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The diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema is discussed
The diagnosis, classification and management of different forms of chronic hand eczema, based on a consensus process, are presented.
Keywords: Hand eczema, diagnosis, treatment
Category: Medical Specialist
The investigators studied adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) and found a significant association with the development of dental caries
AD, similar to asthma and allergic rhinitis, is associated with decayed, missing and filled teeth.
Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, dental caries
Category: Medical Specialist
According to the study longitudinal melanonychia (LM) is wider in subungual melanoma (SUM) than in benign LM
Sixty cases of benign LM were compared with 8 cases of SUM and analyzed thoroughly to conclude that the width of the band can predict SUM against other benign conditions.
Keywords: Longitudinal melanonychia, subungual melanoma, broad melanonychia striata
Category: Medical Specialist
The epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical spectrum of infection with human papilloma virus (HPV)
Infection with HPV, also new HPV types, is related to a great number of cutaneous and mucosal manifestations
Keywords: HPV, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations
Category: Medical Specialist
A consensus document on the treatment of alopecia areata (AA)
A consensus document on the treatment of AA based on the input of eight experts with experience of the condition in all its forms. Consensus was based on approval of at least 70% of the panel.
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Category: Medical Specialist
The efficacy and safety of methotrexate (MTX) were studied in 102 patients with moderate-severe atopic dermatitis (AD)
The 102 patients with moderate-severe AD were treated with increasing dosages of MTX and 62 cases showed a successful treatment response. MTX was administered orally. The median maintenance dose was 11.7 +/- 2.1 mg per week.
Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, methotrexate
Category: Medical Specialist
The clinical features of 93 patients with mycosis fungoides, a T-cell lymphoma of the skin, are discussed
Epidemiological information, clinical presentation, clinical variants, treatment and prognosis of MF are addressed.
Keywords:
Mycosis fungoides, cutaneous lymphoma, clinical presentation
Category: Medical Specialist
The clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of selected parasitic infestations are discussed
The clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of the following parasitic infestations are addressed: scabies, pediculosis, pulicosis, tungiasis, bedbugs, myiasis, demodicidosis, cutaneous larva migrans, Lyme disease and onchocerciasis. Keywords: Drug therapy; Larva migrans; Lice infestations; …
Category: Medical Specialist
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an uncommon cutaneous malignancy with a poor prognosis. In the current study thirteen cases of MCC are described
The current study describes the clinical features, demography, therapy and outcomes of thirteen cases with MCC.
Keywords:
Merkel cell carcinoma, clinical presentation, treatment, prognosis.
Category: Medical Specialist
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) to drugs were documented in 173 patients
A retrospective study of 173 SCAR patients over a period of three years.
Keywords:
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions, drugs, corticosteroids.
Category: Medical Specialist