{"title":"A case of new-onset palmoplantar pustulosis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination","authors":"Y. Hsu, T. Tsai","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-23-00004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-23-00004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85050390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The reduced expression of trimethylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 in primary cutaneous mucinous carcinoma","authors":"Shu-Hao Li, C. Chiou, Chien-Chin Chen","doi":"10.4103/ds.DS-D-22-00103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.DS-D-22-00103","url":null,"abstract":"Primary cutaneous mucinous carcinoma (PCMC) is rare, and its carcinogenesis is unclear. Trimethylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 (H3K27me3) is a key regulator in chromatin remodeling-controlled transcription. Focusing on the epigenetic mechanism, we aimed to investigate the expression of H3K27me3 in PCMC by immunohistochemistry. A retrospective cohort of PCMC patients from a tertiary hospital in Taiwan was enrolled to evaluate the clinicopathologic features, treatment outcome, and protein expression. Immunohistochemistry for H3K27me3 was performed on all PCMCs and a comparison group of colonic mucinous adenocarcinoma and pure mucinous carcinoma of the breast. The percentage of H3K27me3-negative tumor cells was calculated and analyzed. Three patients with PCMC were recruited. All PCMCs were solitary and slow growing, arising from the head-and-neck region. All PCMCs had tumor excision without local recurrence or metastasis. The loss of H3K27me3 expression was significant in PCMCs (mean ± standard deviation [SD]: 21.0% ± 6.6%) compared to other mucinous carcinomas (mean ± SD: 3.8% ± 1.7%) (P = 0.019). In conclusion, we report a reduction in H3K27me3 expression in PCMC. In contrast, H3K27me3 expression is retained or mildly reduced in other mucinous carcinomas. This is the first study to indicate a possible role of epigenetic events in the pathobiology of PCMC.","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88495105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One case of a rare dermatosis: Lichen myxedematosus","authors":"Ayinuer Maimaisawuti, Palida Abulizi","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00072","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88973338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nermin Ozlen, Deniz Ercetin, M. Sapmaz-Metin, O. Gunduz
{"title":"Anti-inflammatory effect of hydrogen sulfide donor sodium-sulfide in an experimental mouse model of contact hypersensitivity","authors":"Nermin Ozlen, Deniz Ercetin, M. Sapmaz-Metin, O. Gunduz","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00173","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), synthesized by most immune cells, has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. The effect of H2S on allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), an inflammatory skin disease that negatively affects the quality of life, is unknown. Objectives: We planned to investigate the antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects of the H2S donor sodium sulfide (Na2S) in the experimental mouse model of contact hypersensitivity (CHS), which is widely used for ACD research. Methods: CHS was created in Balb/c mice using 1-fluoro-2, 4-dinitrobenzene. Na2S was administered systemically (0.2-2-20 mg/kg/i.p.) and locally (1-3-10 nmol/both ear/i.d.) at 3 h and 25 h after the challenge. Ear thickness and the number of scratches were determined at 24 h and 48 h following the challenge. Ear tissue and serum interferon-gamma, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, and IL-5 cytokine levels were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). H and E staining was performed for histopathological studies. CD4+ and CD8+ T cells located in the skin were examined by immunohistochemical staining. Results: Locally (1-3-10 nmol/ear/i.d., P < 0.001, P < 0.0001, P < 0.0001, respectively) and systemically (2–20 mg/kg/i.p., P < 0.01, P < 0.0001, respectively), Na2S administration decreased ear thickness dose dependently. Local (1-3-10 nmol/ear/i.d.) Na2S treatment decreased serum IL-2 levels (P < 0.01, P < 0.05, and P < 0.01, respectively). Na2S administered locally (3–10 nmol/ear/i.d., P < 0.05) and systemically (20 mg/kg/i. p., P < 0.05) decreased the number of CD4+ T lymphocytes. Conclusion: Locally and systemically administered Na2S reduces ear thickness, which is one of the symptoms of CHS, probably by preventing CD4+ T lymphocyte infiltration and proliferation and decreasing IL-2 synthesis.","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84987251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pemphigus scoring systems and their validation studies – A review of the literature","authors":"Darby Boucher, Anna L. Wilson, Dedee Murrell","doi":"10.4103/ds.DS-D-22-00150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.DS-D-22-00150","url":null,"abstract":"Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune blistering disease that affects the skin and mucous membranes. Despite recent advances in treatment, pemphigus is associated with high patient mortality and has a significantly negative impact on patients' quality of life and mental health. Validated scoring systems to accurately measure pemphigus severity are vital for the monitoring of disease activity, evaluation of treatment efficacy and trialing, comparison and introduction of new treatments. This article reviews the existing scoring systems for pemphigus and their validation studies and proposes a future area of research regarding global assessments for simplistic scoring of pemphigus severity.","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91025734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Hsieh, Ling-Ying Tsai, Ming-Ying Wu, Sung-Jan Lin
