abstract：BACKGROUND:The main cause of lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is not known but there is evidence to suggest that neurological abnormalities may be implicated in its aetiology. AIM:To investigate neuropathy in patients with LSC on the limbs. METHODS:In total, 23 consecutive patients [15 women (65.2%) and 8 men (34.8%); ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Solak O,Kulac M,Yaman M,Karaca S,Toktas H,Kirpiko O,Kavuncu V

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precalcaneal congenital fibrolipomatous hamartoma (PCFH) is a condition that is seldom reported in the paediatric literature and rarely in the dermatological literature. It has other disparate and confusing names and as histology is rarely obtained, the condition may be under-reported. We describe this disorder in the...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Flann S,Munn SE

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a congenital vascular anomaly of unknown aetiology. About 300 cases have been reported in the literature. The rate of associated anomalies varies between 20% and 70%. METHODS:We report a series of 27 children with CMTC, 18 of whom were followed-up prospect...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Kienast AK,Hoeger PH

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient of Malay ancestry with dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis (DPR) resulting from a recurrent KRT14 p.R125C mutation. The patient has reticulate hyperpigmentation over his trunk and proximal limbs, together with onychodystrophy. Despite the absence of noncicatricial alopecia, he has acral nonscarrin...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Goh BK,Common JE,Gan WH,Kumarasinghe P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two men, aged in their 20s, presented with multiple, soft, rounded papules on the prepuce. The lesions were centrally umbilicated, resembling molluscum contagiosum, but clearly distinct from Tyson's glands. Surface microscopy showed well-defined, milky-white, bag-shaped structures, which under histological examination...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ena P,Origa D,Massarelli G

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pruritus measurement is problematic, because of its subjective nature and poor localization. Ratio scales enhance the usefulness of the visual analogue scale (VAS) by reducing variation; other scales such as the generalized labelled magnitude scale may also be useful. Pruritus neuroanatomy includes peripheral receptor...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Langner MD,Maibach HI

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disorder in young, sexually active populations in the USA and Europe. Giant condyloma acuminatum (GCA) is a unique variant of condyloma acuminata, characterized by local aggressive behaviour despite benign histology. It carries a substantial risk of sq...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Erkek E,Basar H,Bozdogan O,Emeksiz MC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sweet's syndrome (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, SS) may be considered a reactional dermatosis with numerous associated diseases. We describe a rare association between SS and acute sarcoidosis in a 55-year-old woman. The atypical feature of positive tuberculin reaction is discussed. In this association, diagn...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Dadban A,Hirschi S,Sanchez M,Lagrange B

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 23-year-old woman with a diagnosis of keratolytic winter erythema (erythrokeratolysis hiemalis), who developed facial lesions following a traumatic experience. This rare genodermatosis usually affects the palms and soles, and appears as mild erythema and annular scaling. The limbs and trunk can rarely be ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Degiovanni CV,Farrant PB,Howell S,Hull PR,Woollons A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of follicular porokeratosis of Mibelli affecting the natal cleft in a 42-year-old white man. To our knowledge, this is the first report in the English-language literature of follicular porokeratosis of Mibelli limited to the genitogluteal area. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Yong AS,Singh M,Goulding JM,Swale VJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interferons are molecules with antiviral effects, which have been used for the treatment of verruca for many years. AIMS:To determine if sublesional interferon (IFN)-alpha injection offers an effective alternative treatment for common warts. METHODS:We compared the results of single-dose sublesional IFN ap...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Aksakal AB,Ozden MG,Atahan C,Onder M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old man with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa presented with a 3-month history of an enlarging mass within scarring on the posterior aspect of the right shoulder. The clinical appearance of the mass with an almost cobbled, verrucous surface, and its rapid evolution suggested the development of a sq...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Orpin SD,Scott IC,Rajaratnam R,Colloby PS,Heagerty A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective treatment options for morphoea remain limited. As a result, there has been increasing interest in the role of phototherapy in the management of this condition. Aims. We report the findings of a study in which 13 patients with localized morphoea were treated with oral (n = 11) and topical (n = 2) ps...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Usmani N,Murphy A,Veale D,Goulden V,Goodfield M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is considered to be an intraepithelial adenocarcinoma. Typically involved anatomical sites are the vulvar, perianal, perineal, scrotal and penile regions. Clinically, the lesions present as well-defined, moist, erythematous plaques usually accompanied by pruritus. An unusual feature...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Pascual JC,Perez-Ramos M,Devesa JP,Kutzner H,Requena L

