Photochemotherapy (PUVA) and psoriasis: comparison of 8-MOP and 8-MOP/5-MOP.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a worrying lack of epidemiological data on the geographical distribution and burden of subcutaneous mycoses in Peru, hindering the implementation of surveillance and control programs. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to estimate the disease burden of subcutaneous mycoses in Peru and identify which funga...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ramírez Soto MC,Malaga G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG)-like lesions can be associated with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG); in rare instances, they could be the presenting sign of WG. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relationship between these two disorders. METHODS:The clinical and histologic data from a case of WG with pr...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Micali G,Cook B,Ronan S,Yadgir J,Solomon LM

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (PAAS) is characterized by detection of antiphospholipid antibodies associated with venous or arterial thrombosis and/or miscarriages by patients with no other associated disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Primary Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Diógenes MJ,Diógenes PC,de Morais Carneiro RM,Neto CC,Duarte FB,Holanda RR

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The larvae of Lucilia sericata induce myiasis and transmit mycobacterial infections to humans and animals. Consequently, the blowfly should be controlled for human welfare and economic reasons. METHODS:The insecticidal effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), celery (Apium graveolens), radish (Rapha...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Khater HF,Khater DF

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycetoma is a chronic suppurative and/or granulomatous inflammatory lesion of skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and tendons caused by the traumatic inoculation of either fungal (eumycotic) or bacterial (actinomycotic) organisms present in the soil. The disease is characterized by triad of tumefaction, disch...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Padhi S,Uppin SG,Uppin MS,Umabala P,Challa S,Laxmi V,Prasad VB

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The syndrome of tinea pedis caused by human-adapted Trichophyton mentagrophytes (interdigitale) can be recognized by two signs not characteristically seen in tinea pedis caused by T. rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum:1 bullous > 2 mm vesicles in the thin skin of the plantar arch and along the sides of the feet and h...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Zaias N,Rebell G

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data on the potential influence of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/ deletion (I/D) genotype on psoriasis are contradictory. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between the ACE gene I/D polymorphism and psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis. To investigate this, a genetic association study was conduct...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Coto-Segura P,Alvarez V,Soto-Sánchez J,Morales B,Coto E,Santos-Juanes J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is used to quantify the extent of the disease, and to evaluate its improvement with treatment. It is considered to be a slow, rough, nonsensitive, and complex tool, with high interobserver variability and low reproducibility. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS:To develop a s...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Harari M,Shani J,Hristakieva E,Stanimirovic A,Seidl W,Burdo A

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Nadifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. Although it is used as an acne treatment in some European countries, it has not been used to treat Korean acne patients. We aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of 1% nadifloxacin cream and the histological changes it...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jung JY,Kwon HH,Yeom KB,Yoon MY,Suh DH

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily of cytokines, plays an important role in cell growth, signal transduction, and apoptosis regulation. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum GDF-15 levels and their relationships with disease-related variables in pa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sarıyıldız MA,Yazmalar L,Batmaz İ,Alpaycı M,Burkan YK,Sula B,Kaplan İ,Yıldız M,Akar ZA,Bozkurt M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Huntington interacting protein 1 (HIP1), an antiapoptotic protein normally expressed in the brain, is highly expressed in Merkel cell carcinomas (MCCs). Given this, the aim of the current study was to ascertain the value of HIP1 as a histopathologic adjunct in the diagnosis of MCC. METHODS:In this retrospec...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Marghalani S,Feller JK,Mahalingam M,Mirzabeigi M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Young white men (1176 men, mean age 20 years, age range from 18 to 26 years) were examined for dysplastic nevi. In 78 patients (6.63%), 107 clinically dysplastic nevi were observed, demonstrating all three NIH criteria (diameter greater than 5mm, irregularities of border, irregularities of color) suggestive for clinic...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Peter RU,Worret WI,Nickolay-Kiesthardt J

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. Cutaneous disease is common and includes two clinicopathologic categories: granulomatous infiltration or a reactive phenomenon. In the granulomatous infiltrative group, clinical manifestations can be variable. Ulcers in sarcoidosis are uncom...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yoo SS,Mimouni D,Nikolskaia OV,Kouba DJ,Sauder DN,Nousari CH

更新日期：2004-02-01 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: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：:A 58-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis of 5 years' duration was first seen in March 2002 with a 5-month history of widespread erosions on the palate and gingiva, subtle scarring of the conjunctiva, and xerostomia accompanying a flare of ulcerative colitis. No skin lesions were observed. Direct immunofluorescence ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Woźniak K,Górkiewicz A,Olszewska M,Schwartz RA,Kowalewski C

