Publications by authors named "B Lekic"
Oral methotrexate in the treatment of Hailey‒Hailey disease: a case report.
Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hailey-Hailey disease is a rare genetic skin disorder causing blisters and lesions, primarily affecting areas where skin rubs together, and currently lacks specific treatment guidelines.
- A 43-year-old male patient had no success with previous treatments but achieved complete remission within 3 weeks after starting oral methotrexate.
- After discontinuing methotrexate, mild skin flare-ups were manageable with topical treatments, indicating that methotrexate can provide safe, long-term relief for this condition.
Article Synopsis
- Generalized perforating granuloma annulare (GPGA) is a rare chronic skin condition with only 31 known cases, characterized by an absence of specific diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines.
- A case study of a 66-year-old woman revealed generalized, asymptomatic skin lesions that were diagnosed as GPGA and linked to latent tuberculosis.
- This case highlights the possibility that GPGA may be a response to various triggers, suggesting the need for tuberculosis testing in GPGA evaluations.
Background: The composition of venom extracts, cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCD) and the component-resolved diagnostics (CRD) are important fields of investigation. IgE-reactivity to CCD complicates the interpretation of IgE to Hymenoptera venoms, especially in patients with multiple-positivity. We analyzed the clinical importance of CRD and CCD-inhibition for selection of allergens for venom immunotherapy (VIT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mastocytosis is a heterogeneous group of rare disorders characterized by the accumulation of clonal mast cells in organs such as the skin and bone marrow. The diagnosis of cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is based on clinical findings, positive Darier's sign, and histopathology, if necessary.
Methods: Medical records of 86 children with CM diagnosed during a 35-year long period were reviewed.
Waste and recycled materials have recently been used in the construction industry to comply with the principles of circular economy and sustainable development. The aim of this paper is to examine the potentials of solidified wastewater treatment sludge (SWWTS) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in the production of lightweight pervious concrete pavers (LWPCP) suitable for pedestrian trails and rooftops (green) that comply with EU standards. Detailed characterization of SWWTS was performed, in order to understand its properties related to application as SCM, which led to the conclusion that it may be applied only as a filler, having 89.
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