abstract：BACKGROUND:The association of lichen planus with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been widely reported in the literature. No such association, however, has been reported amongst black Africans in whom HCV is thought to be endemic. Lichen planus is a frequently encountered dermatosis in this racial group as well. The aim of ...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Daramola OO,George AO,Ogunbiyi AO

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disease that can have a major impact on a patient's life, the burden of illness associated with this condition has not been well characterized. OBJECTIVE:To determine the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with atopic dermatitis by disease severity...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kiebert G,Sorensen SV,Revicki D,Fagan SC,Doyle JJ,Cohen J,Fivenson D

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is endemic in 88 countries in the world, and 350 million individuals are at risk of acquiring the disease. Treatment for American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is long, expensive, and associated with important side-effects. METHODS:In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we treated 102...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Machado-Pinto J,Pinto J,da Costa CA,Genaro O,Marques MJ,Modabber F,Mayrink W

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, the rare association of Sweet's syndrome with nontuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis has been reported. OBJECTIVE:To report the clinical, demographic, and bacteriologic data and association with Sweet's syndrome of 18 patients with scrofuloderma and scrofuloderma-like condition caused b...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mahaisavariya P,Chaiprasert A,Manonukul J,Khemngern S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is the first epidemiologic study of pemphigus in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. METHODS:Data were collected from patient records in the outpatient and inpatient departments of Asir Central Hospital during the period 1990-99. The diagnosis of pemphigus was based on the clinical, histopathologic, a...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Tallab T,Joharji H,Bahamdan K,Karkashan E,Mourad M,Ibrahim K

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of lasers used for hair removal target melanin as the chromophore. In contrast with other cutaneous applications of lasers, lasers used for hair removal must generate a limited, controlled degree of thermal damage to permanently remove hairs. AIM:To remove excess back hair from two male patient...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Soden CE,Smith K,Skelton H

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Warts are a common chronic skin disorder that can be cosmetically disfiguring and, depending on the location, cause inhibition of function. The presence of dozens of topical and systemic treatments for warts is a testament to the lack of a rapid, simple, uniformly effective, inexpensive, nonscarring, and pai...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Bhat RM,Vidya K,Kamath G

更新日期：2001-06-01 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：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:In the Irish health system, dermatology patients present to their family practitioner for diagnosis and treatment, and are referred to a dermatologist for a second opinion where diagnosis is in doubt or when there has been therapeutic failure. The level of expertise in dermatology amongst family practitioner...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Morrison A,O'Loughlin S,Powell FC

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of Isotretinoin (Iso) for cystic acne (CA) therapy includes marked side-effects such as dyslipidemia, increased liver enzymes, and reduction of biotinidase activity. Moreover, Homocysteine (Hcy), an amino acid, is metabolized in the liver requiring folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and the activity of...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Schulpis KH,Karikas GA,Georgala S,Michas T,Tsakiris S

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-induced lymphoproliferative disease occurs in approximately 3-5% of people in endemic areas who have been HTLV-1 positive for decades. Lymphoproliferative disease may present as four subtypes, including an acute adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), an aggres...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Germain M,Williams J,Skelton HG,Smith KJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 34-year-old man presented with a large cutaneous lesion on his left thigh that had started as a small papule when he was 13 years of age. The lesion had enlarged slowly over the last 21 years. The patient had received bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination in childhood. The family history was significant for tub...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Pereira MB,Gomes MK,Pereira F

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the increasing incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and immunosuppressive therapy, the incidence of syphilis has been increasing. Given the fact that the above conditions may mask or obscure the usual clinical signs and symptoms of syphilis, a means of enhanced detection is essentia...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Phelps RG,Knispel J,Tu ES,Cernainu G,Saruk M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different studies have shown a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection in patients with chronic urticaria (CU), and occasional remission of the skin lesions after eradication therapy. Recent investigations, however, have failed to find a significant relationship between the two conditions. We d...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Daudén E,Jiménez-Alonso I,García-Díez A

更新日期：2000-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the study was to examine the eggs of pubic lice with consideration of their clinical relevance. STUDY DESIGN:Pubic lice eggs were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). RESULTS:The egg is totally encased by a proteinaceous sheath, except for the operculum, by which oxygen exchange oc...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Burkhart CN,Gunning W,Burkhart CG

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We performed a prospective study to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cytologic examination in basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), in order to assess its clinical value. Study design Samples were taken by the "scraping" technique which involves scraping with a scalpel blade dir...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Vega-Memije E,De Larios NM,Waxtein LM,Dominguez-Soto L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tinea pedis is an infrequent disease in children before the age of puberty. There are few epidemiologic and clinical data regarding cases of tinea pedis observed in children. Materials and methods We prospectively collected all cases of tinea pedis in children diagnosed during the years 1995-1997. Only those...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Jang KA,Chi DH,Choi JH,Sung KJ,Moon KC,Koh JK

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The plantar surface is one of the commonest sites of malignant melanoma in the Japanese; however, the biological behavior is not sufficiently clarified, because of the paucity of long-term studies. We attempted an epidemiologic survey of the cases of plantar melanoma treated in our institute to study the sur...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kato T,Suetake T,Tabata N,Takahashi K,Tagami H

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL) is a rare disease characterized by enlarging, symmetric, nonencapsulated, fat deposits mainly on the neck and upper trunk. Liposuction and lipectomy, although palliative, are the treatments of choice, especially indicated when vital structures are compromised. OBJECTIVE:...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Martínez-Escribano JA,Gonzalez R,Quecedo E,Febrer I

