Etiologies of the sicca syndrome: primary systemic amyloidosis and others.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In July 2008, the German statutory health insurance introduced a nationwide skin cancer screening program. Before the introduction, eligible physicians had to qualify to perform the screening test and counsel their patients on skin cancer screening. To educate physicians, a curriculum and training materials ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Anders MP,Fengler S,Volkmer B,Greinert R,Breitbart EW

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actinic granuloma is a rare skin disorder that develops in an area of actinic elastosis. The pathogenesis of the disease is obscure but the most accepted hypothesis implicates the solar radiation as the triggering factor. Typically the disease presents in middle-aged individuals with significant past sun-exposure and ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stefanaki C,Panagiotopoulos A,Kostakis P,Stefanaki K,Petridis A

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that has been shown to be positively associated with dyslipidemia. However, the magnitude and types of the underlying lipid abnormalities have not been investigated. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the qualit...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lai YC,Yew YW,Schwartz RA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently available treatment options for melasma include prevention of UV radiation, topical lightening agents, chemical peels, and light-based and laser therapies. However, none have shown effective and sustained results, with incomplete clearance and frequent recurrences. There has been increasing interest recently...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zhou LL,Baibergenova A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is a common disorder whose exact cause is unknown, but genetic factors are thought to be involved. We analyzed 120 Korean proband families to clarify which genetic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of vitiligo in Korean patients. METHODS:The genetics of vitiligo were analyzed in 120 Korean p...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kim SM,Chung HS,Hann SK

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a chronic debilitating disease affecting approximately one million Canadians. The objective of this study is to estimate the economic burden in $CDN (2008) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis among Canadian adults. METHODS:Using a cross-sectional design, direct resource use, costs, lost prod...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Levy AR,Davie AM,Brazier NC,Jivraj F,Albrecht LE,Gratton D,Lynde CW

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 10-year-old immunocompetent boy presented with multiple, verrucous, disseminated pheohyphomycotic lesions caused by Exophiala spinifera. The patient was not responsive to combination antifungal therapy (itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole) and cryotherapy. As antifungal susceptibility is known to be variable for ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Singal A,Pandhi D,Bhattacharya SN,Das S,Aggarwal S,Mishra K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) in the skin have been noninvasively determined in vivo by diagnostic x-ray spectrometry. The skin of healthy controls was divided into two major groups based upon the distribution of the concentrations of these elements. In the face and upper neck, the follow...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gorodetsky R,Sheskin J,Weinreb A

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous fungal infection characterized by tumefaction, draining sinuses, and grains. It is most common in the tropics but occasionally occurs in the United States. We report a case of a mycetoma affecting the foot of a 38-year-old mentally retarded man from northern New England. The causal o...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stierstorfer MB,Schwartz BK,McGuire JB,Miller AC

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the advent of various new methods of treating psoriasis, it is necessary to remind physicians to consider an agent that is easy to administer, locally effective, relatively inexpensive, not time-consuming and without systemic toxic effects. Nineteen patients were treated with topical nitrogen mustard between 1972...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Handler RM,Medansky RS

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) gene -238G/A polymorphism (rs361525) is associated with psoriasis in several populations worldwide. To the best of our knowledge, there is no information about this polymorphism in Indian psoriatic patients. This study was undertaken to fill the gap in knowledge. METHODS:T...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Rajesh D,Gurumurthy R,Kutty AV,Balakrishna S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsy specimens of cutaneous discoid lesions of 71 patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) were studied. The material was examined by direct immunofluorescence (DIF) to establish positivity and morphologic patterns of immunoglobulins and complement deposits in the basement membrane zone (BMZ). A correlation...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sugai SA,Gerbase AB,Cernea SS,Sotto MN,Oliveira ZN,Vilela MA,Rivitti EA,Miyauchi LM,Sampaio SA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycosis fungoides has numerous clinical presentations. METHODS:We present two cases in which mycosis fungoides clinically mimicked reticular erythematous mucinosis. RESULTS:Both patients had extracutaneous involvement. One had a fatal outcome. CONCLUSIONS:We suggest that full systemic evaluation be perfor...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Twersky JM,Mutasim DF

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:Hydroxyurea is a hydroxylated derivate of urea commonly used in the treatment of various hematologic disorders. Cutaneous side-effects such as alopecia, diffuse hyperpigmentation, scaling, poikiloderma, atrophy of the skin and subcutaneous tissues or nail changes can develop after long-term treatment with hydroxyurea....

