As an immune regulator expressed on the surface of activated T cells, programmed cell death 1 (PDCD1) plays an important role in psoriasis. However, whether PDCD1 genetic polymorphism is associated …
Dermatological surgery: An update on suture materials and techniques: Part 1.
Significant variation exists in the surgical suture materials and techniques used for dermatological surgery. Many wound closure techniques are now practiced including use of sutures, staples and topical adhesives. The …
Health-related quality of life and economic burden of prurigo nodularis.
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is an understudied, pruritic inflammatory skin disease. Little is known about the effect of PN on quality of life (QoL) and its associated economic burden.To quantify QoL …
Intravascular histiocytosis: mimicker of cellulitis, angiosarcoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and others.
Intravascular histiocytosis is an underrecognized reactive skin condition characterized by the clinical finding of poorly demarcated erythematous to violaceous patches and plaques. The diagnosis is confirmed by the histologic findings …
NOD2 signalling in hidradenitis suppurativa.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with dysregulated immune responses including altered expression of cytokines, chemokines, and antimicrobial peptides and proteins (AMPs).To evaluate the expression of NOD2 and related factors in …