Publications by authors named "M Ben-Hammouda"

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a well-known cause of community-acquired pneumonia, mostly associated with dermatological manifestations especially with mucosal involvement and targetoid cutaneous lesions. For many years, it was considered among the spectrum of erythema multiforme. Recently, some authors have recommended the creation of a new syndrome called "mycoplasma-induced rash and mucositis.

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Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a heterogeneous disease. Thus, it is difficult to set up standard diagnostic criteria that cover the entire spectrum of AD patients. Our objectives were to study the epidemiologic characteristics of AD in Tunisia and to evaluate five diagnostic criteria (Hanifin and Rajka, Williams, Taieb and Boralevi, REACH and ISAAC questionnaire).

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Snail secretion is currently revolutionizing the world of cosmetics and human skin care. The efficacy of snail secretion in wounds healing has been proven both in vitro and by clinical studies. However, the potential anti-tumor effect of snail secretion was poorly investigated.

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