abstract：:Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important in the hematological and nervous systems, and it has a complex relationship with the skin. Altered cobalamin levels can lead to dermatological manifestations, which may indicate a deficiency or excess of this vitamin. The biochemistry a...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Brescoll J,Daveluy S

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence regarding what comprises effective education for acne vulgaris patients is lacking. Internet-based education may improve patient knowledge of this condition. OBJECTIVES:Our objective was to compare the effectiveness of standard web-based education and an automated counseling website in improving ac...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Tuong W,Wang AS,Armstrong AW

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes results from major recent trials regarding novel therapeutic agents in melanoma. The topics discussed include targeted therapy with BRAF (V-RAF murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B) inhibitors (vemurafenib and dabrafenib), MEK (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase) inhibitors (trametinib),...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Karimkhani C,Gonzalez R,Dellavalle RP

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) represents a group of inherited blistering skin diseases, some forms of which are associated with considerable morbidity and increased mortality. Notably, in recessive dystrophic EB there can be extensive muco-cutaneous fragility and disease complications such as scars, contractures, anemia,...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hsu CK,Wang SP,Lee JY,McGrath JA

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α inhibitors are an alternative to oral systemic therapies for psoriasis. Data regarding the safety of TNF-α inhibitors from randomized clinical trials may not fully reflect the effects on the clinic patient population receiving the therapy, but other sources of information are available. W...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Semble AL,Davis SA,Feldman SR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a high unmet clinical need for new and better treatments in acne vulgaris. Propionibacterium acnes has a strong proinflammatory activity and targets molecules involved in the innate cutaneous immunity, keratinocytes and sebaceous glands of the pilosebaceous follicle. The role of P. acnes in acne confers legit...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Simonart T

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many dermatologic disorders are known to adversely affect quality of life (QoL) in close relatives or partners of patients; however, it is unknown whether vitiligo impacts the QoL of family members. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify the level and domains in which the QoL of partners/relatives ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Bin Saif GA,Al-Balbeesi AO,Binshabaib R,Alsaad D,Kwatra SG,Alzolibani AA,Yosipovitch G

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema nodosum (EN) is the most common form of panniculitis. It is characterized by erythematous, raised, tender nodules that usually occur bilaterally on the extensor surfaces of the lower extremities. EN is associated with many underlying conditions including infection, sarcoidosis, malignancy, and pregnancy. Its ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Acosta KA,Haver MC,Kelly B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methotrexate (MTX) is an effective treatment for psoriasis but its use is limited by its toxicity. Folate supplementation can be used to reduce the adverse effects of MTX, though this may impact efficacy. The frequency of folic acid supplementation is not well characterized. PURPOSE:The objective of this st...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Al-Dabagh A,Davis SA,Kinney MA,Huang K,Feldman SR

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efforts have been recently made to investigate simple, objective, accurate, and reproducible methods of clinical/noninvasive assessment of nonsegmental vitiligo. However, studies have mostly considered quantitative or semiquantitative parameters, almost neglecting the purely qualitative appearance of vitilig...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Menchini G,Comacchi C,Cappugi P,Torchia D

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythema annulare centrifugum is a reactive erythema of various possible etiologies including, although less often, an associated cancer. Cancer-related erythema annulare centrifugum is most commonly associated with lymphoproliferative malignancies, specifically lymphoma and leukemia. Malignancy-associated erythema an...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Chodkiewicz HM,Cohen PR

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term corticosteroid treatment is the most common secondary cause of bone loss. Patients treated with long-term corticosteroid therapy may develop osteopenia or osteoporosis, and many have fractures. It is difficult to predict which corticosteroid-treated patients will develop significant skeletal complications be...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Clarke BL

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The connection between the brain and the skin is more than a physiologic fact. Skin conditions can impose great effects on every field in the patients' lives. Reciprocally, skin diseases can be evoked by psychological problems. A psychodermatology clinic is the format that enables dermatology patients to receive a com...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Orion E,Feldman B,Ronni W,Orit BA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is the historic name for neuropathic self-induced facial ulceration from abnormal sensory symptoms leading to uncontrolled scratching. Anatomic co-localization of sensory loss (numbness) plus neuropathic itch and pain permits painless scratching. If the itch is severe, some patients w...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Curtis AR,Oaklander AL,Johnson A,Yosipovitch G

