Topical zinc therapy for acne vulgaris.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between infantile seborrheic dermatitis (ISD) and infantile atopic dermatitis (IAD) is controversial. METHODS:Ninety-six children aged 2-12 months diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and a comparable control group of healthy children were evaluated. Demographic data, personal history of ISD an...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Moises-Alfaro CB,Caceres-Rios HW,Rueda M,Velazquez-Acosta A,Ruiz-Maldonado R

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on a study of 400 patients (272 patients with herpes zoster and 128 with postzoster neuralgia), the subcutaneous injection of triamcinolone in saline is concluded to be a safe and effective measure for reducing pain. The acute eruption and symptoms of herpes zoster cleared in an average of less than four days. P...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Epstein E

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema is a distinct localized cutaneous response to certain systemic chemotherapeutic agents. METHODS:Between January 1990 and December 1994, from a total of 76 leukemic patients who have received combination chemotherapy consisting of cytosine arabinoside and anthracycline ant...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Demirçay Z,Gürbüz O,Alpdoğan TB,Yücelten D,Alpdoğan O,Kurtkaya O,Bayik M

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Though any drug can be a potential cause of such hypersensitivity reactions, paracetamol, an over-the-counter drug used extensively as an analgesic and antipyretic agent, is considered to be relatively safe, with hepatotoxicity as a major adverse effect only in large doses. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We report a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Biswal S,Sahoo SS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Climatologic factors may affect atopic dermatitis (AD), and there have been few explorations into this topic. Because of its size, the United States (US) has a broad range of climates. The objective of this study is to assess the relationship between ambulatory office visits physicians for AD with temperatur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Fleischer AB Jr

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a rare condition which primarily affects older women after local trauma and has historically been treated with topical steroids. As it is a rare entity and resembles other dermatologic conditions, it may easily be misdiagnosed. Identifying the causes and evaluating the effic...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Karanfilian KM,Wassef C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 180-kDa transmembrane hemidesmosomal protein (BPAG2) has been identified as an important autoantigen in bullous pemphigoid (BP). Using the NC16A domain as the antigenic target, a highly sensitive and specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of autoantibodies to BP180 was devel...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Feng S,Wu Q,Jin P,Lin L,Zhou W,Sang H,Shao C

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with cutaneous toxoplasmosis had slowly regressing erythema-multiforme-like eruptions or lichenoid, papulonodular and purpurictelangiectatic disorders. The most common histologic finding was subacute histiolymphocytic perivasculitis with frequent demonstration of the parasite. Another group of patients s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Binazzi M,Papini M

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The usefulness of the lupus band test (LBT) in the diagnosis of cutaneous lupus erythematosus remains controversial. The study was done to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of the LBT in discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS:During the s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： George R,Kurian S,Jacob M,Thomas K

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A male patient with underlying lepromatous leprosy mimicked Sweet's syndrome clinically. He was believed to be in an atypical reactional state recognized as a variant form of erythema nodosum leprosum. In addition to the antileprosy treatment, steroid hormone was required to control the systemic symptoms. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kou TT,Chan HL

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is used to quantify the extent of the disease, and to evaluate its improvement with treatment. It is considered to be a slow, rough, nonsensitive, and complex tool, with high interobserver variability and low reproducibility. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS:To develop a s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Harari M,Shani J,Hristakieva E,Stanimirovic A,Seidl W,Burdo A

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ducatalon is a bipyridylium herbicide containing a mixture of diquat and paraquat, and is used in agriculture. Adverse reactions due to contact of this compound with the skin have rarely been described. CASE REPORTS:Two men were seen for severe pain due to extensive chemical burns in the perineal and scrota...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ronnen M,Klin B,Suster S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently available treatment options for melasma include prevention of UV radiation, topical lightening agents, chemical peels, and light-based and laser therapies. However, none have shown effective and sustained results, with incomplete clearance and frequent recurrences. There has been increasing interest recently...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zhou LL,Baibergenova A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we have investigated the chemotherapeutic potential of a purple violet pigment (PVP), which was isolated from a previously undescribed Antarctic Janthinobacterium sp. (Ant5-2), against murine UV-induced 2237 fibrosarcoma and B16F10 melanoma cells. METHODS:The 2237, B16F10, C50, and NIH3T3 cel...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mojib N,Nasti TH,Andersen DT,Attigada VR,Hoover RB,Yusuf N,Bej AK

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：:Necrolytic acral erythema is a relatively recently described psoriasis-like skin eruption seen in people infected with hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C virus infection is endemic in many parts of the world with a steady increase of incidence in Pakistan. Recognition of this disorder is crucial to an early treatment of t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Manzur A,Siddiqui AH

