Intramuscular low dose alpha-2B interferon and etretinate for treatment of mycosis fungoides.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 42-year-old male patient suffering from the rare Comèl-Netherton syndrome is reported, and the symptoms are discussed together with the results of light and electron microscopic examinations. CASE REPORT:Our case presented peeling skin syndrome type B with spontaneous, lifelong skin shedding with underlyi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sárdy M,Fáy A,Kárpáti S,Horváth A

更新日期：2002-05-01 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:Vitiligo is an autoimmune depigmentation disorder. Polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) have been found to be associated with vitiligo. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the potential association between VDR gene polymorphisms (ApaI, TaqI, and FokI) and vitiligo susceptibility, and to detect if there is corre...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sobeih S,Mashaly HM,Gawdat H,Amr K,Hamid MF,Shaalan E

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The causative fungi of tinea capitis vary with geography and time. This study was planned to identify the etiologic agents and determine clinicoetiologic correlations of tinea capitis in Lahore, Pakistan. METHODS:From clinically suspected cases of tinea capitis, skin scrapings and hair samples were taken an...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hussain I,Aman S,Haroon TS,Jahangir M,Nagi AH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Actinic prurigo (AP) is a photodermatosis with a restricted ethnic distribution, mainly affecting Mestizo women (mixed Indian and European). The lesions are polymorphic and include macules, papules, crusts, hyperpigmentation and lichenification. Thalidomide, an effective immunomodulatory drug, was first used...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Estrada-G I,Garibay-Escobar A,Núñez-Vázquez A,Hojyo-Tomoka T,Vega-Memije E,Cortés-Franco R,Pérez-Uribe A,Flores-Romo L,Santos-Argumedo L,Estrada-Parra S,Domínguez-Soto L

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical anthralin application producing a brisk irritant contact dermatitis has been reported to have therapeutic benefit in alopecia areata. A pilot clinical study was undertaken to determine whether topical anthralin application in doses low enough to produce only minimal contact dermatitis would produce a similar t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nelson DA,Spielvogel RL

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of melanoma in situ (MIS), particularly the lentigo maligna (LM) subtype, has been a controversial subject in the literature for over a decade. Surgical excision with 5 mm margins is the standard of care in the USA, while several variations of Mohs surgery are frequently used to treat clinicall...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Erickson C,Miller SJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:The traditional practice of cutaneous adornment is rich and vast amongst the Yoruba in the south-western part of Nigeria. There are varieties of traditionally made products, such as oils, soaps, fragrances, and beads, that have been employed over the years to enhance body beauty. This rich cultural heritage, however, ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： George AO,Ogunbiyi AO,Daramola OO

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is known that malignant melanoma (MM) survivors are at increased risk of future primary MM. However, the risk for noncutaneous second primary malignancies (SPMs) is not as well-understood. METHODS:An observational study utilizing data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database w...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vakharia PP,Kelm RC,Orrell KA,Patel KR,Singam V,Ali Y,Rastogi S,Yousif R,Rangel SM,West DP,Nardone B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe axillary hyperhidrosis is a source of great embarrassment and considerable emotional stress to individuals afflicted with this condition. Existing topical and surgical therapies are either ineffective or associated with unacceptable morbidity. We attempt to determine the effect of botulinum-A toxin (D...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Salmanpoor R,Rahmanian MJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old woman presented with erythematous, infiltrative plaques with a central atrophic area on both zygomatic regions. Several yellow-reddish papules were seen at the periphery of the plaques and showed an "apple-jelly" color on diascopy (Fig. 1). No visceral involvement was detected. The past medical history r...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stefanidou MP,Antoniou M,Koutsopoulos AV,Neofytou YT,Krasagakis K,Krüger-Krasagakis S,Tselentis Y,Tosca AD

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most cutaneous tuberculosis lesions contain few bacilli, so identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in conventional laboratory tests is difficult. In vitro amplification of specific DNA sequences using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has become a valuable tool in the rapid detection of slow-growing orga...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Senturk N,Sahin S,Kocagoz T

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papulopustular lesions (PPL), the commonest presentation of skin lesions in Behcet's disease (BD) are cutaneous, sterile folliculitis or acne-like lesions on erythematous base. Our purpose was to determine the true frequency and anatomic location of the PPL and compare this with controls. We also sought to d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Alpsoy E,Aktekin M,Er H,Durusoy C,Yilmaz E

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dithranol is a potent reducing substance and is thought to achieve its effect on psoriasis by reduction of cell turnover. It was shown to be efficacious in adults, but its efficacy has not been documented in children. METHODS:The efficacy of short-contact therapy, a dithranol cream preparation, was retrospe...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zvulunov A,Anisfeld A,Metzker A

