Cutaneous zygomycosis in a patient with lymphoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Finasteride, a type II 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, reduces scalp and serum dihydrotestosterone and has been shown to be effective in men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of finasteride on scalp hair weight in men with AGA. METHODS:Sixty-six m...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Price VH,Menefee E,Sanchez M,Ruane P,Kaufman KD

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 4-year-old, otherwise healthy boy with a congenital history of a perioral and labial segmental café-au-lait macule, who was noted to have unilateral localized gingival hyperpigmentation that aligned with the café-au-lait macule. This case is highly illustrative of the embryologic timing of the genetic ev...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Sergay A,Silverberg NB

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of fatal pancreatitis heralded by the presence of cutaneous panniculitis without abdominal pain or other stigmata of the disease. Although cutaneous fat necrosis has been associated with pancreatitis, it is unusual as the presenting complaint of this relatively common disease. In vitro evidence sugges...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Berman B,Conteas C,Smith B,Leong S,Hornbeck L 3rd

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently demonstrated that cultivation of Borrelia burgdorferi from skin biopsy specimens obtained from erythema migrans lesions was an efficacious procedure to confirm the diagnosis of Lyme disease. OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to investigate the efficacy of our microbiologic technique on blood samples obt...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Berger BW,Johnson RC,Kodner C,Coleman L

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a lack of data on outcomes of management of pemphigus in children. OBJECTIVE:We sought to evaluate rituximab treatment in childhood and juvenile pemphigus. METHOD:All cases of pemphigus treated with rituximab in patients younger than 18 years were included. Clinical and epidemiologic data and deta...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Vinay K,Kanwar AJ,Sawatkar GU,Dogra S,Ishii N,Hashimoto T

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary closure of surgical defects after excision of cutaneous malignancies has been traditionally accomplished with layered closure. OBJECTIVE:We sought to compare the cosmetic outcome of cheek defects repaired with layered closure versus buried sutures and adhesive strips. METHODS:In all, 38 patients un...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Plotner AN,Mailler-Savage E,Adams B,Gloster HM Jr

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis, a genetically encoded program that results in cell death, represents a fundamental biologic concept that has relevance to a wide range of dermatologic processes. This review discusses the basic biology of apoptosis and its relevance to cutaneous disease. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Raskin CA

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reducing people's exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the primary strategy for skin cancer prevention. OBJECTIVE:We sought to provide comprehensive national data on preventive behaviors and risk assessment for Australia. METHODS:A national survey was conducted in summer 2003-2004. In 8 weekly cross-sectio...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Dobbinson S,Wakefield M,Hill D,Girgis A,Aitken JF,Beckmann K,Reeder AI,Herd N,Fairthorne A,Bowles KA

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of melanoma is rising faster than that of any other preventable cancer in the United States. The American Academy of Dermatology has sponsored free skin cancer education and screenings conducted by volunteer dermatologists in the United States since 1985. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to assess the Ameri...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Okhovat JP,Beaulieu D,Tsao H,Halpern AC,Michaud DS,Shaykevich S,Geller AC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that patients with psoriasis may have an increased risk of a variety of noncutaneous diseases, including arterial and venous occlusive diseases. Changes in plasma lipid and lipoprotein composition in patients with psoriasis may be the reason for the increased risk of athero...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Seçkin D,Tokgözoğlu L,Akkaya S

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dysplastic melanocytic nevus (DMN) is a putative precursor for malignant melanoma in persons with a family history of melanoma and multiple large atypical moles. Furthermore, the concept that DMN confers increased risk for melanoma has been extended to those without a family history of melanoma. Some inv...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Roush GC,Dubin N,Barnhill RL

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effects of two retinoids, naturally occurring all-trans-retinoic acid (retinoic acid) and the synthetic 4-hydroxyphenylretinamide (4-OH-PRT) on monolayer cultures of rabbit synovial fibroblasts and on explants of rabbit articular cartilage. Treatment of fibroblasts with phorbol myristate acetate (PMA; 1...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Brinckerhoff CE,Nagase H,Nagel JE,Harris ED Jr

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis and classification of cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates are often hampered by lack of frozen tissue to allow detailed immunophenotyping. Therefore antibodies that recognize antigens resistant to routine tissue processing would be of value. In this study we present a detailed analysis of two such antibodies agai...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Sterry W,Hauschild A

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare, X-linked disorder affecting both the skin and eyes. There are few reports about this entity. The aim of this report is to describe 2 brothers with progressive scarring alopecia of the scalp, hypotrichosis with follicular prominence of the eyelashes, and extensive k...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Alfadley A,Al Hawsawi K,Hainau B,Al Aboud K

