The combination of overweight and smoking increases the severity of androgenetic alopecia.

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:Various hormonal states are known to be associated with the waxing and waning of psoriasis. Patients with psoriasis commonly experience changes in their cutaneous disease during pregnancy or post partum. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated 100 women with psoriasis by questionnaire and interview. The women had been seen ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Boyd AS,Morris LF,Phillips CM,Menter MA

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tinea versicolor (TV) is commonly described on the trunk without giving attention to involvement of the scalp. We examined cases with dandruff with and without TV on the body to see how frequent Malassezia furfur (M. furfur) is present in dandruff scales. METHODS:A total of 80 patients were examined mycolog...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： el-Gothamy Z,Ghozzi M

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is a common idiopathic skin disorder. The etiology is unknown, although various hypotheses have been advanced. These include the neuronal hypothesis, where neuronal factors are thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of this disease. METHODS:Skin biopsies were taken from marginal and central par...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Al'Abadie MS,Warren MA,Bleehen SS,Gawkrodger DJ

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epoxy resin compounds (ERC) include a large number of sensitizing chemicals such as epoxy resins (ER), hardeners (curing agents), and reactive diluents. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by ERCS is often occupational. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We report a patient, sensitized to a hardener of a two-compon...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kanerva L,Estlander T,Jolanki R

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 39-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus was treated with terbinafine for onychomycosis. After only 7 days of treatment with 250 mg terbinafine, a widespread severe erythematous eruption developed. The results of clinical, histological and immunofluorescent examinations confirmed the diagnosis of...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Cetkovská P,Pizinger K

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to sunlight is an important etiologic factor in cutaneous melanoma (CM). In several countries, more cases of CM are diagnosed in summer than in winter. AIM:To analyze whether there is seasonal variation in the diagnosis of CM in southern Brazil. METHODS:Data were collected from a hospital-based re...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bakos L,Masiero NC,Burttet RM,Moreira LM,Santos KO,Brunetto LT,Benzano D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although tamoxifen (TAM) is routinely used in advanced melanoma, it is still uncertain whether evidence exists to support this practice. This review assesses the benefits and harms of systemic therapy with TAM vs. without TAM on response and mortality in patients with advanced melanoma. MEDLINE, The Cochrane Database ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Beguerie JR,Xingzhong J,Valdez RP

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are usually chronically recurrent in the normal population and represent a significant cause of morbidity in immunocompromised patients. Acyclovir (ACV) is widely used for the treatment and prophylaxis of HSV infections. The emergence of ACV-resistant strains has been fr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ziyaeyan M,Alborzi A,Japoni A,Kadivar M,Davarpanah MA,Pourabbas B,Abassian A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overproduction of sweat, sweaty skin, and body malodors are felt unpleasant by many people in diverse social groups. This review summarizes the functional aspects of the eccrine, apocrine, and apoeccrine sweat glands as encountered in health and disease. A series of measuring methods are conveniently used to explore a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Noël F,Piérard-Franchimont C,Piérard GE,Quatresooz P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papulopustular lesions (PPL), the commonest presentation of skin lesions in Behcet's disease (BD) are cutaneous, sterile folliculitis or acne-like lesions on erythematous base. Our purpose was to determine the true frequency and anatomic location of the PPL and compare this with controls. We also sought to d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Alpsoy E,Aktekin M,Er H,Durusoy C,Yilmaz E

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old Thai woman developed acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa with generalized lanugo hair, deeply furrowed tongue, and keratosis pilaris. She had metastatic adenocarcinoma of the liver. A review of world literature reveals 24 cases of which 22 were associated with proven malignancies. Acquired hypertrichosis ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sindhuphak W,Vibhagool A

更新日期：1982-12-01 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:Pseudopelade is a rare idiopathic progressive alopecia that has no initial inflammatory phase. Even so, pseudopelade has been classified as scarring alopecia with postinflammatory alopecias. Atrophy rather than true scarring is the cardinal feature of pseudopelade. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A review of reported...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sahl WJ

