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Survey of cutaneous findings in newborns in Saudi Arabia 沙特阿拉伯新生儿皮肤调查

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2016.12.001

Fatimah Budair , Salih Aljabre , Nada Alquorain , Norah Alnafea , Abdullah Aljabre , Abdullah Alburaey

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引用次数: 5

Dermatology referrals are valuable 皮肤科转诊是有价值的

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.003

Sahar H. Al-Natour

{"title":"Dermatology referrals are valuable","authors":"Sahar H. Al-Natour","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The practice of dermatology remains to be one that mainly deals with outpatients, but the role dermatologic consultations also play in the care of inpatients should not be undermined. A few studies examined the significance of dermatologic consultations/referrals.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>25 cases, randomly chosen from recent referrals to the dermatology service at King Fahd Hospital of the University, a tertiary health facility, were studied to determine whether the referral was necessary.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The primary reasons for referral were for reevaluation of diagnosis and therapy (44%), therapy (52%) and diagnosis only in 4% (<span>Table 2</span>). Most frequent requesting services were primary care (32%), general practitioners (28%) and nonspecialist dermatologists (25%). The details of the 25 cases are discussed. The differences between dermatologists vs. non-dermatologists, non-specialists in the evaluation of the individual cases are discussed (<span>Table 1</span>). In 88% of cases, additional testing and tissue confirmation were needed in the evaluation and confirmation of the referrals (<span>Table 3</span>).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Complicated cases and those not responding to therapies given by non-dermatologist practitioners or non-specialists need to have access to tertiary care specialists. Such referrals are of value; however our findings are not informative about quality of care of patients who were not referred.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 2","pages":"Pages 48-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86923348","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}

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The use of complementary medicine among acne valguris patients: Cross sectional study 辅助药物在外翻痤疮患者中的应用:横断面研究

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.004

Ahmad Ahmad, Logain Alghanemi, Sumayyah Alrefaie, Shahad Alorabi, Ghaida Ahmad, Sameer Zimmo

{"title":"The use of complementary medicine among acne valguris patients: Cross sectional study","authors":"Ahmad Ahmad, Logain Alghanemi, Sumayyah Alrefaie, Shahad Alorabi, Ghaida Ahmad, Sameer Zimmo","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Background:</em> Acne vulgaris is a very common skin disease and several modalities are used to manage the condition. Among those is Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of CAM usage among acne vulgaris patients, and to determine possible factors associated with its adoption over the prescribed modern medicines.</p><p><em>Methods:</em> A cross-sectional survey, conducted during an acne awareness campaign at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The survey was conducted between January 21st and 28th 2016.</p><p><em>Results:</em> A total of 658 subjects were interviewed of which 68% were female and 32% were male; 72% reported a positive past-history of acne. The face was the most frequently affected site (90.7%). Among all acne sufferers, 77% admitted using CAM. Honey was the most common CAM type used by 53.4%, followed by yogurt (43.4%). Both gender and past history of side effects to medical treatment were associated with CAM use, but the levels of education was not.</p><p><em>Conclusions:</em> CAM users were mainly middle-aged females: their high levels of education did not lower the CAM adoption rates. Their choices could have been driven by cultural beliefs and boundaries embedded in the community.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 2","pages":"Pages 66-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87173192","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: 9

Lupus erythematosus panniculitis: A case report 红斑狼疮泛膜炎1例

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.003

Besma Ben Dhaou , Asma kefi , Zohra Aydi , Imen Rachdi , Houda Hammami , Fatma Daoud , Ehsen Ben Brahim , Sami Fenniche , Achraf Debbiche , Fatma Boussema

引用次数: 3

Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease: A separate clinical entity 皮肤Rosai-Dorfman病:一个独立的临床实体

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.005

Tiffany Hinojosa , Elmira Ramos , Daniel J. Lewis , Laurent del Angel , Ramya Vangipuram , Andrew J. Peranteau , Stephen K. Tyring

引用次数: 4

Von Zumbusch’s pustular psoriasis associated with oral terbinafine 口服特比萘芬与Von Zumbusch脓疱性银屑病有关

