Ocular Co-Morbidities of Atopic Dermatitis. Part I: Associated Ocular Diseases.

abstract：UNLABELLED:Topical application of the antibacterial agent metronidazole is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe rosacea, although its mechanism of action has yet to be clearly established. Metronidazole preparations (0.75 and 1% cream, 0.75% gel and 0.75% lotion) were significantly more effective than place...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： McClellan KJ,Noble S

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to provide a brief, but critical, overview of the evidence related to complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) use, and to offer valid and useful information for dermatologists in clinical practice. Systematic literature searches were conducted on these databases: Medline, EMBASE, The ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Ernst E,Pittler MH,Stevinson C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Halobetasol propionate (HP) 0.5% ointment and cream are class I topical corticosteroids. We review the efficacy and tolerability of HP for treatment of plaque psoriasis in the English language literature. The efficacy of HP ointment and cream is consistently superior to other super-potent topical corticosteroids. Loca...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Rivera AM,Hsu S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-infectious granulomatous diseases of the skin are a broad group of distinct reactive inflammatory conditions that share important similarities. As a group, they are relatively difficult to diagnose and distinguish both clinically as well as histologically. Many of these disorders have significant associations with...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hawryluk EB,Izikson L,English JC 3rd

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uncommon types of cutaneous cancers are mainly cited in the literature as case reports and their etiology, pathogenesis and prognosis have to be surmised because of their rarity. Within this group exist the rare and also the unusual, for instance a relatively common carcinoma arising in a strange circumstance. Initial...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Topping A,Wilson GR

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photochemotherapy with methoxsalen (8-methoxypsoralen) and long wavelength ultraviolet (UV) radiation (referred to as 'PUVA' for psoralen plus UVA) is commonly used to treat psoriasis and vitiligo. These vastly different diseases respond to the therapy by different mechanisms even though the immediate effects of the t...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gasparro FP

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia areata (AA) is non-scarring hair loss resulting from an autoimmune disorder. Severity varies from patchy hair loss that often spontaneously resolves to severe and chronic cases that can progress to total loss of scalp and body hair. Many treatments are available; however, the efficacy of these treatments has ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Carviel J,Abramovits W

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosing acne is easy. However, treatment must be adapted to the type and severity of acne, and must also take into account the impact of acne on patients' quality of life. As there is not always a correlation between the severity of acne and its impact on quality of life, it can be helpful for the dermatologist to ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Dréno B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) has been proposed as a treatment for toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted to examine the efficacy and safety of IVIg in TEN and SJS patients. Seventeen relevant articles (14 TEN, 3 SJS) were identif...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Mittmann N,Chan B,Knowles S,Cosentino L,Shear N

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBD), including pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and pemphigoid gestationis, pose significant therapeutic challenges, especially in pregnant and post-partum breastfeeding patients or those planning to conceive. Data on the safety ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Kushner CJ,Concha JSS,Werth VP

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efforts have been recently made to investigate simple, objective, accurate, and reproducible methods of clinical/noninvasive assessment of nonsegmental vitiligo. However, studies have mostly considered quantitative or semiquantitative parameters, almost neglecting the purely qualitative appearance of vitilig...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Menchini G,Comacchi C,Cappugi P,Torchia D

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanoma is a malignancy of pigment-producing cells that is driven by a variety of genetic mutations and aberrations. In most cases, this leads to upregulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway through activating mutations of upstream mediators of the pathway including BRAF and NRAS. With the adve...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Akabane H,Sullivan RJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At least 20 clinically relevant factors affect percutaneous absorption of drugs and chemicals: relevant physico-chemical properties, vehicle/formulation, drug exposure conditions (dose, duration, surface area, exposure frequency), skin appendages (hair follicles, glands) as sub-anatomical pathways, skin application si...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Law RM,Ngo MA,Maibach HI

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperhidrosis is a common and distressing condition involving increased production of sweat. A variety of treatment modalities are used to try to control or reduce sweating. Sweat is secreted by eccrine glands innervated by cholinergic fibers from the sympathetic nervous system. Primary hyperhidrosis most commonly aff...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Connolly M,de Berker D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema nodosum (EN) is the most common form of panniculitis. It is characterized by erythematous, raised, tender nodules that usually occur bilaterally on the extensor surfaces of the lower extremities. EN is associated with many underlying conditions including infection, sarcoidosis, malignancy, and pregnancy. Its ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Acosta KA,Haver MC,Kelly B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study demonstrated an association between psoriasis and dilated cardiomyopathy. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) may be involved in the pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy and therefore, anti-TNFalpha agents may play a role in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy. The case of a 51-year-old woman ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： De Simone C,Carbone A,Caldarola G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disorders of cornification are a group of diseases that share abnormalities in the manufacture or desquamation of corneocytes. This paper reviews the major and a few of the rarer ones with a concentration on their therapy. Ichthyosis vulgaris is probably a post-translational defect in pro-filaggrin expression. It show...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Shwayder T

