Occlusive hydrocolloid dressings applied to chronic neuropathic ulcers. A study of efficacy in patients at a rural South Indian Hospital.

abstract：:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare destructive, ulcerative, and inflammatory cutaneous disease. PG can be associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), arthritis, autoinflammatory syndromes, and hematological malignancies. Multiple reports in the literature have found an association between PG and solid organ tum...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shah M,Sachdeva M,Gefri A,Jfri A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to examine the eggs of pubic lice with consideration of their clinical relevance. STUDY DESIGN:Pubic lice eggs were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). RESULTS:The egg is totally encased by a proteinaceous sheath, except for the operculum, by which oxygen exchange oc...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Burkhart CN,Gunning W,Burkhart CG

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：:A 57-year-old woman with mycosis fungoides developed blisters within cutaneous plaques while receiving PUVA therapy and topical nitrogen mustard. Direct and indirect immunofluorescence studies showed the findings of bullous pemphigoid. Her bullous disease was controlled after cessation of these therapies and instituti...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Patterson JW,Ali M,Murray JC,Hazra TA

更新日期：1985-04-01 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:Patterns of skin disease in developing nations are changing as frequencies of non-communicable diseases continue to increase. Appraisal of the current status of the disease profile is of utmost importance for health planning and resource allocation. METHODS:A prospective analysis of 895 cases of outpatient ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Akinboro AO,Mejiuni AD,Akinlade MO,Audu BM,Ayodele OE

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:  Leprosy is a chronic infection of the skin and peripheral nerves caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, which causes peripheral insensitivity and disfigurements of the skin, limbs, and digits. Social stigma is a common consequence of leprosy and may differ according to level of physical disfiguremen...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Roosta N,Black DS,Rea TH

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidermoid cysts (EC) can occur anywhere in the body. In the head and neck region, they more often present in the midline between the submental region and the supra sternal notch. EC in the oral cavity are extremely rare and present as benign, slow growing lesions. METHODS:Records from College of Dental Sur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ravindranath AP,Ramalingam K,Natesan A,Ramani P,Premkumar P,Thiruvengadam C

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although tamoxifen (TAM) is routinely used in advanced melanoma, it is still uncertain whether evidence exists to support this practice. This review assesses the benefits and harms of systemic therapy with TAM vs. without TAM on response and mortality in patients with advanced melanoma. MEDLINE, The Cochrane Database ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Beguerie JR,Xingzhong J,Valdez RP

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococci aureus (CA-MRSA) pediatric skin infections have been reported worldwide. However, little is known about pathogens' implications in Egyptian children, and beta-lactams are still the empiric antimicrobials prescribed. This warrants Egyptian studies on an...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abdel Fattah NS,Darwish YW

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Altered levels of sex hormones have been observed in many autoimmune disorders, but there is no considerable data about pemphigus. The aim of this study is to compare serum total and free prolactin and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels between patients with pemphigus and healthy controls and to d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yousefi M,Mozafari N,Hosseini MS,Gholamin S,Razavi SM,Namazi MR,Younespour S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND DESIGN:Scorpion stings are a serious problem in Khuzestan, a southwestern province of Iran. In around 5 years, 36,463 patients with scorpion stings have been seen. Most of the patients had no cutaneous findings, but a small group of patients developed various local and generalized skin manifestations. Pa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Radmanesh M

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head louse infestations continue to be a concern of public health in most countries, including the most developed ones. The present recommendations are intended to inform and stress the role and impact of the different authorities, institutions, industry, and the public in the control of head lice in order to reduce t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mumcuoglu KY,Pollack RJ,Reed DL,Barker SC,Gordon S,Toloza AC,Picollo MI,Taylan-Ozkan A,Chosidow O,Habedank B,Ibarra J,Meinking TL,Vander Stichele RH

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical trial using tretinoin lotion 0.05%, benzoyl peroxide 5% and 10% as topical application was performed on 250 ambulatory patients suffering from various degrees of acne vulgaris. The results indicate that tretinoin applied in the morning and benzoyl peroxide applied at night is the most efficacious regimen to...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Handojo I