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A few studies in psoriasis vulgaris patients have reported changes suggesting red blood cell (RBC) damage is linked to neutrophil activation, oxidative stress, and psoriasis worsening. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate erythroid disturbances in Portuguese psoriasis vulgaris patients, before, d...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Coimbra S,Oliveira H,Reis F,Belo L,Rocha S,Quintanilha A,Figueiredo A,Teixeira F,Castro E,Rocha-Pereira P,Santos-Silva A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging of the skin is associated with skin thinning, atrophy, dryness, wrinkling, and delayed wound healing. These undesirable aging effects are exacerbated by declining estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. With the rise in interest in long-term postmenopausal skin management, studies on the restorative benefits th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Shu YY,Maibach HI

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinosad 0.9% suspension is a topical treatment for head-lice infestation (pediculosis capitis) that has been approved in the US as a prescription medicine. Spinosad is a natural mixture of the pediculicidal tetracyclic macrolides spinosyn A and spinosyn D. Spinosad 0.9% mainly interferes with nicotinic acetylcholine ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： McCormack PL

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a reactive hypermelanosis and sequela of a variety of inflammatory skin conditions. PIH can have a negative impact on a patient's quality of life, particularly for darker-skinned patients. Studies show that dyschromias, including PIH, are one of the most common presenting co...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Callender VD,St Surin-Lord S,Davis EC,Maclin M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma annulare (GA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by the development of plaques preferentially localized to the distal extremities. Spontaneous remission and relapses are quite common and the course of GA is not easy to predict. Moreover, most therapeutic regimens have been us...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Murdaca G,Colombo BM,Barabino G,Caiti M,Cagnati P,Puppo F

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a typical case of hematidrosis in a Chinese girl who had experienced frequent bleeding episodes for more than 3 years. During hospitalization, spontaneous bleeding from her intact skin was witnessed by our staff on more than 20 occasions. Characteristically, bloody droplets from the intact skin contained all...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Wang Z,Yu Z,Su J,Cao L,Zhao X,Bai X,Zhan S,Wu T,Jin L,Zhou P,Ruan C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Topical coal tar is a well known and effective treatment for psoriasis, but the messiness, staining, odor, and inconvenience associated with its use make patient satisfaction and compliance a challenge. OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy, patient tolerability, and cosmetic acceptability of a new topical li...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Alora-Palli MB,Perkins AC,Van Cott A,Kimball AB

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rapidly increasing number of people visit dermatologists for the prevention and treatment of aging skin. Sun avoidance and sunscreen use are widely accepted strategies of primary prevention against photoaging. Convincing evidence shows that topical application of retinoids has an effect on reversing, at least partia...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Antoniou C,Kosmadaki MG,Stratigos AJ,Katsambas AD

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The family of toll-like receptors (TLRs) plays a central role in the cutaneous immune defense system. To date, different TLRs have been found on several major cell populations of the skin, such as keratinocytes, fibroblasts, antigen-presenting cells, and melanocytes. Activation of TLRs leads, via different intracellul...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Terhorst D,Kalali BN,Ollert M,Ring J,Mempel M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-infectious granulomatous diseases of the skin are a broad group of distinct reactive inflammatory conditions that share important similarities. As a group, they are relatively difficult to diagnose and distinguish both clinically as well as histologically. Many of these disorders have significant associations with...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hawryluk EB,Izikson L,English JC 3rd

