Autologous epidermal grafting with PUVA-irradiated donor skin for the treatment of vitiligo.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play an important role in autoimmune diseases. In skin, the presence of Tregs is thought to be mandatory for suppression of autoreactive T cells. Here, we assess the number of Tregs in skin of healthy subjects and patients with an autoimmune dermatosis. METHODS:Immunohistochemical...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Terras S,Gambichler T,Moritz RK,Altmeyer P,Lambert J

更新日期：2014-03-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Chronic plaque psoriasis has a profound impact on a patient's daily life. To understand the effects of psoriasis treatments, it is essential to assess the patient's experience of symptoms and how they impact their daily life. The goal of this study was to develop and establish the content validity of a new p...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lebwohl M,Swensen AR,Nyirady J,Kim E,Gwaltney CJ,Strober BE

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sun exposure, light skin pigmentation, and melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene variants are independent risk factors for skin cancer. The Canary Islands have a sunny and temperate climate, but data regarding the phenotypic and genotypic risk factors among the population are lacking. METHODS:The main phenoty...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： de-Misa RF,Pérez-Méndez LI,Hernández-Jiménez JG,Rodríguez Mdel C,Vilar MC,Suárez J,Claveríe-Martín F

更新日期：2008-08-01 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：:Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (TMEP) is a cutaneous form of mastocytosis. It has been rarely associated with an underlying myeloproliferative disorder. We report the case of a patient, while receiving treatment for thrombocytosis, with both platelet production and function inhibitors presented with TMEP. ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Martin LK,Romanelli P,Ahn YS,Kirsner RS

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clear cell acanthoma is a rare, benign epidermal tumor with a clinical hybrid appearance and a distinct histological one. It is frequently mistaken for other clinical lesions. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the frequency that clear cell acanthoma was listed in the clinical differential diagnosis of histologically co...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Morrison LK,Duffey M,Janik M,Shamma HN

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omalizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the high-affinity Fc receptor of IgE, registered for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria and severe allergic asthma. We present a case series of nine patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) treated off-label with omalizumab and a systematic re...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Holm JG,Agner T,Sand C,Thomsen SF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged activation of dermal fibroblasts is the main cause of progressive fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc). It seems that inhibition of apoptosis in SSc fibroblasts deregulates fibrosis. MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) is a pro-fibrotic factor with high expression in lesional areas of SSc skin and fibroblasts. M...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jafarinejad-Farsangi S,Farazmand A,Gharibdoost F,Karimizadeh E,Noorbakhsh F,Faridani H,Mahmoudi M,Jamshidi AR

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Grover disease (GD) is a benign eruption that causes a papulovesicular rash on the trunk and proximal extremities. It often resolves spontaneously but can follow a more chronic and fluctuating course that may last several years. Although the etiology remains unknown, several associated triggers have been identified in...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Aldana PC,Khachemoune A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of keloids is a challenge as a result of paucity of effective treatment modalities, significant side effects, and their recurrent nature. In this study, various treatment modalities were compared to search for a treatment option with maximum efficacy and minimum side effects. METHODS:One hundred...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Aggarwal A,Ravikumar BC,Vinay KN,Raghukumar S,Yashovardhana DP

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:Many dermatological disorders have a psychosomatic or behavioral aspect. Skin and brain continually interact through psychoneuroimmunoendocrine mechanisms and through behaviors that can strongly affect the initiation or flaring of skin disorders. It is important to consider these mind-body interactions when planning t...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Shenefelt PD

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in children are limited. PATIENTS AND METHOD:Between 1997 and 1999, 110 children with MC (60 boys, 50 girls, mean age: 4.8 years) were studied. Treatment consisted of removal of all MC lesions in a single session by sterilized tweezers. RESULTS:In child...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kakourou T,Zachariades A,Anastasiou T,Architectonidou E,Georgala S,Theodoridou M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical paromomycin treatment on the development of immunity during cutaneous leishmaniasis. METHODS:Three parameters of immunity were measured in the course of the disease: leishmanicidal effector activity, lymphocyte proliferation (cell-mediated immunity...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Frankenburg S,Gross A,Jonas F,Klaus S

