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Hautarzt 2019 Apr 10. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

Medgate AG, Gellertstr. 19, 4020, Basel, Schweiz.

Background And Objectives: In Switzerland, telemedicine has been an integral part of the health care system for many years and plays a significant role in basic medical care. Telemedicine is particularly suitable for skin diseases, thanks to the possibility of diagnostic imaging. The aim of this article is to point to services and structures needed using the example of a successful telemedicine center (Medgate Tele Clinic, Basel, Switzerland) and to illustrate the wide range of applications of telemedicine available in Switzerland based on examples from teledermatology. Read More

Am J Surg Pathol 2019 Apr 8. Epub 2019 Apr 8.

Department of Dermatology, Research Unit Dermatopathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

Papular mycosis fungoides (PMF) is a rare variant of mycosis fungoides (MF). The exact nosology and prognosis of PMF are still unclear. We retrospectively identified cases of PMF from the files of the Department of Dermatology of the Medical University of Graz, Austria, and checked the follow-up data. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019 Mar 27;7(5):707-714. Epub 2019 Feb 27.

Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Diyala University, Iraq.

Aim: The main objective is isolation and molecular characterisation of . from pityriasis versicolor (PV) patients with special emphasis to risk factors in Diyala province, Iraq.

Methods: Fifty patients (32 males and 18 females) presented with PV, the age ranged (15-45) years were included. Read More

Ann Dermatol Venereol 2019 Apr 28;146(4):304-306. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

Service de dermatologie, hôpital d'instruction des armées, 83800 Toulon, France. Electronic address:

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2019 03;17(3):243-260

Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Deutschland.

J Med Microbiol 2019 Mar 25. Epub 2019 Mar 25.

5 Burn Unit, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Centro Hospitalar S. João EPE, Porto, Portugal.

Purpose: Clinical epidemiological data about the distinct Malassezia species remain scarce. The recurrence of Malassezia-related skin diseases, despite long-term use of antifungals, raises concern about the hypothetical emergence of antifungal resistance. We aimed to assess the distribution of Malassezia species among patients from a University Hospital with pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis and healthy volunteers, and to evaluate the susceptibility profile to classic antifungals and over-the-counter compounds, searching for clinical associations. Read More

Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat 2019 Mar;28(1):15-20

Department of Dermatology, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik, India.

Introduction: A retrospective epidemiological study was conducted to study seasonal variation in the incidence of pityriasis rosea (PR) and its temporal association with various meteorological variables, and dengue virus infection.

Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary referral center in Guwahati, Assam, India. We searched for and retrieved all medical records of patients diagnosed with PR by dermatologists from December 1st, 2014 to July 31st, 2017. Read More

JAAD Case Rep 2019 Mar 1;5(3):264-266. Epub 2019 Mar 1.

Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2019 Mar 8. Epub 2019 Mar 8.

Department of Dermatology, K. E. M. Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Febrile ulceronecrotic Mucha-Habermann disease is a very rare and severe variant of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta. Adult cases are difficult to diagnose as in the early course they can mimic erythema multiforme or lymphomatoid papulosis. We report a case of a 38-year-old woman who presented with 90% body surface area involvement, fever, diarrhea, malaise and associated comorbidities. Read More

Acta Derm Venereol 2019 03 8. Epub 2019 Mar 8.

Department of Dermatology, Medipol University, TR-34214 Istanbul, Turkey.

Pityriasis rosea is a common acute exanthema of unknown aetiology, which causes severe anxiety. In this study, the demographic data of pityriasis rosea patients, who presented to our clinic between 2013 and 2017, were prospectively recorded. The patients with a confirmed pityriasis rosea diagnosis were followed up for 4 years in order to investigate the recurrence rate. Read More

Eur J Dermatol 2019 Mar 2. Epub 2019 Mar 2.

Department of Dermatology, Edouard-Herriot Hospital, Lyon I University, Lyon, France.

Int J Trichology 2019 Jan-Feb;11(1):31-33

Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the State Public Servant of São Paulo, Brazil.

We report a case of trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) on the scalp of a 69-year-old woman. Initially, the diagnosis of pityriasis amiantacea was considered. The review of pathological antecedents and knowledge of TTS were fundamental for the diagnosis of this illness. Read More

Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2019 Feb 27. Epub 2019 Feb 27.

Department of Medical Oncology, The Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Checkpoint inhibition is the mainstay of treatment in metastatic melanoma. More recently combined cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 and programmed-death-1 blockade has resulted in improved response rates and overall survival in treatment naïve patients compared to monotherapy albeit with increased rates of adverse events. Dermatologic toxicities are an emerging consequence of the use of checkpoint inhibitors and have reportedly been more prevalent with the use of combined therapy. Read More

Br J Dermatol 2019 Feb 25. Epub 2019 Feb 25.

Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Germany.

Background: Seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD) is a common but epidemiologically poorly researched chronic skin disease.

Objectives: To characterise the prevalence and dermatological comorbidity of SD in Germany.

Methods: In the course of voluntary company skin checks, full body examinations were carried out in more than 500 companies by experienced dermatologists and documented electronically. Read More

Br J Dermatol 2019 Feb 22. Epub 2019 Feb 22.

