Procedural pediatric dermatology.

abstract：:The development and use of various laser systems for the treatment of carcinomas of the skin constitute a relatively new therapeutic approach. Because the skin is a readily accessible organ, it is an excellent site at which to attempt different therapeutic modalities. What is truly astounding has been the development ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Geronemus R,Ashinoff R

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes major screening studies of the past two decades, discusses the evidence-based screening recommendations, highlights the need to screen high-risk and previously unscreened populations, and concludes with suggestions for risk assessment and physician-nurse training in the skin cancer examination. ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Geller AC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic telogen effluvium is not uncommon. It is a form of diffuse hair loss affecting the entire scalp for which no obvious cause can be found. It usually affects women of 30 to 60 years of age who generally have a full head of hair prior to the onset of shedding. The onset is usually abrupt, with or without a recogn...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Whiting DA

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nail pigmentation is defined by the presence of melanin in the nail plate. It most frequently has the appearance of a longitudinal pigmented band, called longitudinal mel-anonychia (LM). LM is an important aspect of ungual pathology because it can be the first sign of nail apparatus melanoma. The aim of this article i...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： André J,Lateur N

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitiligo, an acquired disease of depigmentation, affects millions worldwide. The psychosocial and health-related quality of life (HRQL) impact of the disease varies based on several parameters, including country of origin, skin type, gender, age, marital status, and involved body site. Many instruments, both dermatolo...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Bhandarkar SS,Kundu RV

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:Large defects may at first appear to be too big to close in a side-to-side fashion. Certain wounds and situations may call for healing with second intent. Undermining and pulley sutures are very helpful in bringing together wound edges of certain large openings. Partial closures may decrease the tendency to exert unwa...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Shelton RM

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the different classes and complexities of antiretroviral regimens, maximal viral suppression, sustained durability, increased CD4 count, decreased evolving resistance, and fewer side effects combined with increased compliance resulting in decreased morbidity and mortality remain the goals of therapy. Serial vira...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Carrasco DA,Tyring SK

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：:Off-label use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) at high doses has resulted in numerous anecdotal reports of its effectiveness in a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Despite its growing acceptance as a viable therapeutic option in the management of several such disorders, the poorly defined mechanis...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Colsky AS

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin and the nervous system develop side by side in the fetus and remain intimately interconnected and interactive throughout life. Because of the skin-nervous system interactions, there is a significant psychosomatic or behavioral component to many dermatologic conditions. This permits complementary nonpharmacolo...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Shenefelt PD

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past decade, midface rejuvenation has matured to allow experienced surgeons to address this area as part of a total facial rejuvenation. Procedures have advanced as successive generations of surgeons have improved understanding of this complex anatomic area. Midface rejuvenation is fraught with perils, however,...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Finn JC

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：: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：:Patients who present with concerns that they suffer from sexually transmitted infection frequently suffer from other problems. Occasionally it is simply not enough just to demonstrate that the patient has no evidence of sexually transmitted disease, but it is important to diagnose the cause of their symptoms and to re...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Harris JR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:KS remains a challenge to clinicians and investigators more than a century after its initial description. Debate continues as to the cell of origin, as well as whether or not it is a true cancer. KS appears to be an opportunistic neoplasm, which in its earliest phase retains some features of a benign hyperproliferativ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Myskowski PL,Ahkami R

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chloracne is a rare but important acneiform eruption often associated with the ingestion of chlorinated phenolic agents such as dioxins with subsequent toxicity from these chemicals. Clinically, chloracne can be distinguished from acne vulgaris by the distribution and appearance of the lesions and by taking a detailed...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Zugerman C

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exanthematous eruptions, urticaria, photosensitivity, pigmentary problems, acne, alopecia, fixed drug eruptions, and lichenoid reactions are the most common dermatologic side effects associated with the administration of psychopharmacologic agents. The cutaneous findings associated with the various eruptions and the m...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Garnis-Jones S

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hand dermatitis is a common disease of the skin resulting in significantly decreased quality of life. Allergic contact dermatitis is a frequent cause of hand dermatitis. Recent studies have revealed that biocides used as preservatives are frequent allergens affecting the hands. This article reviews common biocides imp...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Maier LE,Lampel HP,Bhutani T,Jacob SE

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical diagnosis of malignant melanoma requires the following: an acceptance of the concept of "in situ" malignancy, both clinically and histologically; a high index of suspicion concerning any pigmented lesion; recalling the mnemonic "remember your A,B,C,D's"; and a knowledge of the clinical simulators of malig...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Friedman RJ,Rigel DS

更新日期：1985-04-01 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：:Laser skin surgery is not without risk and some degree of downtime in most situations. Patient satisfaction is key to the perceived success of the procedure. Therefore, the physician must fully explain all risks, potential complications, and expected morbidity associated with any laser treatment to be performed. Altho...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： McBurney EI

更新日期：2002-01-01 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

abstract：:The sensitizing capacity of double-headed haptens containing the pyrocatechol and alpha-methylene-gamma-butyrolactone groups reveals that only the pyrocatechol end is recognized as a sensitizer. Prior sensitization to the double-headed hapten provides protection against (induces immune tolerance to) further sensitizat...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Benezra C

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular melanomas are the most common intraocular malignancy in adults. The majority of ocular melanomas are choroidal melanomas. These tumors can be difficult to diagnose, especially when they are small. Documented growth of a lesion on serial examinations is the most important clinical feature favoring the diagnosis ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Grin-Jorgensen C,Berke A,Grin M

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I would like to stress that there seem to be three subpopulations of neural crest-derived melanocytes in the body that can be functionally and morphologically distinguished: the cutaneous melanocytes, which continuously synthesize small melanosomes to be transferred to keratinocytes; the uveal melanocytes, which synth...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Boissy RE

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides a detailed review of the vascular manifestations affecting the skin in relationship to internal malignancies. Vascular abnormalities heralding internal malignancies can be divided into three main categories, consisting of disorders related to vascular dilatation (flushing, palmar erythema, and te...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： El Tal AK,Tannous Z

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) is well known for providing expert pathology in many specialties and educational courses for civilian and military personnel. Some of the departments at the AFIP have also developed expertise in various advanced laboratory techniques for diagnosis and research that are ap...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Skelton HG,O'Leary TJ,Hilyard EJ,Smith KJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An overview of the therapeutic possibilities of acute wounds, ulcers, and infected or colonized wounds is given. This article reviews therapeutic approaches and nonsurgical dermatologic treatments in particular. The types of wounds discussed include acute wounds, infected acute wounds, chronic wounds, infected and col...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Degreef HJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 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