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Dissemond J,Hoeft D,Knab J,Franckson T,Kroger K,Goos M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hand dermatitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin of the hands from a multifactorial cause which may be endogenous, exogenous, or a combination of both. With a wide range in severity and recurrent periods of flares, it has significant impact on the quality of life of its sufferers. A history of...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Otrofanowei E,Ayanlowo OO,Akinkugbe A,Oresanya FA

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus herpetiformis (PH) is a rare subtype of pemphigus that presents challenges in diagnosis. OBJECTIVE:To review the presentation, diagnosis, and management of PH. METHODS:We reviewed the charts of all patients diagnosed and treated for PH in an immunobullous referral center between September 2007 an...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Laws PM,Heelan K,Al-Mohammedi F,Walsh S,Shear NH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Section of Dermatology of the University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, reported a case of chronic arsenic poisoning from a community in Luzon island to the Department of Health resulting in the conduct of two health and environmental assessment missions in December 2014. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sy SMT,Salud-Gnilo CM,Yap-Silva C,Tababa EJL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin problems in the elderly population have rarely been the subject of scientific research. OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to determine the prevalences of the most common dermatological conditions in elderly subjects and to investigate their associations with systemic diseases. METHODS:The study invol...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Reszke R,Pełka D,Walasek A,Machaj Z,Reich A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phototherapy is already established as an effective mode of therapy in vitiligo. An evidence-based study was carried out of the effect of narrow-band (311 nm) ultraviolet-B (NB-UV-B) radiation in 66 surgically treated patients with recalcitrant vitiligo in whom autologous mini-punch grafting was deployed. M...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lahiri K,Malakar S,Sarma N,Banerjee U

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and lichen planus (LP) is a subject of controversy. Prevalence studies of HCV infection in LP patients in various countries reveal diverse results. The Slovenian population is rather homogenous with specific geographic and epidemiological characterist...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stojanovic L,Lunder T,Poljak M,Mars T,Mlakar B,Maticic M

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's Disease (BD) is a systemic disorder with an unknown etiopathogenesis. The need for clinical criteria in the establishment of diagnosis is of great importance. We present the case of a 27-year-old man with BD, who had a surgical operation during the active period of his disease and experienced subsequent compl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bozkurt M,Torin G,Aksakal B,Ataoglu O

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, and recurrent dermatological disease. In the Côte d'Ivoire, it is about 0.75% of dermatology cases. Psoriasis care is challenging in elderly patients. We aimed to show its specificities related to the sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects, and follow-up in ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kassi K,Djeha D,Gbery IP,Kouame K,Sangaré A

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical, histologic, and immunofluorescence studies were performed in 15 patients with pemphigus herpetiformis. The initial diagnosis was dermatitis herpetiformis, IgA linear bullous dermatosis or bullous pemphigoid. The histology varied depending on the character of skin lesions, and showed eosinophilic spongiosis o...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Maciejowska E,Jablonska S,Chorzelski T

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intralesional bleomycin is effective for the treatment of various dermatologic conditions. However, the efficacy of intralesional bleomycin for the treatment of corns has not been established. METHODS:A total of 50 patients with plantar corns were recruited and equally divided between groups A and B. Groups...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lee WJ,Lee SM,Won CH,Chang SE,Lee MW,Choi JH,Moon KC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-year study of 668 patients with genital lesions revealed that teenagers and those in the age group of 20 to 40 are most vunerable. The poor, the uneducated and unmarried persons are at high risk. Chancroid and syphilis are the majority of cases. Inguinal bubo, herpes pregenitalis, condylomata acuminata, erosive ba...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sehgal VN,Rege VL,Sehgal N,Kharangate VN,Mascarenhas MF

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthy adult (New Zealand, Dutch Belt, and Wild) rabbits were infected with rabbit papilloma virus (Shope variety). The resultant papillomas were treated with salicylic acid in a new transdermal drug delivery system utilizing a karaya gum glycol matrix. Biopsy samples of treated papillomas were taken at 1, 2, and 3 w...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mottaz JH,McKeever PJ,Neveaux JL,Zelickson AS

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and current therapeutic options for venous ulcer. Venous ulcer is a severe clinical manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). It is responsible for about 70% of chronic ulcers of the lower limbs. The high prevalence of venous ulcer has a signif...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abbade LP,Lastória S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculides are the result of immunologic reactions to hematogenously spread antigenic components of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are three recognized tuberculides--papulonecrotic tuberculide, erythema induratum of Bazin, and lichen scrofulosorum. In 1997, in Japan, Hara and coworkers reported five pat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Motswaledi HM,Schulz EJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis of the face. There is little information on its prevalence during pregnancy in Iran. Objective To determine the prevalence and awareness of melasma during pregnancy at the Shahed University Hospitals of Tehran, Iran. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out by cl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Moin A,Jabery Z,Fallah N

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00