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A case of IgA pemphigus, with a poor response to dapsone, successfully treated with adalimumab.
Clin Case Rep
May 2024
Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) Tehran Iran.
Article Synopsis
- * The condition is characterized by itchy, blistering skin lesions, primarily affecting areas like the axilla and groin, due to IgA autoantibodies disrupting cell adhesion in the skin.
- * The study presents a case where a 50-year-old male with severe IgA pemphigus had a poor response to Dapsone but was successfully treated with an injection of the TNFa inhibitor, adalimumab.
Article Synopsis
- Bullous pemphigoid (BP) and malignant acanthosis nigricans (AN) were observed in a patient with gastric adenocarcinoma, but they had different behaviors in relation to cancer progression.
- BP did not show any correlation with the relapse and remission of gastric cancer, while the malignant AN did reflect the paraneoplastic effects of the cancer.
- The case highlights the unusual coexistence of BP and malignant AN, which has not been documented before in the context of malignancy.
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- A rare case of a slow-growing retro-auricular panfolliculoma in a 70-year-old woman was reported, initially biopsied to rule out basal cell carcinoma.
- Histopathology confirmed it as a benign follicular tumor with features of all hair follicle segments, demonstrating no signs of malignancy.
- The tumor was successfully excised and has not recurred, highlighting the benign nature of panfolliculomas and their differentiation from other skin tumors.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGranular parakeratosis involving the dorsum of the hands; skin reactions due to irritant agents: A case report.
Clin Case Rep
May 2023
Department of Pathology, Razi Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences, (TUMS) Tehran Iran.
Article Synopsis
- - The text discusses a unique case of granular parakeratosis, which is a skin condition characterized by keratinization issues, in a 27-year-old female.
- - The patient exhibited brown discoloration plaques and red (erythematous) areas on the back of her hands that lasted for 8 months.
- - The development of these skin lesions is likely linked to factors such as frequent washing, the use of detergents, and skin maceration.
A 60-year-old woman presented with non-itchy shiny translucent papules on her right breast surface. She had a history of quadrantectomy and chemoradiotherapy due to medullary breast carcinoma 20 years ago. Cutaneous lymphangioma occurred secondary to surgery and radiotherapy 8 years ago.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSleep disturbance in alopecia areata: A cross-sectional study.
Health Sci Rep
April 2022
Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) Tehran Iran.
Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring hair loss with autoimmune pathophysiology, which is associated with psychiatric disorders including anxiety and depression. Sleep disorders are commonly seen with anxiety and depression. Here we evaluate the sleep quality of AA patients.
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