Multiple primary cutaneous plasmacytomas: an unusual presentation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fewer dermatologists than other clinical specialists are entering and being retained as physicians in the Canadian medical workforce. Studies suggest that dermatologist numbers may influence skin disease outcomes. No study has questioned whether the number of clinical dermatologists can influence academic pr...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Canzi Lanzini R,Fallen RS,Wismer J,Lima HC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory condition of unknown etiology. Variability in the cutaneous features of sarcoidosis is profound, and its protean manifestations affirm the condition's designation as one of dermatology's "great mimics." Cutaneous phenotypes of sarcoidosis include but are by no means limited to...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hudson AD,Klimas NK,Stetson CL

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aquagenic pruritus is an intense prickling sensation that develops in affected individuals immediately after contact with water at any temperature. It is most commonly associated with polycythemia rubra vera. Common but often ineffective treatments include anticholinergics and antihistamines. Other moderatel...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Ingber S,Cohen PD

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic infection caused by the encapsulated yeast Cryptococcus neoformans. This ubiquitous organism has emerged as a frequent finding in immunosuppressed patients, especially those with underlying malignancies, organ transplants, and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)....

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Ingleton R,Koestenblatt E,Don P,Levy H,Szaniawski W,Weinberg JM

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leprosy reactions are acute inflammatory episodes that occur in the setting of Mycobacterium leprae infection. Precipitants of reactions can be pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic. Both type 1 and type 2 reactions typically occur before and during leprosy treatment but may also occur after treatment has been completed....

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Wu J,Boggild AK

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The onychodystrophies associated with Sézary syndrome (SzS) have rarely been described in the literature. We performed a retrospective analysis of SzS patients at a single institution and compared our data with previous publications. OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to identify and describe the ...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Damasco FM,Geskin LJ,Akilov OE

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cellular angiofibroma is a benign and rare tumor. It usually arises in middle-aged women and involves the vulva. Complete local excision of the tumor is the best cure, and, usually, there is no recurrence after surgery. CASE REPORT:We describe a 20-year-old woman with a painless, growing vulvar mass who pre...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Ahmadnia H,Kamalati A,Dolati M,Akhavan Rezayat A,Katebi M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL) is a relatively uncommon entity of unknown etiology characterized by symmetrically subcutaneous accumulation of nonencapsulated adipose tissue. Approximately 200 to 300 cases have been published. OBJECTIVES:The aims of this article are to report the case of a 58-year-old...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Gomes da Silva R,Detoffol Bragança R,Ribeiro Costa C,Torres de Melo L,Weiss Telles R,Costa Silva L

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Informed shared decision making is a mutual process engaging both doctor and patient and informed by best medical evidence and patient values and preferences. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to identify the needs of psoriasis patients in decisions on selecting treatment. METHODS:Psoriasis subjects participated in an...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Tan J,Stacey D,Fung K,Barankin B,Bissonnette R,Gulliver W,Lui H,Shear N,Jackson C,Zhang X

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been postulated that periodic acid-Schiff staining of basement membrane can predict direct immunofluorescence patterns seen in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and bullous pemphigoid. It has also been suggested that the type of inflammatory infiltrate or presence of fraying of basal keratinocytes may d...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Gardner KM,Crawford RI

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intention of the Summary Notes section is to provide the practitioner and trainee with a current, concise reference source to dermatologic diseases and to serve as a form of Continuing Medical Education. Each installment will deal with a specific disease. When included, the pretest questions indicate some of the a...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Katz AM

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We present a case of strongyloidiasis presenting as larva currens 38 years after potential exposure in a country with what is typically thought of as low epidemiologic risk. CONCLUSION:This case highlights several important features of strongyloidiasis, including its varied epidemiology, long incubation per...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Showler A,Boggild AK

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This document is a concise, current, and practical guide for dermatologists and other health care providers managing adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). The recommendations made here are based on a consensus of specialists with extensive experience managing patients with AD. Topics reviewed ...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hong CH,Gooderham MJ,Albrecht L,Bissonnette R,Dhadwal G,Gniadecki R,Grewal P,Kirchhof MG,Landells I,Lansang P,Lynde CW,Papp KA,Poulin Y,Sussman G,Turchin I,Wiseman M,Yeung J

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:This is a somewhat rare case of a 19-year-old African American female with multiple cutaneous granular cell tumors. Granular cell tumors are of neural origin, except in rare cases, and are considered benign, with a low incidence of malignancy. The clinical presentation varies greatly, but these...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Henry M,Perry A

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of an 17-year-old male with a drug reaction in the spectrum of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), triggered by carbamazepine, who was succesfully treated with the combination of dexamethasone, cyclosporine, and etanercept. This triple therapy halted and prevented skin epi...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Coulombe J,Belzile E,Duhamel A,Rault P,Buteau C,DeBruycker JJ,Bussières JF

