An approach to initial examination of the nail.

abstract：:The craniofacial and oral manifestations of the different epidermolysis bullosa (EB) types vary markedly in character and severity depending largely on the EB type. The tissues affected and the phenotypes displayed are closely related to the specific abnormal or absent proteins resulting from the causative genetic mut...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Wright JT

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposuction of arms when properly performed with realistic expectations is almost always a "patient pleaser." Patients routinely marvel at the degree of skin contraction that typically occurs. Before and after photos, even as early as 1 week, routinely show dramatic skin contraction when significant volumes of fat are...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Lillis PJ

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The systematic evaluation of photosensitive patients involves a comprehensive history, physical examination, phototesting, and, if necessary, photopatch testing and laboratory evaluation. Polymorphous light eruption, chronic actinic dermatitis, solar urticaria, and photosensitivity secondary to systemic medications ar...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Choi D,Kannan S,Lim HW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excising cancer in successive layers and examining the entire underside of each layer in the microscope by the systematic use of frozen sections ensure eradication of the neoplasm, including its "silent" outgrowths, and this is accomplished with the maximal sparing of normal tissue. Fresh-tissue micrographic surgery i...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Mohs FE

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The success of the Mohs procedure depends on the reliability of each step in the technique. Pitfalls in histologic preparation of the tissue specimens may occur during debulking, excising, orienting, creating the map, sectioning, inking, tissue flattening and freezing, cutting, slide fixation, staining, and mapping th...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Bouzari N,Olbricht S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric allergic contact dermatitis (Ped-ACD) is an increasingly recognized highly prevalent skin disease that has a significant impact on the quality of life of patients and their families. Accurate and appropriate patch testing is vital to diagnosing Ped-ACD. This requires knowledge of the most common allergens in...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Sindle A,Jacob SE,Martin K

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullous disease in children can be confusing clinically and challenging to mange. Five groups of autoimmune bullous disease are discussed with emphasis on unique features in children. Pemphigus (vulgaris, foliaceus, neonatal), pemphigoid (bullous and cicatricial), dermatitis herpetiformis, linear IgA dermatosis, and e...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Rabinowitz LG,Esterly NB

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that results from the complex interplay between keratinocytes, dendritic cells, and T cells. Keratinocytes trigger innate and adaptive immune responses. Dermal myeloid dendritic cells regulate T cell activation and production of cytokines and chemokines that am...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Kim J,Krueger JG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treating the underlying pathophysiology of the wound remains of utmost importance. Several new treatment modalities may soon be available as adjunctive treatments. The efficacy of some remains to be established in well-controlled clinical studies. ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Choucair MM,Phillips TJ

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic approach to mucous membrane pemphigoid is site specific, with the goal of preserving function for patients with chronic and treatment-resistant disease. The involvement of certain mucosal sites (ie, ocular, laryngeal, esophageal, nasopharyngeal, and anogenital) is high risk and warrants more aggressive...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Kourosh AS,Yancey KB

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AIDS produces profound alterations in normal immunity. Impaired cellular immunity permits new tumor formation as evidenced by the solid-organ transplant literature. The weakened cellular immune system of HIV-infected patients resembles in some ways the iatrogenic immunosuppression in solid-organ transplant recipients....

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Honda KS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the study of vulvar diseases becomes more accepted and as physicians and patients become more comfortable discussing vulvar complaints, there will also be less hesitancy to examine the area adequately. This can only lead to better observations, more knowledge, and more exact diagnosis and treatment of these problem...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Turner ML

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pigmentary disorders are common and can be very distressing to patients. There is a need for better, standardized therapies. The authors review the most recent data for topical, systemic, light, and laser treatments for vitiligo, melasma, and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. There is a paucity of large-scale, well-...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Zubair R,Lyons AB,Vellaichamy G,Peacock A,Hamzavi I

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a spectrum of melanocytic tumors from benign to malignant. The goal of the dermatologist is to identify and remove early melanomas because doing so can be lifesaving. At the same time, it is inappropriate to randomly remove benign nevi. Dermatoscopy is an additional tool that can be used to help discriminate ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Grichnik JM

