Paraneoplastic pyoderma gangrenosum in solid organ malignancy: a literature review.

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：BACKGROUND:Mycosis fungoides (MF) is an indolent, most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) with an average estimated incidence of 0.5 cases per 100,000 persons per year in the western world. Although various clinical and epidemiological features are well delineated in the western population, the data is sca...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Alsaleh QA,Nanda A,Al-Ajmi H,Al-Sabah H,Elkashlan M,Al-Shemmari S,Demierre MF

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-nine patients who had decubitus ulcers and a variety of underlying diseases had good responses to the use of the Clinitron Bed, an air-fluidized system. More research is needed to determine its place in dermatologic care. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Parish LC,Witkowski JA

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD4+ CD25+ T-regulatory (Treg) cells play critical roles in maintaining peripheral tolerance and preventing autoimmunity. As characteristics of Treg cells have not been precisely investigated in chronic urticaria (CU) yet, this study was performed. OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequencies of circulating CD4+ ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Arshi S,Babaie D,Nabavi M,Tebianian M,Ghalehbaghi B,Jalali F,Ahmadvand A,Gholami R

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A male fetus which was the product of full-term pregnancy and normal delivery with no family history is presented. The skin was hard and thick, waxy, yellowish in color, and was crossed by horizontal and or perpendicular red fissures. The eyelids were semiclosed, hard, and stiff resulting in ectropion and the conjunct...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kouskoukis C,Minas A,Tousimis D

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Like all organ systems, the skin undergoes significant changes during pregnancy. The majority of physiologic skin conditions related to gestation resolve after childbirth. However, they may cause significant concern or cosmetic distress or be mistaken for one of the specific dermatoses of pregnancy. Dermatoses unique ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Geraghty LN,Pomeranz MK

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of lasers is very common in dermatology; however, many patients fear it and have various misconceptions about it. A literature search failed to show any studies on this topic. OBJECTIVE:To explore the various misconceptions of patients about lasers in dermatology. METHODS:A self-administered questi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： AlGhamdi KM,Moussa NA

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common disorder but presents severe psychosocial problems in many female patients. Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and conditioned media of ADSCs (ADSC-CM) are reported to promote hair growth in vitro. However, there are no clinical reports on the treatment of a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shin H,Ryu HH,Kwon O,Park BS,Jo SJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced cell-mediated immunity associated with pregnancy may cause a flaring or exacerbation of some skin conditions. Little is known about the magnitude of and risk factors for skin diseases among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected antiretroviral therapy-naïve pregnant women. METHODS:Cross-section...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shayo GA,Moshiro C,Spiegelman D,Mugusi FM,Chalamilla G,Msamanga G,Hawkins C,Fawzi W

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Khite (also known as fatlah in Egypt) is a manual technique of temporary vellus hair removal that is widely performed in the Middle East. METHODS:The technique of khite is reviewed as illustrated. RESULTS:Khite is an effective method of removing unwanted vellus hairs. CONCLUSIONS:Dermatologists in all par...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abdel-Gawad MM,Abdel-Hamid IA,Wagner RF Jr

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case report of cutaneous onchocercias acquired during travels to Africa is presented. The salient epidemiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects are reviewed. Clinical and laboratory differences between onchocerciasis patients who are inhabitants of endemic areas and those who are occasional visitors t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nguyen JC,Murphy ME,Nutman TB,Neafie RC,Maturo S,Burke DS,Turiansky GW

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vitiligo is an acquired progressive disorder characterized by destruction of melanocytes in the lesion and the lesional hair follicles. A number of new therapeutic options for vitiligo have become available over the last decade or so both on the medical as well as surgical side. One among them is the smash...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Krishnan A,Kar S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anthrax is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease. The diagnosis of cutaneous anthrax (CA) may be very difficult, particularly in atypical presentations and nonendemic regions. AIM:To evaluate the clinical features and diagnostic difficulties of 23 anthrax cases seen between May 2004 and September 2006. METH...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ozcan H,Kayabas U,Bayindir Y,Bayraktar MR,Ay S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are the most frequent human cancer that results from malignant transformation of basal cells in the epidermis. Gorlin syndrome is a rare inherited autosomal dominant disease that predisposes with multiple BCCs and other birth defects. Both sporadic and inherited BCCs are associat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Santos DC,Zaphiropoulos PG,Neto CF,Pimentel ER,Sanches JA Jr,Ruiz IR

