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Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Clinical Study of 31 Cases (2004-2014) in Morocco. 摩洛哥寻常型天疱疮31例临床分析(2004-2014)
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-09-08 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8535109
Titou Hicham, Fatima Zahra Chahnoun, Tarik Hanafi, Naoufal Hjira, Boui Mohammed
{"title":"Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Clinical Study of 31 Cases (2004-2014) in Morocco.","authors":"Titou Hicham,&nbsp;Fatima Zahra Chahnoun,&nbsp;Tarik Hanafi,&nbsp;Naoufal Hjira,&nbsp;Boui Mohammed","doi":"10.1155/2020/8535109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8535109","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare bullous autoimmune dermatosis whose evolution and prognosis are unpredictable.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The objective was to analyze long-term outcomes in patients with pemphigus vulgaris by identifying the factors that are able to influence prognosis, in particular the phenotype of pemphigus vulgaris, age at onset, multiplicity of mucosal involvement, relapse and remission rates, and survival functions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis of a cohort of 31 patients followed for pemphigus vulgaris during the period from January 2004 to January 2014. Inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris confirmed by histopathology and direct immunofluorescence (DIF) and a period of follow-up of at least five years from the diagnosis. The following information was collected by a single investigator.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 67.7% of patients presented a mucocutaneous pemphigus vulgaris. Male-female sex ratio was 2.4. The median duration of patient's follow-up was estimated at 7 (6-9) years. Multiple mucosal involvement in the oral cavity and at other mucosal sites was significantly associated with severe mucocutaneous pemphigus vulgaris (<i>p</i>=0.01). Multiple relapses were significantly associated with the disease severity (<i>p</i>=0.04).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Poor prognosis factors were severe mucocutaneous type of pemphigus vulgaris and multiple mucosal involvement in the oral cavity and at other mucosal sites.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"8535109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2020/8535109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38408982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 6
Association between Chronic Urticaria and Helicobacter pylori Infection among Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania. 坦桑尼亚一家三级医院就诊患者中的慢性荨麻疹与幽门螺旋杆菌感染之间的关系
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-09-01 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5932038
Magdalena F Dennis, Daudi R Mavura, Luryritha Kini, Rune Philemon, Elisante J Masenga
{"title":"Association between Chronic Urticaria and <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection among Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania.","authors":"Magdalena F Dennis, Daudi R Mavura, Luryritha Kini, Rune Philemon, Elisante J Masenga","doi":"10.1155/2020/5932038","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2020/5932038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic urticaria (CU) is a common skin disease; however, its etiology is rarely recognized. Infection due to <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (<i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i>) has been shown in some studies to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of CU.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was conducted to determine the association between CU and <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> infection among patients attending the Regional Dermatology Training Center, Northern Tanzania, from October 2018 to April 2019. <i>Methodology</i>. A matched case-control study that included 55 cases and 55 controls matched by age and sex was conducted. Data were collected through direct interviews, and the results of laboratory investigations were recorded in the extraction sheet. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test was used to detect <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> antigen in the stool samples. Conditional logistic regression was used to measure the association between CU and <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i>.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The total number of participants in this study was 110 patients (55 cases and 55 controls), whereby the median age was 31 (IQR 27-45) among controls versus 34 (IQR: 22-46) years among the cases. Both cases and controls had the same number of females and males. There was no significant association between CU and baseline characteristics of the participants. There was an association between CU and <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> infection, such that subjects with CU had a higher number of positive <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> test (15/55 = 27%) versus controls (6/55 = 10.1%) (<i>p</i> = 0.0225). The adjusted odds of CU among patients who were positive for <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> were sixfolds higher (OR = 6.9; CI: 1.3-36.2; <i>p</i> = 0.021) than those of patients who were negative for <i>H. pylori.</i></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was a strong and significant association between CU and <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> infection. We recommend investigating for <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> in all cases of CU and conducting further trials on <i>H</i>. <i>pylori</i> eradication.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"5932038"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7482006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38499452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
The Efficacy of Amniotic Membrane Stem Cell (AMSC) Metabolite Product and Vitamin E for Wrinkles, Spots, and Pores in Photoaging. 羊膜干细胞(AMSC)代谢物和维生素E对光老化中皱纹、斑点和毛孔的作用。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-08-26 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1584541
