Pigmentary disorders in India.

abstract：:Men of all races are currently more open to requesting and undergoing treatments for a plethora of cosmetic concerns. Among the most common goals are procedures that combat the signs of aging, rejuvenate the skin, even out the color tone, address textural issues such as acne scarring, and improve hair disorders. Given...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Henry M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to be considered an ectodermal dysplasia, a disorder should meet the following criteria: it must be congenital; it must be diffuse (not localized) and must involve the epidermis as well as at least one of its appendages; and it must not be progressive. Included is a discussion of some well-documented, as well...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Solomon LM,Cook B,Klipfel W

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article, rather than presenting an overview of all available antifungal agents, has provided an update on new information about older agents, as well as evolving information about new agents, including those currently undergoing clinical trials. Among the azoles, ketoconazole will continue to be used as a major a...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Lesher JL Jr

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress is an abnormal or extreme adjustment in the physiology of an animal to cope with adverse effects of its environment and management. The adverse effect is designated the stressor. In this article, the authors try to focus on the main types of host factors that can influence stress (genetics, perception) and on t...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Panconesi E,Hautmann G

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin disease is highly prevalent in the United States, and it has been well-documented that patients with skin disease experience financial, psychological, social, and quality-of-life (QoL) burdens beyond those of the general population. Pediatric patients and their caregivers are particularly vulnerable to the burden...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Brown MM,Chamlin SL,Smidt AC

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanocytic nevi represent benign clonal proliferations of the melanocytes in the skin that usually remain stable in size and behavior or disappear during life. Infrequently, melanocytic nevi undergo malignant transformation to melanoma. Understanding molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying oncogene-induced senes...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Huang JM,Chikeka I,Hornyak TJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus infections of the skin and anogenital tract are common. The association of these viruses with neoplasia, particularly of the anogenital tract, has stimulated efforts to devise practical methods of detection and typing of HPV. Although experimental diagnostic tests are available, they are, for the ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Lancaster WD,Jenson AB

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoinflammatory diseases (AIDs) are characterized by recurrent episodes of systemic and organ-specific inflammation. Many of these diseases share fever as a common presenting feature. Physicians need to consider AIDs in children with recurrent, unexplained fevers, when infectious and malignant causes have been discar...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Hausmann JS,Dedeoglu F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory, scarring condition involving the intertriginous skin of the axillary, inguinal, inframammary, genital, and perineal areas of the body. It is also referred to as acne inversa and Verneuil disease. Follicular occlusion is the primary event in HS. It is now accept...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Danby FW,Margesson LJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancer is reaching epidemic levels in the United States. Recent advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of melanoma have allowed improved risk stratification in the revised American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) criteria, new tests to capture patients at higher risk than their stage may indicate, ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Tracey EH,Vij A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six persons involved with cultivation trials of Phacelia spp. developed a contact allergy to certain plants of this species. Geranyl(hydro)quinone and related substances, including the geranylhydroquinone geroquinol (INN), which has been introduced as a radioprotective agent, are potent allergens and probably are more...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Ippen H

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many older individuals use products and procedures to conceal or delay the signs of aging. For most, this provides a helpful ego boost, but some suffer from pathologies such as eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder. The impact of aging skin may include social anxiety and social isolation. Poor self-image is as...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Gupta MA,Gilchrest BA

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If one looks at the development of most drugs, it becomes evident that an extended period of time is necessary before the proper use and full range of activities of the drug in treating human disease become apparent. In many cases, initial treatment failures are due to faulty expectations as well as inadequate dosing ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Falanga V

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guttate and plaque psoriasis are regarded as variants of one disease but present with distinct clinical and histologic appearances. This article focuses special attention on different pathways in the development and clinical course of each, with emphasis on immunologic correlations regarding HLA system linkage and the...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Christophers E,Kiene P

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimalarial compounds have been demonstrated to be both safe and efficacious in the treatment of lupus erythematosus as well as several other dermatologic conditions. It is imperative, however, that physicians familiarize themselves with the potential complications associated with the use of these agents. Furthermore...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Kerdel F,Grant-Kels JM,Rothe MJ,Kels BD

