Motivating the public to take advantage of skin cancer screening.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atopic dermatitis is a common multifactorial disease that seems to be increasing in frequency. OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine the increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis in North Europe. METHODS:Approximately 3000 7-year-old children in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden were enrolled in a cross-sectio...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schultz Larsen F,Diepgen T,Svensson A

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An association between HLA-DR1 and the development of multiple basal cell carcinomas was detected in southern Australia. A reduction in HLA-DR4 was found in patients with basal cell carcinoma compared with a local control group. The relative risk for HLA-DR1 was 2.1, which was lower than that for persons in farther co...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Czarnecki D,Lewis A,Nicholson I,Tait B

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angioma serpiginosum is a rare condition that involves both the proliferation and dilatation of superficial blood vessels in the skin. It classically begins in childhood, is more common in females, and is asymptomatic. Typical lesions appear on the extremities and are often asymmetric. We report a case of angioma serp...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Katta R,Wagner A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct immunofluorescence microscopy was positive in 88% of forty-one skin biopsy specimens from thirty-four patients with the clinical diagnosis of erythema multiforme. The most common finding, present in 67% of positive specimens, was the cytoid body, or fluorescent keratinocyte, which stained most often with IgM (h...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Finan MC,Schroeter AL

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a prerequisite to standardization of dermatophyte susceptibility testing, conditions that support optimal growth of different dermatophyte species must be established. Eighteen isolates of Trichophyton spp. (T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, T tonsurans) were grown in 4 different media: RPMI 1640 with L-glutamine, withou...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Norris HA,Elewski BE,Ghannoum MA

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Highly variable results of topical diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) in the treatment of alopecia areata have been reported so far. OBJECTIVE:The purposes of our study were to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of DPCP in the treatment of chronic, extensive alopecia areata and to assess the long-term overal...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Cotellessa C,Peris K,Caracciolo E,Mordenti C,Chimenti S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberous sclerosis is characterized by epilepsy, mental retardation, and adenoma sebaceum. Computerized axial tomography (CAT) is a noninvasive laboratory test that can assist in the diagnosis of this syndrome radiologically. A positive CAT scan is often present before the calcifications are noted on skull x-rays and ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Burkhart CG,El-Shaar A

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acne is a multifactorial disease in which androgens appear to play an important role. A low-dose oral contraceptive containing 20 microg of ethinyl estradiol and 100 microg of levonorgestrel (EE/LNG) has been shown to improve biochemical markers of androgenicity. Lowering bioavailable androgens may improve a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Leyden J,Shalita A,Hordinsky M,Swinyer L,Stanczyk FZ,Weber ME

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of a sunscreen containing an investigational drug, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in combination with padimate O against the erythemogenic effect of ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation was evaluated in two double-blind studies involving subjects sensitized with topical 8-methoxypsoralen. UVA radiation was suppli...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lowe NJ,Dromgoole SH,Sefton J,Bourget T,Weingarten D

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-Ro(SSA) and anti-La(SSB) antibodies are found in approximately 25% of systemic lupus erythematosus patients. These antibodies are also detected in lupus patients who fail to demonstrate a significant antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer when mouse liver is employed as the substrate. Approximately 5% to 10% of systemi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Provost TT,Reichlin M

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although an association between antihistaminic drugs and atypical cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates has not been reported previously, in vitro evidence suggests that these agents perturb certain lymphoid functions through binding to histamine receptors, including a novel growth-promoting intracellular histamine...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Magro CM,Crowson AN

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In primary melanomas, data on the degree of intratumoral heterogeneity to date have been lacking. OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to investigate intratumoral DNA stem-line heterogeneity in superficial spreading melanoma (SSM). METHODS:Multiple measuring fields of 54 SSMs (tumor thickness median 1.60 mm) were stu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Helmbold P,Altrichter D,Klapperstück T,Marsch WCh

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our scientific knowledge of bullous pemphigoid (BP) has dramatically progressed in recent years. However, despite the availability of various therapeutic options for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, only a few multicenter controlled trials have helped to define effective therapies in BP. A major obstacle in sha...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Murrell DF,Daniel BS,Joly P,Borradori L,Amagai M,Hashimoto T,Caux F,Marinovic B,Sinha AA,Hertl M,Bernard P,Sirois D,Cianchini G,Fairley JA,Jonkman MF,Pandya AG,Rubenstein D,Zillikens D,Payne AS,Woodley D,Zambruno

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since first reported in 1982, published anecdotal reports have appeared with increasing frequency of patients in whom autoimmune connective tissue diseases developed after mammary augmentation with silicone gel-filled elastomer envelope-type prostheses. Although scleroderma has been reported most often, other diagnose...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Houpt KR,Sontheimer RD

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although twice-daily application of propylene glycol-containing 2% minoxidil topical solution (MTS) stimulates new hair growth, higher concentrations of minoxidil in a once-daily, propylene glycol-free formulation may improve efficacy and reduce unpleasant side effects. OBJECTIVE:We sought to compare the ef...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Blume-Peytavi U,Hillmann K,Dietz E,Canfield D,Garcia Bartels N

