Misdiagnosed dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa: A case report.

Background: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa (DEB-Pr) is a rare subtype of DEB, characterized by recurrent pruritus of the extremities, pruritus papules, nodules, and mossy-like plaques. To date, fewer than 100 cases have been reported. We report a misdiagnosed 30-year-old man with sporadic late-onset DEB-Pr who responded well to tacrolimus treatment, thereby serving as a guide to correct diagnosis and treatment.

The Study of Low Calcium Dialysate on Elderly Hemodialysis Patients with Secondary Hypoparathyroidism.

Objective: The study aimed to study the safety and efficacy of 1.25 mmol/l calcium dialysate on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) in elderly patients who suffered from secondary hypoparathyroidism.

Methods: Eighty-two elderly patients (ages ≥65) who had been in MHD with dialysate calcium at 1.