Secondary cutaneous peripheral T-cell lymphoma, unspecified, with generalized benign-looking dermatitis: a possibly distinct peripheral T-cell lymphoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Until now mortality trends of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in Germany have been studied only in West Germany. We were interested in comparing mortality trends of melanoma and NMSC in West and East Germany before and after the post-communist transition. By analyses of health care...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stang A,Lampert T,Uhlemann T,Trocchi P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) medical records offer a unique and valid 28-year view of the striking differences in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) seasonality patterns and incidence rates between the military and civilian sectors in Israel. AIM:To determine the annual epidemiology and seasonality trends of C...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mimouni D,Balicer RD,Levine H,Klement E,Bar-Zeev Y,Davidovitch N,Zarka S

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinoma (scc) of the skin was studied in two similar populations, one living in the temperate zone of Australia, the other living in the tropics. In the tropics, the patients were significantly younger, the man to woman ratio approached unity, and women had significantly more sccs on the legs. In the t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Czarnecki D,Collins N,Meehan C,O'Brien T,Leahy S,Nash CA

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the white population of the United States with an estimated 700,000 new cases each year. Regrettably, data on minority racial groups are either scarce or lacking entirely. METHODS:This study was designed as a 5-year prospective incidence study of non...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Chuang TY,Reizner GT,Elpern DJ,Stone JL,Farmer ER

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin problems in the elderly population have rarely been the subject of scientific research. OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to determine the prevalences of the most common dermatological conditions in elderly subjects and to investigate their associations with systemic diseases. METHODS:The study invol...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Reszke R,Pełka D,Walasek A,Machaj Z,Reich A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genodermatoses represent genetic anomalies of skin tissues including hair follicles, sebaceous glands, eccrine glands, nails, and teeth. Ten consanguineous families segregating various genodermatosis phenotypes were investigated in the present study. METHODS:Homozygosity mapping, exome, and Sanger sequencin...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shah K,Mehmood S,Jan A,Abbe I,Hussain Ali R,Khan A,Chishti MS,Lee K,Ahmad F,Ansar M,University of Washington Center for Mendelian Genomics.,Shahzad S,Nickerson DA,Bamshad MJ,Coucke PJ,Santos-Cortez RLP,Spritz RA,Leal SM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we review the salient features of tinea versicolor and describe the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and histopathology of this mycosis in dark-skinned individuals. Tinea versicolor is caused by an overgrowth of the Malassezia genus. It manifests clinically as asymptomatic hypopigmented macules, h...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kallini JR,Riaz F,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with large, painful, indurated plaques on the right thigh, left abdomen, left chest, and right chest, which began without any preceding trauma on the right thigh 3 weeks prior to presentation in the ED. He was initially treated with cefazolin 1 g three times...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Korver G,Liu C,Petersen M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Climatologic factors may affect atopic dermatitis (AD), and there have been few explorations into this topic. Because of its size, the United States (US) has a broad range of climates. The objective of this study is to assess the relationship between ambulatory office visits physicians for AD with temperatur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Fleischer AB Jr

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis is a relatively common disorder of eccrine sweat gland function. Treatment with glutaraldehyde of formaldehyde, although successful, may cause undesirable side effects. Methenamine is a polycyclic organic compound which release ammonia and formaldehyde at acid pH. Five per c...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bergstresser PR,Quero R

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with cutaneous toxoplasmosis had slowly regressing erythema-multiforme-like eruptions or lichenoid, papulonodular and purpurictelangiectatic disorders. The most common histologic finding was subacute histiolymphocytic perivasculitis with frequent demonstration of the parasite. Another group of patients s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Binazzi M,Papini M

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old black man who was HIV positive developed generalized hypertrophic lichen planus in areas previously affected by a photosensitivity eruption. After unsuccessful attempts to induce remission of his lichen planus with conventional therapies, etretinate produced a dramatic response. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pardo RJ,Kerdel FA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 31-year-old man, an intravenous drug user and in an advanced stage of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), was admitted in our Department for the treatment of skin lesions that had been diagnosed as molluscum contagiosum (MC). The clinical examination revealed the presence of multiple nodular lesions, some of...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vozmediano JM,Manrique A,Petraglia S,Romero MA,Nieto I

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a life-threatening disease affecting skin and mucous membranes. The "epitope spreading" theory posits that uncontrolled PV can gradually worsen because of exposure of cellular antigens to the immune system. To this end, high-dose systemic corticosteroids have been advocated as firs...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lyakhovitsky A,Baum S,Scope A,Amichai B,Barzilai A,Rimer J,Trau H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand dermatitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin of the hands from a multifactorial cause which may be endogenous, exogenous, or a combination of both. With a wide range in severity and recurrent periods of flares, it has significant impact on the quality of life of its sufferers. A history of...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Otrofanowei E,Ayanlowo OO,Akinkugbe A,Oresanya FA