{"title":"Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases","authors":"T. Hsieh, Ling-Ying Tsai, Ming-Ying Wu, Sung-Jan Lin","doi":"10.4103/ds.DS-D-22-00162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.DS-D-22-00162","url":null,"abstract":"Hair follicle (HF) growth is regulated by local and systemic environments. Sex hormones, a systemic factor, paradoxically promote and suppress hair growth in different sites of the body, leading to diseases such as hirsutism, androgenetic alopecia, and female pattern hair loss. The past decades have seen progress in the treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases, but the pathogenesis of some of these diseases remains obscure and even controversial. We review the biological effects of major sex hormones on hair growth and summarize their known impacts. We discuss the different responses of animal and human HFs to sex hormones, summarize the pathogenesis of sex hormone-related hair diseases, and highlight the benefits of and controversies in the current management of these diseases. Finally, we discuss future research directions such as interactions between sex hormones and the immune system and the possible role of epigenetics in these hair disorders.","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82644469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tomoko Oshimo, Ayaki Matsumoto, Hitomi Kaiami, D. Matsumoto, J. Barit, D. Tsuruta
{"title":"Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma and steroid-induced depression successfully treated with prednisolone and cyclosporine","authors":"Tomoko Oshimo, Ayaki Matsumoto, Hitomi Kaiami, D. Matsumoto, J. Barit, D. Tsuruta","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00186","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88212271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Botulinum toxin type A therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa: A case series","authors":"D. Kadylak, W. Barańska-Rybak","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00198","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88239974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transcriptomic profiling and classification of skin melanoma based on ultraviolet response","authors":"Dongxing Xiao, Zhaozhao Guo, Yuzhen Xiong, Xinqiang He, Chong Zhao, N. Tang","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00178","url":null,"abstract":"Background: We aimed to explore the therapeutic biomarker for cutaneous melanoma (CM). Objectives: The objective is to provide a novel direction for improving overall survival (OS) for CM. Methods: We obtained the gene sets related to ultraviolet (UV) reaction from MsigDB database and CM HTSeq-FPKM data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Gene set variation analysis was used to calculate the enrichment scores in each sample. DAVID and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were used to explore the function of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between cluster 1 and cluster 2. The ssGSEA was used to analyze the degree of immune infiltration in samples. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), protein–protein interaction (PPI) network, and mutation analysis were performed to screen the DEGs related to UV response. Results: The samples were divided into the high activity of UV response (cluster 1) and low activity of UV response (cluster 2). We found that cluster 2 was related to poorer OS and had a higher reaction to UV response. Function analysis indicated that the DEGs are involved in angiogenesis, epidermal development, and inflammatory reaction. Furthermore, the cluster 2 had a higher degree of immune infiltration. The results of WGCNA indicated that the genes in the MEyellow module were highly related to UV response, which is involved in the process of angiogenesis, cell migration, and skin development. PPI and mutation analysis indicated that COL5A1 was the risk factor for CM. Conclusion: COL5A1 might be an important biomarker and potential therapeutic target of CM.","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85745449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bullous vasculitis following COVID-19 vaccination","authors":"Chao-Kuei Juan, Y. Chiu, C. Yen","doi":"10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ds.ds-d-22-00085","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11107,"journal":{"name":"Dermatologica Sinica","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74653712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}