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral 8-methoxypsoralen is the drug of choice in photochemotherapy of several dermatoses, e.g., vitiligo and psoriasis. The aim of this trial is to produce a new preparation of the drug, which is able to overcome the difficulties met with the oral use of the older preparations. METHODS:A new preparation cont...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： el-Mofty AM,el-Sawalhy H,el-Mofty M

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study sought to gain a better understanding of the patient population in Kampala and was further designed to elucidate barriers that may delay individuals from receiving proper dermatologic care. METHODS:The study took place at the dermatovenereology clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Kampala. New a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Song ES,Musinguzi P,Dieckhaus KD

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postadolescent acne is defined as acne that is seen even after the age of 25 years, regardless of the age at onset. The causes of postadolescent acne have not been completely clarified up to now. Androgens are considered to be the major factor involved in pathogenesis. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ekiz O,Balta I,Unlu E,Bulbul Sen B,Rifaioğlu EN,Dogramaci AC

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Affecting approximately 9.4% of the population worldwide, acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Medical students are exposed to higher levels of stress and have a higher prevalence of acne. However, the risk factors and the impact of acne on medical students' mental health remains poorly underst...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Sachdeva M,Tan J,Lim J,Kim M,Nadeem I,Bismil R

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The antimicrobial activity of gentian violet and brilliant green was tested against various strains of potential skin pathogens, by means of agar diffusion assay. The activity of both compounds was affected by pH. Gentian violet was found to be more active than brilliant green at pH 7.4, particularly against Pseudomon...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bakker P,Van Doorne H,Gooskens V,Wieringa NF

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to determine the presence of anti-Dsg1 and Dsg3 antibodies in healthy subjects of the high Peruvian Amazon (Tuemal, Rodriguez de Mendoza province, department of Amazonas) to establish the theoretical presence of environmental factors or triggers in the area. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Ramos W,Díaz J,Gutierrez EL,Lazarte JS,Bohnett MC,Ronceros G,Ortega-Loayza AG

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to test the linguistic validation of the Turkish version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) for Turkish speaking dermatology patients. METHODS:The DLQI is a 10-item dermatology specific index developed originally in English. The methodology of this study consists of four ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Oztürkcan S,Ermertcan AT,Eser E,Sahin MT

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vitiligo is an acquired progressive disorder characterized by destruction of melanocytes in the lesion and the lesional hair follicles. A number of new therapeutic options for vitiligo have become available over the last decade or so both on the medical as well as surgical side. One among them is the smash...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Krishnan A,Kar S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1982, five patients having pemphigus vulgaris, four men and one woman, ranging in age between 16 and 48 years, were treated with an arbitrary regimen designed by us. The regimen consisted of giving 100 mg dexamethasone in 500 mL of 5% glucose by a slow intravenous infusion on three consecutive days, along with 500 ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pasricha JS,Das SS

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 20-year-old woman with a 2-year history of histologically confirmed palmoplantar keratoderma due to psoriasis, resistant to several topical agents, was admitted to the Department of Dermatology, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey. Therapy with oral acitretin (0.5 mg/kg/day, 35 mg/day) was initiated. A month after star...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Aydogan K,Karadogan SK,Tunali S

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tranexamic acid (TA) is a traditional plasmin inhibitor, and its role in the renovation of damaged skin has become the topic of a lot of research. The aim of this study is to determine whether TA could repair the skin barrier by means of tight intercellular junctions. METHODS:Two kinds of damaged skin model...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yuan C,Wang XM,Yang LJ,Wu PL

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunodepressed patients in the intermediate phase of Chagas' disease may undergo reactivation of the disease together with atypical symptoms. The case of an immunodepressed kidney transplant patient with reactivation of Chagas' disease with skin symptoms is reported. A 65-year-old man presented with infiltrated eryth...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gallerano V,Consigli J,Pereyra S,Gómez Zanni S,Danielo C,Gallerano RH,Guidi A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis has been associated with depressive disease and case reports of completed suicide. METHODS:217 consenting psoriasis patients completed the Carroll Rating Scale for Depression (CRSD), a 52-item self-rated scale, with four of the items directly addressing wishes to be dead and suicidal ideation. The...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Gupta MA,Schork NJ,Gupta AK,Kirkby S,Ellis CN

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00