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Original Article
Incidence of incomplete excision in surgically treated basal cell carcinomas and identification of the related risk factors

Mostafa Mirshams Shahshahani; Mahmood Razzaghi; Amir Houshang Ehsani; Pedram Normohamadpour; Zahra Naraghi; Kambiz Kamyab; Sara Sabouri Rad

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 1-5

Abstract
  Background: Surgery is the most frequent treatment modality for basal cell carcinoma but in spite of its high cure rate, the frequency of incomplete excision varies widely (0.7-50%) among dermatologic centers. Our case series was designed to determine the frequency of incompletely excised basal cell ...  Read More

Original Article
Correlation between the severity of alopecia areata and its risk factors

Maryam Akhyani; Hasan Seirafi; Zahra Hallaji; Pardis Kiani; Sara Sabouri rad; Hosein Ahrar Mohammad

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 6-11

Abstract
  Background: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a recurrent non-scarring type of hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing area. Prognosis of AA is unpredictable and most patients experience more than one episode of hair loss. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the severity of ...  Read More

Original Article
The 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser in combination with topical calcipotriol in the treatment of vitiligo

Fariba Ghalamkarpour; Reza Robati; Ghadeh Ghasir; Mohammad Saeedi; Nahid Mohtasham

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 12-15

Abstract
  Background: Treatment of vitiligo remains an attractive topic and several therapies with varying degrees of success have been used. The aim of this study was to find out whether the combination of topical calcipotriol and excimer laser increases the efficacy of therapy compared to excimer laser alone. ...  Read More

Original Article
Investigation of serum APRIL and BAFF levels in pemphigus vulgaris patients in Southern Iran

Niloufar Torkamani; Eskandar Kamali Sarvestani; Mahsa Naseri

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 16-19

Abstract
  Background: Pemphigus vulgaris, the most common form of pemphigus, is due to the production of auto-antibodies directed against adhesion molecules (desmoglein 1 and 3) that belong to the cadherin family. B cell-activating factor of the TNF family (BAFF) and a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) may ...  Read More

Original Article
A comparison between systemic psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy and topical clobetasol in the treatment of vitiligo

Mohammad Ali Mapar; Sarah Hashemzade; Reza Yaghoobi

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 20-24

Abstract
  Background: Topical corticosteroids and oral psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation (PUVA therapy) are two common treatment methods for vitiligo. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy, complications and patterns of repigmentation of these two methods. Methods: This prospective randomized clinical ...  Read More

Original Article
Lichen simplex chronicus, neurotic excoriation and nodular prurigo and their correlation with atopy: A case-control study

Mohammad Radmanesh; Mehrana Sharifi; Sedigheh Shafiei

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 25-28

Abstract
  Background: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), nodular prurigo (NP), and neurotic excoriation (NE) are considered as psychogenic pruritus disorders. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is also classified by some as a psychocutaneous disorder to point out the influence of psychologic factors in its recurrence, persistence ...  Read More

Case Report
Pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient with antiphospholipid antibody negative systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report

Nuzhatun Nisa; Masood Qazi; Iffat Shah

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 29-31

Abstract
  In any description of leg ulcers in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) earns a mention at least for its being quite rare in such patients. The causative role of aPL (antiphospholipid antibody) in dermatological manifestations of SLE is undermined by the occurrence of PG in ...  Read More

Case Report
Lichen planus pemphigoides: A case report

Mahmood Farshchian; Rahmatpour Ghasem

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 32-34

Abstract
  Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease that is characterized by the development of vesico-bullous skin lesions in patients with lichen planus. The histopathology of LPP reveals a sub_epidermal blister with linear deposition of IgG and /or C3 along the dermal_epidermal ...  Read More

Case Report
A rare type of reaction to tattoo materials: A granuloma annulare-like reaction

Kambiz Kamyab; Samaneh Jamshidi; Hamed Ghasemi; Maryam Seraj

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 35-36

Abstract
  Granuloma annulare represents a reaction pattern that is recognized as idiopathic in many cases but is attributed to a variety of inciting factors in some cases. In this report, we present a case of granuloma annulare-like pattern reaction to tattoo pigment.  Read More

Quiz
Ulcerative lesions on the extremities with black eschar

Mohammad Shahidi Dadras; Somayeh Hejazi; Azin Ayatollahi; Mohammad Saeedi

Volume 14, Issue 1 , 2011, Pages 37-39

Abstract
  Case: A 47-year-old Iranian man presented with a 3-month history of painful extremities lesions. The lesions began with an erythematous papule that progressively enlarged and ulcerated. His left calf was the first site of involvement. At the time we visited him, there were necrotic painful violaceous ...  Read More