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis is associated with significant patient burden, with impacts from symptoms and visible physical manifestations of the disease. Consequences include detrimental effects on quality of life (QoL), sleep, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, participation in leisure and sports, and attendance or perf...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Sibbald C,Drucker AM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The unique properties of lasers create an enormous potential for specific therapy of skin diseases. As with any new device, the most efficacious and appropriate use requires an understanding of the mechanisms of light interaction with tissue as well as the properties of the laser itself. Modification of current lasers...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Nelson JS

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, practical and clinical aspects of photoprotection are discussed with emphasis on topical sunscreens. Protection against the adverse effects of sunlight includes prevention of the following: sunburn in normal individuals; acute phototoxic and photoallergic reactions; chronic skin damage (dermatoheliosi...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Pathak MA

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a malignancy of skin-homing T cells. This unique population of lymphocytes requires alternative therapies to those used in nodal lymphomas. Although phototherapy and nitrogen mustard have been standard treatments for decades, newer therapies have been arriving with increased frequency. Mor...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Poligone B,Heald P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal and malignant pigment cells are known targets for many hormones. Besides alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and the steroidal hormones estrogen, testosterone, and glucocorticoids, factors produced by other epidermal cells can affect melanization and proliferation of pigment cells. Among those factors are the ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Abdel-Malek ZA

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Differences have been found among blacks, whites, Asians, and Hispanics in various areas of skin structure and function. Among them is the stratum corneum lipid (ceramide) content, which is highest in Asians, then Hispanics, then whites, and lowest in blacks. Melanosomal packaging and percutaneous absorption rates for...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Richards GM,Oresajo CO,Halder RM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many lesions that appear in the oral cavity manifest as a nodule or swelling. A particular lesion may have the clinical characteristics of several entities, and a differential diagnosis should be generated, with a final diagnosis reached by microscopic examination. This article discusses and shows the clinical feature...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Van Dis ML

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rickettsialpox is a member of the spotted-fever group of the rickettsioses and results from an infection with Rickettsia akari. This microbe is transmitted by the bite of the house-mouse mite Liponyssoides sanguineus. Patents experience fevers, sweats, headaches, and a vesicular eruption over the trunk and extremities...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Boyd AS

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomic region influences the dermoscopic features of different lesions. In this article, the particular characteristics of the scalp, mucosal membranes, and lesions located on the milk line are explained. In histopathology, the benign melanocytic lesions in these locations are also named nevi of special sites, c...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Hofmann-Wellenhof R

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many genodermatoses have distinct oral features that may help identify or confirm a genetic diagnosis. Oral features of the disorders described here are summarized in Table 1. These conditions provide clear examples of rapid progress in the field of genetic technology relevant to patient care. Less than a decade ago, ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Hand JL,Rogers RS 3rd

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though history will mark June 1981 as the birthday of the AIDS pandemic, the first true case of the syndrome and its cause originated years before in West-Central Africa. History also highlights the irony that the discovery of AIDS, the detection of its cause, and the development of drugs for its treatment, all occurr...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Colven R

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porphyria cutanea tarda is a photocutaneous syndrome characterized clinically by cutaneous fragility, bullae, hypertrichosis, pigmentary changes, and sclerodermoid plaques and characterized biochemically by hepatic overproduction and storage of excessive amounts of porphyrins. Porphyria cutanea tarda, the most common ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Grossman ME,Poh-Fitzpatrick MB

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine are immunosuppressive agents commonly used by dermatologists. Azathioprine has a good safety profile and is preferred by most dermatologists for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid, cutaneous vasculitides, chronic eczematous dermatitides, and cutaneous manifestations of...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Ho VC,Zloty DM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although new technologies are becoming available to aid in diagnosis, the skin biopsy continues to be the fundamental tool of the dermatologist to evaluate the nature of a pigmented lesion. There are 3 major techniques for the biopsy of a pigmented lesion: shave biopsy, punch/incisional biopsy, and excisional biopsy. ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Silverstein D,Mariwalla K

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma formation is usually regarded as a means of defending the host from persistent irritants of either exogenous or endogenous origin. Noninfectious granulomatous disorders of the skin encompass a challenging group of diseases owing to their clinical and histologic overlap. Drug reactions characterized by a gran...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Dodiuk-Gad RP,Shear NH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of the dissecting stereomicroscope during hair transplant graft dissection has been advocated as a means of reducing hair follicle transection and improving graft growth. The study evaluated the prevalence of hair follicle transection in grafts prepared with and without the dissecting stereomicroscope. Approximate...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Cooley JE,Vogel JE

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00