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have been published on the histopathology of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADR), and most of these lack information on skin allergological tests. The histopathology of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is also seldom described. The purpose of our study was to exam...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Weinborn M,Barbaud A,Truchetet F,Beurey P,Germain L,Cribier B

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corynebacterium jeikeium is a rare but increasingly important cause of septicemia in neutropenic patients that can present with characteristic cutaneous findings. A 61-year-old man with myelodysplastic syndrome developed C. jeikeium sepsis and an erythematous papular eruption while neutropenic from induction chemother...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Olson JM,Nguyen VQ,Yoo J,Kuechle MK

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi is an uncommon form of pigmented purpuric dermatosis which may present a therapeutic challenge. Given the rare nature of this condition, there is limited anecdotal information available regarding optimal therapy. Although pigmented purpuric dermatoses are generall...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hoesly FJ,Huerter CJ,Shehan JM

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to reveal demographic and clinical features of Behçet's disease (BD) in a Turkish population. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated the clinical findings of 521 patients with BD. RESULTS:A total of 521 patients (287 female and 234 male) were included in this study. Onset signs: oral...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Balta I,Akbay G,Kalkan G,Eksioglu M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Chinese baby girl was born after an uncomplicated pregnancy and a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery to a gravida 2, para 1, 32-year-old mother at 37 weeks' gestation. Neither parent had a history of alcohol or drug ingestion. There was no history of consanguinity. The Apgar scores were 7 at 1 min and 9 at 5 min. H...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Leung AK,Kao CP,Lee TK

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia was referred for evaluation of necrotic toes. The patient had a history of several cerebrovascular accidents during the previous month. Initially, she developed sudden-onset left upper extremity weakness which, over the ensuing 4 days, progr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kimyai-Asadi A,Usman A,Milani F

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported efficacy and safety of some biologic agents for psoriasis vary between Caucasians and Asians. Few reports of etanercept exist in psoriasis patients within the Asia-Pacific region. OBJECTIVES:The study aims to report our clinical experience of etanercept in the treatment of patients with moderat...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Chiu HY,Wang TS,Cho YT,Tsai TF

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Body piercing is a known and popular method of body ornamentation. Modern body piercing includes wearing jewelry in such body areas as the helix (ear), eyebrows, nose, lips, tongue, chin, nipples, navel, and genitals. The current piercing definition does not comprise piercing of the earlobe; however, this bo...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Fijałkowska M,Kasielska A,Antoszewski B

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 30-year-old woman presented with an orange-yellow discoloration of the skin, most noticeable on the palms and soles and nasolabial folds; sclera appeared normal. The patient had observed the abnormal pigmentation of her skin 3 months earlier and noticed that it had become more evident after a sauna she had taken 2 d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Palleschi GM,Knoepfel BR,Lotti T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a severe genetic disorder caused by the mutation in the ABCA12 gene. Infants born with this condition have markedly thickened, hard stratum corneum skin all over the body. METHODS:A female child born with a thick white plate of skin with deep cracks all over the body was investi...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sheth JJ,Bhavsar R,Patel D,Joshi A,Sheth FJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diffuse dermal angiomatosis is an entity in the spectrum of reactive angiomatoses characterized by erythematous plaques that mainly affect the lower extremities of patients with a personal history of peripheral vascular disease. Involvement of the breast is a rare event that has only been described as sing...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sanz-Motilva V,Martorell-Calatayud A,Rongioletti F,Escutia-Muñoz B,López-Gómez S,Rodríguez-Peralto JL,Vanaclocha F

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD4+ CD25+ T-regulatory (Treg) cells play critical roles in maintaining peripheral tolerance and preventing autoimmunity. As characteristics of Treg cells have not been precisely investigated in chronic urticaria (CU) yet, this study was performed. OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequencies of circulating CD4+ ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Arshi S,Babaie D,Nabavi M,Tebianian M,Ghalehbaghi B,Jalali F,Ahmadvand A,Gholami R

更新日期：2014-12-01 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