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Europe and the USA, the incidence of primary nasal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma is rare. The skin is one of the predilection sites for dissemination. Cutaneous dissemination is a poor prognostic sign and is consistently fatal. We describe the case of a 17-year-old white German girl with a primary nasal NK/T-...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Sandner A,Helmbold P,Winkler M,Gattenlöhner S,Müller-Hermelink HK,Holzhausen HJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three children (two boys and one girl) from the same family presented with photosensitivity, hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, mild skin fragility, blistering and scarring in childhood. On examination, the cutaneous lesions were found to have improved since their previous examinations. Laboratory tests showed raised ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Remenyik E,Lecha M,Badenas C,Kószó F,Vass V,Herrero C,Varga V,Emri G,Balogh A,Horkay I

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cutaneous alternariosis in an immunocompetent 85-year-old man. Identification of the causative organism in this patient was achieved by 18S rRNA sequencing. A 6-month course of itraconazole led to a good clinical response. ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Williams C,Layton AM,Kerr K,Kibbler C,Barton RC

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Majocchi's granuloma, also known as nodular granulomatous perifolliculitis, is an uncommon fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It can occur in healthy and immunocompromised patients. The most common cause of Majocchi's granuloma is Trichophyton rubrum. We report a case of a Majocchi's granuloma cause...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Saadat P,Kappel S,Young S,Abrishami M,Vadmal MS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endemic pemphigus foliaceus (EPF) is an autoimmune disease, which occurs in Brazil and other regions of South America. Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) and MBL-associated serine protease (MASP-2) play a key role in innate immunity, and its deficiency has been related to increased susceptibility to infection and autoimmune...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Messias-Reason I,Bosco DG,Nisihara RM,Jakobsen LH,Petzl-Erler ML,Jensenius JC

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is a common experience that many Spitz naevi deviate from the idealized or stereotypical representation found in the literature, often causing considerable difficulties in distinguishing them from melanoma. The diagnostic term 'atypical Spitz naevus' is used to describe lesions that deviate from the typical appeara...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： de Giorgi V,Sestini S,Massi D,Papi F,Lotti T

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphisms of the IL-10 promoter have been implicated in the genetic susceptibility to many autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis. Four putative functional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the interleukin-10 promoter region (-3575T/A, -2763A/C, -1082G/A and -592C/A) were analysed in 139 patients wit...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Wongpiyabovorn J,Hirankarn N,Ruchusatsawat K,Yooyongsatit S,Asawanonda P,Poovorawan Y

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 56-year-old woman who presented with a severe exacerbation of psoriasis with concurrent hypoglycaemic episodes. Methotrexate 17.5 mg weekly was required to control her psoriasis. Investigation of her hypoglycaemia showed raised levels of insulin, C-peptide and proinsulin. Radiological investigati...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Field S,Kelly G,Tobin AM,Barragry JM,Conlon KC,Kirby B

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of a 67-year-old woman with a 1-year history of nail thickening and a non-itchy erythematous scaly eruption on the fingertips. She was diagnosed with psoriasis and started on methotrexate after having had no response to topical calcipotriol. The diagnosis was reviewed after it was revealed by anothe...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Goyal NN,Wong GA

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) to efalizumab. A 52-year-old man developed a widespread papulovesicular rash after 4 weeks of treatment with efalizumab (1.0 mg/kg/week) for treatment-resistant severe psoriasis. Histology revealed a subepidermal blister with eosinophil-...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： White JM,Smith CH,Robson A,Ash G,Barker JN

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Humans are the natural host for eight of more than 80 known herpes viruses. Infections with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) are ubiquitous worldwide and highly transmissible. Herpes simplex labialis (HSL) is the best-recognized recrudescent infection of the lips and perioral tissues caused by HSV-1. Facial lesions...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Fatahzadeh M,Schwartz RA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem that affects up to 90% of adolescents. Colonization of the duct with Propionibacterium species is one of the factors implicated in the development of acne. Owing to the increasing incidence of antibiotic resistance, there has been an greater interest in the development ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Yung A,Stables GI,Fernandez C,Williams J,Bojar RA,Goulden V

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), the epidermal destruction is associated with a slight to moderate lymphomonocytic cell infiltrate. Interleukin (IL)-8, which is a keratinocyte-derived pro-inflammatory cytokine, might be involved in this process. The IL-8 receptor CXCR2 has also been shown to...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Paquet P,Ribbens C,Piérard GE