Rahmadewi Rahmadewi, Retha Retha, Dyah Ayu Pitasari, Vidyani Adiningtyas Kusumastanto, Agatha Anindita Ayu Ardhaninggar, Irmadita Citrashanty, Maylita Sari, Menul Ayu Umborowati, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa
{"title":"The Efficacy of Amniotic Membrane Stem Cell (AMSC) Metabolite Product and Vitamin E for Wrinkles, Spots, and Pores in Photoaging.","authors":"Rahmadewi Rahmadewi,&nbsp;Retha Retha,&nbsp;Dyah Ayu Pitasari,&nbsp;Vidyani Adiningtyas Kusumastanto,&nbsp;Agatha Anindita Ayu Ardhaninggar,&nbsp;Irmadita Citrashanty,&nbsp;Maylita Sari,&nbsp;Menul Ayu Umborowati,&nbsp;Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa","doi":"10.1155/2020/1584541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1584541","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is expected that a combination of amniotic membrane stem cell metabolite product (AMSC-MP) and vitamin E after fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser as laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) will provide better effects in photoaging treatment as the combination reaches the target. This promises an option for photoaging therapy in the future.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Sixty women with photoaged skins were involved in this experimental study. They were then divided into two groups. The treatment group received a topical combination of AMSC-MP and vitamin E, and the control group received AMSC-MP alone after fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser. The treatment was repeated three times.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The Janus assessment results showed a significant difference in pores in the third observation, and the average pore improvements in the treatment group were better than the control group. Wrinkle, UV spot, and polar spot did not show any significant difference.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A combination of the amniotic membrane stem cell metabolite product (AMSC-MP) and vitamin E after fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser as LADD only improves pores in photoaged skins.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"1584541"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2020/1584541","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38363711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 5
A Review of the Dermatological Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). 冠状病毒病皮肤病表现回顾 2019》(COVID-19)。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-08-11 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9360476
Farah Marraha, Ibtissam Al Faker, Salim Gallouj
{"title":"A Review of the Dermatological Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).","authors":"Farah Marraha, Ibtissam Al Faker, Salim Gallouj","doi":"10.1155/2020/9360476","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2020/9360476","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has affected 210 countries and territories around the world. The virus has spread rapidly, and the disease is still extending up to now. The pathophysiology for SARS-CoV-2 has not been well elucidated, and diverse hypotheses to date have been proposed. Initially, no skin manifestations were observed among patients with COVID-19, but recently a few cases have been described. In this review, we discuss these various cutaneous manifestations and skin problems related to personal protective equipment, as well as different cutaneous anti-COVID-19 drug-associated reactions. We also focus on the currently proposed managements of these rare manifestations.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"9360476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7422480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38313288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Utility of a New Artificial Dermis as a Successful Tool in Face and Scalp Reconstruction for Skin Cancer: Analysis of the Efficacy, Safety, and Aesthetic Outcomes. 一种新型人工真皮层作为面部和头皮皮肤癌重建的成功工具:疗效、安全性和美学结果分析。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-07-20 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/4874035
Fedele Lembo, Liberato Roberto Cecchino, Domenico Parisi, Aurelio Portincasa
{"title":"Utility of a New Artificial Dermis as a Successful Tool in Face and Scalp Reconstruction for Skin Cancer: Analysis of the Efficacy, Safety, and Aesthetic Outcomes.","authors":"Fedele Lembo,&nbsp;Liberato Roberto Cecchino,&nbsp;Domenico Parisi,&nbsp;Aurelio Portincasa","doi":"10.1155/2020/4874035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4874035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radical ablative surgery is the gold standard treatment of head skin cancer. The authors expose their experience with a new artificial dermis (Pelnac®), analyzing retrospectively the overall morbidity and aesthetic outcomes. 16 consecutive patients underwent two surgical procedures under local anesthesia. The first involved the tumor removal and application of the ADM. In the second, the exposed tissue was covered with a split-thickness skin graft. On follow-up (6 months), tumor recurrences, quality of scars (using the Vancouver Scar Scale), and patient reported outcomes (using FACE-Q Skin Cancer Module) were evaluated. 10 were males and 6 females, with a mean age of 73 years (61-89). The follow-up ranged from 12 to 48 months (mean: 30). The sites of skin tumor were scalp (12 cases), forehead (2), cheek (1), and zygomatic area (1). Nine patients underwent previous local surgery; two received radiotherapy. The average length of hospital stay was 3.2 days. The mean surface area of the defect was 59.15 cm<sup>2</sup> (16.9-89.5). In three cases, the surgical bed was bone without periosteum. The malignant tumors excised were basal cell carcinoma (68.75%), squamous cell carcinoma (18.75%), malignant melanoma (6.25%), and sarcoma (6.25%). The mean operating time was 41 minutes for the first operation (25-55) and 34 for the second (25-48). No significant problems were observed and 15 patients (93.75%) had 100 percent intake of graft. The mean time of healing was 39 days (32-45). At 6 months post-op, no tumor recurrence. Satisfactory cosmetic and functional results were obtained in all patients as shown by the VSS Scale and FACEQ skin cancer module mean scores. We believe that the artificial dermis is a reliable alternative to flaps and should be considered an excellent option in head reconstruction for skin cancer, especially in critical patients (old, with large and deep defects, with recurrent tumors, required radiotherapy).</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"4874035"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2020/4874035","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38239407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 8
