The cotton swab technic for the culture of dermatophyte infections--its efficacy and merit.

abstract：:Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has been widely used as an immunosuppressant in organ transplantation. MMF has recently been added to therapeutic regimens for skin disorders. Expanding the use of MMF in dermatology, we describe additional patients with autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases, including 4 cases of pemphi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Nousari HC,Sragovich A,Kimyai-Asadi A,Orlinsky D,Anhalt GJ

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fatal case of transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease developed in a premature infant after receiving several blood products, including nonirradiated white blood cells. Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease can be prevented. Irradiation of blood products is the least controversial and most effect...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Berger RS,Dixon SL

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC), an aggressive tumor of the aerodigestive tract, was described over 20 years ago, and its defining histologic parameters remain largely unchanged. While rare reports have noted cutaneous metastatic deposition, primary tumors have not been previously described. OBJECTI...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Boyd AS,Stasko TS,Tang YW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We observed the course of development of porokeratosis stimulated by benzylhydrochlorothiazide (BHCTh) in normal-appearing skin of a patient with long-standing stable porokeratosis of Mibelli. A 72-year-old Japanese man had had porokeratosis of Mibelli for more than 50 years. During administration of BHCTh for 1 year ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Inamoto N,Watanabe T,Nakamura K

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is increasingly treated with systemic immuno-modulatory drugs yet their safety is unclear. OBJECTIVE:We evaluated the comparative risk of serious bacterial and opportunistic infections among users of systemic immuno-modulatory medications in patients with severe AD in routine c...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schneeweiss MC,Perez-Chada L,Merola JF

更新日期：2019-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Azathioprine is efficacious in the treatment of severe childhood atopic dermatitis; however, robust data on adverse effects in this population are lacking. OBJECTIVE:We sought to assess adverse effects of azathioprine treatment in a pediatric atopic dermatitis cohort, and make recommendations for monitoring...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Fuggle NR,Bragoli W,Mahto A,Glover M,Martinez AE,Kinsler VA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) have poorer outcomes if treated when large. OBJECTIVE:We sought to estimate the growth rate of BCCs and SCCs and examine the relationship of personal, pathway, and cancer factors with cancer size (diameter). METHODS:We surveyed pati...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Kricker A,Armstrong B,Hansen V,Watson A,Singh-Khaira G,Lecathelinais C,Goumas C,Girgis A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen patients with moderate to severe rhinophyma were treated with electrosurgery. All patients achieved cosmetic improvement with minimal postoperative complications. Six of 13 patients noted an improvement in nasal breathing after treatment. Patients with a predominantly lobular rhinophyma achieved the best over...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Clark DP,Hanke CW

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subungual Bowen's disease and squamous cell carcinoma are not as rare as has been implied by earlier literature. The course of the lesions is protracted. Clinically the diseases may mimic onychomycosis, chronic paronychia, eczema, verruca vulgaris, pyogenic granuloma, subungual exostosis, or malignant melanoma. Histol...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Mikhail GR

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children has emerged as a major, rapidly growing public health problem. The majority of children become infected by perinatal transmission of the virus from an infected mother. The disease is frequently associated with progressive neurologic dysfunction and with opportun...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Prose NS

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical examination is critical for the diagnosis and identification of response to treatment. It is fortunate that technologies are continuing to evolve, enabling augmentation of classical clinical examination with noninvasive imaging modalities. This article discusses emerging technologies with a focus on digital p...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schneider SL,Kohli I,Hamzavi IH,Council ML,Rossi AM,Ozog DM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have indicated that cutaneous bacteria, particularly coagulase-negative staphylococci, play a role in the pathogenesis of miliaria. An accumulation of periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)-positive material has been described as blocking the sweat duct in miliaria. Furthermore, a PAS-positive extracell...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Mowad CM,McGinley KJ,Foglia A,Leyden JJ

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal allograft transplantation is associated with an increased incidence of malignant melanoma. The development of excess melanocytic nevi may be an indicator of this risk. OBJECTIVE:This study determines the prevalence of melanocytic nevi in children who have received renal allografts. METHODS:Total and ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Smith CH,McGregor JM,Barker JN,Morris RW,Rigden SP,MacDonald DM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultraviolet (UV) photography has been used to motivate sun safety in behavioral interventions. The relationship between sun damage shown in UV photographs and melanoma risk has not been systematically investigated. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between severity of sun damage in UV photographs and ph...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Gamble RG,Asdigian NL,Aalborg J,Gonzalez V,Box NF,Huff LS,Barón AE,Morelli JG,Mokrohisky ST,Crane LA,Dellavalle RP

