Background: The relationship between atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a matter of debate.
Objectives: The purpose of our study is to assess the frequency of ACD in patients with AD, the incriminated allergens and the potential risk factors.
Methods: This is a prospective study, including cases of AD diagnosed based on Hanifin and Rajka's criteria.
A 69-year-old patient with no personal or family history of ichthyosis consulted our dermatology department for diffused cutaneous xerosis with intense pruritus evolving for 3 weeks. Physical examination revealed diffused ichthyosis of large polygonal fine scales on the skin without erythema (Figure 1). The lesions spared the face.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 61-year-old woman presented with a 3-year history of painless soft-tissue mass on the right sole. The patient reported gradual growth, with a rapid increase in size over the past few months, leading to difficulty in walking. She had no history of past trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of allergic contact dermatitis among children with atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common sensitizer, and the associated risk factors.
Methods: This retrospective study included children with AD who underwent patch testing at our dermatology department between 2005 and 2021.
Results: Eighty patients were included.
Background: Urticaria following the COVID-19 vaccine was rarely reported and had a short self-limited resolution. However, there has been relatively little literature published on CSU induced by COVID-19 vaccines.
Purpose: We describe a case series of patients who experienced CSU after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
We report an atypical presentation of a common disease to highlight the importance of making a correct diagnosis of scabies surrepticius in front of any itchy dermatosis especially in elderly patients. The misdiagnosis of this disease results in extensive infestation, especially with the use of corticosteroids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
November 2022
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
October 2022