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Selective depletion of CD4+ T lymphocytes is common in both primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. Idiopathic CD4+ T lymphocytopenia (ICL) cases are defined as a persistent CD4+ T lymphocyte count of less than 300x10(6) cells/L and/or less than 20% of the total T-cell count. METHOD:A 40-year-old woman, w...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Manchado Lopez P,Ruiz de Morales JM,Ruiz González I,Rodriguez Prieto MA

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrophic acne scars are a frequent problem after acne. Hitherto, mainly invasive treatment measures were possible. In a recent paper, we demonstrated the positive effects of iontophoresis with 0.025% tretinoin gel vs. estriol 0.03%. OBJECTIVE:In this further study, the recording of the clinical effects of i...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Schmidt JB,Donath P,Hannes J,Perl S,Neumayer R,Reiner A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigoid gestationis (PG), also called herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune disease of pregnancy or puerperium (estimated 1 out of 50,000 pregnancies among Caucasians). A previous series has demonstrated an association of PG with human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR3 or HLA-DR4 haplotypes. While these hapl...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： García-González E,Castro-Llamas J,Karchmer S,Zúñiga J,de Oca DM,Ambaz M,Bolaños R,Granados J

更新日期：1999-01-01 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: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:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection induces variable dermatologic manifestations. Our purpose was to determine whether there is an association between HCV infection and oral lichen planus (OLP). METHODS:Antibodies to HCV were determined in patients with OLP (263 patients; 156 women and 107 men, with a mean ag...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Mignogna MD,Lo Muzio L,Favia G,Mignogna RE,Carbone R,Bucci E

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND DESIGN:Scorpion stings are a serious problem in Khuzestan, a southwestern province of Iran. In around 5 years, 36,463 patients with scorpion stings have been seen. Most of the patients had no cutaneous findings, but a small group of patients developed various local and generalized skin manifestations. Pa...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Radmanesh M

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidermal autografting has been used to treat vitiligo. The pigmentation achieved at the recipient site can be variegated and incomplete compared with that of the surrounding normal skin, and sometimes remains that way for a fairly long time. OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether the clinical results from epide...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Lee AY,Jang JH

更新日期：1998-07-01 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:The aim was to examine cadexomer iodine paste in a comparative clinical trial. METHODS:A 12-week, randomized, open, controlled, multicenter, multinational trial in patients with exudating, venous leg ulcers of cadexomer iodine paste (Iodosorb/Iodoflex), hydrocolloid dressing (Duoderm E, Granuflex E), or par...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Hansson C

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND DESIGN:The clinical, histologic, and direct (DIF) and indirect (IIF) immunofluorescence findings are used in a critical, although arbitrary, manner in the routine diagnostic process of bullous pemphigoid (BP). Our purpose was to estimate their relative value. In the present retrospective study, a follow-...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Chaidemenos GC,Maltezos E,Chrysomallis F,Kouskoukis K,Kapetis E,Mourellou O,Gotsis N

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis in temperate countries has been studied extensively, but few data are available on its epidemiology in tropical countries. We performed a survey of patients seen in Hong Kong for the 8-year period from January 1987 to December 1994. METHODS:A retrospective study of the mycology laboratory reco...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Kam KM,Au WF,Wong PY,Cheung MM

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema is a distinct localized cutaneous response to certain systemic chemotherapeutic agents. METHODS:Between January 1990 and December 1994, from a total of 76 leukemic patients who have received combination chemotherapy consisting of cytosine arabinoside and anthracycline ant...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Demirçay Z,Gürbüz O,Alpdoğan TB,Yücelten D,Alpdoğan O,Kurtkaya O,Bayik M

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perforating granuloma annulare (PGA) is considered an histologic subtype of granuloma annulare (GA) and it is described as a very rare disease, usually of children, affecting the dorsum of the hands. Mechanisms leading to perforation are unknown. Our experience suggested a different clinical presentation, so...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Penas PF,Jones-Caballero M,Fraga J,Sánchez-Pérez J,García-Díez A

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With increasing levels of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in the earth's near environment and evidence that exposure to UVR contributes to skin cancer, cataracts, and photoaging, protection of the skin is imperative during exposure to the sun. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of v...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Davis S,Capjack L,Kerr N,Fedosejevs R

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pemphigus is a group of vesiculobullous disorders in which the blisters usually heal with hyper or hypopigmentation. The appearance of acanthomata at sites of previous blisters has been noted in some cases. METHODS:All cases of pemphigus admitted to the Madras Medical College hospitals during a 2-year perio...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Yesudian PD,Krishnan SG,Jayaraman M,Janaki VR,Yesudian P

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Khite (also known as fatlah in Egypt) is a manual technique of temporary vellus hair removal that is widely performed in the Middle East. METHODS:The technique of khite is reviewed as illustrated. RESULTS:Khite is an effective method of removing unwanted vellus hairs. CONCLUSIONS:Dermatologists in all par...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Abdel-Gawad MM,Abdel-Hamid IA,Wagner RF Jr

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onchocerciasis, an infection by the filarial nematode Onchoverca volvulus, is widely distributed in tropical Africa and of great dermatologic interest. This study analyses the dermatologic presentation and tries to determine the correlations between clinical disease and host parasite interactions in onchocer...

journal_title：International journal of dermatology

authors： Stingl P

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00