Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Carrier of an Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist Mutation With Generalized Pustular Psoriasis.

Background: Generalized pustular psoriasis of von Zumbusch is a rare variant of psoriasis often accompanied by systemic, sometimes life-threatening, symptoms. Generalized pustular psoriasis sometimes arises in pregnancy.

Case Report: A 31-year-old female, with a history of schizophrenia and recurrent episodes of gestation-associated pustular psoriasis, was admitted to our department because of a generalized pustular rash during the 22nd week of her fifth pregnancy.

Sonographic Evaluation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Smartphone-Linked Portable Ultrasound.

Background: Clinical staging systems for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have poor interrater reliability and may underestimate disease activity. Sonographic staging systems may overcome these challenges, but conventional ultrasound (US) machines are expensive and bulky. Portable (p)US may facilitate the integration of sonography into routine practice.

Thermomechanical Ablation-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris. A Retrospective Chart Review of 30 Patients.

Background And Objectives: Acne vulgaris, a chronic inflammatory disease, affects more than 90% of teenagers. The first-line treatments for acne vulgaris are topical and oral medications, mainly antibiotics and retinoids. However, antibiotic resistance of Propionibacterium acnes, contraindications, partial response, significant adverse effects, or recurrence creates demand for novel treatment options in acne.

Fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser followed by topical sodium stibogluconate application: A treatment option for pediatric cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Background: Leishmaniasis is a protozoan zoonotic parasitic infection with cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral manifestations. Israel is endemic for cutaneous leishmaniasis, which is a self-limited disease but is associated with scarring, which is often a source of psychological and social burden for patients. Scars can be especially devastating for children and teenagers.