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topical application of mechlorethamine is associated with a high incidence of irritant contact dermatitis. An attempt was made to avoid this complication by the use of a topical tolerogenic schedule. Seven of ten patients developed contact dermatitis to the medication after they had completed the schedule, The use...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Price NM

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathic ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers are preventable ulcers associated with diabetes mellitus. These ulcers occur in the setting of unrecognized trauma, peripheral neuropathy, and foot deformities; however, they are often complicated by peripheral arterial disease and infection. Approximately 15% of individuals ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Urso B,Ghias M,John A,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Selective depletion of CD4+ T lymphocytes is common in both primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. Idiopathic CD4+ T lymphocytopenia (ICL) cases are defined as a persistent CD4+ T lymphocyte count of less than 300x10(6) cells/L and/or less than 20% of the total T-cell count. METHOD:A 40-year-old woman, w...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Manchado Lopez P,Ruiz de Morales JM,Ruiz González I,Rodriguez Prieto MA

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin lesions are frequent in human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection and may constitute an alert for the diagnosis of this condition. The most severe skin diseases related to this virus are adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), an aggressive form of leukemia/lymphoma that fails to respond to chemoth...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bittencourt AL,de Oliveira Mde F

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA), or Mucha-Habermann disease (MHD), is a cutaneous disorder evident with crops of erythematous macules and papules, usually on the trunk and flexural areas of the extremities. Its etiology remains unknown. PLEVA is speculated to be an inflammatory reaction triggered...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Fernandes NF,Rozdeba PJ,Schwartz RA,Kihiczak G,Lambert WC

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancers are the most common malignancies and, historically, ionizing radiation has played an important role in their treatment. However, less experienced dermatologists generally consider radiation last in the line of therapeutic options. The authors sought to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of office-based...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hernández-Machin B,Borrego L,Gil-García M,Hernández BH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections occurring within communities are increasing and can affect healthy individuals who have had little to no experience with hospital or healthcare settings (community-associated MRSA, CA-MRSA). CA-MRSA infections have multiple presentations which can make diag...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta AK,Lyons DC,Rosen T

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, an unusual biologic behavior of Merkel cell tumor (MCT) has been noted. In some patients, the tumor was indolent and well controlled by therapy, while in others it was lethal in a few months. Even though the majority of the reported cases are between these two biologic extremes, it seems evi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Micali G,Ferraú F,Innocenzi D

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of chronic bullous dermatosis of childhood (CBDC), a rare bullous disease, are presented. Also known as linear IgA bullous dermatitis, it has significant immunofluorescence findings. Treatment with dapsone, 50 mg daily, is recommended. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ratnam KV,Lee CT,Tan T

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that has been shown to be positively associated with dyslipidemia. However, the magnitude and types of the underlying lipid abnormalities have not been investigated. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the qualit...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lai YC,Yew YW,Schwartz RA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-induced lymphoproliferative disease occurs in approximately 3-5% of people in endemic areas who have been HTLV-1 positive for decades. Lymphoproliferative disease may present as four subtypes, including an acute adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), an aggres...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Germain M,Williams J,Skelton HG,Smith KJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Less than 5% of cases of mycosis fungoides (MF) present with a cytotoxic/suppressor CD8+ phenotype. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment modalities, and clinical course in CD8+ MF patients. METHODS:In a retrospective analysis of 353 MF patients in a referral cen...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kalay Yildizhan I,Sanli H,Akay BN,Sürgün E,Heper A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tattoos have reached broadening mainstream acceptance. Medical professional societies have noted that tattoos may co-occur with high risk behaviors. METHODS:Using a variety of statistical models applied to a sample of 2,008 adults residing in the United States via Amazon's Mechanical Turk, we estimate the a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mortensen K,French MT,Timming AR

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 34-year-old man presented with a large cutaneous lesion on his left thigh that had started as a small papule when he was 13 years of age. The lesion had enlarged slowly over the last 21 years. The patient had received bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination in childhood. The family history was significant for tub...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pereira MB,Gomes MK,Pereira F

更新日期：2000-11-01 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