Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS最新文献

{"title":"Scalp psoriasis associated with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia","authors":"Krista N. Larson ,&nbsp;Jaclyn Smith ,&nbsp;Leah A. Cardwell ,&nbsp;Steven R. Feldman","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Scalp psoriasis is a very common dermatological condition with a variety of presentations, but only rarely presents as severe alopecia. We present a case of a 50-year-old female with many years of recalcitrant hair loss that was thought to be secondary to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia which was later diagnosed as psoriasis. This case highlights an interesting presentation and rare complication of a common disease.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 31-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73237766","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}

{"title":"Systemic drug related intertriginous and flexural exanthem (SDRIFE) due to clindamycin","authors":"Mrinal Gupta","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 39-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86673601","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}

{"title":"Knowledge and practice of recreational tanning among female college students in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A cross sectional study","authors":"Najla A. Al-Dawsari,&nbsp;Rana K. Shahab","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Recreational tanning has become popular among young Saudi women. This study investigates whether Saudi female college students are practicing recreational tanning and analyzes the level of their awareness regarding the consequences of tanning as a cause for skin cancer and photoaging. A cross-sectional study of randomly selected female college students from two non-medical universities from the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The total number of participants was <em>n</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->249. About 21.5% of participants with skin type I–II preferred outdoor tanning and no one preferred indoor tanning. Of those with skin type III–V, 23% preferred outdoor tanning, and 2.5% preferred indoor tanning. Among subjects who practiced both indoor and outdoor tanning 63% stayed more than 20<!--> <!-->min while 36% stayed less than 20<!--> <!-->min. The use of sunscreen was practiced in 70% of those who tanned. Sixty percent of subjects did not know that tanning caused early skin aging and 44% did not know the relationship of skin cancer and tanning. A significant number of Saudi female college students practice recreational tanning, regardless of their skin type. There is a clear lack of knowledge on tanning effect on risk of skin cancer and photoaging.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 20-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.11.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74841865","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}

{"title":"The response pattern and adherence to oral propranolol among Saudi children treated for infantile hemangioma","authors":"Ayman Al-Jazaeri","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Although the role of oral propranolol in treating IH is now well-recognized worldwide, the variation of treatment effectiveness over time and patients adherence have not been documented among Saudi.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To identify the variation of effectiveness over the treatment period and the adherence to treatment of oral propranolol among Saudi children treated for infantile hemangiomas (IH).</p></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><p>Children presented for treatment of problematic IH between February 2012 and September 2015 were recruited in a prospective observational study of oral propranolol at 2<!--> <!-->mg/kg/day. Data about patients’ adherence (categorized based compliance with the scheduled visits and treatment administration), lesion comparative response score (based on the relative improvement compared to previous visit) and possible side-effects were collected during follow-up. Treatment was stopped once the lesions failed to show significant improvement. Serial digital photography was used for response and final outcome assessments.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Thirty-six cases were enrolled at a median (range) age of 6 (2–55) months. Cases were classified as 19 minor and 17 major, including 10 with ulcerations. Adherence was poor in 12 (33.3%), moderate in 4 (11.1%) and good in 19 (52.8%). Excluding the poorly adherent, the mean duration of treatment and follow up were 6<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->3.4 and 7<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->4.6<!--> <!-->months, respectively. A mean comparative response score of 1.67 from a maximum of 2 was achieved during the first month of treatment, then gradually diminished reaching 0.19 and 0 at 8 and 10<!--> <!-->months respectively. Patients who successfully completed 6<!--> <!-->months of treatment (<em>n</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->19) were more likely to present with major lesions (68.4% vs. 33.3%, <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.047) and at an earlier median age (4 vs. 11<!--> <!-->months, <em>P</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.018). Complete or near complete responses was 47% achieved. All ulcerated lesions healed at a median of 2 (1–4)<!--> <!-->months.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The most dramatic response to treatment appeared during the first month, then progressively diminished toward negligible benefits beyond 8<!--> <!-->months. Adherence to treatment can pose a challenge to achieving satisfactory outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.10.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91772091","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}

