Safety of using laser for hair removal in patients with skin diseases: a retrospective study.

Laser hair removal is a commonly used method in dermatology which is based on selective thermolysis and utilizes the appropriate wavelength, pulse width, and energy density to damage hair follicles. Given the prevalence of skin diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and vitiligo, and the increasing popularity of laser hair removal, the aim of this study was to investigate the safety of laser hair removal in individuals with skin diseases. This retrospective study was conducted at the laser department of Razi Hospital on 99 patients who underwent laser hair removal.

Safety and efficacy of tofacitinib in 97 alopecia areata patients.

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a recurrent immune-mediated disorder causing hair loss without any scarring being present. It affects hairs on the head or other parts of the body and can occur at any age and in both genders. It seems that AA is associated with a higher rate of psychological disorders resulting from hair loss and the esthetic and social repercussions of it.

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.

Effects of age and sex on the comorbidities of alopecia areata: A cross-sectional hospital-based study.

Background And Aims: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune nonscarring hair disorder with strong genetic links. It seems to be associated with several comorbidities affecting the AA treatment plan. On the other hand, the prevalence of comorbidities in different populations can be different based on genetic differences.

Comparing the efficacy of three methods of permethrin application in pediculosis capitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Pediculosis capitis, also known as head lice, is a common problem that affects individuals of different socio-economic backgrounds. Permethrin is generally considered the first-line treatment option for head lice.

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects of three different methods of permethrin treatment for head lice.

Clinicopathological Study of 307 Patients with Lichen Planus Actinicus and Pigmentosus Referred to Razi Skin Hospital From 2016 to 2021.

Introduction: The two less-known subtypes of lichen planus (LP) are lichen planus actinicus (LPA) and lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP), with the highest prevalence in the Middle East.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological profile of these patients.

Methods: Three hundred and seven cases including 184 LPA and 123 LPP patients were recruited from the registered pathology reports of Razi Skin Hospital of Tehran from April 2016 to March 2021.

The Relationship Between ABO and Rh Blood Groups with Alopecia Areata.

Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common non-scaring hair loss disease. Genetic susceptibility and environmental factors can develop the disease.

Objectives: We investigated the association between AA and ABO and Rh blood groups.

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.

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.

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Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Case-Control Study.

Introduction: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a lymphocyte-mediated type of scarring alopecia and considered to have autoimmune etiology. Studies about systemic comorbid conditions are limited. Our goal is to identify the prevalence of medical comorbidities in patients with LPP.

Oxidative stress and antioxidant markers in patients with alopecia areata: A comparative cross-sectional study.

Background Alopecia areata is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Oxidative stress may contribute to the pathogenesis of this condition. Aim To evaluate the serum oxidative stress markers and antioxidant capacity in patients with alopecia areata.

Cutaneous manifestations following COVID-19 vaccination: A report of 25 cases.

Various adverse effects particularly cutaneous manifestations associated with different COVID-19 vaccines have been observed in practice. The aim of our study was to evaluate all patients who presented to our tertiary center with skin manifestations following COVID-19 vaccines injection from September to December 2021. All patients with skin manifestation within 30 days or less following COVID-19 vaccination were enrolled in our case-series.

Demographic aspects, clinical characteristics, and therapeutic approaches in geriatric psoriasis: A study from a tertiary center.

Geriatric psoriasis, due to its unusual clinical manifestations and higher rates of systemic complications in this age group, is a challenging issue for dermatologists. Therefore, we aimed to provide an overview of the epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic consequences among patients aged over 60 years with psoriasis in a referral center in Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 156 patients over 60 years with the definitive diagnosis of psoriasis that were referred to our center between 2015 and 2019.

Assessing quality of life in patients with autoimmune bullous diseases using the Persian version of Treatment of Autoimmune Bullous Disease Quality of Life questionnaire finds similar effects in women as men.

Unlabelled: In autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBDs), autoantibodies loosen molecular adhesions in the skin and/or mucosa and lead to blisters and erosions. Immunosuppressive drugs reduce mortality of the AIBD; therefore, patients will have to live longer with comorbidities.

Objective: This study aims to determine the quality of life of AIBD patients undergoing systemic treatment while investigating the survey's relationship with various factors.

Efficacy of Topical Losartan in Management of Mammoplasty and Abdominoplasty Scars: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Background: Annually, millions of people suffer from skin scars' psychological and physical disadvantages. Pathologic scars prevention is challenging and requires developing feasible and effective therapeutic strategies. Regarding promising results of losartan (an angiotensin 1 receptor inhibitor) on skin scar in preclinical studies, we aimed to assess the losartan ointment's impact on surgical scars in a clinical setting.

Treatment satisfaction and response in patients with severe alopecia areata under treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone.

Background And Aims: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease of hair follicles. Treatments currently include topical and intralesional corticosteroids and contact immunotherapy; however, the overall prognosis is usually unfavorable. In severe AA, topical immunotherapy with diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is preferred.

Seasonal and gender variation in skin disease: A cross-sectional study of 3120 patients at Razi hospital.

We aimed to determine the prevalence of different skin diseases and their seasonal variations at the Razi dermatology hospital from 2019 to 2020. In this cross-sectional study, we obtained data from the medical records of 3120 patients visiting the dermatology clinic of Razi hospital. The prevalence of skin diseases was evaluated using meteorologically defined seasons.

Pigmented purpuric dermatoses versus purpuric mycosis fungoides: Clinicopathologic similarities and new insights into dermoscopic features.

Background: The diagnosis of purpuric mycosis fungoides (PMF) is often challenging to be clinically differentiated from inflammatory diseases such as pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPD). Dermoscopy as a non-invasive method can be employed for the visualisation of features invisible to the naked eye.

Objectives: This study aimed to survey the dermoscopic findings of PMF in comparison with PPD.