Activation of melanoblasts and melanocytes after treatment with monochromatic excimer light and narrowband-ultraviolet B of skin of vitiligo patients.

abstract：:Asiaticoside, isolated from Centella asiatica, promotes fibroblast proliferation and extracullar matrix synthesis in wound healing. The precise mechanism, however, in molecular and gene expression levels still remains partially understood. Using cDNA microarray technology, the alternation of genes expression profiles ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lu L,Ying K,Wei S,Fang Y,Liu Y,Lin H,Ma L,Mao Y

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Young white men (1176 men, mean age 20 years, age range from 18 to 26 years) were examined for dysplastic nevi. In 78 patients (6.63%), 107 clinically dysplastic nevi were observed, demonstrating all three NIH criteria (diameter greater than 5mm, irregularities of border, irregularities of color) suggestive for clinic...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Peter RU,Worret WI,Nickolay-Kiesthardt J

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corynebacterium jeikeium is a rare but increasingly important cause of septicemia in neutropenic patients that can present with characteristic cutaneous findings. A 61-year-old man with myelodysplastic syndrome developed C. jeikeium sepsis and an erythematous papular eruption while neutropenic from induction chemother...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Olson JM,Nguyen VQ,Yoo J,Kuechle MK

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphoma (PCFCL) is a neoplasm with differentiation of centrocytes and centroblasts presenting in the skin. At the time of initial manifestation, extracutaneous involvement is absent. PCFCL is considered as an indolent variant of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas since dissemination ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： van Tuyll van Serooskerken AM,Mosterd K,Veraart JC,Vermeer MH,Frank J,van Marion AM

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although tetracycline has been used to treat cutaneous sarcoidosis, the mechanism of action for this treatment remains unclear. This study evaluated the efficacy of minocycline treatment on cutaneous sarcoidosis and the relationship between its efficacy and the presence of Propionibacterium acnes in skin sar...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Inoue Y,Teraki Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work compared the clinical efficacy of topically applied 1 alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1 alpha,25-(OH)2D3) in 16 cases with psoriasis vulgaris, 5 with ichthyosis vulgaris and 8 with X-linked ichthyosis. Sixty-nine percent of the psoriatic cases responded to 1 alpha,25-(OH)2D3 therapy, whereas no ichthyot...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Okano M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is defined by the almost daily presence of urticaria for at least 6 weeks without an identifiable cause. Symptoms include short-lived wheals, itching, and erythema. CIU impedes significantly a patient's quality of life (QoL). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine from the late...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kapp A,Pichler WJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical trial using tretinoin lotion 0.05%, benzoyl peroxide 5% and 10% as topical application was performed on 250 ambulatory patients suffering from various degrees of acne vulgaris. The results indicate that tretinoin applied in the morning and benzoyl peroxide applied at night is the most efficacious regimen to...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Handojo I

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Relapsing polychondritis is an autoimmune multisystemic disease with primary chondral involvement. Its high mortality and morbidity make it a real clinical challenge. CASE DESCRIPTION:A 32-year-old woman with a history of relapsing polychondritis, refractory to multiple treatments, with multisystem compromi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Cuestas D,Peñaranda E,Mora S,Cortes C,Galvis I,Patiño M,Velasquez O

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections occurring within communities are increasing and can affect healthy individuals who have had little to no experience with hospital or healthcare settings (community-associated MRSA, CA-MRSA). CA-MRSA infections have multiple presentations which can make diag...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Lyons DC,Rosen T

更新日期：2015-11-01 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:Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (HUV) has been defined as a syndrome associated with urticarial lesions caused by leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It has been observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and related conditions. Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease is a lymphoproliferative ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Takao M,Hamada T,Kaji T,Ikeda-Mizuno K,Takehara-Yasuhara C,Ichimura K,Yanai H,Yshino T,Iwatsuki K

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1982, five patients having pemphigus vulgaris, four men and one woman, ranging in age between 16 and 48 years, were treated with an arbitrary regimen designed by us. The regimen consisted of giving 100 mg dexamethasone in 500 mL of 5% glucose by a slow intravenous infusion on three consecutive days, along with 500 ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pasricha JS,Das SS

