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Ciliary phthiriasis: dermoscopic diagnosis
This report emphasizes the importance of the correct diagnosis and management of this disease, and the interest of dermoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment evaluation of phtiriasis palpebrarum. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - February 20, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis by Topical 25% Podophyllin Solution
Conclusions Topical 25% podophyllin is a new effective topical therapy for CL, with few side effects. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - February 20, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Management of contact dermatitis
Publication date: Available online 20 February 2015 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Sultan T. Al-Otaibi , Hatem Ali M. Alqahtani Skin disorders compromise more than 35% of all occupationally related disorders. Most of these are contact dermatitis as a result from contact with a chemical substance. Contact dermatitis can be either irritant or allergic type. Each type has different mechanism while the clinical presentation is the same. Management of contact dermatitis must include both medical treatment and workplace modifications as appropriate to reduce exposure to the causativ...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - February 20, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Psoriasis induced by Interferon-alfa 2a and ribavirin in a patient followed for hepatitis C
Publication date: Available online 18 February 2015 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): N. Amraoui , S. Gallouj , N. Oubelkacem , W. Bono , F. Mernissi In patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C, Interferon (INF) associated with ribavirin therapy can induce various side effects involving the skin. Our case describes the clinical course of a patient with chronic hepatitis C treated with Pegylated α2 INF plus Ribavirin. After six week of therapy he developed psoriasis. However, given the progressive improvement of his transaminase levels and viral load decrease, we continued ...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - February 18, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Recurrent non-healing perianal ulcer: A case of tuberculosis cutis orificialis
Publication date: Available online 11 February 2015 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Khalid Mohammed Al Attas , Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan , Hasan Yehia Hannani , Amr Mohammed Gamal , Srinivas Bhavanarushi Tuberculosis cutis orificialis (TCO) is a rare manifestation of cutaneous tuberculosis. Due to its variable clinical features, the diagnosis may be missed at the onset of the disease. Here we describe, TCO as well as intestinal tuberculosis in a patient with recurrent non-healing perianal ulcer. First TCO was detected, later on intestinal T.B was also detected. The perianal lesi...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - February 13, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Non drug related cutaneous hyperpigmentation in a patient with malaria
We report a bizarre skin discoloration in a sedated patient which caused confusion to the treating team and ended up to be caused by local remedy applied topically. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Hemophagocytic syndrome and acute pancreatitis in acute systemic lupus erythematosus
In this report, we present a case Systemic Lupus Erythematosus associated with HPS and acute pancreatitis. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Lichen planus pemphigoides in a child
We describe a case of LPP in a 12-year-old girl with clinical, histological and direct immunofluorescence findings. Case report A 12-year-old Moroccan girl presented, after sun burn, pruritic violaceus papules on hands and feet complicated by the apparition of bullous lesions on apparent normal skin and on lichenoid eruption. A white reticulated pattern was present on the oral mucosa. Histopathology of lichenoid papule and bulla was consistent with the diagnosis of LPP. Direct immunofluorescence of peribullous skin showed linear deposits of IgG and C3 at the basal membrane zone. Treatment with Dapsone was successful. D...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Cutaneous plasmacytosis: Report of a Moroccan case!!
We report a case of a Moroccan 65-year-old man presented multiple infiltrated red plaques on the extremities and the trunk, the diagnosis of cutaneous plasmacytosis was retained without systemic involvement. To our knowledge, this is the first case of this type reported in a Moroccan adult man. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and antibiotic resistance in children with atopic dermatitis in Arar, Saudi Arabia
Conclusion 65% of Saudi children with atopic dermatitis are colonized with S. aureus in their skin lesions. The rate of colonization is affected by severity of the disease and by the age of the patient. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

The clinical patterns of vitiligo “hospital-based study” in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia
Conclusions The patients were predominantly females, with a large proportion having a positive family history. The mean age of onset of vitiligo in our study was 24.5years. It was commonly associated with thyroid disorders. Localized vitiligo was the most prevalent type. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Clinical evaluation of Libyan patients with rosacea and its correlation with seropositivity to Helicobacter pylori
Conclusions The papulopustular subtype of rosacea was the most common, moreover, many patients also had other subtypes of rosacea simultaneously. Sun exposure plays a critical role in its etiology. H. pylori represents a significant cofactor that may contribute to the severity of the disease. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides in Saudi Arabia, epidemiological and pathological study
We described the clinical and important histological features of these cases. CD3, CD4, CD8, and CD7 stains performed for these cases have also been reviewed. Results There were 5 male and 11 female patients. The age of onset of disease ranged between 5 and 60 with a mean of 17years. All the patients presented with hypopigmented scaly patches. Most common sites of distribution of the lesions were upper and lower extremities (100%) then the trunk (76%). The presence of lymphocytes at the dermoepidermal junction was the most frequent finding seen in 100% cases. Basilar predilection of the lymphocytes was seen in 75.5%. CD8...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Evaluation of oxidative stress in oral lichen planus using malonaldehyde: A systematic review
Conclusion This review reveals only 8 studies that demonstrate the elevated oxidative stress levels in oral lichen planus using malonaldehyde as a biomarker. Therefore, further studies need to be performed which would estimate the levels of MDA in serum, saliva and tissue samples of the same group of patients with oral lichen planus, so as to draw definitive conclusions and significant correlation between the MDA levels from the three samples. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Shaving area of unwanted hair before laser operation is useful in cosmetic procedure: A simulation study
Publication date: January 2015 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 19, Issue 1 Author(s): Farhad H. Mustafa , Mohamad S. Jaafar In laser dermatology applications, the process of photon absorption, the reflectance and the thermal energy diffusion in the target tissue and its surrounding tissue during laser irradiation is crucial. The aim of the study is to compare the changes of the optical power absorption per unit volume between shaving and non shaving hair on the skin surface and to demonstrate the effect of shaving of the skin surface on power absorption by Advanced System Analysis...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research