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  • Spitz nevus is a rare benign tumor and this study examined its characteristics among Iranian patients from 2016-2021, focusing on demographics and histopathology.
  • A total of 86 patients were studied, with a mean age of 15.6 years, and the most common locations were the upper extremities and face; most patients had disease durations of 1-2 years.
  • The histopathological analysis showed different types of Spitz nevus, emphasizing the importance of further research in improving diagnostic methods.
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) represents the most prevalent form of skin cancer globally, with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) being the most common types. The search for effective chemopreventive and therapeutic agents has led to the exploration of natural compounds, among which resveratrol (RES), a polyphenolic phytoalexin found in grapes, berries, peanuts, and red wine, has garnered significant attention. This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the effects of RES on NMSC, focusing on its mechanisms of action, efficacy in preclinical studies, and potential as a chemopreventive and therapeutic agent.

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Background And Aim: Psoriasis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin condition, and the Mediterranean diet is often recommended for its health benefits, particularly its ability to mitigate chronic inflammation. This study sought to examine the extent to which psoriasis patients adhere to the Mediterranean diet and to explore its correlation with the severity of their condition.

Methods: Seventy-one psoriasis patients and 71 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were enrolled the study and filled a standard questionnaire of adherence to the Mediterranean diet.

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  • Morbihan's disease is a rare condition that leads to chronic swelling of the face, with unclear causes related to blood vessel and lymphatic system issues.
  • Traditional treatments are usually not effective, and there’s no widely accepted successful therapy for the condition.
  • A case study of a 17-year-old male showed improvement using a new combination treatment of cromolyn sodium nasal spray and oral montelukast, which had not been previously reported for this syndrome.
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  • * 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.
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  • 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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Key Clinical Message: The immunosuppressant agents should be considered earlier in the course of treatment with rituximab, possibly after the unfavorable response at first cycle of treatment, especially in male patients and those with high BMI.

Abstract: Rituximab (RTX) has recently been proposed as an alternative first-line therapy for pemphigus patients. However, there are some rare reports of worsening of pemphigus following RTX therapy in the literature.

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We report a challenging AGEP case following COVID-19 infection and a history of remdesivir use. Our study highlights the importance of considering history of COVID-19 and remdesivir as possible causative factors when visiting new-onset AGEP patients.

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Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune bullous disorders with different types. Pemphigus foliaceous (PF) is a difficult-to-diagnosis disorder which shares clinical features with many dermatoses. We hereby, present an interesting case of PF which serves as a reminder for clinicians that pemphigus is not always a serious condition with rapid extension of lesions and it could have a very limited and benign form.

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Orf is caused by a parapoxvirus. We present a recurrent, giant digital orf case in a female patient with a history of hairy cell leukemia. In spite of shave excision, the lesion progressed and recurred after digital amputation.

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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.

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Although the presence of morphea following COVID-19 has been rarely reported, the development of its generalized form following COVID-19 vaccination has not been reported yet. Here, we reported the first case of generalized morphea following COVID-19 vaccination and another similar case following SARS-Cov-2 infection. Other etiologic factors were also dealt with.

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Cases of filler reactions after COVID-19 vaccination have been reported. Here, we present the first case of delayed-type reaction (DTR) to non-hyaluronic acid Polycaprolactone dermal filler after the second dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine which was improved with administration of topical and intralesional steroids.

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EN is a hamartomatous proliferation of keratinocytes. The most common dermoscopic feature of EN is large brown circles in the absence of pigment network which is similar in different histopathological variants including epidermolytic hyperkeratotic.

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  • Leprosy is a long-lasting infectious disease that displays various symptoms.
  • Diagnosing leprosy early is a global difficulty that healthcare providers face.
  • This case study highlights an instance of leprosy characterized by intense itching and widespread irritated bumps and nodules on the skin.
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Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It may arise rapidly in a scar or keloid, presumably due to a long-standing proliferative state or autoimmune theory. There should be a low threshold for performing a skin biopsy if unusual lesions develop at those sites.

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