Paradoxical flare of psoriasis, psoriatic spondyloarthritis, and psoriatic uveitis after switching from infliximab to secukinumab
Publication date: Available online 26 December 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Peiqi Su, Jiun Yit Pan (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - December 26, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Secukinumab in psoriasis patients with prior ustekinumab treatment: Results of a single-center experience
Conclusion Biologic switch is effective and valuable. Patients who have ever responded to ustekinumab seem to have a better response to secukinumab. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - November 30, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy diagnosed from skin biopsy
Publication date: Available online 25 November 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Ray-San Chang, Kuo-Hua Hung, Yu-Hung Wu (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - November 25, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Atypical dermoscopic findings in patients diagnosed with lichen planus by histological examination
Conclusion In this study, we emphasize the role of dermoscopy for identification of the clinical status of LP and its correlation to the results of histopathologic examinations. In addition to the typical dermoscopic patterns, dermoscopic recognition of variation in the morphology of LP could aid in the diagnosis of LP prior to histopathologic evaluation. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - November 25, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Environmental exogenous factors and facial dermatitis: A case control study
Conclusions Contact factors play an important role in facial dermatitis. Aggravation by sunlight exposure, ingestion of spicy food, or alcohol are more reported in facial dermatitis compared with nonfacial dermatitis. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - November 25, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Association between insulin resistance and serum and salivary irisin levels in patients with psoriasis vulgaris
Conclusion This is the first study evaluating irisin levels in patients with psoriasis vulgaris in the literature. The results of our study show that serum and salivary irisin levels were significantly lower in the patient group when compared with the control group. Irisin levels in patients with severe psoriasis were low, suggesting that irisin may have a role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and may be a marker showing the severity of psoriasis, which could warn us against the development of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - November 24, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma arising from a serious widespread porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus: Case report and literature review
Publication date: Available online 25 November 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Xiangang Fang, Huixian Li, Lankai Yi, Jiayou Xu, Xinbo Wang, Yunxiang Zhang, Zhenhua Wang Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus (PEODDN) is a rare benign skin disease. Widespread involvement of PEODDN is more uncommon and its association with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is also rare. In this case report, we present the case of a 50-year-old woman with serious widespread PEODDN along Blaschko's lines and concomitant invasive SCC with lymph node metastasis. This was the first reported case of metastatic SCC aris...
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - November 24, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Health state utility, willingness to pay, and quality of life among Taiwanese patients with psoriasis
Conclusion The EQ-5D, VAS, and WTP are consistent measures for the DLQI in assessing the well-being of psoriasis patients in Taiwan. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 3, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A case of segmental lichen aureus following the venous drainage
Publication date: Available online 24 June 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Chien-Ho Chu, Mei-Chin Ho, Cher-Wei Liang, Chia-Yu Chou (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A diagnostically challenging case of tuberculous lymphadenitis
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Satoko Minakawa, Takahide Kaneko, Chihiro Hagiwara, Takenori Takahata, Daisuke Sawamura (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment and 0.1% mometasone furoate cream for adult vitiligo: A single-blinded pilot study
This study compared the efficacy and safety of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment with 0.1% mometasone furoate cream in adult vitiligo. We enrolled patients with symmetrical, nonacral vitiligo, and the patients on each side were randomized to receive either 0.1% tacrolimus ointment or 0.1% mometasone furoate cream, applied twice daily for 6 months. Repigmentation outcome at 6 months was compared with baseline. Of 18 cases, 22% and 33% in tacrolimus and mometasone groups, respectively, displayed more than 50% repigmentation (p > 0.05). Telangiectasia was presented in one-third of cases on the mometasone-treated side. Both ...
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Analysis of human leukocyte antigen genotypes in pemphigus with antidesmoglein antibody profile shift
In this study, we examined human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotypes of four pemphigus patients who presented with the phenotypic transition and/or antibody profile shift. Two out of four patients possessed a DRB1*0405-DQB1*0401, and two out of four patients possessed a DRB1*1405-DQB1*0503. These alleles might be associated with the development of phenotypic transition and antibody profile shift. (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction in port-wine stain assessed by cold recovery test
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Shiang-Yu Yang, Yang-Chun Cheng, Cheng-Che E. Lan (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Acral lentigenous melanoma developing from the skin of bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma
Publication date: Available online 4 July 2016 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Yusuke Muto, Taku Fujimura, Aya Kakizaki, Hisayuki Tono, Kenichiro Tsuchiyama, Setsuya Aiba (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
A rheumatoid arthritis patient with chronic recurrent annular neutrophilic dermatosis: Are we dealing with a new type of rheumatoid arthritis-associated dermatosis?
We describe a 75-year-old man with rheumatoid arthritis, who presented with erythematous edematous plaques. The histopathological findings indicated neutrophilic dermatosis; however, the patient was afebrile and without an elevated white blood cell count or systemic involvement. We think that the most suitable expression for this variant with clinical manifestations different from those of classical Sweet syndrome is “chronic recurrent annular neutrophilic dermatosis,” as introduced by Christensen et al. 1 (Source: Dermatologica Sinica)
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - October 1, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
