International Consensus Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis From the International Psoriasis Council.

Importance: Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) lacks internationally accepted definitions and diagnostic criteria, impeding timely diagnosis and treatment and hindering cross-regional clinical and epidemiological study comparisons.

Objective: To develop an international consensus definition and diagnostic criteria for GPP using the modified Delphi method.

Evidence Review: The rarity of GPP presents a challenge in acquiring comprehensive published clinical data necessary for developing standardized definition and criteria.

Clinicopathological characteristics of cutaneous lupus erythematosus patients in Bangladesh.

Introduction: Nearly all epidemiologic studies have involved patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Few authors have investigated the characteristics of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE).

Aim: To describe the clinical and pathologic characteristics of a series of patients diagnosed with CLE.

Clinical characteristics of itch in cutaneous lupus erythematosus: A prospective, multicenter, multinational, cross-sectional study.

Objective: Pruritus is an important symptom frequently accompanying various inflammatory skin conditions and some recent data indicated that it may be associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency and clinical presentation of itch in CLE.

Methods: A multinational, prospective, cross-sectional study was performed to assess the prevalence, intensity and clinical characteristic of pruritus in various subtypes of CLE.

Comparison of effectiveness of topical tacrolimus 0.1% vs topical halobetasol propionate 0.05% as an add-on to oral hydroxychloroquine in discoid lupus erythematosus.

In recent years, calcineurin inhibitors have been used as the first line alternative to topical corticosteroids in the treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical tacrolimus 0.1% vs topical halobetasol propionate 0.

Efficacy of oral methotrexate (MTX) monotherapy vs oral MTX plus narrowband ultraviolet light B phototherapy in palmoplantar psoriasis.

Palmoplantar psoriasis (PPP) is a chronic, inflammatory dermatosis of the palms and/or soles with significant morbidity. It is notoriously difficult to treat and unresponsive to traditional topical agents. We aim to compare the effect of oral methotrexate (MTX) monotherapy vs MTX plus narrowband ultraviolet light B (NB-UVB) in the treatment of recalcitrant PPP.

Prevalence of Pruritus in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Brief Report of a Multicenter, Multinational Cross-Sectional Study.

Pruritus is an important symptom frequently accompanying various inflammatory skin conditions. Some recent data have indicated that it may also be associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases, including systemic sclerosis and dermatomyositis; however, studies on the prevalence and clinical characteristics of pruritus in CLE are limited. We have performed a multinational, prospective, cross-sectional study in order to assess the prevalence and intensity of pruritus in adult patients suffering from various subtypes of CLE.

Leprosy profiles in post-elimination stage: a tertiary care hospital experience.

Background: Most countries that were previously highly endemic for leprosy have achieved elimination at the national level.

Objectives: To find out the pattern, prevalence, and trends of leprosy in the post-elimination stage.

Methods: A descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out using the registered records of patients attending the leprosy clinic in Chittagong Medical College Hospital between the periods 2001 and 2011.