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phenytoin (5,5 diphenylhydantoin), a widely-used anticonvulsant, has been employed both topically and systemically in the treatment of some dermatological disorders. Immunological and non-immunological defects suggests that phenytoin could be therapeutically effective for vitiligo repigmentation. AIM OF STU...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Porojan D,Bâldea I,Achim M,Cosgarea R

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis presents many management complexities. A cornerstone of therapy has been topical corticosteroids, although over the past 10 years there have been many additions to the medication armamentarium. Furthermore, various combination regimens and approaches have been advocated. OBJECTIVE:We sought to cha...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pearce DJ,Stealey KH,Balkrishnan R,Fleischer AB Jr,Feldman SR

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), characterized by the appearance of itchy wheals of unknown etiology, can be extremely debilitating and can significantly reduce a patient's quality of life (QOL). Fexofenadine, a non-sedating, H1-receptor selective, long-acting antihistamine, is licensed worldwide for the treatment ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kawashima M,Harada S,Tango T

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical drugs can be absorbed percutaneously in sufficient amounts to cause untoward systemic effects. Generally speaking, infants and young children appears to be more vulnerable than adults. It has been shown that the prolonged and extensive use of topical corticosteroids can induce iatrogenic hypercorticism and tha...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pascher F

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sun exposure, light skin pigmentation, and melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene variants are independent risk factors for skin cancer. The Canary Islands have a sunny and temperate climate, but data regarding the phenotypic and genotypic risk factors among the population are lacking. METHODS:The main phenoty...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： de-Misa RF,Pérez-Méndez LI,Hernández-Jiménez JG,Rodríguez Mdel C,Vilar MC,Suárez J,Claveríe-Martín F

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral mucous membrane involvement occurs uncommonly in mycosis fungoides and reports of it are scarce. We present two patients with severe involvement of the oral mucous membranes. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vicente A,Martí RM,Martín E,Estrach T,Herrero C,Mascaró JM

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health authorities in the USA, Canada and Australia recommend a "no nit" policy, i.e. the immediate dismissal of all children who have head lice, eggs and/or nits on their hair from school, camp or child-care settings. These children would be readmitted to the institution only when all head lice, eggs and nits have be...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mumcuoglu KY,Meinking TA,Burkhart CN,Burkhart CG

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-year study of 668 patients with genital lesions revealed that teenagers and those in the age group of 20 to 40 are most vunerable. The poor, the uneducated and unmarried persons are at high risk. Chancroid and syphilis are the majority of cases. Inguinal bubo, herpes pregenitalis, condylomata acuminata, erosive ba...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sehgal VN,Rege VL,Sehgal N,Kharangate VN,Mascarenhas MF

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Demodecidosis is an ectoparasitosis that is infrequently observed in subjects with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It has a rosacea-like presentation. We present three cases in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Two of these patients had a profuse eruption, and all three cases were ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Clyti E,Nacher M,Sainte-Marie D,Pradinaud R,Couppie P

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：:Classical acupuncture focuses primarily on treating the person, and secondarily treating the illness. The "symptoms" are regarded as "branch" expressions of a "root" (constitutional) imbalance. Different root imbalances can produce the same symptoms. Five patients with eczema, for example, may reveal five distinct roo...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Tan EK,Millington GW,Levell NJ

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a common disease in Iran, especially in the north-east, central and southern parts of the country. Many treatments have been suggested for this disease but none is completely effective and without side-effects such as pain, arthralgia and renal or cardiac complications. Lasers have...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Asilian A,Sharif A,Faghihi G,Enshaeieh Sh,Shariati F,Siadat AH

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59-year-old man presented with a 10-cm x 8-cm tumoral plaque with a superficial nodule in the interscapular region of the back (Fig. 1). The lesion had been growing for 25 years. As a cystic lesion was suspected, the superficial nodule was biopsied. The histopathologic diagnosis was low-grade sarcoma with sclerosis....

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sabater-Marco V,Pérez-Vallés A,Berzal-Cantalejo F,Rodriguez-Serna M,Martinez-Diaz F,Martorell-Cebollada M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the safety and efficacy of a 0.005% mixture of solasodine glycosides (Zycure) in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma. Design Double-blind, randomized, and vehicle-controlled, parallel group study. SETTING:Ten centers in the United Kingdom. Participants Male, n = 50; female, n = 44; age range, 32-...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Punjabi S,Cook LJ,Kersey P,Marks R,Cerio R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00