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) shows autoimmune reaction against desmoglein 3 (Dsg3), whereas paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) shows autoimmune reaction against Dsg3 as well as numerous members of the plakin family. It has been demonstrated that in PV, dominant epitopes reside in N-terminal adhesive regions of Dsg3 a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Futei Y,Amagai M,Hashimoto T,Nishikawa T

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atenolol is a beta-blocker commonly used for treating hypertension. It can induce various kinds of adverse side effects, including psoriasiform skin eruptions, skin necrosis, vasculitis, and (rarely) drug-induced connective tissue disease. We encountered a patient receiving atenolol for his hypertension for 3 years wh...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： McGuiness M,Frye RA,Deng JS

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：:In patients with psoriasis, there is an increased availability of drugs for treatment. However, there are important questions about drug safety for mothers with psoriasis and their fetuses. Currently, there are limited safety data for many of the medications used. In this article, we review current pregnancy risk info...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lam J,Polifka JE,Dohil MA

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients with lymphomatoid papulosis demonstrated a clonal T-cell population in skin lesions by polymerase chain reaction methods. Two of these patients showed identical T-cell clones in their peripheral blood T cells as well. In one case, the clone persisted in the blood despite clearing of skin lesions with meth...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Schultz JC,Granados S,Vonderheid EC,Hwang ST

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a disorder of myeloid neoplasia of dendritic cells that affects 1 in 200,000 children <15 years of age and even fewer adults. LCH presents with a spectrum of clinical manifestations. High-risk stratification is reserved for infiltration of blood, spleen, liver, and lungs. After d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Tran G,Huynh TN,Paller AS

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibrous hamartoma (FH) of infancy is a benign mesenchymal tumor, occurring as a superficial mass. Complete excision is curative. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS:The clinical features and treatment results of 18 children with FH are described. RESULTS:Local excision was the most common procedure. Surgery was radical ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Carretto E,Dall'Igna P,Alaggio R,Siracusa F,Granata C,Ferrari A,Cecchetto G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Teledermatology programs in the United States have evolved over the past several decades. No systematic survey of teledermatology programs in the United States is available in peer-reviewed literature. OBJECTIVE:To provide up-to-date information regarding the state of teledermatology programs in the United ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Armstrong AW,Wu J,Kovarik CL,Goldyne ME,Oh DH,McKoy KC,Shippy AM,Pak HS

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intertriginous and facial involvement are manifestations of psoriasis that require a different approach than is used for typical plaque psoriasis on other skin areas. Topical corticosteroids are the primary treatment for psoriasis; however, the side effects of corticosteroids are magnified on intertriginous ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Lebwohl M,Freeman AK,Chapman MS,Feldman SR,Hartle JE,Henning A,Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group.

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first reported case of phenytoin-induced generalized nodular cutaneous pseudolymphoma without symptoms of the phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome is presented. Despite the malignant histologic appearance of the dermal infiltrate, T-cell receptor gene rearrangement studies did not demonstrate monoclonality. The cut...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Braddock SW,Harrington D,Vose J

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calciphylaxis is a rare phenomenon of cutaneous necrosis that typically occurs in association with renal failure and has a poor prognosis. We report 5 new cases of calciphylaxis that illustrate the important clinical and histopathologic features of the disease. All patients had end-stage renal failure at the time that...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Oh DH,Eulau D,Tokugawa DA,McGuire JS,Kohler S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin involvement in cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is very rare. Reported cutaneous manifestations are nonspecific and include petechial, purpuric, and morbilliform rashes. We describe an immunocompromised patient who developed a vesiculobullous eruption. A simple Tzanck preparation from the base of a blister reveale...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Bhawan J,Gellis S,Ucci A,Chang TW

更新日期：1984-10-01 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:Ipilimumab is a human antibody that inhibits cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4, leading to increases in T-cell activation and interleukin 2 secretion and has been approved for the treatment of advanced melanoma. Dermatologic adverse events such as rash, pruritus, and vitiligo have been reported in ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Minkis K,Garden BC,Wu S,Pulitzer MP,Lacouture ME

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 49-year-old man presented with an acute onset of folliculitis on his right cheek. The folliculitis was unresponsive to antibiotics. A potassium hydroxide preparation of a scraping from the affected area revealed the presence of numerous Demodex mites. The patient was treated with topical crotamiton (Eurax) cream res...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Purcell SM,Hayes TJ,Dixon SL

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral corticosteroid pulse therapy has provided inconsistent results in the treatment of Indian patients with vitiligo. OBJECTIVE:We wanted to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of oral dexamethasone pulse therapy in a cohort of Austrian patients with vitiligo. METHODS:Twenty-nine patients with...

journal_title：Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

authors： Radakovic-Fijan S,Fürnsinn-Friedl AM,Hönigsmann H,Tanew A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00