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old retired man with hand eczema presented to the Dermatology clinic in October of 2001. He complained of scaly, fissured plaque-type lesions over the radial margin of his right index finger and thumb (Fig. 1). He first noticed these changes 2 years ago. There was no history of irritation from his occupation...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Onder M,Oztas M,Arnavut O

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pityriasis lichenoides (PL) is a self-limiting papulosquamous disease that may persist for years and is associated with a high relapse rate. To date, few comparative studies have investigated the efficacy of narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy and other therapies in the treatment of PL. OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Park JM,Jwa SW,Song M,Kim HS,Chin HW,Ko HC,Kim MB,Kim BS

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI), a neurocutaneous disorder characterized by hypopigmented skin lesions along Blaschko's line with multiple accompanying diseases, may occasionally present with sexual precocity. METHODS:We reviewed cases of HI with sexual precocity reported in the literature and focused on collecti...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Park JM,Kim HJ,Kim T,Chae HW,Kim DH,Lee MG

更新日期：2011-02-01 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：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：:Alopecia areata is a T cell mediated disease with which many disorders may be associated. There are few studies reporting ocular findings in alopecia areata. The aim of the study is to assess tear function and ocular surface pathologies in alopecia areata. Thirty-two patients with alopecia areata and 20 age- and sex-m...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ergin C,Acar M,Kaya Akış H,Gönül M,Gürdal C

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tick bites are dermatoses not commonly encountered in Korea. Recognizing their clinical signs as well as their histopathologic findings is important in making a diagnosis of tick-related dermatoses. The incidence and causative species are different depending on the geographic areas. The histopathologic findi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Cho BK,Kang H,Bang D,Kim SN,Hwang S,Song ES

更新日期：1994-08-01 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：:Patients with deep mycoses diagnosed in dermatologic clinics of Manaus (state of Amazonas, Brazil) were studied from November 1973 to December 1983. They came from the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Pará, Acre, and Rondônia and the Federal Territory of Roraima. All of these regions, with the exception of Pará, are situ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Talhari S,Cunha MG,Schettini AP,Talhari AC

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey on communicable dermatoses in economically weak villages in India showed wide variations in prevalence rates in similar ecologic setup. A skin diseases, on-spot-treatment, 1-day-camp was organized to treat 1787 subjects in five villages. Two applications of 1% lindane 1 week apart was the only treatment used ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Desai SC,Jagavkar CK,Oberai CM

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on skin diseases in north-western Nigeria is scanty. We therefore conducted a prospective survey of 2611 new patients seen between August 1999 and July 2001 at the consultant medical/dermatology clinics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. METHODS:The personal bio-d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Onayemi O,Isezuo SA,Njoku CH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of cutaneous manifestations has been described in multiple myeloma including extramedullary cutaneous plasmacytomas, cutaneous amyloidosis, pyoderma gangrenosum, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, necrobiotic xanthogranuloma, scleromyxedema, Sweet's syndrome, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, scleredema, and plane x...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yoon YH,Cho WI,Seo SJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) manifests as a skin eruption after healing of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), either spontaneously or as a result of treatment. This study was undertaken to describe the demographic, clinical, and histopathologic features of PKDL in Nepal. METHODS:Demographic, clinica...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Garg VK,Agrawal S,Rani S,Joshi A,Agarwalla A,Das ML,Koirala S

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4-year-old boy presented with mildly itchy, linear, skin lesions over the trunk, arms, and face of 3 months' duration. He had previously been admitted to a private hospital for generalized exfoliation of the skin following drug intake for fever and throat pain. The nature of the drugs was not known. The exfoliative ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ghorpade A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scars are problematic for thousands of patients. Scarring is a natural part of the healing process after an injury. However, the appearance of a scar and its treatment depend on multiple factors and on the experience of the therapist and the options available. Despite a plethora of rapidly evolving treatment options a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Trelles MA,Martínez-Carpio PA

更新日期：2016-08-01 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