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Narrowband Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for Refractory Facial Rash Associated with Dermatomyositis
We present a case of cutaneous dermatomyositis that was successfully treated with narrowband intense pulsed light.PMID:37719932 | PMC:PMC10504899 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S426762 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 18, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Yuxin Zheng Suiqing Cai Source Type: research

A Neglected Narrative in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiological and Clinical Impacts of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Syphilis
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Sep 12;16:2485-2496. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S417522. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThe COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives. While healthcare resources were redistributed and mobilized to focus on dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, there have been unmet medical needs of patients with other diseases such as syphilis, weaving an integral but neglected component of the pandemic story. In different countries, the epidemiology of newly reported syphilis underwent diverse changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asymptomatic cases experienced the largest decline in number. From the perspective...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 18, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mingjuan Liu Jia Zhou Yining Lan Hanlin Zhang Mengyin Wu Xinyi Zhang Ling Leng Xia Mi Jun Li Source Type: research

Characteristics of Biofilm-Forming Ability and Antibiotic Resistance of Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis from Acne Vulgaris Patients
CONCLUSION: There were no significant differences in resistance against seven antibiotics between the C. acnes and S. epidermidis in BF and NBF groups. Furthermore, although statistically not significant, some resistances were observed against clindamycin, erythromycin, and azithromycin. Consequently, the use of these three antibiotics should be judiciously regulated.PMID:37719934 | PMC:PMC10503511 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S422486 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 18, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kartika Ruchiatan Trustia Rizqandaru Panji Respati Satjamanggala Nisrina Tache Adi Imam Cahyadi Andri Rezano Hendra Gunawan Eva Krishna Sutedja Reiva Farah Dwiyana Risa Miliawati Nurul Hidayah Pati Aji Achdiat Endang Sutedja Oki Suwarsa Reti Hindritiani Source Type: research

Congenital Ichthyosis: A Practical Clinical Guide on Current Treatments and Future Perspectives
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Sep 11;16:2473-2479. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S388608. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTCongenital ichthyoses are a group of hereditary disorders of keratinization that are challenging to treat. Affected individuals suffer not only from thickening of the skin but also associated complications such as growth restriction, hearing and eye complications, infections, and thermodysregulation. This clinical review provides a practical roadmap to the longitudinal care of patients with ichthyosis with both general and age- and disease-specific recommendations. The allure of pathogenesis-based and targeted treat...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 18, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Evelyn Lilly Christopher G Bunick Source Type: research

Nodular Elastoidosis with Cysts and Acne: A Case Report
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Sep 8;16:2453-2456. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S426880. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTA 53-year-old male presented to the clinic for "bilateral temporal dark yellow plaques with pruritus for 8 years." The patient had bilateral temporal dark yellow plaques without obvious inducement 8 years ago and did not see doctors at that time. Five years ago, bilateral temporal skin lesions gradually increased and were accompanied by severe itching. On top of them, there were several blackheads and pimples with the size of needle tips up to the size of rice grains. After compression, lipid substances could be excr...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 14, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shicheng Jiao Mu Niu Jie Yang Source Type: research

Higher IL-9 Level Is Associated with Psoriasis Vulgaris Complicated by Metabolic Syndrome [Letter]
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Sep 7;16:2451-2452. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S437849. eCollection 2023.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37701058 | PMC:PMC10494860 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S437849 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 13, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ali Yalcinkaya Nabil Ansari Vishvan Naidu Source Type: research

Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alopecia Areata in Eskisehir, Turkey
CONCLUSION: Depression and anxiety were more prevalent in patients with AA than in healthy volunteers. Dermatologists should keep in mind psychiatric diseases such as depression and anxiety that may accompany patients diagnosed with AA.PMID:37701059 | PMC:PMC10494858 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S424374 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 13, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hamza Yildiz Serkan Zincir Source Type: research

 Cutaneous hyphomycosis Caused by Purpureocillium lilacinus Infection Associated with Superficial Venipuncture: A Case Report
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Sep 6;16:2437-2441. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S422290. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTCutaneous hyphomycosis caused by Purpureocillium lilacinus is a relatively uncommon event in patients, but there has been a gradual increase in reported cases. A 71-year-old female patient was hospitalized in May 2022 due to an acute episode of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and received glucocorticoid infusion. The skin around the puncture point on the back of her right hand showed erythema, nodules, scabs, and pus discharge, which gradually worsened. Fungal examination revealed the presence of hyphae, while ...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 13, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lijun Zhou Xinyu Qi Guiying Guo Yanling Wang Jianjun Yang Dingbin Yang Shuqiong Huang Source Type: research

A Chronic Multiple Site of Scrofuloderma: Is It Reactivation or Treatment Failure of Tuberculosis?
We report a case of 32-year-old patient who presented with painless erythematous plaque gradually ulcerated for 9 years. He had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis 12 years ago and was cured by the treatment of 2HRZE/4HR. The laboratory examination of t-spot and PPD skin test was positive. Histopathology examinations of left cervical lymph node as well as skin revealed granulomatous inflammation with caseous necrosis. A diagnosis of scrofuloderma was made. Negative sputum culture and chest CT scan results excluded pulmonary tuberculosis. The patient was treated with a standard antituberculosis therapy and recovered well af...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - September 13, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Xianhong Yang Yunlin Ren Huachu Liu Yan Ten Yang Ding Shasha Fan Xiaohua Tao Wei Lu Source Type: research