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancers are the most common malignancies and, historically, ionizing radiation has played an important role in their treatment. However, less experienced dermatologists generally consider radiation last in the line of therapeutic options. The authors sought to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of office-based...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hernández-Machin B,Borrego L,Gil-García M,Hernández BH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dextranomer, a high molecular weight dextran derivative, was evaluated in 43 patients, and found to be the treatment of choice for decubitus ulcers. It is useful in most leg ulcers and cutaneous wounds, and can aid in the nursing care of terminal patients with gangrene or uclerating carcinoma. Dextranomer hastens the ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Parish LC,Witkowski JA

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The classical treatment of severe forms of dermatomyositis includes high doses of steroids and/or cytotoxic agents. Acute forms are frequently life threatening. Because cyclosporine is a fast-acting immunosuppressive drug, it appears to be a good candidate for the treatment of refractory forms of acute dermatomyositis...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Correia O,Polónia J,Nunes JP,Resende C,Delgado L

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disease featuring osteopoikilosis and skin lesions. It is caused by genetic mutations in a protein deeply involved in bone and connective tissue morphogenesis. METHODS:We describe a 39-year-old woman with Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome. RESULTS:After a ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Schena D,Germi L,Zamperetti MR,Colato C,Girolomoni G

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gardner-Diamond syndrome (GDS) is a rare psychodermatological condition characterized by the formation of spontaneous, painful skin lesions that develop into ecchymosis following episodes of severe physiological or psychological stress. The majority of GDS cases occur in young adult females, and although the etiology ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Block ME,Sitenga JL,Lehrer M,Silberstein PT

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophils play a critical role in host defense against a variety of microbial pathogens. There is much information to suggest a role for vitamin C in the physiology of neutrophils. Thus, the effects of vitamin C treatment were studied in a patient with a history of recurrent furunculosis who showed altered...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Levy R,Schlaeffer F

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and current therapeutic options for venous ulcer. Venous ulcer is a severe clinical manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is responsible for about 70% of chronic ulcers of the lower limbs. The high prevalence of venous ulcer has a signif...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abbade LP,Lastória S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bullous skin diseases are known to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There have been no studies on mortality from severe bullous skin diseases in Canada. METHODS:We used mortality data from the Statistics Canada website from 2000 to 2007 for three major bullous skin diseases: bullous p...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Baibergenova AT,Weinstock MA,Shear NH

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients with senile erythroderma with serum hyper IgE were studied. Characteristic laboratory findings were persistently elevated IgE levels, high peripheral-blood eosinophils, and high lactic dehydrogenase (LDH). Immunologic analysis using immunoglobulin antibodies showed frozen sections of inguinal lymph node...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Asai T,Horiuchi Y

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play an important role in autoimmune diseases. In skin, the presence of Tregs is thought to be mandatory for suppression of autoreactive T cells. Here, we assess the number of Tregs in skin of healthy subjects and patients with an autoimmune dermatosis. METHODS:Immunohistochemical...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Terras S,Gambichler T,Moritz RK,Altmeyer P,Lambert J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with seborrheic keratoses frequently desire an effective topical therapy for seborrheic keratoses. OBJECTIVE:To compare topical calcipotriene, topical tazarotene, and topical imiquimod with standard cryosurgery in the treatment of seborrheic keratoses. METHODS:Fifteen patients with numerous seborr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Herron MD,Bowen AR,Krueger GG

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Sri Lanka, cutaneous leishmaniasis is a well-established disease caused by Leishmania donovani. Only a few cases of visceral disease and mucosal localization have been reported to date. CASE REPORT:A 52-year-old man presented with severe local destruction of his upper and lower lip and total destruction ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rathnayake D,Ranawake RR,Sirimanna G,Siriwardhane Y,Karunaweera N,De Silva R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to reveal demographic and clinical features of Behçet's disease (BD) in a Turkish population. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated the clinical findings of 521 patients with BD. RESULTS:A total of 521 patients (287 female and 234 male) were included in this study. Onset signs: oral...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Balta I,Akbay G,Kalkan G,Eksioglu M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of various types of Dead Sea mud (DSM) on skin barrier properties over a period of four weeks. METHODS:The effects of a 4-week application of three types of DSM (as is mud, mud with extra Dead Sea salt, and over the shelf mud) on the barrier properties of normal skin were investigate...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hamed S,Almalty AM,Alkhatib HS

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study sought to gain a better understanding of the patient population in Kampala and was further designed to elucidate barriers that may delay individuals from receiving proper dermatologic care. METHODS:The study took place at the dermatovenereology clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Kampala. New a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Song ES,Musinguzi P,Dieckhaus KD

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00