更新日期：1996-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:As a variation of the curettage and destruction technique, cryosurgery can be used in place of electrodesiccation for the destructive component when managing superficial basal and squamous cell carcinomas. There are few studies, though, demonstrating the long-term cure rate associated with similar methods. T...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Peikert JM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

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：:Fifty patients (42 men, 8 women) with seborrheic dermatitis were included in the trial. Ketoconazole 2% emulsion or the same emulsion without active drug was applied b.i.d. for 4 weeks. Two patients dropped out in the ketoconazole group and nine in the placebo group. Pityrosporum ovale was cultured from all patients a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Piérard GE,Piérard-Franchimont C,Van Cutsem J,Rurangirwa A,Hoppenbrouwers ML,Schrooten P

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of infection in South American blastomycosis is discussed, and the probability of a mild or asymptomatic form of the disease, regressing spontaneously with subsequent immunity, in persons living in endemic areas. Primary lesions in the oral mucosa or in the skin have not been convincingly shown to occur ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Furtado T

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omalizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the high-affinity Fc receptor of IgE, registered for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria and severe allergic asthma. We present a case series of nine patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) treated off-label with omalizumab and a systematic re...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Holm JG,Agner T,Sand C,Thomsen SF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitiligo is one of the most important skin disorders that does not cause much physical impairment, but due to its disfiguring appearance, patients have disturbances in mental health and quality of life (QoL). The dermatology life quality index (DLQI), as one of the most specific QoL instruments, is now used widely for...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Amer AA,Gao XH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate, the most common systemic small molecule used in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis, is associated with significant toxicities and adverse events. Long-term continuous usage is not recommended due to potential liver toxicity, myelosuppression, and other side effects. Abrupt cessation of methotr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yamauchi PS,Lowe NJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a disorder commonly encountered in the adult black population. We describe 20 cases of clinicopathologically confirmed DPN cases treated with light abrasive curettage without local anesthesia. We found this procedure to be an effective therapy, which did not cause postoperative scarr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kauh YC,McDonald JW,Rapaport JA,Ruschak PJ,Luscombe HA

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antitumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents are a well-established treatment for various medical conditions, including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. However, anti-TNF agents may themselves induce psoriasis in some patients. METHODS:The authors report two cases of patients with severe and refractory inf...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Faillace C,Duarte GV,Cunha RS,de Carvalho JF

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several economic factors are forcing changes in the American health care system. Many of these future changes will be implemented by the government. If left unguided, the governmental agencies could regulate doctors' practices, duties, and fees and place them in a bureaucratic maze. The cost of these changes to societ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Burnett JW

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin bearing apocrine glands. There are numerous comorbidities and associated diseases among patients with HS. The association of HS and thyroid abnormalities is equivocal. We aimed to explore whether HS is associated with thyroid ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sherman S,Tzur Bitan D,Kridin K,Pavlovsky L,Hodak E,Cohen AD

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:β-Cyclodextrin (βCD) xerogel containing silk fibroin (SF) was prepared, and the efficacy of the xerogel for a pressure sore developed on the back of an ICR mouse was investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Tosyl βCD was conjugated to polyethyleneimine (PEI), and the βCD residues were cross-linked in an aqueous ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Seo SR,Lee MS,So BP,Kim JC

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sézary cells were present in a number of less than 1000/mm3 in 52 of 78 cases of various benign diffuse dermatoses and mycosis fungoides. The count was higher than 1000/mm3 in two cases of Sézary syndrome in which the histopathology was that of mycosis fungoides and in six cases of exfoliative erythroderma of undeterm...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Duangurai K,Piamphongsant T,Himmungnan T

更新日期：1988-05-01 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：:During a 10-year period (1976-1985), eight Chinese patients from a population of 2.5 million fulfilled the criteria for dermatitis herpetiformis and linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD). These rare diseases among Asians presented during the third decade of life with homogenous linear IgA deposits along the dermoepider...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ratnam KV

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00