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term pyoderma encompasses a variety of distinct entities including impetigo (bullous and nonbullous), erysipelas, cellulitis, folliculitis, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Treatment of pyodermas centers around wound care and appropriate antibiotic selection. Triphenylmethane dyes, such as gentian violet,...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Berrios RL,Arbiser JL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large-scale deployment of low-cost, noninvasive mechanisms of early detection are needed to reduce the melanoma burden. A serial 2-step system could power mass screening efforts serving the uninsured and underinsured as well as the rural and remote US counties where melanoma mortality is doubled for lack of access...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Drugge RJ,Drugge ED

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Tajikistan, dermatologic services are available across the country. Yet, the most experienced dermatologists work at the National Republic Center for Dermatology and Venereology (NRCDV). Patients from across the country bypass local dermatologists and self-refer to NRCDV. Furthermore, no formal mechanisms exist for...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Lotfizadeh A,Sultonov RA,Morim A,Tavakol S,Daneshvar M,Qosimov AM,Maurer T

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I would like to stress that there seem to be three subpopulations of neural crest-derived melanocytes in the body that can be functionally and morphologically distinguished: the cutaneous melanocytes, which continuously synthesize small melanosomes to be transferred to keratinocytes; the uveal melanocytes, which synth...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Boissy RE

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes that the diagnosis of melanoma has improved with such tools as epiluminescence microscopy. There remain, however, a number of unusual types of melanoma that are difficult to diagnose by virtue of their atypical or subtle morphology. The prognosis of these melanomas is often worse than for their ...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Rivers JK

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gardner's syndrome is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis. Familial polyposis of the colon, osteomas, and cutaneous epidermoid cysts are characteristic features. Colon cancer will develop in all affected individuals unless prophylactic colectomy is performed. The follow-up and management of patients with Gardner's sy...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Perniciaro C

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leishmaniases are a group of zoonotic infections caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. These infections produce a variety of different clinical diseases depending on the virulence or tropism of the parasite and differential host immune responses. Newly recognized clinical presentations, such as vi...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Magill AJ

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rituximab is a chimeric, murine-human, monoclonal antibody against the CD20 antigen of B lymphocytes. It has been used off-label to treat and manage autoimmune and dermatologic diseases as an alternative or adjuvant therapy to systemic treatments. Due to cost, potential complications, and lack of data rituximab is use...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Daniel BS,Murrell DF,Joly P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Nail clipping is a simple technique for diagnosis of several nail unit dermatoses. This article summarizes the practical approach, utility, and histologic findings of a nail clipping in evaluation of onychomycosis, nail unit psoriasis, onychomatricoma, subungual hematoma, melanonychia, and nail cosmetics, and the for...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Stephen S,Tosti A,Rubin AI

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative mesenchymal neoplasm caused by Kaposi sarcoma-related herpesvirus. This review outlines our current understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and staging for this disease. Recent research has informed a more comprehensive understanding of the e...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Etemad SA,Dewan AK

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Telemedicine" is defined as the use of telecommunication technologies for the exchange of medical information across distances. Applications include patient management as well as research and education. Teledermatology is a steadily growing category of telemedicine. This article presents general aspects of telemedici...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Wurm EM,Campbell TM,Soyer HP

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis is associated with significant patient burden, with impacts from symptoms and visible physical manifestations of the disease. Consequences include detrimental effects on quality of life (QoL), sleep, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, participation in leisure and sports, and attendance or perf...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Sibbald C,Drucker AM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excising cancer in successive layers and examining the entire underside of each layer in the microscope by the systematic use of frozen sections ensure eradication of the neoplasm, including its "silent" outgrowths, and this is accomplished with the maximal sparing of normal tissue. Fresh-tissue micrographic surgery i...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Mohs FE

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who present with concerns that they suffer from sexually transmitted infection frequently suffer from other problems. Occasionally it is simply not enough just to demonstrate that the patient has no evidence of sexually transmitted disease, but it is important to diagnose the cause of their symptoms and to re...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Harris JR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent progress made in understanding the normal biology and biochemistry of the extracellular matrix of human skin has allowed us to identify several different levels at which errors could be introduced into the structure and metabolism of collagen or elastin, the two major fibrillar components of the dermis. Cur...

journal_title：Dermatologic clinics

authors： Uitto J,Shamban A

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00