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A clinicopathological study of cutaneous lichen planus
Conclusions In Indian population, common age of occurrence of lichen planus is lower as compared to western literature, and a large number of cases (28%) are in the paediatric age group (<18years). (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 24, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Correlation of mean platelet volume levels with severity of chronic urticaria
Conclusion As platelets secrete and express a number of crucial mediators of coagulation and inflammation, coagulation and inflammatory cascades may play a positive role in chronic urticaria, paving the way for better understanding of pathogenesis and introduction of newer drugs. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Primary cutaneous leiomyosarcoma of the flank: Case report and review
We present a case of a 50-year-old man, with a rare location in the flank. Clinical presentation showed an ulcerative lesion. Imaging features were evocative of malignancy. Surgical excision was performed, involving oblique muscles. The diagnosis of low-grade leiomyosarcoma with free margins was made. No adjuvant therapy was indicated. Clinical and radiological follow-up of the patient during two years did not reveal recurrences. Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma of the flank is extremely rare and takes part in a group of infrequent and unknown tumors. Clinical presentation is unspecific and histological evidence is mandatory for d...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Scleredema diabeticorum – A case report
We report a case of a 65year-old hypertensive and diabetic male who presented with marked thickening of the upper back with obvious peau d’orange changes. Association with other complications of diabetes is not certain and treatment is difficult, though improvement is possible with optimal glycaemic control. Scleredema diabeticorum is rare and is a cause of significant morbidity in diabetes. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Prevalence and factors associated with telogen effluvium in adult females at Makkah region, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study
Conclusions All patients were females, with most of their ages of onset between 21 and 40. It was commonly associated with iron-deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Erythema Induratum of Bazin – Tuberculosis in disguise
We present a case of a 43-year-old lady with recurrent crops of nodules on legs. Mantoux test was positive. Histopathology revealed lobular panniculitis, epithelioid cells, lymphocytes and giant cells surrounding foci of caseous necrosis which was suggestive of erythema induratum. Her lesions responded to antitubercular therapy (ATT). (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Depression Over Psoriasis: Assessment of associated Relief by addition of ADalimumab for the treatment of Psoriasis: Observational study (DORADO - Ps)
Conclusion Adalimumab may be associated with relief symptoms of depression in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Reductions in depression symptoms were significantly correlated with reductions in psoriasis severity. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Slow growing Squamous cell carcinoma over the back masquerading a pigmented naevus clinically – A rare case report
Conclusion We would like to consider our case report to be alarming as the presentation was masquerading a benign lesion, and if overlooked may turn fatal both for the surgeon and the patient. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - January 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Aquagenic Wrinkling of the Palms, two new cases from Saudi Arabia
Publication date: Available online 16 July 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Mohammed G. Turkmani , Abdulaziz H. Al-Hussain Aquagenic Wrinkling of the Palms (AWP) is a rare dermatologic disease. It was first described four decades ago as a potential test for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) by detecting “skin wrinkling” in response to water immersion. We are reporting two cases of AWP diagnosed at Derma Clinic, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The first case was a 9-year old girl and the second case was a 17-year adolescent male. The second case was associated with palmer hyperhidrosis. Both p...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

A case report of juvenile hyaline fibromatosis
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Mohammed H. Abduljabbar Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis (JHF) is a rare, autosomal recessive disease characterized by early onset papulonodular skin lesions, soft tissue masses, joint contractures, gingival hypertrophy, stunted growth and osteolytic bone lesions. Histopathological examination of the cutaneous lesions is unique and characterized by an accumulation of an amorphous, hyaline material in the dermis with increased number of fibroblasts. Herein, we report an 11year-old girl who presented with...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Papular Elastorrhexis: Case report
We report a 52-year-old Saudi female patient who is otherwise healthy presented with a history of asymptomatic persistent skin lesions on her neck that have been increasing in number since adolescence. There are no similar skin lesions in the family. Skin examination showed multiple tiny non-scaly hypo-pigmented-skin colored dome-shaped papules on her neck. Skin biopsy showed normal epidermis and dermis. The elastic stain showed reduced and fragmented elastic fibers in the reticular dermis. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Bowen’s disease in a patient with Primary Sjögren’s syndrome: A case report and a review of the literature
Publication date: Available online 23 July 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Besma Ben Dhaou , Imen Rachdi , Rym Ben Mously , Zohra Aydi , Fatma Daoud , Lilia Baili , Insaf Mokhtar , Fatma Boussema A rare case of Bowen’s disease (BD) in a patient with Primary Sjögren’s syndrome is reported. A 42-year-old woman suffering from Primary Sjögren’s syndrome retained on the basis of clinical and serological findings, was admitted 3years later for genital bleeding. The diagnosis of Bowen’s disease was established by clinical and histolopathological examination. Class...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Scurvy as the tip of the iceberg
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Sarah Hasan Al-Breiki , Nasser Multlaq Al-Zoabi Scurvy is thought to be a disease of the past that has long been forgotten. Historically, James Lind, a Scottish physician, wconducted the first ever clinical trial in an attempt to find a cure for scurvy in sailors in 1746, and found out that citrus fruits helped cure the disease (Carpenter, 1785). Although symptoms of scurvy have long been known before that clinical trial and since the 15th century (Leger, 2008), but the there was no clear etiology o...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Senile/solar purpura like lesions developed in association with use of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitors
We reported a 56year-old female patient with purpura along the dorsal areas of superior limbs after Infliximab. (Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Juvenile xanthogranuloma: Late presentation of giant form ends with atrophic sequelae: Case report
Publication date: Available online 13 August 2014 Source:Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Author(s): Amr Abduljabbar , Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan , Mohammed A. Buraik , Khalid Al Attas , Amr Gamal , Sanjay Kumar Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG) is a histiocytic disorder that is usually benign and limited to the skin. Usually it regresses spontaneously, more often without or with limited skin changes. The systemic form of JXG is rare and may be associated with severe morbidity and mortality due to CNS involvement. Here, we describe a 15year old boy with puzzling skin lesions evolving since last 6mont...
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - November 3, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research