Clinical characteristics of patients with facial psoriasis in Malaysia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dithranol is a potent reducing substance and is thought to achieve its effect on psoriasis by reduction of cell turnover. It was shown to be efficacious in adults, but its efficacy has not been documented in children. METHODS:The efficacy of short-contact therapy, a dithranol cream preparation, was retrospe...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zvulunov A,Anisfeld A,Metzker A

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a clinicopathologic subtype of cutaneous malignant melanoma. ALM is the most common type of melanoma amongst Asians, Africans, and patients with mixed ancestry. In Brazil, ALM comprises 10% of cutaneous melanoma. ALM develops on palmar, plantar, and subungual skin, and its...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hsieh R,Firmiano A,Sotto MN

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with deep mycoses diagnosed in dermatologic clinics of Manaus (state of Amazonas, Brazil) were studied from November 1973 to December 1983. They came from the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Pará, Acre, and Rondônia and the Federal Territory of Roraima. All of these regions, with the exception of Pará, are situ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Talhari S,Cunha MG,Schettini AP,Talhari AC

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Needle biopsy is a rapid, reliable, and reproducible procedure for histological confirmation of metastatic melanoma localization. Nonetheless, this procedure presents a theoretical risk of a mechanical weakening of the lymph node capsule with perinodal tumor seeding. The objective of the study was to evaluat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Claro G,Meyer N,Meresse T,Gangloff D,Grolleau JL,Chaput B

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroxyurea is a hydroxylated derivate of urea commonly used in the treatment of various hematologic disorders. Cutaneous side-effects such as alopecia, diffuse hyperpigmentation, scaling, poikiloderma, atrophy of the skin and subcutaneous tissues or nail changes can develop after long-term treatment with hydroxyurea....

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Dissemond J,Hoeft D,Knab J,Franckson T,Kroger K,Goos M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The average incidence of pemphigus reported from European countries ranged between 0.5 and eight cases per one million inhabitants. Studies on epidemiology of pemphigus group in entire Province of Poland over a period of more than a decade are lacking. AIM:To analyze the incidence of pemphigus vulgaris (PV)...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Serwin AB,Koper M,Flisiak I

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 107 cases of facial contact dermatitis, routine Finn chamber epicutaneous tests with TROLAB European Standard Allergens (ESAs) were performed. Sixty-one (57%) had positive reaction. The most frequent contact allergens were paraphenylenediamine dihydrochloride (16%), followed by fragrance mix (15%), and nickel sulfa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zhao B,Fan WX

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we have investigated the chemotherapeutic potential of a purple violet pigment (PVP), which was isolated from a previously undescribed Antarctic Janthinobacterium sp. (Ant5-2), against murine UV-induced 2237 fibrosarcoma and B16F10 melanoma cells. METHODS:The 2237, B16F10, C50, and NIH3T3 cel...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mojib N,Nasti TH,Andersen DT,Attigada VR,Hoover RB,Yusuf N,Bej AK

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The literature includes only a few reports of oral isotretinoin for the treatment of folliculitis decalvans (FD). This study aimed to determine the most effective dose and duration of oral isotretinoin monotherapy for achieving remission in FD patients. METHODS:This retrospective case series study included ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Aksoy B,Hapa A,Mutlu E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An epidemic of cercarial dermatitis caused by Schistosoma spindale cercaria occurred in November 1988 in a district called Chaiya, Surajthani province, in Southern Thailand. CASE REPORTS:Fifty-eight Thai farmers in Chaiya, Surajthani gave a history of itch following immersion in water while planting rice. T...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kullavanijaya P,Wongwaisayawan H

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old man developed herpes zoster over the right L5-S2 region for 3 days and was admitted for acyclovir therapy. He had a medical history of rectal cancer status post-colostomy and end-stage renal disease undergoing thrice weekly hemodialysis. Without a prior loading dose, acyclovir 500 mg (7.7 mg/kg) daily wa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yang HH,Hsiao YP,Shih HC,Yang JH

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several case reports and case series have recently explored the association between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). OBJECTIVE:We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies to determine  (i) the pooled prevalence of IBD in HS cohorts, and (ii) ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Phan K,Tatian A,Woods J,Cains G,Frew JW

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy causes some physiological skin changes, such as hyperpigmentation and striae gravidarum. Thickening of scalp hair and a prolonged anagen phase are also known to occur during pregnancy. However, a limited number of studies have been conducted on the effect of pregnancy on the nails. We aimed to investigate th...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Altan Ferhatoğlu Z,Göktay F,Yaşar Ş,Aytekin S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Even though androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common type of alopecia, factors associated with AGA severity have been poorly investigated. OBJECTIVES:The objective of our study was to investigate risk factors for AGA severity among a Caucasian population. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conduct...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Fortes C,Mastroeni S,Mannooranparampil TJ,Ribuffo M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous ulcer is the most serious consequence of chronic venous insufficiency and is responsible for almost 70% of chronic leg ulcers. The main purpose of this research was to describe social, demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with venous ulcers and to identify some professional repercussio...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abbade LP,Lastória S,de Almeida Rollo H,Stolf HO

