Assessment of serum levels of IgE in psoriasis: the relationship with clinical types of the disease
Conclusion: The serum IgE level is significantly elevated in erythrodermic psoriatic patients, which may denote a shift from Th1- to Th2-directed immune mechanism. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Dermoscopic and histopathological correlation in some epidermal tumors: a preliminary study
Conclusion: Our study indicates that dermoscopy may be regarded as a reliable tool for predicting the diagnosis of different nonmelanoma skin cancer subtypes and thus helps in reducing unnecessary biopsies. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Actinic keratoses: an overview
Debates on actinic keratoses (AKs) are increasing. The notion that AKs are harmless precursor lesions is no longer accepted. AKs are now considered a smooth transition toward squamous cell carcinoma, a process that is confirmed by molecular and genomic analysis. Increasing age and life-spans, together with high doses of cumulative ultraviolet exposure, are important risk factors in patients with AKs. Humans with skin type I to III are more commonly affected. Guidelines and recommendations from Europe (Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain), USA, and first of all Australia underline the international interest. Be...
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Review article Source Type: research
What is your diagnosis?
No abstract available (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Quiz Source Type: research
Molecular and conventional identification of Malassezia spp. in Malassezia spp.-associated dermatoses
Conclusion26S rDNA PCR-RFLP method confirmed the conventional identification of Malassezia spp. in Malassezia spp.-associated dermatoses in our study. Further species-specific and strain-specific identification may help elucidate the role of the individual species in various diseases. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Assessment of serum levels of IgE in psoriasis: the relationship with clinical types of the disease
ConclusionThe serum IgE level is significantly elevated in erythrodermic psoriatic patients, which may denote a shift from Th1- to Th2-directed immune mechanism. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical evaluation of facial skin remodeling induced by mesotherapy
ConclusionMesotherapy might be an effective form of treatment for facial rejuvenation as probably has a role in interfering with the underlying inflammatory processes participating in photoaged skin. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Quality-of-life determinants in secondary school students with pityriasis versicolor
ConclusionPV impacts the quality of life negatively, particularly among teenagers. Like most skin disorders, PV affects the psychosocial well-being of affected individuals, leading to personal feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, embarrassment, and shame. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Serum nitric oxide metabolites in leprosy patients as a parameter of prognostic value
ConclusionSerum NO metabolites levels of leprosy patients increase during the disease and decrease after treatment. Serum NO metabolites in leprosy patients can be used as a parameter of prognostic value. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The relation between interleukin-31 serum levels and Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization in pediatric atopic dermatitis
BackgroundPruritus is a distressing symptom in atopic dermatitis (AD). Interleukin-31 (IL-31) has lately been a focus of research for its relation with severity of both dermatitis and pruritus. Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins were suggested to induce its expression and hence augment pruritus in AD patients.
ObjectiveTo verify the relation between serum IL-31 level, S. aureus skin colonization, and the development and severity of AD in children.
Patients and methodsIn the present case–control study, a total of 30 AD children of different severities were included and 30 healthy age and sex matched individuals served as ...
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Fas/FasL pathway is the main mechanism of CD8-induced cytotoxicity in cutaneous lichen planus
ConclusionThe Fas/FasL pathway has the upper hand over the perforin/granzyme pathway in CD8+-mediated cytotoxicity in cutaneous LP. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Dermoscopic and histopathological correlation in some epidermal tumors: a preliminary study
ConclusionOur study indicates that dermoscopy may be regarded as a reliable tool for predicting the diagnosis of different nonmelanoma skin cancer subtypes and thus helps in reducing unnecessary biopsies. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Assessment of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with extensive/recalcitrant alopecia areata before and after PUVA and NB-UVB therapy
ConclusionDeficient serum 25(OH)D levels are present in patients with extensive/recalcitrant AA and increase after topical PUVA, systemic PUVA and NB-UVB. (Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society)
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
The changes in melanocyte number and melanin density occurring in vitiligo patches during 180 days of narrow band-ultraviolet B therapy
This study aimed to follow up the changes in melanocyte number and melanin density in vitiliginous patches during NB-UVB therapy for vitiligo patients.
Patients and methodsThis study included 25 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo. NB-UVB therapy was given twice weekly for 6 months. Four skin biopsies were obtained from each patient at days 0, 30, 90, and 180. Biopsies were stained using hematoxylin and eosin stain, Masson–Fontana stain, and human melanoma black-45 (HMB-45) antibody. Qualitative and quantitative measurements were determined for both melanocyte number and melanin density.
ResultsThere was a significant in...
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Actinic keratoses: an overview
Debates on actinic keratoses (AKs) are increasing. The notion that AKs are harmless precursor lesions is no longer accepted. AKs are now considered a smooth transition toward squamous cell carcinoma, a process that is confirmed by molecular and genomic analysis. Increasing age and life-spans, together with high doses of cumulative ultraviolet exposure, are important risk factors in patients with AKs. Humans with skin type I to III are more commonly affected. Guidelines and recommendations from Europe (Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain), USA, and first of all Australia underline the international interest. Be...
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Review article Source Type: research
