Interferon-γ production and Leishmanin skin test in non-healing cutaneous Leishmaniasis compared with healed individuals
H
Mortazavi
author
A
Khamesipour
author
Z
Hallaji
author
H
Bakhshi
author
A
Miramin Mohammadi
author
text
article
2002
eng
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a self-healing disease, but due to unknown causes, a few cases of CL could get a chronic or non-healing course. These cases of chronic and recurrent leishmaniasis are defined as non-healing. Objectives: Comparison of the production of interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and Leishmanin skin test (LST) between non-healing and healed patients of CL. Patients and Methods: Fifteen patients with non-healing CL suffering for more than two years, and eight individuals cured from CL were enrolled in this study. The rate of IFN-γ production by peripheral blood mononuclear cells assessed by ELISA and results of LST were compared in both groups. Results: The mean level of the IFN-γ production in non-healing patients and cured individuals were 729 pg/ml, and 4229 pg/ml, respectively (T- test, P<0.01). Four patients in non-healing group had negative LST and all cured patients had positive LST. Conclusion: The low level of the IFN-γ in non-healing patients and high level of IFN-γ in healed individuals are in favour of the lack of TH1 response, which is usually seen in healed patients. Comparing the results of LST between two groups is not conclusive.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
3
9
https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98453_33b81107b35999afd8091513316ac29d.pdf
Cutaneous and mucosal lesions in 117 renal transplantation patients referred to Noor & Ali Asghar Hospital in Esfahan in June & July 1997
MA
Nilforoosh Zadeh
author
MM
Fakhri Shooshtari
author
F
Djafari
author
text
article
2002
eng
Background: A wide variety of cutaneous and mucosal lesions occur in renal transplant recipients. Objectives: Evaluation of the skin and mucous membrane lesions in the kidney transplant recipients in Noor and Ali Asghar Hospital in Isfahan. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was done on 117 patients (82 male, 35 female), who had received kidney transplants and referred to Noor and Ali Asghar Hospital during July and August 1997. Results: Hypertrichosis was the most common finding observed in 73%. Other lesions were acne (33%), folliculitis (26%), gingival hyperplasia (19%), common warts (18%), and recurrent herpes simplex infection (3%). Basal cell carcinoma was present in 3 patients and one patient had Kaposi’s sarcoma. Conclusion: Except for skin tumors, the results of this study revealed similar prevalence of skin lesions in renal transplantation patient with those reported in the literature, which emphasizes on the importance of periodic skin examinations in these patients.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
10
15
https://www.iranjd.ir/article_101072_cce214115cc4a9f36e6201785eebe488.pdf
Efficacy of 5% 5-Fluorouracil ointment in comparison with cryotherapy in the treatment of common warts of hands
M
Valikhani
author
AR
Zaker
author
M
Zaker
author
text
article
2002
eng
Background: Common wart is one of the most prevalent skin diseases, caused by human papilloma virus. Numerous therapeutic modalities have been used in the treatment of warts. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of 5% 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) ointment with cryotherapy in the treatment of common warts of hands. Patients and Methods: In a single blind, prospective clinical trial, 30 patients with bilateral common warts of hands referred to Dermatology Clinic of Razi Hospital, were recruited. The lesions on one hand of the patients were treated by cryosurgery and on the other hand with 5% 5-FU ointment twice daily for about 12 weeks. Results: After 12 weeks, 93% of patients treated by cryotherapy (The mean treatment period 7.5 weeks), and 66.7% of patients received 5% 5-FU ointment (The mean treatment period 6.9 weeks) were completely cured. No significant side effects were noted in patients who received 5% 5-FU ointment. Conclusion: 5% 5-FU ointment can be used as appropriate, household and inexpensive treatment in the management of common warts.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
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19
https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98454_03f32f79fab0c2acec3d69e5b0bf8bbd.pdf
Comprehensive clinical pattern of Alopecia Areata in patients referred to skin clinics in Kerman province from June 2000 to June 2002
S
Shamsoddini
author
VR
Sepehr
author
text
article
2002
eng