{"title":"Prevalence and pattern of dermatological disorders in the pediatric emergency service","authors":"Suzan A. AlKhater ,&nbsp;Randa Dibo ,&nbsp;Bashayer Al-Awam","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Dermatological disorders are common in children. This study sought to describe the prevalence and pattern of dermatological emergencies encountered in the pediatric emergency room (ER).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This was a retrospective study of patients with dermatological complaints visiting the pediatric ER at a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia during the year 2014.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 44,162 ER visits were recorded among children aged ⩽13<!--> <!-->years, of which 2070 (4.7%) involved dermatological complaints. Over 80 dermatological conditions were encountered, the most common of which was atopic dermatitis (10.8%), followed by urticaria (9.7%). Categorization of diseases according to etiology revealed that the largest proportion of patients had infectious diseases (25.2%). Rare genetic disorders and life-threatening dermatological conditions were also encountered. A total of 10.5% of patients did not receive a diagnosis.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Our study revealed a high frequency and wide spectrum of dermatological disorders in the pediatric ER. Considering the high rate of undiagnosed cases, this study highlights the need to objectively measure physicians’ abilities to diagnose dermatological disorders. Identification of common and potentially dangerous disorders can aid in the development of educational resources for trainees and in the allocation of future resources for the treatment of common conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 7-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.05.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76243508","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}

{"title":"Successful use of combined corticosteroids and rituximab in a patient with refractory cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa","authors":"Ibrahim A. Al-Homood,&nbsp;Mohammad A. Aljahlan","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.05.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa is a rare subtype of polyarteritis nodosa that lacks significant internal organ involvement. It has a relapsing remitting nature and usually is less responsive to conventional treatments. We report a case of refractory cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa who failed three immunosuppressive therapies and three different biological agents. He was successfully treated with two rituximab 1000<!--> <!-->mg infusions with a good efficacy and tolerance. This case demonstrates the safety and efficacy of rituximab in treatment of refractory cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 24-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.05.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91772092","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}

{"title":"Outcomes of surgical treatment alone in elder patient with classic-type epithelioid sarcoma. Case report","authors":"Alfredo Giacchetti ,&nbsp;Ivan Bobyr ,&nbsp;Marina Scarpelli ,&nbsp;Giuseppe Ricotti","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Epithelioid sarcoma (ES) is an extremely rare malignant soft tissue tumor that has a known propensity for local recurrence, regional lymph node involvement, and distant metastases. It is a slow-growing tumor occurring mainly in young adult males, with a predilection for distal extremities, particularly in the hand (the fingers) and foot. Its clinical and histological characteristics resemble those of various benign and malignant conditions and its differential diagnosis from other forms of cancer is required through various immunohistochemical stains. Although a multidisciplinary approach is essential, surgical resection is the mainstay treatment of ES, eventually combined with neoadjuvant or adjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy.</p><p>Here, we describe a relatively rare presentation of classic-type ES in the elder patient. We are reporting the application of surgical treatment alone with excellent both functional and cosmetic results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"21 1","pages":"Pages 35-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.08.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81690070","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}

{"title":"Steatocystoma multiplex limited to the forearms","authors":"Yasser Alqubaisy ,&nbsp;Yazeed Alkhalifah","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Steatocystoma multiplex is a rare disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. We reported Thirty-seven years old female presented with small round lumps in her forearms noticed five years back. The cysts size and number did not increase over the past five years with no redness, pain or itching and no family history of a similar condition. The features of steatocystoma multiplex and its dermatological finding are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 146-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2016-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.01.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90638996","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}

{"title":"Steatocystoma multiplex: A review","authors":"Manahel Mahmood AlSabbagh","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2016.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Steatocystoma multiplex is an uncommon benign disorder typically manifests as multiple asymptomatic intradermal cysts. It can be sporadic, familial or a part of a syndrome. Rare variants can be easily misdiagnosed. Histologically, it appears as an epithelium-lined cystic wall associated with sebaceous lobules. Treatment is needed if symptomatic or for cosmetic issues with the best results reported following radiofrequency, laser therapy and minimally invasive procedures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 91-99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2016-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2016.02.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83793658","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}

{"title":"Cutaneous vasculitis associated with Helicobacter pylori","authors":"Zohra Aydi ,&nbsp;Sana Toujani ,&nbsp;Daoud Fatma ,&nbsp;Rachdi Imen ,&nbsp;Lilia Baili ,&nbsp;Besma Ben Dhaou ,&nbsp;Fatma Boussema","doi":"10.1016/j.jdds.2015.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdds.2015.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><em>Helicobacter pylori</em> is a widely prevalent microbe, Epidemiological and experimental data pointed recently to a strong relation of <em>H. pylori</em> infection on the development of many extragastric diseases, including several allergic and autoimmune diseases. We report a 65-year-old man who presented with cutaneous vasculitis accompanied by gastric <em>H. pylori</em> (Hp) infection. The gastro intestinal manifestations and purpuric lesions were dramatically resolved after Hp eradication therapy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":43409,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery-JDDS","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 132-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2016-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jdds.2015.12.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82291059","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}