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Two Cryotherapy Protocols in the Treatment of Common Viral Warts: A Prospective Observational Study. 两种冷冻治疗方案治疗常见病毒性疣的疗效和安全性的比较:一项前瞻性观察研究。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-07-13 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2309309
Jihan M Muhaidat, Firas A Al-Qarqaz, Diala M Alshiyab, Hadeel S Alkofahi, Yousef Khader, Mawaddah Y Ababneh
{"title":"Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Two Cryotherapy Protocols in the Treatment of Common Viral Warts: A Prospective Observational Study.","authors":"Jihan M Muhaidat,&nbsp;Firas A Al-Qarqaz,&nbsp;Diala M Alshiyab,&nbsp;Hadeel S Alkofahi,&nbsp;Yousef Khader,&nbsp;Mawaddah Y Ababneh","doi":"10.1155/2020/2309309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2309309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cryotherapy (freezing by liquid nitrogen) is an effective and widely used method for treatment of common warts. Patients often need multiple sessions at variable intervals. Protocols used by different dermatologists vary in terms of freezing time, the number of cycles, and the intervals between sessions.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare the efficacy (cure rates) and safety (complications, early and late) of two cryotherapy treatment protocols for common viral warts.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A prospective observational study was conducted; it involved 80 patients with common warts on the hands and feet who were treated with cryotherapy done by two dermatologists who use different protocols; group 1 (45 patients) were treated by a single cycle of 10 seconds of freezing at 2 weekly intervals, and group 2 (35 patients) received a single cycle of 20 seconds of freezing at 4-weeks intervals. The two protocols were compared in terms of cure rate and complications 1-2 months after the final treatment. Recurrence rate and late complications were assessed at 9-12 months after the final treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group 1 patients achieved higher cure rate than group 2, 77.8% and 54.3%, respectively (<i>P</i>=0.001). Early (blistering) and late complications (dyspigmentation and scarring) were comparable in both groups. Pain score associated with protocol 1 (5.2/10) was less than protocol 2 (6.4/10) (<i>P</i>=0.004). Recurrence rate (17%) was comparable in both groups. Association between cure rate and duration of warts (<i>P</i>=0.022) and also association between cure rate and the mean number of warts (<i>P</i>=0.001) were demonstrated.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Cryotherapy is an effective and safe treatment for common viral warts of hands and feet. The impact of shorter intervals on cure rate was more significant than increasing freezing time with longer intervals between freezing sessions. The study was approved by the local IRB committee (285-2018).</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"2309309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2020/2309309","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38239406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 3
Moringa oleifera L. Extracts as Bioactive Ingredients That Increase Safety of Body Wash Cosmetics. 辣木提取物作为生物活性成分提高沐浴露化妆品的安全性。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-07-01 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8197902
Zofia Nizioł-Łukaszewska, Dominika Furman-Toczek, Tomasz Bujak, Tomasz Wasilewski, Zofia Hordyjewicz-Baran
{"title":"<i>Moringa oleifera L</i>. Extracts as Bioactive Ingredients That Increase Safety of Body Wash Cosmetics.","authors":"Zofia Nizioł-Łukaszewska,&nbsp;Dominika Furman-Toczek,&nbsp;Tomasz Bujak,&nbsp;Tomasz Wasilewski,&nbsp;Zofia Hordyjewicz-Baran","doi":"10.1155/2020/8197902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8197902","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The work attempts to obtain a multifunctional plant extract derived from Moringa tree leaves. Obtained results indicate a strong antioxidant potential of the tested extracts. It was shown that <i>Moringa oleifera</i> leaf extract is a rich source of flavonoid and phenolic compounds. Furthermore, it shows a strong antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals. <i>In vitro</i> toxicity studies showed that the tested extracts in concentrations up to 5% showed a positive effect on cell proliferation and metabolism and may contribute to the reduction of oxidative stress in cells. It was noted that the tested model formulation of cosmetic (1% SCS) with the addition of different types of extracts might contribute to the reduction of skin irritation and improve the safety of the product.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"8197902"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2020/8197902","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38186142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 18
Public Knowledge and Attitudes towards Vitiligo: A Survey in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia. 埃塞俄比亚北部迈克勒市公众对白癜风的认识和态度调查
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-05-31 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3495165
Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik, Mezgebe Zeru Teklemedhin, Tesfay Mehari Atey, Meles Tekie Gidey, Desilu Mahari Desta