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical pimecrolimus 1% cream (Elidel) [hereafter referred to as topical pimecrolimus] is a nonsteroidal alternative in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis. In vehicle-controlled, short-term, continuous-use trials in pediatric patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, topical pimecrolimus was effectiv...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yang LP,Curran MP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood-onset psoriasis affects approximately one-third of the psoriatic population. Among many potential treatments of childhood psoriasis, biological agents are emerging as a valuable option in the management of this disease. In Europe, etanercept has recently been approved for children aged 8 years and over. Data...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Bard S,Torchia D,Schachner LA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study demonstrated an association between psoriasis and dilated cardiomyopathy. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) may be involved in the pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy and therefore, anti-TNFalpha agents may play a role in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy. The case of a 51-year-old woman ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： De Simone C,Carbone A,Caldarola G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterial organisms have re-emerged as an important cause of infectious disease worldwide. Both tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections remain endemic in many parts of the world and are becoming more common in patients with iatrogenic immunosuppression and HIV infection. The nontuberculous mycobac...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Elston D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old man developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap, with severe localized denudation of the skin on the head and neck, following radiotherapy and oral temozolomide therapy for cranial glioblastoma multiforme. He also had a primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the thigh tha...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Sarma N

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrapotent topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of psoriasis treatment, used either alone or in combination with a topical vitamin D analog. Traditionally used in an ointment vehicle for psoriasis, clobetasol propionate 0.05% is also available in spray, foam, lotion, and shampoo formulations, which may provide fo...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Feldman SR,Yentzer BA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is characterized by erythematous pruritic patches and plaques with greasy scale that occur in sebaceous areas. It is common, affecting up to 3% of the population. Past treatments have relied on a wide variety of anti-inflammatory and antifungal agents, but corticosteroids have limited use be...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Cook BA,Warshaw EM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 47-year-old man with Wilson disease who developed bullous lesions on the trunk and extremities after 20 years of penicillamine treatment. The histologic and immunofluorescence findings were diagnostic of bullous pemphigoid. When penicillamine was replaced by zinc sulfate, the patient's bullous skin lesions...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Popadic S,Skiljevic D,Medenica L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solar, and particularly UV, radiation causes molecular and cellular damage with resultant histopathologic and clinical degenerative changes, leading in turn to photosensitivity, photo-aging, and skin cancer. While our bodies have some natural UV defenses, additional protection from the sun is essential, including sun ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Gonzaga ER

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asian patient with Fitzpatrick skin types III-V is rarely highlighted in publications on cutaneous disorders or cutaneous laser surgery. However, with changing demographics, Asians will become an increasingly important group in this context. Although high melanin content confers better photoprotection, photodamage...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Ho SG,Chan HH

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous reactions to tattoos are not uncommon and various histologic patterns have been reported, including lichenoid, granulomatous, eczematous, and pseudolymphomatous reactions. Such patterns may develop with highly variable delay after the tattooing procedure. We report three strikingly similar cases of a fast-oc...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Kluger N,Durand L,Minier-Thoumin C,Plantier F,Cotten H,Berteloot E,Blatière V,Dereure O

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are members of the nuclear receptor superfamily that regulate lipid, glucose, and amino acid metabolism. More recently, PPARs and corresponding ligands have been shown in skin and other organs to regulate important cellular functions, including cell proliferation and...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Sertznig P,Seifert M,Tilgen W,Reichrath J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare, X-linked disorder characterized by scarring alopecia of the scalp and eyebrows in the setting of widespread keratosis pilaris. Less frequent associations are ocular abnormalities and palmoplantar keratoderma. Acne keloidalis nuchae has previously been described in ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Janjua SA,Iftikhar N,Pastar Z,Hosler GA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical retapamulin (Altabax, Altargo) is the first pleuromutilin antibacterial approved for the treatment of uncomplicated superficial skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (excluding methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]) and Streptococcus pyogenes in patients aged > or = 9 months. In the EU, retapamulin ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Yang LP,Keam SJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma (ADPAC) is a rare cutaneous malignant tumor. We report on a 42-year-old man presenting with a nontender firm nodule on his right thumb that had been present for 3 years. The lesion clinically resembled an acquired digital fibrokeratoma, but was found to be an ADPAC after pat...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Chi CC,Kuo TT,Wang SH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dermis normally directs all phases of skin wound healing following tissue trauma or disease. However, in chronic wounds, the dermal matrix is insufficient to stimulate healing and assistance by external factors is needed for wound closure. Although the concept of the extracellular matrix directing wound healing is...

journal_title：American journal of clinical dermatology

authors： Hodde JP,Johnson CE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00