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：:Pellagra secondary to antituberculous chemotherapy can result from isoniazide therapy, as well as from pyrazinamide treatment. Because of the similarity in structural formulas between pyrazinamide, isoniazide, and nicotinamide, the substrate competition is the mechanism most likely involved. The patient was cured by a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jørgensen J

更新日期：1983-01-01 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:Vitiligo is a common disorder whose exact cause is unknown, but genetic factors are thought to be involved. We analyzed 120 Korean proband families to clarify which genetic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of vitiligo in Korean patients. METHODS:The genetics of vitiligo were analyzed in 120 Korean p...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kim SM,Chung HS,Hann SK

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important nosocomial pathogen. It can also cause community-acquired infections. Indian reports about MRSA in community-acquired infections are rare. AIM:To evaluate the rate of MRSA in community-acquired pyoderma and the nasal colonisation with S. aur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nagaraju U,Bhat G,Kuruvila M,Pai GS,Jayalakshmi,Babu RP

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis in temperate countries has been studied extensively, but few data are available on its epidemiology in tropical countries. We performed a survey of patients seen in Hong Kong for the 8-year period from January 1987 to December 1994. METHODS:A retrospective study of the mycology laboratory reco...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kam KM,Au WF,Wong PY,Cheung MM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Affecting approximately 9.4% of the population worldwide, acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Medical students are exposed to higher levels of stress and have a higher prevalence of acne. However, the risk factors and the impact of acne on medical students' mental health remains poorly underst...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sachdeva M,Tan J,Lim J,Kim M,Nadeem I,Bismil R

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Live bee acupuncture (Bong-Chim) dermatitis is an iatrogenic disease induced by so-called live bee acupuncture therapy, which applies the honeybee (Apis cerana) stinger directly into the lesion to treat various diseases in Korea. We present two cases of live bee acupuncture dermatitis and review previously published a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Park JS,Lee MJ,Chung KH,Ko DK,Chung H

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL) is a rare disease characterized by enlarging, symmetric, nonencapsulated, fat deposits mainly on the neck and upper trunk. Liposuction and lipectomy, although palliative, are the treatments of choice, especially indicated when vital structures are compromised. OBJECTIVE:...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Martínez-Escribano JA,Gonzalez R,Quecedo E,Febrer I

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COVID-19 cutaneous manifestations have been recently described and classified in five different clinical patterns, including acral erythema-edema (pseudo-chilblain), maculopapular exanthemas, vesicular eruptions, urticarial lesions, and livedo or necrosis. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to exami...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Méndez Maestro I,Peña Merino L,Udondo González Del Tánago B,Aramburu González A,Orbea Sopeña A,Sánchez De Vicente J,Ratón Nieto JA,Acebo Mariñas E,Gardeazabal García J

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Favus has become a rarly found chronic fungal infection mainly caused by Trichophyton schoenleini and occasionally by Trichophyton violaceum or Microsporum gypseum. It can still be found in areas where the population suffers from poor hygiene and malnutrition. Cases are seen in the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Dvoretzky I,Fisher BK,Movshovitz M,Schewach-Millet M

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patterns of skin disease in developing nations are changing as frequencies of non-communicable diseases continue to increase. Appraisal of the current status of the disease profile is of utmost importance for health planning and resource allocation. METHODS:A prospective analysis of 895 cases of outpatient ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Akinboro AO,Mejiuni AD,Akinlade MO,Audu BM,Ayodele OE

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ayurvedic medicines are known to contain arsenic and concentrations up to toxic levels have been reported in certain formulations. However, clinical disease due to arsenic containing ayurvedic medicines has rarely been reported. We seek to highlight the existence of toxic levels of arsenic in certain ayurved...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Khandpur S,Malhotra AK,Bhatia V,Gupta S,Sharma VK,Mishra R,Arora NK

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few published guidelines that describe the forethought and logistical considerations needed to create a dermatology-specific medical mission. OBJECTIVE:To report the experience of planning and executing a successful medical mission to an underserved community in Puerto Rico. METHODS:We identified...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ramirez-Fort MK,Lastra-Vicente R,Levitt JO,Sanchez JL,Reizner GT

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considerable studies showed that tumor suppressor phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) deleted on chromosome 10 is a major tumor suppressor, which inhibits cell proliferation through inactivation of the PI3 kinase (PI3K)/Akt signal pathway. In many human tumors, there is loss of function or mutations in PTE...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Li Y,Man X,You L,Xiang Q,Li H,Xu B,Chen Z,Zhang X,Lian S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00