Taheri Ahmadreza; Tanipour Mohammad Hossein; Khorasani Zahra Kafami; Kiafar Bita; Layegh Pouran; Hashemy Seyed Isaac
Volume 18, Issue 4 , 2015, , Pages 156-162
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Background: Pemphigus diseases including pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and bullous pemphigoid (BP) are autoimmune diseases that cause severe blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. Among inflammatory mediators, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in the pathogenesis of a wide variety of diseases ...
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Background: Pemphigus diseases including pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and bullous pemphigoid (BP) are autoimmune diseases that cause severe blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. Among inflammatory mediators, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in the pathogenesis of a wide variety of diseases through oxidative stress for which protein carbonyl (PC) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) are two important markers.Methods: We utilized PC and TAC in this study to compare the serum redox status of PV and BP patients with healthy subjects to investigate the possible ro
Taheri Ahmad Reza; Sherafati Golrokh; Sadrneshin Mohsen; Poorzand Hoorak; Kiafar Bita
Volume 18, Issue 4 , 2015, , Pages 187-188
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Recent studies suggest that psoriasis may be an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, diabetes mellitus,hypertension, and dyslipidemia have been reported in patients with psoriasis Certain risk factors for cardiovascular diseases ...
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Recent studies suggest that psoriasis may be an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, diabetes mellitus,hypertension, and dyslipidemia have been reported in patients with psoriasis Certain risk factors for cardiovascular diseases may be more prevalent among patients with psoriasis 3,4. The aim of this study was to define the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in patients with psoriasis in Iran . Twentyfive patients (13 female and 12 male) over 18 years old with active plaque psoriasis regardless of its severity who were treated with psoralenultraviolet A (PUVA) in Imam Reza Dermatology Clinic were enrolled in this study. After obtainingmedical history taking and performing full physical examination, blood pressure, weight, and height of thee particinpants were measured. Then, their body mass index (BMI) was calculated and recorded. The control group consisted of 25 healthy individuals who were age and sex matched. The patients who were pregnant, and those with a history of anysystemic disease or under systemic medications were excluded from the study.
Taheri Ahmad Reza; Farmanbar Mohammad Ali; Kiafar Bita; Khajedaluee Mohammad; Javidi Zari; Nahidi Yalda; Maleki Masoud
Volume 17, Issue 1 , 2014, , Pages 1-7
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Background: The standard patch test is known as the most reliable test to identify and confirm causative agents of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Previous studies have shown that the prevalence of specific allergens varies by geographic area. The results of patch test in patients visiting our dermatology ...
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Background: The standard patch test is known as the most reliable test to identify and confirm causative agents of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Previous studies have shown that the prevalence of specific allergens varies by geographic area. The results of patch test in patients visiting our dermatology clinics with suspected ACD were prospectively investigated and compared with those reported in the literature of Iran.Method: We performed the European Standard Series patch test produced by Almiral Hermal GmbH, containing 28 allergens in a group of 100 patients (55 females and 45 males) with suspected ACD who were referred to Emam Reza and Ghaem Hospitals, Mashhad, in 2010-2011. The tests were read after 2 and 4 days.Result: Fifty-four percent of the patients had 1 or more positive reactions of which 65% were relevant to current or past dermatitis. Positive reactions were due to 12 allergens. The most frequent allergens were nickel sulfate (25%) and potassium