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Segmental vitiligo (SV) is characterized by a unilateral and localized distribution, early onset, and stable disease after rapid progression. And SV is often associated with poor response to various treatment modalities. OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate the effectiveness of combination therapy with 308-nm ex...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Bae JM,Yoo HJ,Kim H,Lee JH,Kim GM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual American epidemic consisting of twenty cases of granuloma inguinale is chronicled. Evidence from this series supports the venereal transmission of the disorder. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole proved to be a safe and effective therapy. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Rosen T,Tschen JA,Ramsdell W,Moore J,Markham B

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis has never been evaluated using the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The lack of such data limits our capacity to estimate PUVA's efficacy relative to other treatment options that are...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Sivanesan SP,Gattu S,Hong J,Chavez-Frazier A,Bandow GD,Malick F,Kricorian G,Koo J

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Indoor tanning may increase the risk of melanoma and other health problems. Frequent users of indoor tanning facilities may be at particularly high risk. OBJECTIVE:In study 1 our purpose was to assess the prevalence and nature of indoor tanning advertisements; in study 2 we aimed to assess tanning facility ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Kwon HT,Mayer JA,Walker KK,Yu H,Lewis EC,Belch GE

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 2-year-old Puerto Rican boy is presented. Clinical and histologic features are detailed because he showed peculiar jet black patches of pigmentation on the fingers of the right hand. This case, except for the lack of progression of the disease after a 2-year period of follow-up, shows many similarities t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： González JR,Vázquez Botet M

更新日期：1980-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The continuous increase in the US population older than 65 years and the chronic course of psoriasis make management of psoriasis in the elderly an important health care problem. OBJECTIVE:We sought to develop a treatment algorithm for patients with psoriasis who are older than 65 years. METHODS:A systemat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Grozdev IS,Van Voorhees AS,Gottlieb AB,Hsu S,Lebwohl MG,Bebo BF Jr,Korman NJ,National Psoriasis Foundation.

更新日期：2011-09-01 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:Clinical and histopathologic assessment of pigmented skin lesions remains challenging even for experts. Differentiated and accurate noninvasive diagnostic modalities are highly desirable. OBJECTIVE:We sought to provide clinicians with such a tool. METHODS:A 2-gene classification method based on LINC00518 a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Gerami P,Yao Z,Polsky D,Jansen B,Busam K,Ho J,Martini M,Ferris LK

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a typical case of papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome (PPGSS) in which primary infection by parvovirus B19 was demonstrated by seroconversion to this virus; parvovirus B19 DNA was also identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods in the sera of the patient and in the cutaneous biopsy specim...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Grilli R,Izquierdo MJ,Fariña MC,Kutzner H,Gadea I,Martin L,Requena L

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many targeted therapies used in the treatment of cancer can lead to the development of xerosis, but the incidence and relative risk of xerosis have not been ascertained. OBJECTIVE:We conducted a systematic review and metaanalysis of clinical trials, to ascertain the incidence and risk of developing xerosis ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Valentine J,Belum VR,Duran J,Ciccolini K,Schindler K,Wu S,Lacouture ME

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a risk factor for multiple health problems, but its association with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine the association between body mass index (BMI) and alopecia severity in men with AGA and early-onset AGA. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was co...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Yang CC,Hsieh FN,Lin LY,Hsu CK,Sheu HM,Chen W

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical syndrome, consisting of eruptive linear seborrheic keratoses associated with adenomatous colonic polyps (malignant but without invasion of the stalk) and/or frankly invasive colonic adenocarcinomas, is described in five patients. Partial to almost complete regression of the cutaneous lesions over the succee...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Heng MC,Soo-Hoo K,Levine S,Petresek D

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The genetic heterogeneity of melanomas and melanocytic nevi of the female genital tract is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE:We aim to characterize the frequency of mutations of the following genes: BRAF, NRAS, KIT, GNA11, and GNAQ in female genital tract melanomas. We also characterize the frequency of BRAF mut...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Tseng D,Kim J,Warrick A,Nelson D,Pukay M,Beadling C,Heinrich M,Selim MA,Corless CL,Nelson K

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CRP) of Gougerot and Carteaud is an uncommon disorder of unknown cause for which a variety of treatments have been proposed. OBJECTIVE:We attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of oral minocycline. METHODS:Nine patients with CRP were treated with oral minocycline,...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Montemarano AD,Hengge M,Sau P,Welch M

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 29-year-old transsexual who developed Mycobacterium abscessus infection after receiving intramammary liquid silicone injections in the nonphysician office setting. Our patient represents 1 of 14 confirmed and 11 suspected cases in New York City of M abscessus infection after illicit cosmetic pr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Fox LP,Geyer AS,Husain S,Della-Latta P,Grossman ME

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We review our experience with nine patients with partial unilateral lentiginosis (PUL), a rare pigmentary disorder. OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to define the characteristics of PUL and to discuss the differential diagnosis. METHODS:The records of nine patients with PUL were reviewed. A literature review on d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Trattner A,Metzker A

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00