Scalp melanomas are usually thicker and show worse prognosis than other sites and other head and neck melanomas. One hypothesis to explain this aggressive behavior could be diagnosis delay attributed …
Dermatologic uses of bloodroot: a review and reappraisal.
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a plant, native to North America, containing bioactive compounds that interrupt biological processes. It has been around for centuries and is known for its medicinal properties. …
Medical and socioeconomic challenges of private dermatocosmetology clinics during COVID-19 pandemic: A survey from Turkey.
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) disease has rapidly spread worldwide with a multitude effects on daily life. Since the transmission risk increases with close contact, some cosmetic procedures are considered high risk …
Is it time for dermatologists to review our professional consumer-brand relationships?
The coronavirus pandemic and global political movements in 2020 have highlighted the health and societal discrepancies (1) between different socioeconomic groups, gender, and ethnicities. Global campaigns such as “Pull Up …
The prevalence, risk factors, and psychosocial impacts of acne vulgaris in medical students: a literature review.
Affecting approximately 9.4% of the population worldwide, acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Medical students are exposed to higher levels of stress and have a higher prevalence …
Lichen planopilaris in men: a retrospective clinicopathologic study of 19 patients.
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a scarring alopecia rarely described in men.To investigate the clinical and histopathologic features of LPP in men.We performed a retrospective cohort study of male patients with …
Follicular eruption as a cutaneous manifestation in COVID-19.
A 50-year-old man presented to our dermatology clinic with itchy skin rash. The rash began 5 days after systemic symptoms appeared such as mild fever and mild dyspnoea. The rashes …
Chronic Ulcers and Malnutrition in an African Patient.
An 11-year-old girl with a congenitally malformed left hand, sickle cell trait, asthma, and history of appendicitis was transferred from Zambia for evaluation and treatment of widespread suppurative and ulcerative skin …
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome: a case report of the pediatric patient and review of the literature.
Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) is a rare, idiopathic pigmentary disorder especially affecting the lips and oral mucosa. At present, no more than 200 cases of patients diagnosed with LHS syndrome have …
Classic Ehlers-Dalnos syndrome presenting as atypical chronic haematoma: a case report with novel frameshift mutation in COL5A1.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterized by skin hyperextensibility, joint hypermobility and soft tissue vulnerable to blunt injury. Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial …