Generalized lymphatic anomaly: A case report and review of literature.

Generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA), previously known as lymphangiomatosis, is a rare developmental disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of lymphatic vascular structures that may involve the dermis, soft tissue, bone, and visceral parenchyma. Being an uncommon condition and the lack of specific symptoms often result in a delayed diagnosis or even misdiagnosis, which, in addition to its progressive nature, can lead to dysfunction of vital organs, and ultimately, a poor prognosis. In this report, we present a unique case of GLA in an upper Egyptian female child.

Dermoscopy of subclinical nail involvement in patients with diabetes mellitus: a case-control study.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that can lead to serious complications. Nails are a mirror for general health so changes in nails can be an indicator of disease progression in patients with DM.

Aim: To detect subclinical nail changes in patients with DM using dermoscopy.

Increased expression of TGF-β protein in the lesional skins of melasma patients following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.

: Melasma is a common acquired facial hyperpigmented skin disorder. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is autologous plasma containing higher than normal platelets concentrations. Recently, PRP has been used as a therapeutic modality in melasma with significant clinical improvement, possibly due to its abundant contents of growth factors such as TGF-β.

Platelet-rich plasma is a useful therapeutic option in melasma.

Melasma is a cosmetically disfiguring disorder of facial pigmentation. We evaluated the value of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of melasma using two different delivery techniques: microneedling using dermapen versus microinjections using mesoneedles. Twenty-three adult Egyptian melasma patients were enrolled.

Semen and hormonal parameters in men with chronic hepatitis C infection.

Male patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (n = 57) demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in semen volume, sperm count, and progressive sperm motility and a statistically significant increase in abnormal sperm morphology compared with healthy controls (n = 40). The duration of the HCV infection was negatively correlated with semen volume and sperm motility where the HCV RNA viral load was negatively correlated with sperm count and sperm motility. Chronic HCV patients had statistically significantly lower total serum testosterone and higher serum E(2) and prolactin levels compared with healthy controls.

Propolis as an alternative treatment for cutaneous warts.

Warts are common problems affecting adults and children. Multiple treatment options are available, but no single therapy stands out as uniformly effective. Propolis and Echinacea are relatively safe immunomodulators with antiviral properties.

Semen parameters and hormonal profile in obese fertile and infertile males.

Objective: To study the changes in semen parameters, gonadotropic and sex hormones, and serum leptin in obese fertile and infertile oligozoospermic men.

Design: Prospective.

Setting: University hospital.

The impact of acne vulgaris on the quality of life and psychologic status in patients from upper Egypt.

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease. Although neither life threatening nor physically debilitating, acne can severely affect social and psychologic functioning. Aim To study the overall impact of acne vulgaris on the quality of life and psychologic functioning of patients in Egypt.

Is Helicobacter pylori infection associated with alopecia areata?

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an immune-mediated form of hair loss that occurs in all ethnic groups, ages, and both sexes. Helicobacter pylori has been associated with certain extra-digestive dermatological conditions, including chronic urticaria, rosacea, Schönlein-Henoch purpura, Sweet syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and atopic dermatitis.

Objective: The causal relation between alopecia areata and H.

Chlamydia trachomatis: methods of identification and impact on semen quality.

Chlamydia trachomatis infection is considered to be one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. It is currently unclear whether chlamydial infection causes pathological conditions of the male accessory glands has consequences for male infertility. To determine the frequency of C.

Prevalence of skin diseases in rural areas of Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt.

Background: Few epidemiological surveys have been carried out to determine the prevalence of skin diseases in the population of Egypt, particularly "Upper Egypt". So it is a pressing necessity to conduct such a study in rural Assiut.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of various skin diseases in rural Assiut.