C-reactive protein serum level in patients with psoriasis before and after treatment with narrow-band ultraviolet B.

Background:: C-reactive protein is an inflammatory biomarker and its level increases in the serum of psoriatic patients. Its level is also associated with Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score.

Objective:: The aim of this study was to assess the decrement of serum C-reactive protein level with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) therapy.

Associations between cardiovascular risk factors and psoriasis in Iran.

Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. There is overwhelming evidence on the higher risk of cardiovascular diseases in patients with psoriasis as a result of hyperlipidemia, which is more common in these patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to elucidate the association between the cardiovascular risk factors and psoriasis.

Drug-induced skin reactions: a 2-year study.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with adverse cutaneous drug reactions, which occur when a medicinal product results in cutaneous morbidity.

Methods: The study included 308 patients who were diagnosed as having an adverse cutaneous drug reaction during the study period (2007-2009). In 84 cases, histopathologic examination of skin biopsies were also performed.

Should variation of serum lipid levels be considered a risk factor for the development of basal cell carcinoma?

Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous neoplasm in human beings. Ultraviolet radiation is one of the most important predisposing factors for BCC. Although some recent investigations have shown a high serum level of phospholipids in actinic keratosis and BCC, this subject is still debated and needs approval.

Association between family history and herpes zoster: a case-control study.

Background: There are many risk factors besides age and immune suppression for herpes zoster. Family history as a risk factor is suggested in some recent studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between herpes zoster and family history.

Pachydermodactyly, a new case from Iran.

Pachydermodactyly (PDD) is a rare form of benign digital fibromatosis involving the proximal portion of lateral sides of fingers. It is characterized by asymptomatic and symmetrical soft tissue swellings of the radial and ulnar aspects of proximal PIP joints of second to fifth fingers. Herein we report a 15-year-old boy with this condition.

Clinico-epidemiological and mycological aspects of tinea incognito in Iran: A 16-year study.

Background: Tinea incognito is a dermatophytic infection in which topical or systemic steroids have modified the clinical appearance of the mycosis and mimicking other skin diseases.

Objectives: A large retrospective study was carried out to identify the clinical aspects and type of dermatophytes involved in tinea incognito cases in Iran during 1993-2008.

Patients: Out of 6325 subjects suspected to have dermatophytoses, 56 patients (29 males, 27 females, mean age 32.