Psoriasis is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) and its individual components.Investigate the impact of MetSyn and its components on …
A cross-sectional study on dermatoses among underwater workers: a new clinical sign of peculiar distribution pattern of lesions in sea urchin prick reaction revealed.
The pattern of dermatoses among underwater workers is undocumented and, hence, worth studying. The objective of the study was to document the pattern of dermatoses among underwater workers in a …
Pharmacological activation of PPAR-γ: a potential therapy for skin fibrosis.
Skin fibrosis caused by excessive collagen synthesis and deposition in the dermis affects the quality of daily life of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. The skin quality, …
Costs of routine skin cancer screening in Germany – a claims data analysis.
In 2008, the routine skin cancer screening programme was implemented in Germany. Since then, its medical and economical effects are evaluated and critically discussed.The aim of this study was to …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Atopic Dermatitis: A Two-Way Association.
The co-existence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and atopic dermatitis (AD) had been reported but was not investigated in controlled studies.To evaluate the bidirectional association between HS and AD.A population-based retrospective …
Standardized Approach to Treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion After Intra-Arterial Injection of Soft-Tissue Fillers: EYE-CODE.
Inadvertent intra-arterial injection of soft-tissue fillers during facial aesthetic procedures can result in serious adverse events including visual impairment and blindness. Once the retinal artery has been occluded, only a …
Total Body Photography for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Early detection of melanoma is essential to reduce mortality. Total body photography (TBP) can facilitate the detection of melanoma in high-risk individuals. However, the accuracy of TBP in diagnosing melanoma …
Fludarabine modulates expression of type VII collagen during haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a severe, complicated inherited blistering skin disease with few treatment options currently available. Recently, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) has been used as an …
Skin Disease is More Recalcitrant Than Muscle Disease: A Long-Term Prospective Study of 184 Children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
Persistent skin manifestations, especially calcinoses, contribute to morbidity in children with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM).To compare the course of skin and muscle involvement and document frequency of calcinosis in JDM.Prospective cohort …
Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma on hair regrowth and lesional T-cell cytokine expression in alopecia areata: A randomized observer-blinded, placebo-controlled, split-head pilot study.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown some promise in the treatment of alopecia areata.To evaluate the effect of PRP on hair regrowth and lesional T-cell cytokine expression in alopecia areata METHODS: …