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View article: Laser Therapy for Cutaneous Kaposi Sarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Laser Therapy for Cutaneous Kaposi Sarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a human herpesvirus-8-associated vascular malignancy with four subtypes. Although several local therapies are available for cutaneous lesions, no standard treatment exists. Laser therapy is a minimally in…
View article: Long-term Durability of Narrowband Ultraviolet B-induced Repigmentation in Non-segmental Vitiligo: A Retrospective Study
Long-term Durability of Narrowband Ultraviolet B-induced Repigmentation in Non-segmental Vitiligo: A Retrospective Study Open
Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is a well-established vitiligo treatment. However, limited data exist on the long-term effects of NB-UVB-induced repigmentation. This study evaluated the long-term durability of repigmentation…
View article: Cutaneous involvement as the presenting sign of monomorphic/epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL): A case report
Cutaneous involvement as the presenting sign of monomorphic/epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL): A case report Open
View article: Vasculitis as an indicator of disease severity in familial Mediterranean fever
Vasculitis as an indicator of disease severity in familial Mediterranean fever Open
Introduction Various types of vasculitides have been identified in patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF); however, FMF characteristic in patients who experience vasculitis during the disease course have not been described. This …
View article: A Comparison of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Clinical Characteristics and Management between Canadian and Israeli Adults
A Comparison of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Clinical Characteristics and Management between Canadian and Israeli Adults Open
Introduction: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is increasingly recognized as a significant health issue with significant impacts on quality of life in adult populations. Data are sparse regarding differences in clinical characteristics …
View article: Epidemiology and Trends of Cutaneous Fungal Infections (2019–2022) in Israel: A Single Tertiary-Center Study
Epidemiology and Trends of Cutaneous Fungal Infections (2019–2022) in Israel: A Single Tertiary-Center Study Open
Cutaneous fungal infections predominantly caused by dermatophytes are a global concern. These infections vary widely by region, age, and body site, with recent shifts in the pathogen distribution. This study examines the distribution and t…
View article: Prognostic Factors Predicting Remission Following Rituximab Therapy for Pemphigus Vulgaris
Prognostic Factors Predicting Remission Following Rituximab Therapy for Pemphigus Vulgaris Open
Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune blistering disease with significant morbidity. Rituximab, approved as its first-line treatment, effectively induces remission. However, few studies have analysed the prognostic factors for improve…
View article: Real-World Pattern-of-Care Analysis of Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas Radiation Therapy Among European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Members
Real-World Pattern-of-Care Analysis of Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas Radiation Therapy Among European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Members Open
View article: Association of Adult Atopic Dermatitis with Impaired Oral Health and Oral Dysbiosis: A Case-Control Study
Association of Adult Atopic Dermatitis with Impaired Oral Health and Oral Dysbiosis: A Case-Control Study Open
View article: The role of piperacillin/tazobactam in the treatment of Hidradenitis suppurativa
The role of piperacillin/tazobactam in the treatment of Hidradenitis suppurativa Open
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Most patients with moderate-to-severe disease require long-term antibiotic treatment, or biologic treatments to control their disease. Despite these i…
View article: Comparison of Intralesional Sodium Stibogluconate versus Intralesional Meglumine Antimoniate for the Treatment of Leishmania major Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Comparison of Intralesional Sodium Stibogluconate versus Intralesional Meglumine Antimoniate for the Treatment of Leishmania major Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Open
Israel is endemic for Old-World cutaneous leishmaniasis. The most common species is Leishmania major. However, the available treatment options are limited. This study’s objective was to compare the authors’ experience with different antimo…
View article: A high-throughput zebrafish screen identifies novel candidate treatments for Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis (KLA)
A high-throughput zebrafish screen identifies novel candidate treatments for Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis (KLA) Open
Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis (KLA) is a rare, aggressive, and incurable disease caused by a somatic activating NRAS mutation (p.Q61R) in lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs). The development of new therapeutic avenues is hampered by the lack…
View article: Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Adult and Pediatric Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Adult and Pediatric Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Open
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is when lesions occur for ≥6 weeks. However, its underlying mechanism remains unclear. CSU prevalence is similar in adult and pediatric patients; nevertheless, few data are available on CSU characteristi…
View article: The Implications of a Dermatopathologist’s Report on Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment
The Implications of a Dermatopathologist’s Report on Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment Open
An accurate and comprehensive histopathology report is essential for cutaneous melanoma management, providing critical information for accurate staging and risk estimation and determining the optimal surgical approach. In many institutions…
View article: Improved effectiveness of an increased dose of griseofulvin for treating <i>Tinea capitis</i> among refugee children in Israel: A retrospective cohort study
Improved effectiveness of an increased dose of griseofulvin for treating <i>Tinea capitis</i> among refugee children in Israel: A retrospective cohort study Open