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although methotrexate is a highly effective treatment for psoriasis, nausea and vomiting may be dose-limiting side effects. Various approaches have been used to improve the tolerability of methotrexate therapy, including changing the dose or form of administration of the methotrexate or concomitant administr...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Wilson JK,Phelps KC,Feldman SR

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with fibrosarcomatous differentiation (DFSP-FS) is a rare variant of DFSP with a more aggressive clinical course, characterized by higher rates of local recurrence, metastasis, and death. METHODS:We conducted a clinicopathologic review of all DFSP-FS cases that occurred in Al...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Kuzel P,Mahmood MN,Metelitsa AI,Salopek TG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by massive infection with human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and development of skin cancer. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) are a group of chronic conditions that involve dysplastic hematopoiesis, peripheral blood cytopenias, and a high...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Oliveira WR,Ferreira GN,Rady PL,Festa C,Tyring SK

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a neurocutaneous disorder caused by loss-of-function mutation in the NF1 gene. Segmental or mosaic NF1 (MNF) is an uncommon presentation of the NF1 result of postzygotic mutations that present with subtle localised clinical findings. OBJECTIVES:Our study's objectives were t...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Lara-Corrales I,Moazzami M,García-Romero MT,Pope E,Parkin P,Shugar A,Kannu P

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Topical minoxidil solution (TMS) is widely used for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), and this is the first report of a large safety trial. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety profile of TMS by comparing hospitalization and death rates among subjects using TMS with controls. Cardiovascular...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Shapiro J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) immunotherapy for viral warts has been used for many years, but no studies have analyzed the treatment effects of DPCP alone, without the use of conventional therapy before immunotherapy. OBJECTIVES:We evaluated clinical efficacy of DPCP monotherapy compared to cryotherapy and ...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Park JY,Park BW,Cho EB,Park EJ,Kim KH,Kim KJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between isotretinoin and atypical wound healing remains controversial. It is common practice to delay elective procedures for 6 to 24 months after oral isotretinoin therapy. The studies supporting common practices (SCP) recommend extending this period to include the 6 to 24 months preceding treatment. ...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： McDonald KA,Shelley AJ,Alavi A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Granular parakeratosis is a hyperkeratotic eruption of unknown etiology that occurs in the axilla and other intertriginous areas. The histologic features are unique for the retention of keratohyalin granules in the stratum corneum. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the article is to review the clinical manifestations an...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： English JC 3rd,Derdeyn AS,Wilson WM,Patterson JW

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of dermatology residency positions in Canada has not reflected the growing workforce shortage. Until 2005, all dermatology residents at the University of Ottawa were committed to return to their funding area at the completion of their training. This has left Eastern Ontario with a critical shortag...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Heughan C,Kanigsberg N,Amdemichael E,Fergusson D,Ammerman D

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:We report on a 42-year-old man with Stage IIA non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who developed a severe mucocutaneous blistering eruption. His diagnosis, paraneoplastic pemphigus, was based on clinical, histological, and immunofluorescence findings and confirmed by immunoprecipitation. Despite maximal ther...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Ng PP,Rencic A,Nousari HC

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermoscopy has been shown to be a promising method to facilitate the diagnosis of lichen planus (LP) outside of China. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the spectrum of dermoscopic patterns in Chinese LP patients. METHODS:The clinical data and dermoscopic patterns of nine LP cases with a total of 43 lesions were ev...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Tan C,Min ZS,Xue Y,Zhu WY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis in clinical trials is often measured by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). This measurement is well understood by clinical trialists and many dermatologists but rarely by patients and some clinicians. Patients may not understand their chance of improvement based on a PASI-50 or PASI-75 v...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： English PL,Vender R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erosive lichen planus is a painful and disabling disease that is frequently resistant to topical and systemic therapies. Current therapies are considered palliative rather than curative as many patients relapse after discontinuing treatment. An association has been reported between some cases of oral lichen ...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Donovan JC,Hayes RC,Burgess K,Leong IT,Rosen CF

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hybrid skin adnexal tumors are common, and spiradenocylindroma is well described. OBJECTIVE:However, malignant transformation in this setting is infrequent, especially resemblance to lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of skin, which is not associated with Epstein-Barr virus. METHODS:A 65-year-old female pres...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Chetty R,Perez-Ordonez B,Gilbert R,Pagedar NA,Waldron J,Ghazarian D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress is thought to exacerbate a number of diseases, some of which are skin disorders. Epidermal Langerhans' cells play a major role in cutaneous immune reactions. OBJECTIVE:The effects of two types of stress on the cutaneous immune system were to be assessed in mice. METHODS:Mice received stress by immob...

journal_title：Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hosoi J,Tsuchiya T,Denda M,Ashida Y,Takashima A,Granstein RD,Koyama J

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00