Lutein and zeaxanthin in eye and skin health.

abstract：:Tattoos have gained worldwide popularity in recent years, and vaccinations are universal preventive measures designed to minimize morbidity associated with specific pathogens. Both dermal tattoos and vaccine injections may alter local immune responses, creating an immunocompromised district on or near the site of plac...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Huynh TN,Jackson JD,Brodell RT

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alopecia is a skin condition of great social and psychologic impact. Primary alopecia originates from the hair follicles and usually does not have systemic manifestations; however, secondary alopecia can affect the hair follicles in the setting of systemic diseases, medications, and external trauma. Connective tissue ...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Nanda S,De Bedout V,Miteva M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, a bewildering array of emerging rickettsial pathogens have been described throughout the world, including in the tropics. Here we present an updated overview of scrub typhus, murine typhus, and epidemic typhus. We also present an update on the emerging spotted fever group rickettsioses described in th...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Parola P,Raoult D

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 127 loci are actually known to affect pigmentation in mouse when they are mutated. From embryogenesis to transfer of melanin to the keratinocytes or melanocytes survival, any defect is able to alter the pigmentation process. Many gene mutations are now described, but the function of their product protein and...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Passeron T,Mantoux F,Ortonne JP

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optimal management of full-thickness wounds requires a thorough knowledge of wound-healing principles and practices. In the absence of underlying disease, almost every full-thickness wound will heal with minimal intervention; however, the process can be enhanced by judicious wound management. The first clinical decisi...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Rivera AE,Spencer JM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a high demand for facial aesthetic enhancement, and the periorbital region is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Many nonsurgical therapies exist to tackle these problems. These therapies are becoming more efficacious while reducing postprocedural recovery time. The goal is to restore the natural ...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Fathi R,Pfeiffer ML,Tsoukas M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is mediated by elements of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Its characteristic features in the skin consist of inflammatory changes in both dermis and epidermis, with abnormal keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation. Despite the elucidation of many aspect...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Büchau AS,Gallo RL

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adjuvant immunosuppressive drugs are widely used to minimize corticosteroid-related adverse effects in the short-term and long-term management of cautoimmune bullous diseases. In bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris, azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil seem to be equally effective when used in combination with...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Meurer M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formulating at acidic pH is a route to improve the chemical or biological stability and the performances of cosmeceuticals. Unfortunately, its potential is limited by the poor differentiation of available acidic agents, and by the risk of skin irritation. Recently, a perfluoropolyether phosphate was proposed to formul...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Pantini G

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recognition of botulinum toxin as a therapeutic tool has revolutionized the approach to facial esthetics. In the 1970s, Dr. Alan B. Scott pioneered the use of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) for strabismus. This discovery led to further studies examining other clinical applications of BTX-A and, more recently, botu...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Parish JL

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignancy in patients with sarcoidosis occurs in 3 settings. The first setting relates to patients with hematologic malignancies. It includes the sarcoidosis-lymphoma syndrome, which refers to the development of lymphoma at least 1 to 2 years after the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. It also includes patients with sarcoido...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Cohen PR,Kurzrock R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a widespread tropical infection caused by numerous different species of Leishmania protozoa that are transmitted by sandflies. Its clinical presentations are extremely diverse and dependent on a variety of parasite and host factors that are poorly understood. Diagnosis should aim to identify...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Bailey MS,Lockwood DN

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nail surgery is a special branch of hand and dermatologic surgery. It is not widely performed, and many physicians do not feel at ease to perform it. The objective of this contribution is to give a short overview of the most important surgical procedures in clinical practice. References from the literature and the aut...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Haneke E

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is associated with a number of dermatoses. It affects cutaneous sensation, temperature regulation, foot shape, and vasculature. Acanthosis nigricans is the most common dermatological manifestation of obesity. Skin tags are more commonly associated with diabetes than with obesity. Obesity increases the incidenc...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Scheinfeld NS

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Any infectious illness presenting with an eruption in a pregnant patient may be associated with an increased risk of fetal loss. The viruses that can infect the placenta during maternal infection and can be transmitted to the fetus and cause congenital disease include the rubella virus, the measles virus, the varicell...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Rebora A,Ciccarese G,Herzum A,Parodi A,Drago F