Background: Alopecia areata has a wide range of different clinical presentations. It may present as localized or diffuse hair thinness without hair loss, a small patch of hair loss or may progress to alopecia totalis and universalis. Objectives: Determination of clinical patterns of alopecia areata in Kerman province and to compare the results with other studies in other countries. Patients and Methods: 952 patients with alopecia areata out of 25186 new cases referred to skin clinics in Kerman from June 2000 till June 2002 were evaluated for age, sex, family history of alopecia areata, extent of hair loss and history of infectious diseases. Results: 3.78% of all new cases referred to skin clinics suffered from alopecia areata. The male to female ratio was 2.6 to 1 and the most frequent clinical presentation of alopecia was round to oval type. Hair loss was confined to the scalp in 252 cases (26.5%). 216 cases (22.7%) had body hair loss without scalp alopecia, and 484 patients (50.8%) developed a combination of scalp and body hair loss. The combination pattern was significantly more frequent in the first three decades of life. Conclusion: Alopecia areata has a relatively high prevalence in Kerman province. It involves both scalp and body in the majority of cases especially in the first three decades of life.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
20
27
https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98455_4f1b7fa9a36750f8ddaa7f1be981b958.pdf
Helicobacter Pylori and Rosacea: A case-control study
P
Toosi
author
L
Gachkar
author
M
Rostami Moghaddam
author
text
article
2002
eng
Background: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in patients with rosacea is reported from 50 to 90 percent, which suggests the possibility of the role of this organism in pathogenesis of rosacea. Objectives: Evaluation of relationship between H. pylori infection and rosacea. Patients and Methods: In this case-control study, 30 patients referred to skin clinics of Boo-Ali and Loghman Hakim hospitals in Tehran were compared with 30 individuals of similar sex and age who had not rosacea (Control group). Serologic tests for H. pylori infection (IgG and IgA), and also urea breath test were done. The results were compared using chi-square test with 95% confidence interval and P<0.05 was considered as significant. Results: No significant differences were seen between patients with rosacea and control group in having IgA (60% in case group, 40% in control group), IgG (76.6% in case group, 53.3% in control group) and positive breath test. Conclusion: More extensive research about possible relationship between H. pylori infection and rosacea is recommended.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
28
31
https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98456_fd4f89f2090c1620c2f4264973039e0a.pdf
Let’s take Laser safety seriously
A
Majdabadi
author
text
article
2002
eng
Nowadays laser is extensively used in various industrial, communicative, medical, and other fields. Using laser in medicine has enabled physicians to perform the most accurate and finest operations within few minutes. Non-observance of safety points during laser performance could be seriously harmful for the medical staff and the patient. Therefore, in order to prevent the possible damage of this electromagnetic energy, some international standard points are advised. In this paper, a brief review of laser itself, the vulnerable parts during laser operation, maximum allowable radiation and etc are presented. We hope to help the physicians in offering medical services as safe as possible.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
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https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98457_a07e53e2a2e8d29f347665ac10a4d346.pdf
Diffuse normolipemic plane Xanthoma in adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia: A case report
A
Shirdel
author
M
Soleimani
author
MJ
Yazdanpanah
author
F
Pezeshkpour
author
MR
Kalantari
author
text
article
2002
eng
Diffuse normolipemic plane xanthoma is a rare disorder often seen as a para-neoplastic manifestation accompanied with gammopathies and hematologic disorders. In this report, a 44-year-old man is presented who was referred to us due to developing erythematous papules on the hands and yellow patches on different parts of the body. Based on cell blood count, peripheral blood smear and positive anti-HTLV1, the diagnosis of adult T cell lymphoma/leukemia was suggested which confirmed by the biopsy of the hand lesions. The histopathologic evaluation of yellow lesions also confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse xanthoma.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
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https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98458_8b5bfd6d9f3571700fdd31bd3666ce18.pdf
Association of Porokeratosis, Vitiligo, Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus and Lichen Planus: A case report
J
Golchai
author
A
Ramazanpour
author
text
article
2002
eng
Although lichen planus and vitiligo are common skin disorders, their association with two other uncommon diseases, i.e. lichen sclerosus et atrophicus and disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, seems to be a very rare occurrence. We report herein a 70-year-old man who developed all of these four skin disorders simultaneously.
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
Iranian Society of Dermatology
2717-0721
5
v.
4
no.
2002
44
47
https://www.iranjd.ir/article_98459_8179aec8ba839a326d8fc79750bb5741.pdf