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View article: Titanium: An Unusual Allergen With Various Presentations—A Retrospective Cohort Study
Titanium: An Unusual Allergen With Various Presentations—A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Titanium, a rare allergen tested within a designated metal series, has a unique exposure profile, warranting evaluation in specific clinical scenarios. Our study aims to characterise the clinical features of patients with Titani…
View article: Ritlecitinib, a JAK3/TEC family kinase inhibitor, stabilizes active lesions and repigments stable lesions in vitiligo
Ritlecitinib, a JAK3/TEC family kinase inhibitor, stabilizes active lesions and repigments stable lesions in vitiligo Open
The efficacy of ritlecitinib, an oral JAK3/TEC family kinase inhibitor, on active and stable lesions was evaluated in patients with active non-segmental vitiligo in a phase 2b trial (NCT03715829). Patients were randomized to placebo or dai…
View article: Identification of Risk Factors for Gliptin-associated Bullous Pemphigoid among Diabetic Patients
Identification of Risk Factors for Gliptin-associated Bullous Pemphigoid among Diabetic Patients Open
Drug-associated bullous pemphigoid has been shown to follow long-term gliptin (dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 inhibitors) intake. This study aimed at identifying risk factors for gliptin-associated bullous pemphigoid among patients with type 2 dia…
View article: Transcriptomic evaluation of skin tape‐strips in children with allergic asthma uncovers epidermal barrier dysfunction and asthma‐associated biomarkers abnormalities
Transcriptomic evaluation of skin tape‐strips in children with allergic asthma uncovers epidermal barrier dysfunction and asthma‐associated biomarkers abnormalities Open
Introduction Tape‐strips, a minimally invasive method validated for the evaluation of several skin diseases, may help identify asthma‐specific biomarkers in the skin of children with allergic asthma. Methods Skin tape‐strips were obtained …
View article: Intralesional human papillomavirus vaccine for the treatment of recalcitrant cutaneous warts
Intralesional human papillomavirus vaccine for the treatment of recalcitrant cutaneous warts Open
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is ubiquitously distributed in the population worldwide and its most frequent clinical presentation is cutaneous warts. Despite various treatment options currently available, many patients experience persistent a…
View article: Intra-patient comparison of atopic dermatitis skin transcriptome shows differences between tape-strips and biopsies
Intra-patient comparison of atopic dermatitis skin transcriptome shows differences between tape-strips and biopsies Open
BackgroundOur knowledge of etiopathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) is largely derived from skin biopsies, which are associated with pain, scarring and infection.In contrast, tape-stripping is a minimally invasive, nonscarring technique …
View article: Monitoring oral propranolol for infantile hemangiomata
Monitoring oral propranolol for infantile hemangiomata Open
Treating infantile hemangiomas with oral propranolol may be initiated in accordance with various protocols some require hospitalization. However, different adverse events have been reported during treatment, thus it is of special importanc…
View article: Superimposed type 2 segmental atopic dermatitis: case series and review of the literature
Superimposed type 2 segmental atopic dermatitis: case series and review of the literature Open
Generalized acquired dermatoses can seldom manifest more prominently or exclusively along the lines of Blaschko. Six individuals with segmental atopic dermatitis (AD) have been reported to date. We present three additional cases of segment…
View article: Role of Patch Testing in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Role of Patch Testing in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Open
In some of patients, PT may assist in determining the cause of CSU.
View article: JS1.3 Autoimmune encephalitis as immune related adverse event (irAE) of check point inhibitors (CPI) not so rare as we thought
JS1.3 Autoimmune encephalitis as immune related adverse event (irAE) of check point inhibitors (CPI) not so rare as we thought Open
INTRODUCTION CPI has significant efficacy and toxicities. We describe our experience with CPI treated patients diagnosed with irAE encephalitis. METHODS Patients treated with CPI during 2017–2018 were identified from institute’s EMR. Patie…
View article: Pearls & Oy-sters: Diagnosis and monitoring of elevated intracranial pressure through ultrasound of the optic nerve
Pearls & Oy-sters: Diagnosis and monitoring of elevated intracranial pressure through ultrasound of the optic nerve Open
Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is often an emergency condition that requires prompt intervention.c Measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) with bedside ocular ultrasound is a noninvasive tool that can be used in resource-li…