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the Eskimo in Greenland to the tribes in Polynesia-the whole world knows the art of tattoo. Despite their wide popularity the relation between the skin diseases and the tattooed pictures aren't studied in depth. With the appearance of professional tattoo studios, the risk of infectious complications was reduced. ...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Kazandjieva J,Tsankov N

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, also known as obstetric cholestasis, is a pruritic condition of pregnancy characterized by an underlying elevation in circulating bile acids and liver derangement, and associated with adverse fetal outcomes, such as preterm labor and stillbirth. Limited understanding of the under...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Ovadia C,Williamson C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies can affect the mucous membranes, teeth, periodontal tissue, salivary glands, and perioral skin. This contribution reviews how the water-soluble vitamins (B(2), B(3), B(6), B(12), C, and folic acid), fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, and E), and minerals (calcium, fluoride, iro...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Thomas DM,Mirowski GW

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cosmeceuticals are used for nourishing and improving the appearance of the skin and are also documented as effective agents for treating various dermatologic conditions. Cosmeceutical preparations from herbal origin are most popular among consumers because these agents are mostly nontoxic and possess strong antioxidan...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Singh RP,Agarwal R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The legal landscape in dermatology is constantly evolving. Dermatologists should nurture strong physician-patient relationships with proper informed consent and stay abreast of legal issues as they pertain to today's practice of medicine. Medicolegal issues that have risen to the forefront include wrong-site surgery, ...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Torres A,Konda S,Nino T,de Golian E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric melanoma is rare but increasing in incidence. Because early diagnosis and treatment improves prognosis, clinicians need to include it as a possible diagnosis when evaluating a pigmented lesion in a pediatric patient. Some risk factors for melanoma include xeroderma pigmentosum, giant congenital melanocytic n...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Jen M,Murphy M,Grant-Kels JM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is defined by the prominence of somatic symptoms associated with abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to the symptoms, resulting in significant distress and impairment. Individuals with these disorders are more commonly encountered in primary care and other medical settings...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Levenson JL,Sharma AA,Ortega-Loayza AG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of many drugs in dermatologic diseases may cause ocular side effects. Some may regress after discontinuation of the therapy, but others persist or progress even after the cessation of treatment. This review presents four groups of commonly prescribed drugs-antimalarial medicines, glucocorticoids, retinoids, an...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Turno-Kręcicka A,Grzybowski A,Misiuk-Hojło M,Patryn E,Czajor K,Nita M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancer is both common and responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Opportunities for both primary and secondary prevention are available to both dermatologists and non-dermatologists. Counseling selected patients about ultraviolet avoidance and proper use of sunscreens is recommended. Due to technical...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Federman DG,Kirsner RS,Viola KV

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hand dermatitis is a common diagnosis seen in dermatologic and general practice. It can present with typical morphology, but uncommon manifestations are possible. This review reports on common and uncommon presentations of irritant and allergic hand dermatitis focusing on uncommon localizations, time course, and morph...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Bauer A

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic syndrome (MetS) or insulin resistance syndrome is a constellation of obesity-related metabolic derangements predisposing to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In 1998, WHO defined the first criteria of MetS. Three years later, the user-friendly National Cholesterol Education Program criteria of ...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Oda E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major gaps still exist in the knowledge about leprosy, particularly with regard to how it spreads. Leprosy epidemiology remains complicated due to the specific characteristics of Mycobacterium leprae. To describe epidemiologic trends for the 21st century, the first part of this paper gives an overview of the epidemiol...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Schreuder PA,Noto S,Richardus JH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As new laser devices continue to emerge, it becomes increasingly important for the clinical dermatologist to understand the basic principles behind their operation. A fundamental understanding of how lasers interact with tissue will enable the physician to choose the most appropriate laser for a given clinical situati...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Carroll L,Humphreys TR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different physical treatments may be used in acne therapy. The main indications are for treating retentional lesions (open and comedones), inflamed lesions, and scars. ...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Dreno B

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin health depends on an intact barrier composed of protein-rich corneocytes surrounded by the lamellar intercellular lipids. This barrier provides waterproof protection for the body, preventing infection, regulating electrolyte balance, maintaining body temperature, and providing a mechanism for sensation. Damage to...

journal_title：Clinics in dermatology

authors： Draelos ZD

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00