Background. The etiology of foot intertrigo is varied. Several pathogens and skin conditions might play a role in toe web space lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman leukocyte antigen (HLA) antigens vary considerably in different racial groups, and an analysis of results from several geographical locations suggests that vitiligo appears to be associated with different HLA antigens in different groups. The aim of this work was to assess the association of HLA-Cw with vitiligo in the Egyptian population. Forty unrelated patients with nonsegmental vitiligo and 20 matched controls were selected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypopigmented mycosis fungoides (HMF) is uncommon clinical variant that was commonly observed in dark-skinned individuals. We described the clinical characteristics, pathological features, immunohistochemical profile and prognosis of HMF in Egyptian patients. During the period from January 2004 to December 2011, we were able to diagnose and follow up 27 patients with HMF.
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