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View article: Multiple keratoacanthomas of <scp>Ferguson‐Smith</scp> type
Multiple keratoacanthomas of <span>Ferguson‐Smith</span> type Open
We report a case of a 41‐year‐old male patient with no family history, presented with extensive multiple keratoacanthomas with disfiguring scars. The diagnosis of a sporadic form of Ferguson‐Smith syndrome was made. Treatment with acitreti…
View article: Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis in an infant with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis in an infant with juvenile idiopathic arthritis Open
Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis (IGD) is an uncommon entity characterized histologically by an interstitial granulomatous infiltrate. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease of childhood. We describe …
View article: Cutis verticis gyrata: Three cases illustrating three different etiologies
Cutis verticis gyrata: Three cases illustrating three different etiologies Open
Cutis Vertcis gyrata is an uncommon neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by excessive growth of the skin of the scalp or the face, forming folds of similar aspect to cerebral cortex gyri. Three categories have been individualized: the pri…
View article: A case of crusted scabies in an immunocompetent infant.
A case of crusted scabies in an immunocompetent infant. Open
This clinical image presents a rare variant of scabies occurring in an infant with specific clinical presentation that can mislead diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware of such infection to avoid complications.
View article: Multiple keratoacanthomas of Ferguson-Smith type
Multiple keratoacanthomas of Ferguson-Smith type Open
We report a case of a 41-year-old male patient with no family history, presented with extensive multiple keratoacanthomas with disfiguring scars. The diagnosis of a sporadic form of Ferguson-Smith syndrome was made. Treatment with acitreti…
View article: Maintenance Phototherapy for the Treatment of Early-stage Mycosis Fungoides.
Maintenance Phototherapy for the Treatment of Early-stage Mycosis Fungoides. Open
Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Phototherapy is a first-line treatment option of early stages MF. The present study aimed at assessing the efficacy of phototherapy in Tunisian patients with MF t…
View article: Cutis verticis gyrata: three cases illustrating three different etiologies
Cutis verticis gyrata: three cases illustrating three different etiologies Open
Cutis Vertcis gyrata is an uncommon neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by excessive growth of the skin of the scalp or the face, forming folds of similar aspect to cerebral cortex gyri. Three categories have been individualized: the pri…
View article: Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.
Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata. Open
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that affects the hair follicles and leads to nonscarring alopecia. Nails changes are a common manifestation in AA, with an average prevalence of 30 percent. Both nail changes and hair loss in A…
View article: Rickets in association with skin diseases and conditions: A review with emphasis on screening and prevention
Rickets in association with skin diseases and conditions: A review with emphasis on screening and prevention Open
Background Rickets is a common disease worldwide. In the developed world, its prevalence dramatically decreased but still diagnosed in at‐risk populations. The skin plays a critical role in vitamin D synthesis. Therefore, several skin dise…
View article: Dermoscopic features of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: Distinct aspects depending on disease stage
Dermoscopic features of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: Distinct aspects depending on disease stage Open
Dermoscopy is a useful tool that helps distinguish lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LPDF) from sarcoidosis and tuberculosis. Follicular keratotic plugs (FKP) represent the hallmark of LPDF. Dermoscopic aspect of LPDF changes through the…
View article: Maintenance phototherapy for the treatment of early stage mycosis fungoides
Maintenance phototherapy for the treatment of early stage mycosis fungoides Open
Background : Phototherapy has been a mainstay of treatment of early stages (Ia-IIa) of mycosis fungoides (MF). Despite this, there is no internationally standardized phototherapy regimen schedule for MF. Efficacy of maintenance therapy is …
View article: End of the road for terbinafine? Think of compliance to treatment
End of the road for terbinafine? Think of compliance to treatment Open