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histoid leprosy is a rare form of multibacillary leprosy as the result of secondary or even primary resistance to dapsone. The etiopathogenesis has not been clarified up to now. METHODS:An immunohistochemical study was carried out for the expression of various markers on epidermal and dermal cell population...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kontochristopoulos GJ,Aroni K,Panteleos DN,Tosca AD

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Huntington interacting protein 1 (HIP1), an antiapoptotic protein normally expressed in the brain, is highly expressed in Merkel cell carcinomas (MCCs). Given this, the aim of the current study was to ascertain the value of HIP1 as a histopathologic adjunct in the diagnosis of MCC. METHODS:In this retrospec...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Marghalani S,Feller JK,Mahalingam M,Mirzabeigi M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in children are limited. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Between 1997 and 1999, 110 children with MC (60 boys, 50 girls, mean age: 4.8 years) were studied. Treatment consisted of removal of all MC lesions in a single session by sterilized tweezers. RESULTS:In child...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kakourou T,Zachariades A,Anastasiou T,Architectonidou E,Georgala S,Theodoridou M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection caused by dermatophytes, nondermatophyte molds, and yeasts. This difficult-to-treat chronic infection has a tendency to relapse despite treatment. This paper aims to offer a global perspective on onychomycosis management from expert physicians from around the world. Overall, th...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Mays RR,Versteeg SG,Piraccini BM,Takwale A,Shemer A,Babaev M,Grover C,Di Chiacchio NG,Taborda PRO,Taborda VBA,Shear NH,Piguet V,Tosti A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical paromomycin treatment on the development of immunity during cutaneous leishmaniasis. METHODS:Three parameters of immunity were measured in the course of the disease: leishmanicidal effector activity, lymphocyte proliferation (cell-mediated immunity...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Frankenburg S,Gross A,Jonas F,Klaus S

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：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

abstract：BACKGROUND:With increasing levels of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in the earth's near environment and evidence that exposure to UVR contributes to skin cancer, cataracts, and photoaging, protection of the skin is imperative during exposure to the sun. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of v...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Davis S,Capjack L,Kerr N,Fedosejevs R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent of various new methods of treating psoriasis, it is necessary to remind physicians to consider an agent that is easy to administer, locally effective, relatively inexpensive, not time-consuming and without systemic toxic effects. Nineteen patients were treated with topical nitrogen mustard between 1972...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Handler RM,Medansky RS

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND DESIGN:Scorpion stings are a serious problem in Khuzestan, a southwestern province of Iran. In around 5 years, 36,463 patients with scorpion stings have been seen. Most of the patients had no cutaneous findings, but a small group of patients developed various local and generalized skin manifestations. Pa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Radmanesh M

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Prurigo pigmentosa (PP), a rare inflammatory disease of the skin, is mostly reported in the ethnic Japanese population. Its pathogenesis remains unclear. The chronic and recurrent nature of PP implies a possible role of viral infection in the pathogenesis. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of doxycycline, whic...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lu PH,Hui RC,Yang LC,Yang CH,Chung WH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by a triad of fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, and acrochordons. Since the first description in 1977, many conditions have been described in association with its clinical triad. Recent epidemiological studies have shown a significant associatio...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Welsch MJ,Krunic A,Medenica MM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue infection is emerging as a public health problem in India. Despite numerous studies, there is a paucity of literature regarding the cutaneous manifestations of dengue. This study was performed to investigate the prevalence and type of cutaneous manifestations in dengue viral infection. METHODS:Two hu...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Thomas EA,John M,Bhatia A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are indicated for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, but they have been studied in many off-label uses. We reviewed the English language literature to define their roles in treatment of vitiligo. Double-blind studies show that tacrolimus 0.1% ointment combined with excimer laser is...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Wong R,Lin AN

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 36-year-old Asian man with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome was referred to the dermatology clinic in January 2005 with stiff fingers and ankles of 3 months' duration. He had undergone bilateral nephrectomy for renal squamous cell carcinoma in 2002 and had started hemodialysis. Multiple cerebellar hemangiomata were resect...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gulati A,Harwood CA,Raftery M,Cerio R,Ashman N,Proby CA

更新日期：2008-09-01 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