Cell-free DNA Levels in Herpes Zoster: A Cross-sectional Longitudinal Study.

This study investigates serum cell-free DNA fluctuations in patients with herpes zoster or post-herpetic neuralgia, offering insight into the tissue damage and inflammatory dynamics associated with these conditions. A single-centre combined cross-sectional and longitudinal study was conducted with 59 patients to assess cell-free DNA levels in herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia. Cell-free DNA was extracted from blood samples of patients with herpes zoster or post-herpetic neuralgia and compared with healthy controls.

Underrepresentation of atopic dermatitis publications in pediatric journals: a bibliometric analysis.

Extensive research has been published on atopic dermatitis (AD), a prevalent skin condition among pediatricians. To assess the pediatric representation in the most cited literature on AD, using bibliometric analysis. Web of Science citation indexing database was used to identify publications with "atopic" and "dermatitis" or "eczema" in their title.

Disability and Patient-Reported Satisfaction in Women with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Comparative Study of Venous Sinus Stenting and Medical Management.

Objective: Patients with chronic idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) commonly experience a high level of disability and low satisfaction with medical treatment. We aim to evaluate long-term functional improvement and patient satisfaction in IIH patients with similar symptoms by comparing venous sinus stenting (VSS) to standard medical therapy.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire study of 111 IIH patients, comparing 37 adult female patients who underwent venous sinus stenting with 74 patients treated medically.

The top 100 most cited articles in acne vulgaris: a bibliometric analysis.

A substantial body of literature has been published on acne vulgaris (AV) in the past five decades. Bibliometric analysis (BA) is a scientific, statistical evaluation review of published articles, providing a quantitative assessment of past research. The Web of Science (webOS) citation indexing database was used on 11 June 2023 to identify the top 100 cited articles on AV.

Elevated hematologic ratios are correlated with acne severity: a national, retrospective cohort study.

Background: Prior studies demonstrated conflicting results regarding hematologic ratios in acne patients. We sought to further characterize hematologic ratios in acne patients, according to demographics and acne severity.

Methods: National, retrospective cohort study of 122,822 patients using medical records from 2005 to 2024 of patients insured with the largest public healthcare organization in Israel, Clalit Health Maintenance Organization.

Decreased Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Vitiligo: National Data Analysis.

Vitiligo is characterized by depigmented skin lesions involving melanocyte defects and immune dysregulation. Haematological markers like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been explored in various skin disorders. Given vitiligo's proposed pathogenesis, we hypothesized differences in NLR and PLR in vitiligo patients compared to controls.

100 Most-Cited Articles in Vitiligo: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Introduction: Vitiligo is a skin disease affecting melanocytes, characterised by the development of depigmented skin lesions.

Methods: We used bibliometric analysis (BA) to identify high-quality research articles on vitiligo using criteria such as total citations, annual citations (AC) and journal impact factors. We extracted the 100 most-cited articles on vitiligo using the Web of Science database and analysed the results using Microsoft Excel 2019.

Exploring ethnic disparities in pediatric molluscum contagiosum in Southern Israel.

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common skin infection affecting children globally, including in Israel, which has a diverse population comprising mainly Jews (73.2%) and Arabs (21.1%).

Radiological signs supporting idiopathic intracranial hypertension in symptomatic patients with lumbar puncture opening pressure < 250 mm.

Lumbar puncture opening pressure (LPOP) exceeding 250mmHO is key in diagnosing idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), per revised Friedman's criteria. Some patients do not meet LPOP criteria (with or without papilledema), despite having IIH-related symptoms and neuroimaging findings. This study aimed to investigate the radiological findings and clinical symptoms in patients suspected of having IIH without meeting the LPOP criteria.

Predictors of Headaches and Quality of Life in Women with Ophthalmologically Resolved Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of a cohort of ophthalmologically resolved female idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) patients. Our cross-sectional study included adult females with at least 6 months of ophthalmologically resolved IIH. Patients with papilledema or who underwent IIH-targeted surgical intervention were excluded.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Alopecia Areata Literature over the Past 50 Years.

Background: An extensive body of literature has been published regarding alopecia areata (AA) in the past 50 years. The current paper used a bibliometric analysis (BA) to identify high-quality research articles using criteria such as annual citations (ACs) and journal impact factor.

Objectives: To identify and analyze the top 100 most cited articles in AA scientific literature over the past 50 years using BA methods.

Gender disparities in high-quality dermatology research over the past 15 years.

Background: In the last 15 years, an increase in U.S. female dermatologists from 41 to 52.

Hematological Markers in Children and Adults with Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic skin disease with an inflammatory pathophysiology that includes the activation of the innate and adaptive immune systems. We aimed to investigate the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), eosinophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (ELR), and eosinophil-to-neutrophil ratio (ENR) in AD patients, according to age and disease severity.

Methods: This is a retrospective, population-based cohort study conducted between the years 2005 and 2020, comparing hematological markers of AD patients and sex-age-ethnicity-matched controls.

Does Molluscum Contagiosum Need to be Managed Differently in Atopic Children?

The association between molluscum contagiosum and concomitant atopic dermatitis and its impact on clinical features and treatment outcomes remains unclear. This retrospective study, conducted in the paediatric dermatology clinic of a tertiary medical centre, aimed to compare molluscum patients with and without atopic dermatitis. A total of 615 children with molluscum were included, 13.

Clinical and Radiological Characteristics of Non-Obese Female Patients with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

While the typical patient with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is an obese female of childbearing age, there are unique patient populations, such as non-obese females, that have not been well studied. Characterizing this subpopulation may increase awareness our of it, which may prevent underdiagnosis and improve our understanding of IIH's underlying pathophysiology. We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical records and compared the clinical and radiological characteristics of non-obese (BMI < 30) and obese (BMI > 30) female patients with IIH.

Association of hematological ratios with psoriasis: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.

Background: Psoriasis is a common skin disorder linked to systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation. It is believed to involve activated T cells and neutrophils. Recent research has highlighted the potential role of hematological ratios, such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), eosinophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (ELR), eosinophil-to-neutrophil ratio (ENR), and eosinophil-to-monocyte ratio (EMR), as markers for inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis.

Exploring the relationship between allergic contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in children: insights from a retrospective patch testing analysis.

Background: Recent years have seen significant exploration into the potential link between allergic contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis, yielding contradictory findings.

Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis of children aged 2 to 18 who underwent patch testing at the pediatric dermatology clinic at a tertiary medical center in Israel was conducted.

Results: Overall, 367 patients were included in the study, 31.