Laser hair removal complications and the associated risk factors at a tertiary dermatology center: a case-control study.

Laser hair removal (LHR) has been established as a safe and efficient method for eliminating unwanted hair. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of LHR complications and assess the contributing factors. During one year, 16,900 patients undergoing LHR therapy were evaluated for complications.

Trichoscopic findings in children and adults with alopecia areata: A comparative study.

Background: Alopecia areata is a chronic and relapsing condition that affects individuals of all age groups. Dermoscopy is a popular and non-invasive method for diagnosing alopecia areata. This study aimed to analyze dermoscopic findings and their relationship with age, gender, appearance, and clinical signs in children and adults.

Clinical and demographic characteristics associated with nail involvement in alopecia areata: A cross-sectional study of 197 patients.

Background And Aims: Alopecia areata (AA) is an immune-mediated nonscarring alopecia. Nail changes are a common disfiguring feature of AA with an average prevalence of 30%. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of different types of nail changes and determine demographic and clinical associations.

JAK Inhibitors in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: Friend or Foe? A Systematic Review of the Published Literature.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs) are a group of lymphoid neoplasms with high relapse rates and no curative treatment other than allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT). CTCL is significantly influenced by disruption of JAK/STAT signaling. Therefore, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors may be promising for CTCL treatment.

Lichenoid mycosis fungoides: Report of a case with lichen planus-like histopathologic features.

Key Clinical Message: Mycosis fungoides is a diagnostic challenge. Herein, we report a case with marked lichenoid features in pathology assessments. After several biopsies and clinicopathologic correlation, the diagnosis of lichenoid mycosis fungoides was made.

A case report of esophageal cancer in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris: A coincidence or something beyond that?

Background: Pemphigus is a group of rare but serious autoimmune blistering disorders, affecting skin and mucus membrane. Different reports have been published in respect to the coexistence of pemphigus with neoplasms, especially lympho-proliferative ones.

Case: Here, we have reported a patient previously diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) who developed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Clinicopathological Survey of 204 Rosacea Patients Regarding Rosacea Subgroups and Severity.

Introduction: Few studies have evaluated the histopathological characteristics of clinical rosacea subtypes in detail.

Objectives: To assess rosacea histopathological features in correspondence to clinical subgroups.

Methods: The histopathological findings of 204 rosacea patients were analyzed retrospectively and were compared among clinical subtypes.

Role of imaging in morphea assessment: A review of the literature.

Background: Localized scleroderma, known as morphea, is a connective tissue disorder characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the skin and the soft tissue. There exist no universally accepted validated outcome measures in order to monitor the disease activity. Besides clinical scores to evaluate outcome measures, imaging modalities are increasingly utilized in assessing patients with morphea, such as high-frequency ultrasonography (US), shear-wave elastography (SWE), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

A case of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis following COVID-19 infection and remdesivir.

We report a challenging AGEP case following COVID-19 infection and a history of remdesivir use. Our study highlights the importance of considering history of COVID-19 and remdesivir as possible causative factors when visiting new-onset AGEP patients.

Nail abnormalities in subepidermal blistering diseases: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Nail involvement in subepidermal autoimmune blistering diseases (SEABD) is not common. Although these changes can be transient, permanent changes can also occur. This study addresses nail involvement manifestations and their associated factors in patients with SEABD.

Rituximab Treatment and Improvement of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Pemphigus.

Pemphigus is an autoimmune blistering disease that can negatively affect patients' lives. Assessing the impact of treatment from a patient's perspective using outcome assessment measures is important and relevant in trials of new pemphigus treatments including rituximab (RTX). We sought to evaluate the effect of RTX on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in pemphigus patients and peruse the clinical relevance of the patient-reported outcomes.

Characteristics associated with quality of life in the early stages of Mycosis Fungoides.

Background: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by skin-homing atypical lymphocytes. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in MF patients in the early stages of the disease and the associated factors using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).

Methods: Thirty MF patients (21 females/9 males) with a mean age of 46.

Dermoscopy of cutaneous granulomatous disorders: A study of 107 cases.

Background: Cutaneous granulomatous disorders (CGDs) can share some features, but an accurate assessment of various findings and their pattern can be useful in differentiating them. In addition to common dermoscopic findings for CGDs, some peculiar dermoscopic characteristics can be helpful in distinguishing them.

Objective: Herein, we aimed to evaluate dermoscopic findings in patients with CGDs and determine the dermoscopic criteria that could suggest the type of granulomatous disorder.

Evaluating the Perception of Mycosis Fungoides Patients About Their Disease Before and After Educating Them.

Introduction: Patient-held beliefs are important for disease management and few studies have evaluated illness perception of Mycosis Fungoides (MF) patients.

Objectives: Here, we aimed to determine the effect of educating MF patients on their perception of their disease.

Methods: Patients with diagnosed MF were asked to fill the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) once before education and once 3 months later.

Multiple dermatofibromas, associated clinical and histological characteristics: A systematic review.

Multiple dermatofibromas (DFs) are rare benign fibrohistiocytic lesions characterized by asymptomatic hyperpigmented nodules. Several diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, are found to be associated with multiple DFs. Here, we designed a systematic review by an electronic search of PubMed and Embase databases to select case reports of multiple DFs (29 May 2021).