Cutaneous larva migrans imported from a tropical trip - Case report and literature review.

Introduction: Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic disease caused by hookworms characteristic of tropical and subtropical regions. In Poland, new cases appear every year in patients who have travelled to tropical areas. Most of the cases are initially under-diagnosed, which results in a delay in starting proper treatment.

Comparative Efficacy of Topical Pertmehrin, Crotamiton and Sulfur Ointment in Treatment of Scabies.

Background: Scabies is an ectoparasitic infection, which occurs because of direct skin-to skin contact. The ideal treatment modality is still unclear and further research on this topic is warranted. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of the topical scabicides: permethrin, crotamiton and sulfur ointment.

The prevalence of mutations in the gene encoding filaggrin in the population of Polish patients with atopic dermatitis.

Introduction: The genetic background of atopic dermatitis (AD) is complex, involves many genes and their participation varies in varied populations, and depends on the intensity and course of a disease. Changes in the nucleotide sequence of the FLG gene and a reduced number or a deficit of the functional product of processed profilaggrin can be one of risk factors for atopic dermatitis.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of R501X and 2282del4 mutations of the FLG gene in patients with AD.

[Tuberous sclerosis--case report].

A case of 37-year-old man with tuberous sclerosis is presented. Classic triad (Vogt) which consists of mental handicap, epilepsy and adenoma sebaceum around a nose and cheeks was observed. Ophthalmoscopy showed bilateral retinal astrocytomas with mulberrylike appearance.