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.002

Naoufal Hjira , Adil Boudhas , Rachid Frikh , Noureddine Baba , Mohammed Oukabli , Mohammed Boui

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引用次数: 3

Contact urticaria caused by the Apple Watch – A case report 由Apple Watch引起的接触性荨麻疹个案报告

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.003

Spencer D. Hawkins, Steven R. Feldman

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引用次数: 4

Association of vitiligo with anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid dysfunction in Saudi Arab patients: A case control study 沙特阿拉伯患者白癜风与贫血、维生素B12缺乏、糖尿病和甲状腺功能障碍的关系:一项病例对照研究

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.001

Thamer Mubki , Ahmed Alissa , Sanjeev Mulekar , Salma Albargawi , Mohammed Youssef , Mohammed AlJasser

{"title":"Association of vitiligo with anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid dysfunction in Saudi Arab patients: A case control study","authors":"Thamer Mubki , Ahmed Alissa , Sanjeev Mulekar , Salma Albargawi , Mohammed Youssef , Mohammed AlJasser","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Objectives:</em> To assess the association of vitiligo with thyroid dysfunction, vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes mellitus and anemia; among Saudi Arab individuals using laboratory data in a controlled fashion. <em>Methods:</em> A case control study was conducted among Saudi nationals with a confirmed diagnosis of vitiligo presenting between July 2014 and December 2015. Sex- and age-matched randomly selected subjects were included as controls. Blood samples from both vitiligo patients and controls were collected and assayed for hemoglobin level, mean corpuscular volume, thyroid stimulating hormone level, free thyroxine level, vitamin B12, and fasting blood glucose. <em>Results:</em> Of the 115 vitiligo subjects, 15% had microcytic anemia compared to 7% of control (<em>p</em>  =0.404). Vitiligo group had significantly higher prevalence (5%) of primary hypothyroidism compared to control (0%) (<em>p</em>  =0.001). The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was higher in vitiligo group (8%) as compared to control (4%) (<em>p</em>  <!-->0.334). <em>Conclusion:</em> Primary hypothyroidism and vitamin B12 deficiency are significantly more prevalent in Saudi Arab vitiligo patients. Screening vitiligo patients for thyroid dysfunction and vitamin B12 deficiency may be warranted.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 2","pages":"Pages 72-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2017.06.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77850895","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: 11

Critical role of tumor necrosis factor-α in the early process of wound healing in skin 肿瘤坏死因子-α在皮肤创面早期愈合过程中的关键作用

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2016.09.001

Masae Ritsu , Kazuyoshi Kawakami , Emi Kanno , Hiromasa Tanno , Keiko Ishii , Yoshimichi Imai , Ryoko Maruyama , Masahiro Tachi

{"title":"Critical role of tumor necrosis factor-α in the early process of wound healing in skin","authors":"Masae Ritsu , Kazuyoshi Kawakami , Emi Kanno , Hiromasa Tanno , Keiko Ishii , Yoshimichi Imai , Ryoko Maruyama , Masahiro Tachi","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α is quickly released and initiates inflammation at wound tissues, but its precise role in wound healing is not fully understood. We examined the contribution of this cytokine to the early process of healing using a mouse model with full-thickness wounds in skin. TNF-α synthesis was detected just after wound creation, increased during the first several hours, reached a peak level on day 1, and then decreased to the basal level. In mice treated with anti-TNF-α mAb, wound closure was significantly delayed, and distances between the panniculus carnosus edges were significantly longer on day 3, compared with control. Inflammatory cell and fibroblast density were markedly decreased on day 3 in the anti-TNF-α mAb-treated mice compared with control. In contrast, wound healing was accelerated on day 3 when mice were treated with bioactive TNF-α. These results indicate that TNF-α is involved in the early process of wound healing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 14-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.09.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73121554","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: 109

Acute Hemorrhagic Edema with extensive truck involvement and Rhinovirus infection association 急性出血性水肿与广泛的卡车累及和鼻病毒感染的关系

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Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.004

Abdurrahman Ibrahim Al Murayshid

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