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The connection between the brain and the skin is more than a physiologic fact. Skin conditions can impose great effects on every field in the patients' lives. Reciprocally, skin diseases can be evoked by psychological problems. A psychodermatology clinic is the format that enables dermatology patients to receive a com...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Orion E,Feldman B,Ronni W,Orit BA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive cutaneous tumor with a predilection for the head and neck of elderly Caucasian patients. Although much less common than melanoma, MCC has higher rates of sentinel lymph node involvement, local and regional recurrences, and mortality. The majority of MCC cases have b...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Brummer GC,Bowen AR,Bowen GM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence regarding what comprises effective education for acne vulgaris patients is lacking. Internet-based education may improve patient knowledge of this condition. OBJECTIVES:Our objective was to compare the effectiveness of standard web-based education and an automated counseling website in improving ac...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tuong W,Wang AS,Armstrong AW

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Topical coal tar is a well known and effective treatment for psoriasis, but the messiness, staining, odor, and inconvenience associated with its use make patient satisfaction and compliance a challenge. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy, patient tolerability, and cosmetic acceptability of a new topical li...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Alora-Palli MB,Perkins AC,Van Cott A,Kimball AB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are members of the nuclear receptor superfamily that regulate lipid, glucose, and amino acid metabolism. More recently, PPARs and corresponding ligands have been shown in skin and other organs to regulate important cellular functions, including cell proliferation and...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Sertznig P,Seifert M,Tilgen W,Reichrath J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial fungal infections are chronic and recurring conditions. Tinea capitis is a scalp infection, primarily affecting prepubescent children. Ringworm infections, such as tinea corporis and tinea cruris, involve the glabrous skin. Tinea nigra is a rare mycotic infection that may be related to travel abroad. Piedr...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Cooper EA,Ryder JE,Nicol KA,Chow M,Chaudhry MM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) represents a group of inherited blistering skin diseases, some forms of which are associated with considerable morbidity and increased mortality. Notably, in recessive dystrophic EB there can be extensive muco-cutaneous fragility and disease complications such as scars, contractures, anemia,...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hsu CK,Wang SP,Lee JY,McGrath JA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis that may be caused by an adverse drug reaction. We discuss the clinical presentation and outcomes of 52 cases of drug-induced PG reported to date in the literature. We conducted our literature search for case reports of drug-induced PG using keywords on PubMe...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Wang JY,French LE,Shear NH,Amiri A,Alavi A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical pimecrolimus 1% cream (Elidel) [hereafter referred to as topical pimecrolimus] is a nonsteroidal alternative in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis. In vehicle-controlled, short-term, continuous-use trials in pediatric patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, topical pimecrolimus was effectiv...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yang LP,Curran MP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging of the skin is associated with skin thinning, atrophy, dryness, wrinkling, and delayed wound healing. These undesirable aging effects are exacerbated by declining estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. With the rise in interest in long-term postmenopausal skin management, studies on the restorative benefits th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Shu YY,Maibach HI

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor therapy is not a common indication for the use of lasers, as it is in the treatment of benign vascular skin lesions, since many alternative treatment modalities exist. However, certain patients may benefit from laser therapy of premalignant and malignant skin tumors. Skin tumors can be treated by laser excision,...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Karrer S,Szeimies RM,Hohenleutner U,Landthaler M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen planus is a relatively common disorder of the stratified squamous epithelia. Most dental and medical practitioners see patients with lichen planus, but not all are recognized as having the disease. Patients with lichen planus may have concomitant involvement of the disease in multiple sites. Oral lichen planus ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Scully C,Eisen D,Carrozzo M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma annulare (GA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by the development of plaques preferentially localized to the distal extremities. Spontaneous remission and relapses are quite common and the course of GA is not easy to predict. Moreover, most therapeutic regimens have been us...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Murdaca G,Colombo BM,Barabino G,Caiti M,Cagnati P,Puppo F

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00