Introduction: folliculitis decalvans (FD) and lichen planopilaris (LPP) are two primary cicatricial alopecias (neutrophilic and "lymphocytic," respectively) recently associated in a phenotypic spectrum. The "folliculitis decalvans and lichen planopilaris" phenotypic spectrum FDLP...
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Introduction: Eosinophils, play major roles in the pathogenesis of various dermatoses (atopic dermatitis, bullous pemphigoid, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)…). Hypereosinophilia in pemphigus has not been well documented in the literature, hence we i...
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Introduction: Pemphigus is a group rare heterogeneous of intraepidermal autoimmune chronic bullous dermatoses associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Despite its rarity, this condition persists as the most prevalent among bullous dermatoses in the Maghreb, includi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrdes/2024/v7i1101
Introduction: Psoriasis is an immune cell-mediated inflammatory skin disease, characterized by the formation of scaly, indurated, erythematous plaques. Psoriasis comorbidities and symptoms affect the choice of treatments. Secukinumab is a fully human monoclonal anti-body that sel...
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Introduction: Dermatological emergency is defined as any acute dermatological disorder that develops and worsens in less than 5 days. Aims of Study: The aim of our study is to identify the main dermatological emergencies consultations, establish a demographic and clinical profil...
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Introduction: The term "pemphigus" describes a group of uncommon autoimmune dermatoses of the mucocutaneous membranes caused by acantholysis, or the breakdown of cell-to-cell adhesion, which can result in the production of potentially fatal bullae and erosion. Based on their uniq...
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Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life in individuals with Melasma through the utilization of the MELASQOL scale. Additionally, the study aimed to investigate the correlation between the MASI score, duration of the disease, Melasma distribution pattern...
F. U. Agu, C. E. Ijioma, F. U. Ogunnaya, A. C. Amuta, U. J. Ogbonna, J. E. Areh, J. E. Odarah, O. Austin-Jemifor, C. C. Ezugwu, I. O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science·2023
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition with various systemic manifestations, including cutaneous involvement. This study provides a comprehensive examination of skin-related complications among diabetic patients in a tertiary health facility in southeast Nigeri...
Background: Skin cancer, particularly melanoma, is a growing global health concern, with its incidence steadily rising over the past few decades. In Bangladesh, like many other parts of the world, melanoma poses a significant public health challenge due to its potentially aggress...
The inflammation of the tissue that immediately surrounds the nail is referred to as paronychia. Paronychia develops when the protective barrier between the nail plate and the neighbouring nail fold is disrupted, either by infectious or noninfectious reasons. It is possible for p...
Background: Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is associated with endocrine dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia, as seen in diabetes mellitus (DM). Clinical and dermoscopic findings of AN are associated with the control of DM. Aim: This study aims to evaluate...
Introduction: Telogen effluvium is considered if the hair shedding occurs within three months of the triggering factor. It is self-limited lasting about 6 months. Post-partum TE is reported as hair loss postpartum and it is usually overestimated due to associated stress and psyc...
The prevalence of recalcitrant or widespread dermatophytosis is increasing, posing a significant challenge for dermatologists globally. The efficacy of antifungal regimens in treatment has historically been high, attributed to their broad-spectrum antifungal properties. However,...
Aim: Studying the expression of CD117 (c-kit) in hair follicles of Alopecia Areata (AA). Place and Duration of Study: Department of dermatology and venereology, Minia university hospital, Egypt and Department of Pathology and laboratory medicine, Western University, Ontario, Cana...
An uncommon side effect of administering medications parenterally is Nicolau syndrome. Pain will first manifest, followed by edema and erythema, and finally, a necrotic plaque will be seen. An uncommon side effect of parenteral medication administration is Nicolau syndrome. It is...