[Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis in hypercalcemia].

Background: We report a case of typical exanthematous pustulosis rash that was particularly severe both clinically and biologically. Laboratory tests led to the diagnosis of acute parvovirus B19 infection.

Case Report: A 23-year-old man with no past medical history developed fever with an erythematous pustulosis rash predominantly involving the folds.

Implication of interleukin-4 in wound healing.

Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is a pleiotropic cytokine that is able to activate connective tissue cells and stimulate the accumulation of extracellular matrix macromolecules. In this report, the expression of IL-4 in normal wound healing was studied by immunohistochemistry. The effects of exogenous IL-4 or IL-4 antisense oligonucleotides administration were also studied in mouse experimental wounds.

[Cutaneous actinomycosis in the perianal area and buttocks].

Introduction: Actinomycosis is a rare spreading suppurative and granulomatous disease. In 50 to 60 p. 100 of cases, cervico-facial area is involved.

[Cryosurgery of basal cell carcinoma: a study of 358 patients].

Introduction: Cryosurgery is a well-established therapeutic modality for basal cell carcinoma. We report herein an important series of basal cell carcinoma treated by cryosurgery, with a five year cure rate evaluation.

Patients And Method: Retrospective study with 395 basal cell carcinomas (over 358 patients - sex ratio H/F: 0.