Dermatologists ’ perceptions of suicidality in dermatological practice: a survey of prevalence estimates and attitudes in Austria
Chronic illnesses belong to suicide risk factors. The goal of the current study was to estimate the rate of suicide-related behaviors in patients with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or acne from a third-person ... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - September 29, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ekaterina Pronizius and Martin Voracek Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Weight gain in patients with severe atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab: a cohort study
Dupilumab, targeting the interleukin-4 α receptor and inhibiting the action of interleukin-4 and interleukin-13, was recently approved for treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. There is limited dat... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - September 22, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Emma Kristin Johansson, Lina Ulrika Ivert, Baltzar Bradley, Maria Lundqvist and Maria Bradley Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Diaper rashes can indicate systemic conditions other than diaper dermatitis
Although the majority of rashes in the diaper area are caused by irritation from urine and feces, irritant diaper dermatitis; IDD, there are some less common but potentially serious cutaneous eruptions associa... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - September 21, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sirirus Lebsing, Jitjira Chaiyarit and Leelawadee Techasatian Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The ceramide [NP]/[NS] ratio in the stratum corneum is a potential marker for skin properties and epidermal differentiation
Specific species of ceramides (Cer), major constituents of lipids in the stratum corneum (SC), are decreased and are correlated with SC barrier and water-holding functions in the skin of patients with atopic d... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - August 31, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Urara Yokose, Junko Ishikawa, Yuki Morokuma, Ayano Naoe, Yosuke Inoue, Yuka Yasuda, Hisashi Tsujimura, Tsutomu Fujimura, Takatoshi Murase and Atsushi Hatamochi Tags: Research article Source Type: research
A translation and preliminary validation of the Dutch Wound-QoL questionnaire
Chronic wounds have a major impact on patients ’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Therefore, measuring HRQoL is an indispensable part of the treatment of patients with chronic wounds. The aim of this stu... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - August 26, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Stella F. Amesz, Toni M. Klein, Audrey M. Meulendijks, Tuong-Vi Nguyen, Christine Blome, Petrie F. Roodbol and Catherine van Montfrans Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Frequency of different types of facial melanoses referring to the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital in 2019, and assessment of their effect on health-related quality of life
Abnormalities of facial pigmentation, or facial melanoses, are a common presenting complaint in Nepal and are the result of a diverse range of conditions. (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - August 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Bibush Amatya, Anil Kumar Jha and Shristi Shrestha Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Epidemiology of psoriasis in hard-to-treat body locations: data from the Danish skin cohort
Having psoriasis in hard-to-treat areas, i.e. the scalp, face, palms, soles, nails, and genitals, respectively, can impair patients ’ quality of life. We investigated the prevalence of hard-to-treat body locati... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - May 20, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alexander Egeberg, Kyoungah See, Alyssa Garrelts and Russel Burge Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Osteomyelitis complicating secondarily infected atopic eczema: two case reports and a narrative literature review
Atopic eczema is a relapsing, itchy chronic cutaneous inflammatory disease that commonly affects children. The disease is often complicated by cutaneous infections such as eczema herpeticum, eczema vaccinatum ... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - February 3, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Josiah T. Masuka, Katherine Troisi and Zamambo Mkhize Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Madurella mycetomatis infection of the foot: a case report of a neglected tropical disease in a non-endemic region
Mycetoma is an uncommon chronic granulomatous infection of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues that can be caused by filamentous bacteria (actinomycetoma) or fungi (eumycetoma). It is the prerogative of young m... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - January 10, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Basma Karrakchou, Ibtissam Boubnane, Karima Senouci and Badreddine Hassam Tags: Case report Source Type: research
A rare case of Sweet syndrome secondary to melioidosis
Melioidosis is an emerging infection in South Asia caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei with various clinical presentations that include pneumonia, bacteraemia, arthritis, and deep-seated abscesses. Various cutane... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - December 2, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sahathevan Vithoosan, Balendran Thanushah, Paramarajan Piranavan, Dayal Gamlaksha, Harindra Karunatilake and Ananda Jayanaga Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Validation of the Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool (ADCT ©) using a longitudinal survey of biologic-treated patients with atopic dermatitis
The Atopic Dermatitis Control Tool (ADCT ©) is a brief patient self-administered instrument designed and validated to assess atopic dermatitis (AD) control; six AD symptoms and impacts are evaluated over the pa... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - November 6, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Eric Simpson, Laurent Eckert, Abhijit Gadkari, Usha G. Mallya, Min Yang, Lauren Nelson, Michelle Brown, Matt Reaney, Puneet Mahajan, Isabelle Guillemin, Mark Boguniewicz and David Pariser Tags: Research article Source Type: research
High efficacy of a dimeticone-based pediculicide following a brief application: in vitro assays and randomized controlled investigator-blinded clinical trial
Increasing resistance of head lice against neurotoxic agents and safety concerns have led to the search for treatment alternatives. Dimeticones with a physical mode of action are safe, and bear a reduced risk ... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - October 18, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jorg Heukelbach, Doerte Wolf, John Marshall Clark, Hans Dautel and Kristina Roeschmann Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Comparative efficacy of three pediculicides to treat head lice infestation in primary school girls: a randomised controlled assessor blind trial in rural Iran
Head lice infestation (Pediculosis) is one of the most important health challenges particularly in primary school-aged children. It is often present among 6 –11-year-old students in various tropical and tempera... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - September 12, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hadi Kalari, Aboozar Soltani, Kourosh Azizi, Hossein Faramarzi and Mohammad Djaefar Moemenbellah-Fard Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Ainhum, a rare mutilating dermatological disease in a female Cameroonian: a case report
Ainhum is an idiopathic dermatological disease characterized by a progressive constricting ring usually on the fifth toe, which may lead to spontaneous auto-amputation of the affected toe. Timely diagnosis and... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - August 12, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Diego Nitcheu Tchouakam, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Marc Leroy Guifo and Simeon Pierre Choukem Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Gluteal hidradenitis suppurativa presenting pemphigus-like findings: case report
Hidradenitis suppurativa is one member of the follicular occlusion triad: acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa, and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. The presence of acantholysis and desmoglein autoanti... (Source: BMC Dermatology)
Source: BMC Dermatology - July 23, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Yuichi Kurihara and Masutaka Furue Tags: Case report Source Type: research