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ectodermal dysplasias (ED) are developmental disorders affecting tissues of ectodermal origin including hair, nail, teeth and sweat glands. To date, four different types of ectodermal dysplasias involving only hair and nails have been described. In an effort to understand the molecular basis of ED of hair and nails, a...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Naeem M,John P,Ali G,Ahmad W

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that systemic corticosteroids arrest the progress of vitiligo and lead to repigmentation, but they may produce unacceptable side-effects. The use of high-dose prednisolone therapy to minimize the side-effects of systemic steroids has been reported, but there have been no reports on the effectiveness o...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Lee Y,Seo YJ,Lee JH,Park JK

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desmoplastic trichoepithelioma (DT) is a rare benign adnexal neoplasm considered to have follicular differentiation. It usually presents as an asymptomatic, firm, annular plaque with a raised border. The most common site of occurrence is the face, usually on the cheek. Females are more often affected than males and th...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Carter JJ,Kaur MR,Hargitai B,Brown R,Slator R,Abdullah A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Capecitabine was developed as a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (FU), with the goal of improving tolerability and intratumour drug concentrations through tumour-specific conversion to the active drug against numerous types of neoplasms. The most frequent adverse cutaneous reaction associated with capecitabine is hand foot s...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Do JE,Kim YC

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients presenting with chronic pigmented purpuric dermatosis (CPPD) on the limbs were found to have granulomatous inflammation superimposed on the pathological changes of CPPD. Three of the four patients had hyperlipidaemia. Therefore, the granulomatous reaction observed could be associated with hyperlipidaemia...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Lin WL,Kuo TT,Shih PY,Lin WC,Wong WR,Hong HS

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metallothioneins (MTs) are a group of proteins widely distributed in tissues regulating metal metabolism, scavenging free radicals, and taking part in immunological reactions. Knockout mice for MT genes I and II (MT(-/-)) exhibit reduced tolerance to ultraviolet B injury in vivo. Upregulation of MT proteins ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Ma C,Li LF,Zhang BX

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A group of 23 patients with partial atrophic change of the tongue was examined for candidiasis. All of them reported pain in the tongue on eating hot or spicy food. The intensity of the tongue pain was evaluated before and after treatment using a visual analogue scale. Of the 23 patients, 10 (43.5%) had predisposing f...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Terai H,Shimahara M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies in white populations have confirmed advanced age as a risk factor for cutaneous melanoma, but in nonwhite populations, its role is less clear. To clarify a possible association in our local population, comprising 94.9% Chinese, a retrospective epidemiological study of 20 years of data on cutaneous melanoma bet...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Hui SK,Tang WY,Wong TW,Lau KH,Lee S,Chong LY,Lo KK

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blistering distal dactylitis (BDD) manifests as acral oval bullae 10-30 mm in diameter, and is caused by infection with Gram-positive bacteria. BDD was first linked to infection with group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus in children, but has more recently linked to Staphylococcus aureus and noted in adults. BDD most c...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Scheinfeld NS

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired cold urticaria (ACU) is a frequent subtype of physical urticaria that is caused by the release of proinflammatory mast cell mediators after cold exposure. Although the underlying causes of ACU still remain to be clarified in detail, a wide range of diseases has been reported to be associated with ACU. This re...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Siebenhaar F,Weller K,Mlynek A,Magerl M,Altrichter S,Vieira Dos Santos R,Maurer M,Zuberbier T

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in childhood was considered rare until recently. However, reports are increasing, which may reflect an increased incidence and/or more frequent patch testing of children. It is also likely that allergen exposure in children has changed with time. AIMS:To determine the most ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Beattie PE,Green C,Lowe G,Lewis-Jones MS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK signalling pathway is frequently dysregulated in human malignancies, as is angiogenesis and the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGF/VEGFR) pathway. These kinases are therefore important anticancer targets. The novel, oral treatment sorafenib (BAY 43-9006), has been shown to be an inhi...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Lacouture ME,Desai A,Soltani K,Petronic-Rosic V,Laumann AE,Ratain MJ,Stadler WM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While psychosomatic factors may be involved in eliciting as well as coping with chronic itch, psychiatric comorbidity often goes unrecognized in dermatological patients. AIM:To record psychiatric illness, psychiatric and psychotherapeutic pretreatment, and psychotherapy indication in dermatology inpatients ...

journal_title：Clinical and experimental dermatology

authors： Schneider G,Driesch G,Heuft G,Evers S,Luger TA,Ständer S

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00