Background Tinea capitis (TC), a fungal infection that occurs in children, is primarily caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton and Microsporum species. For Trichophyton species, treatment with terbinafine is considered more effective…
View article: Bath psoralen plus ultraviolet‐A photochemotherapy for chronic graft‐versus‐host disease: a retrospective cohort study
Bath psoralen plus ultraviolet‐A photochemotherapy for chronic graft‐versus‐host disease: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Chronic graft‐versus‐host disease is a severe complication of allogeneic stem cell and bone marrow transplantation. First‐line immunosuppressive agents, such as steroids, are used to prevent this disease; however, they have mult…
View article: Biological treatment for bullous pemphigoid
Biological treatment for bullous pemphigoid Open
Background Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune subepidermal bullous disease. Topical or systemic corticosteroids are often used as the first-line treatment. However, long-term corticosteroid use may lead to significant si…
View article: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by <i>Leishmania infantum</i>, Israel, 2018–2021
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by <i>Leishmania infantum</i>, Israel, 2018–2021 Open
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic to Israel. Previously, CL caused by Leishmania infantum had been reported in Israel only once (in 2016). We report 8 L. infantum CL cases; 7 occurred during 2020-2021. None of the patients had system…
View article: Prevalence, Spectrum and Clinical Implications of Malignancies in Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid
Prevalence, Spectrum and Clinical Implications of Malignancies in Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid Open
Current research on the malignancy rate and spectrum of malignancies in patients with bullous pemphigoid is contradictory. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and spectrum of malignancy in patients with bullous pemphigo…
View article: A horse or a zebra? Unusual manifestations of common cutaneous infections in primary immunodeficiency pediatric patients
A horse or a zebra? Unusual manifestations of common cutaneous infections in primary immunodeficiency pediatric patients Open
Background Patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs) often suffer from recurrent infections because of their inappropriate immune response to both common and less common pathogens. These patients may present with unique and s…
View article: Infantile anogenital digitate keratoses: A case series of a novel entity
Infantile anogenital digitate keratoses: A case series of a novel entity Open
View article: New-Onset Guttate Psoriasis: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study
New-Onset Guttate Psoriasis: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study Open
Background: Guttate psoriasis (GP), a distinct variant of psoriasis, is more common in children and adolescents. The long-term course of these patients has sparsely been examined, with few studies reporting the rates of relapse, persistenc…
View article: MiR-199a-3p Induces Mesenchymal to Epithelial Transition of Keratinocytes by Targeting RAP2B
MiR-199a-3p Induces Mesenchymal to Epithelial Transition of Keratinocytes by Targeting RAP2B Open
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is an epidermal skin cancer that evolves from normal epidermis along several pre-malignant stages. Previously we found specific miRNAs alterations in each step along these stages. miR-199a-3p expres…
View article: Skin Eosinophil Counts in Bullous Pemphigoid as a Prognostic Factor for Disease Severity and Treatment Response
Skin Eosinophil Counts in Bullous Pemphigoid as a Prognostic Factor for Disease Severity and Treatment Response Open
Dermal infiltration of eosinophils and eosinophilic spongiosis are prominent features of bullous pemphigoid lesions. Although several observations support the pathogenic role of eosinophils in bullous pemphigoid, few studies have examined …
View article: Rifampin plus Clindamycin vs. Tetracyclines for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Rifampin plus Clindamycin vs. Tetracyclines for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Open
Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful, follicular occlusive disease that affects the follicular pilosebaceous unit.It is typically apparent in intertriginous areas, causing abscesses, sinus tract formation, and …
View article: Illness Perception Regarding Early-stage Mycosis Fungoides among Dermatologists: A Multi-centre Cross-sectional Study
Illness Perception Regarding Early-stage Mycosis Fungoides among Dermatologists: A Multi-centre Cross-sectional Study Open
Early-stage mycosis fungoides is a rare cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with a good prognosis. Data regarding patients’ illness perception of mycosis fungoides are accumulating. However, investigating the dermatologists’ viewpoint is also essent…
View article: Relationship Between Pemphigus Vulgaris Severity and PCR-positive Herpes Simplex Virus
Relationship Between Pemphigus Vulgaris Severity and PCR-positive Herpes Simplex Virus Open
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune skin disease. Although herpes simplex virus has been associated with autoimmune diseases, evidence regarding its association with pemphigus vulgaris exacerbations is scarce. This retrospective cohort…
View article: Narrowband Ultraviolet B Radiation for Lichen Planus: Long-term Follow-up of 192 Patients.
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Radiation for Lichen Planus: Long-term Follow-up of 192 Patients. Open
Based on our results, female patients and patients with lighter skin phototypes appeared to have higher MR rates. However, female and older patients appear to be at increased risk of recurrence.
View article: Efficacy of Systemic Treatment for Leishmania tropica Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Efficacy of Systemic Treatment for Leishmania tropica Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Open
The effectiveness of systemic treatment for Leishmania tropica cutaneous leishmaniasis remains unclear. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of systemic treatments for L. tropica cutaneous leishmaniasis. This ret…
View article: Permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation treated with low-dose oral minoxidil
Permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation treated with low-dose oral minoxidil Open