{"title":"Public Knowledge and Attitudes towards Vitiligo: A Survey in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia.","authors":"Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik,&nbsp;Mezgebe Zeru Teklemedhin,&nbsp;Tesfay Mehari Atey,&nbsp;Meles Tekie Gidey,&nbsp;Desilu Mahari Desta","doi":"10.1155/2020/3495165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3495165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The overall well-being, sense of stigmatization, and treatment outcome of persons with vitiligo are largely dependent on their social acceptance and this is linked with perception and attitude of this disease in a given population. Therefore, this study assessed the knowledge and attitude of the public towards vitiligo.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was carried out using a self-reported questionnaire distributed to adults living in Mekelle city, Northern Ethiopia from August to November 2019. Individuals who were 18 to 65 years of age and not suffering from vitiligo were included in the study. A self-administered questionnaire that contains a demographic, knowledge, and attitudes parts was used to collect data. Data were entered using Epi Data® version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS® version 21.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the total 368 subjects, 300 completed the questionnaires giving 81.5% response rate. The mean age was 30 ± 8.3 years and the male-to-female ratio was 1.14 : 1. Friends or families were reported as the most common source of information (70%) about vitiligo. The overall vitiligo knowledge was sufficient in 68.3% of the participants. Higher vitiligo-related knowledge scores were recorded by people older than 30 and below 50, those of secondary school graduated or more, urban-dwellers, persons who had heard about vitiligo, and persons having families or friends affected by vitiligo. Attitudes towards vitiligo were positive in 43.3% of participants. This was more prevalent among employed persons, those of secondary school graduated or more, and persons having families or friends affected by vitiligo. Moreover, sufficient knowledge was significantly related to positive attitudes towards the disease (<i>p</i> < 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Even though the majority of the respondents had sufficient knowledge, we still found misconceptions and negative attitudes towards vitiligo. Therefore, it is still crucial to educate the public about vitiligo to ultimately improve the well-being of patients with vitiligo.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"3495165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2020/3495165","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38058963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 12
Clinico-Epidemiological Profile and Treatment Pattern of Vitiligo in Selected Dermatological Clinics of Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia. 埃塞俄比亚北部默克莱市部分皮肤科诊所的白癜风临床流行病学概况和治疗模式。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-05-30 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3625753
Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik, Goitom Fitsum Legesse, Desilu Mahari Desta, Brhane Teklebrhan Assefa, Hailekiros Gebretsadik Kidanemariam, Meles Tekie Gidey
{"title":"Clinico-Epidemiological Profile and Treatment Pattern of Vitiligo in Selected Dermatological Clinics of Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia.","authors":"Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik, Goitom Fitsum Legesse, Desilu Mahari Desta, Brhane Teklebrhan Assefa, Hailekiros Gebretsadik Kidanemariam, Meles Tekie Gidey","doi":"10.1155/2020/3625753","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2020/3625753","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Vitiligo is not a well-studied disease in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study assessed its clinico-epidemiological profile and treatment patterns.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in conveniently selected dermatologic clinics of Mekelle city, Ethiopia. A two-phased study was conducted, in which the first was to determine prevalence of vitiligo while the second phase was to describe the clinico-epidemiological profile and treatment pattern of vitiligo. Four-hundred three randomly selected dermatological patients were included in the first phase study. The second phase study included vitiligo cases from the first phase study and additional vitiligo cases found in a two months period prospective study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 403 randomly selected dermatological patients who presented in the year 2017 to 2019, the prevalence of vitiligo was 13.15%. Of the 79 cases with vitiligo, nearly two-thirds (50, 63.3%) were males with five years as the median age at onset of the disease. Positive family history of vitiligo was recorded in about one-third (25, 31.6%) of the cases. Limbs (48, 44.5%) followed by the head and neck (26, 24%) were the most commonly affected parts of the body at the onset of the disease. The most prevalent clinical form of vitiligo was vulgaris (39.2%) followed by the focal type (26.6%). Emotional upset (24, 33.8%) and physical traumas (23, 32.4%) were the frequently reported triggering factors of vitiligo. Three-fourths (75.5%) of the cases had prescriptions of topical corticosteroids, and 24.5% of them had prescriptions of sun screen lotion.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of vitiligo was found to be high. The clinico-epidemiological profile of vitiligo in Ethiopia was similar with that found globally. However, treatment options of vitiligo were very limited in Ethiopia.</p>","PeriodicalId":11338,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology Research and Practice","volume":"2020 ","pages":"3625753"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2020-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7277066/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38059649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Risk of General Anesthesia in Pediatric Skin Procedures with Projection on Tumescent Anesthesia. 全身麻醉在儿童皮肤手术中的风险与肿胀麻醉的投射。
IF 1.5
Dermatology Research and Practice Pub Date : 2020-05-30 eCollection Date: 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9327152
Abdulmajeed Alajlan, Bader M Alhabeeb, Ali M Alhazmi, Osama A Alobaid, Ahmed A Alharthi, Nada I Al-Habib, Ahmed M El-Malky
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