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-adherence rates are high among patients with psoriasis, partly because of discordance between recommended treatments and individual preferences. OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to assess the impact of comorbidities on patients' preferences for psoriasis treatments. METHODS:A computer-based conjoint analysis exp...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schmieder A,Schaarschmidt ML,Umar N,Terris DD,Goebeler M,Goerdt S,Peitsch WK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The International Dermatology Outcome Measures established a set of core domains to be measured in all psoriasis trials. This set requires that symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) be measured in all psoriasis studies. OBJECTIVE:To identify the approach to PsA screening and the most appropriate outcome mea...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Perez-Chada LM,Gottlieb AB,Cohen J,Mease P,Duffin KC,Garg A,Latella J,Armstrong AW,Ogdie A,Merola JF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The concept of contact allergy aggravating or inducing oral lichenoid mucositis diagnosed as oral lichen planus (OLP) is well recognized but somewhat controversial. OBJECTIVE:We sought to identify clinically relevant contact allergens that may be important in the management of patients with OLP. METHODS:We...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Yiannias JA,el-Azhary RA,Hand JH,Pakzad SY,Rogers RS 3rd

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Condyloma acuminatum are common lesions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is associated with many human cancers, and a vaccine now prevents infection with high-risk HPV. However, eradication of established disease is difficult, indicating that these lesions are capable of local immunosuppression. OB...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Le Poole C,Denman CJ,Arbiser JL

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A combination of topical and oral antifungals is widely used to treat onychomycosis, but treatment failure is common and oral drugs may cause toxicity and potential drug interactions. For this reason, new approaches and strategies should be considered. The following case shows that photodynamic therapy (PDT) may repre...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Piraccini BM,Rech G,Tosti A

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phototherapy may be effective in atopic dermatitis (AD). Medium-dose (MD) ultraviolet (UV) A1 was introduced for the treatment of AD. Few immunohistochemical data are available pertaining to phototherapy in AD. Regulatory T cells may play a role in clearing AD. OBJECTIVES:We sought to compare the clinical a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Majoie IM,Oldhoff JM,van Weelden H,Laaper-Ertmann M,Bousema MT,Sigurdsson V,Knol EF,Bruijnzeel-Koomen CA,de Bruin-Weller MS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing faster than that of any other cancer. It is important to identify subsets of the population at high risk of its development so that they can be observed more closely to identify early melanomas when they are curable. It has been reported worldwide that persons with the...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Slade J,Marghoob AA,Salopek TG,Rigel DS,Kopf AW,Bart RS

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pilomatrix carcinomas are rare neoplasms of the skin that may be locally aggressive or metastatic. The differentiation of these tumors from benign pilomatrixomas depends on a constellation of microscopic features, some of which may be equivocal or absent in individual biopsy specimens. We encountered a tumor with dist...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Rabkin MS,Wittwer CT,Soong VY

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral dermatomal superficial telangiectasia (UDST) may be congenital or acquired. Acquired UDST may occur coincident with physiologic states of estrogen increase, including puberty and pregnancy in women and adrenarche in men. Acquired UDST may also occur in estrogenized pathologic states such as chronic hepatic ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Wilkin JK,Smith JG Jr,Cullison DA,Peters GE,Rodriquez-Rigau LJ,Feucht CL

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis is a common nail infection, often resulting in nail plate damage and deformity. Topical lacquer treatments have negligible efficacy. Oral treatments, although more efficacious, are limited by drug interactions and potential hepatotoxicity. OBJECTIVE:We investigated the safety and efficacy of e...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Elewski BE,Rich P,Pollak R,Pariser DM,Watanabe S,Senda H,Ieda C,Smith K,Pillai R,Ramakrishna T,Olin JT

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old woman treated with etretinate for pityriasis rubra pilaris developed chronic active hepatitis. The elevated transaminases were noted 2 months after initiation of therapy and peaked 2 months after discontinuation of etretinate. The spectrum of liver toxicity induced by etretinate is reviewed. We suggest t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Sanchez MR,Ross B,Rotterdam H,Salik J,Brodie R,Freedberg IM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common skin cancer for which the treatment and recurrence risk correlate with the histologic subtype. Limited information is available regarding the accuracy of biopsy in diagnosing BCC subtypes. OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine the correlation between BCC subtypes present in...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Haws AL,Rojano R,Tahan SR,Phung TL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma (HPPK), type papulosa, is rare, and epidemiologic data are sporadic and inconsistent. An epidemiologic population study of this disease has not been performed previously. OBJECTIVE:We performed a large population study on prevalence of HPPK, type papulosa, in Croatia. ME...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Stanimirović A,Kansky A,Basta-Juzbasić A,Skerlev M,Beck T

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lentigo maligna (LM) is a relatively common tumor with increasing prevalence and substantial morbidity. A variety of treatment modalities are available, though margin-control surgery offers the highest cure rate. We were interested in comparing long-term outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) versus sta...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Walling HW,Scupham RK,Bean AK,Ceilley RI

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is a central component of illness and suffering, yet unfortunately it is frequently undertreated. In dermatology, many acute and chronic conditions are characterized by pain that may require therapeutic intervention in addition to medical treatment aimed at treating the primary disease. To date, however, there ar...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Enamandram M,Rathmell JP,Kimball AB

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00