid. Recombinant human hyaluronidase (r...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nekoroski T,Paladini RD,Sauder DN,Frost GI,Keller GA

更新日期：2014-06-01 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:Keratin 14 (K14) is an intermediate filament protein that is mainly expressed in the basal layer of healthy stratified epithelia. K14 has been identified as an autoantigen in the autoimmune-mediated skin disease of Scurfy mice and patients with the "immune dysregulation polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, and X...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Wei X,Fricker K,Enk AH,Hadaschik EN

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Linear focal elastosis is an uncommon disorder that clinically shows band-like stria and a histological focal increase in elastic fibers. The disorder preferentially affects men after the age of 60 years and occurs on the lower back. The pathogenesis of linear focal elastosis is still somewhat of an enigma. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Inaloz HS,Kirtak N,Karakok M,Ozgoztasi O

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten patients with benign familial chronic pemphigus (BFCP) (Hailey-Hailey disease) were evaluated; semiologic and localization differences were described, and special attention was given to solitary or atypical forms. In all the cases, the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology; some histopathologic differences and...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Galimberti RL,Kowalczuk AM,Bianchi O,Bonino MV,Garcia Garcia A

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Irish health system, dermatology patients present to their family practitioner for diagnosis and treatment, and are referred to a dermatologist for a second opinion where diagnosis is in doubt or when there has been therapeutic failure. The level of expertise in dermatology amongst family practitioner...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Morrison A,O'Loughlin S,Powell FC

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the skin is rare, and no management guideline currently exists. Although LMS is historically classified as either dermal (cutaneous) or subcutaneous, definition for its classfication is inconsistent in the literature. Studies on the managenent of LMS are scarce, and there is no consensus on the...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kazlouskaya V,Lai YC,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Warts are a common chronic skin disorder that can be cosmetically disfiguring and, depending on the location, cause inhibition of function. The presence of dozens of topical and systemic treatments for warts is a testament to the lack of a rapid, simple, uniformly effective, inexpensive, nonscarring, and pai...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bhat RM,Vidya K,Kamath G

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe axillary hyperhidrosis is a source of great embarrassment and considerable emotional stress to individuals afflicted with this condition. Existing topical and surgical therapies are either ineffective or associated with unacceptable morbidity. We attempt to determine the effect of botulinum-A toxin (D...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Salmanpoor R,Rahmanian MJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (HUV) has been defined as a syndrome associated with urticarial lesions caused by leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It has been observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and related conditions. Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease is a lymphoproliferative ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Takao M,Hamada T,Kaji T,Ikeda-Mizuno K,Takehara-Yasuhara C,Ichimura K,Yanai H,Yshino T,Iwatsuki K

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ducatalon is a bipyridylium herbicide containing a mixture of diquat and paraquat, and is used in agriculture. Adverse reactions due to contact of this compound with the skin have rarely been described. CASE REPORTS:Two men were seen for severe pain due to extensive chemical burns in the perineal and scrota...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ronnen M,Klin B,Suster S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's Disease (BD) is a systemic disorder with an unknown etiopathogenesis. The need for clinical criteria in the establishment of diagnosis is of great importance. We present the case of a 27-year-old man with BD, who had a surgical operation during the active period of his disease and experienced subsequent compl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bozkurt M,Torin G,Aksakal B,Ataoglu O

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An allogeneic human skin graft is a temporary biologic dressing used in extensive burns that can be a providential treatment for affected patients. Skin quality depends directly on its microbial decontamination after processing in a tissue bank. Our objective was to describe the skin donor profiles in relati...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pretto AS,Pretto L,Souza AFD,Chem EM,Ely PB,Bonamigo RR

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 3,079 children in a medium-sized community near Jerusalem, 11.2% were found to be infested with living lice and eggs and another 23.4% had only nits. Boys and girls were equally infested. The incidence of infestation was highest among children 4-11 years of age. About 78% of the infested children had from one to te...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mumcuoglu KY,Miller J,Gofin R,Adler B,Ben-Ishai F,Almog R,Kafka D,Klaus S

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycosis fungoides has numerous clinical presentations. METHODS:We present two cases in which mycosis fungoides clinically mimicked reticular erythematous mucinosis. RESULTS:Both patients had extracutaneous involvement. One had a fatal outcome. CONCLUSIONS:We suggest that full systemic evaluation be perfor...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Twersky JM,Mutasim DF

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a randomized, double-blind, parallel comparative study of 80 patients, impetigo and ecthyma were treated effectively by sulconazole nitrate 1% cream and miconazole nitrate 2% cream applied to lesions twice daily for 14 days. When treatment began, bacterial cultures from all pyodermal lesions yielded Group A beta-he...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nolting S,Strauss WB

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old retired man with hand eczema presented to the Dermatology clinic in October of 2001. He complained of scaly, fissured plaque-type lesions over the radial margin of his right index finger and thumb (Fig. 1). He first noticed these changes 2 years ago. There was no history of irritation from his occupation...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Onder M,Oztas M,Arnavut O

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00