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue infection is emerging as a public health problem in India. Despite numerous studies, there is a paucity of literature regarding the cutaneous manifestations of dengue. This study was performed to investigate the prevalence and type of cutaneous manifestations in dengue viral infection. METHODS:Two hu...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Thomas EA,John M,Bhatia A

更新日期：2007-07-01 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:Needle biopsy is a rapid, reliable, and reproducible procedure for histological confirmation of metastatic melanoma localization. Nonetheless, this procedure presents a theoretical risk of a mechanical weakening of the lymph node capsule with perinodal tumor seeding. The objective of the study was to evaluat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Claro G,Meyer N,Meresse T,Gangloff D,Grolleau JL,Chaput B

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postherpetic neuralgia, a common sequele to herpes zoster infection, is a chronic debilitating problem. The available therapeutic modalities are usually ineffective. METHODS:A total of 3960 patients (1326 women and 2634 men; age group, 21-84 years), with postherpetic neuralgia as the presenting complaint an...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bhargava R,Bhargava S,Haldia KN,Bhargava P

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ducatalon is a bipyridylium herbicide containing a mixture of diquat and paraquat, and is used in agriculture. Adverse reactions due to contact of this compound with the skin have rarely been described. CASE REPORTS:Two men were seen for severe pain due to extensive chemical burns in the perineal and scrota...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ronnen M,Klin B,Suster S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate, the most common systemic small molecule used in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis, is associated with significant toxicities and adverse events. Long-term continuous usage is not recommended due to potential liver toxicity, myelosuppression, and other side effects. Abrupt cessation of methotr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yamauchi PS,Lowe NJ

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A three-generation Chinese family with Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) was identified and characterized. The proband developed HHD with severe recurrent blisters and crusted erosions involving the body folds. Skin biopsy studies showed epidermal hyperkeratosis and defects in cell-to-cell adhesion. Three other me...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Liu JZ,Yang T,Li X,Liu M,Wang QK,Liu JY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin manifestations of dermatomyositis infrequently occur without the myositis. A 24-year-old woman presented with concordance of the skin and muscle components of dermatomyositis, followed by a remission of the myositis with a persistence of significant rash for 17 years, finally presenting with a flare of both s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gertner E,Urowitz MB

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a survey of clinical trials concerning the efficacy of short-contact therapy with anthralin in psoriasis vulgaris, focusing principally on methodologic issues, twenty-four papers published between January 1982 and December 1989, in English, French, and Italian, were selected. Nine of 24 papers reported on more than...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Naldi L,Carrel CF,Parazzini F,D'Oro LC,Cainelli T

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a life-threatening disease affecting skin and mucous membranes. The "epitope spreading" theory posits that uncontrolled PV can gradually worsen because of exposure of cellular antigens to the immune system. To this end, high-dose systemic corticosteroids have been advocated as firs...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lyakhovitsky A,Baum S,Scope A,Amichai B,Barzilai A,Rimer J,Trau H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hair cycle is regulated by various molecules, among which FGF-5 has been shown to promote the transition from anagen to catagen. The FGFR-1, a trans-membrane receptor of FGF-5 with tyrosine kinase activity, is localized in the follicular papilla of hair follicles. OBJECTIVES:In order to apply the antise...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Tsuboi R,Yamazaki M,Matsuda Y,Uchida K,Ueki R,Ogawa H

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anthrax is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease. The diagnosis of cutaneous anthrax (CA) may be very difficult, particularly in atypical presentations and nonendemic regions. AIM:To evaluate the clinical features and diagnostic difficulties of 23 anthrax cases seen between May 2004 and September 2006. METH...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ozcan H,Kayabas U,Bayindir Y,Bayraktar MR,Ay S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Like all organ systems, the skin undergoes significant changes during pregnancy. The majority of physiologic skin conditions related to gestation resolve after childbirth. However, they may cause significant concern or cosmetic distress or be mistaken for one of the specific dermatoses of pregnancy. Dermatoses unique ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Geraghty LN,Pomeranz MK

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) manifests as a skin eruption after healing of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), either spontaneously or as a result of treatment. This study was undertaken to describe the demographic, clinical, and histopathologic features of PKDL in Nepal. METHODS:Demographic, clinica...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Garg VK,Agrawal S,Rani S,Joshi A,Agarwalla A,Das ML,Koirala S

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Hair loss occurs in all ethnic populations, but the etiology varies considerably from group to group. In black women, many forms of alopecia are associated with hair care practices. However, the causes of alopecias in African women have not been extensively investigated. OBJECTIVE This descriptive, cross-se...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Nnoruka EN

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00