Free University of Brussels (ULB), Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Biologie Humaine et Moléculaire (IRIBHM) and Service de Biostatistique et Informatique Médicale (SBIM), Route de Lennik 808/CP602, 1070, Brussels, Belgium.

Background: Facial densities of Demodex mites have been observed to be greater in patients with demodicosis and papulopustular rosacea than in healthy control patients. In patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR), this density has been observed to be similar to or greater than that of healthy controls. Erythema and telangiectasia, characteristics of ETR, are often observed among patients with pityriasis folliculorum, a discreet demodicosis, suggesting a possible link between these conditions. Read More

Dermatol Pract Concept 2019 Jan 31;9(1):44-51. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

Public, Private, and Teaching Practice of Dermatology, Konstanz, Germany.

Background: Papulosquamous skin diseases can be challenging to diagnose, especially in dark skin. Dermoscopy is reported to be helpful, but few data are available on its use in skin type IV or darker.

Objective: To describe dermoscopic features in plaque-type psoriasis (PP), lichen planus (LP), and pityriasis rosea (PR) patients attending the Regional Dermatology Training Centre in Moshi, Northern Tanzania, and to compare findings with published data. Read More

Am Fam Physician 2019 Feb;99(4):226

Cutis 2019 Jan;103(1):46-50

San Diego Family Dermatology, National City, California; Family Health Center of San Diego, California; Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, California; and the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, Vallejo, USA.

Pityriasis amiantacea (PA) is a hair disorder characterized by matting of multiple hair shafts, typically occurring as an idiopathic condition. A 67-year-old woman with multiple myeloma who developed PA following a bone marrow transplant with melphalan conditioning is described.She noted initial changes in scalp hair regrowth 4 weeks posttransplant. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019 Jan 28;7(2):272-274. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Psoriasis Eczema Clinic, Melbourne, Australia.

Aim: Compare itraconazole alone, fluconazole combined with ketoconazole and ketoconazole in the treatment of patients with pityriasis versicolor.

Material And Methods: A group of 240 pityriasis versicolor patients (confirmed with KOH and culture) were classified into 3 groups: Fluconazole 300 mg a week and 2% ketoconazole foam twice a week for 2 weeks (Category I), Itraconazole 200 mg daily for one week (category II); Ketoconazole 2% foam daily for 2 weeks (Category 3). Clinical (colour of macule, scale, pruritus) and mycological assessment were done after 4 weeks of therapy. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019 Jan 25;7(2):221-223. Epub 2019 Jan 25.

University of Rome G. Marconi, Rome, Italy.

Aim: This prospective clinical study presents the experiences with NB-UVB monotherapy in the treatment of PLC on Vietnamese patients.

Methods: We enrolled at National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology (NHDV), Vietnam, 29 PLC patients with generalised disease involving at least 60% of the total body surface (based on Nine's Rule) and/or failed to respond to other modalities of treatment. Patients were treated with NB-UVB followed the guideline of the psoriatic treatment of AAD-2010, three times weekly. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019 Jan 23;7(2):198-199. Epub 2019 Jan 23.

University of Rome G. Marconi, Rome, Italy.

Background: Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is an uncommon condition which presents acutely with papulo-vesicles that may develop necrotic, ulcerative, or hemorrhagic changes.

Aim: We studied clinical, and treatment characteristics of PLEVA hospitalised patients at our hospital from September 2009 to December 2014.

Methods: The records of 15 PLEVA patients were retrospectively reviewed. Read More

Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019 Jan 28;7(2):184-186. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Psoriasis Eczema Clinic, Melbourne, Australia.

Background: The detection of pathogenic fungus is an important step and key to assessing the sensitivity of the antifungal drugs, and therefore choosing an effective treatment method.

Aim: To identify Malassezia species from scales of a patient with pityriasis versicolor.

Methods: Three hundred patients with pityriasis versicolor who were positive with direct examination, were isolated by culture. Read More

Semin Diagn Pathol 2019 Jan 31. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

PRW Laboratories, Charlottesville, VA, United State.

A variety of cutaneous abnormalities can be seen in patients with malignant diseases, some of which are infectious, with others representing direct involvement of the skin by the underlying disorder. Yet another group of lesions can be regarded as associated markers of the malignant process, and, as such, are termed "paraneoplastic." This review considers the latter collection of conditions, grouping them by the generic type of malignancy that is usually linked to the paraneoplasia. Read More

An Bras Dermatol 2019 Jan-Feb;94(1):52-55

Department of Dermatology, 1st Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.

Background: Pityriasis rosea is a common papulosquamous disorder. However, its etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear.

Objective: We investigate the types of inflammatory cells infiltrating the lesional skin of pityriasis rosea and demonstrate whether T-cell-mediated immunity is involved in the pathogenesis of this condition or not. Read More

JAMA Dermatol 2019 Feb 6. Epub 2019 Feb 6.

J Am Acad Dermatol 2019 Jan 30. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Electronic address:

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019 Jan 29. Epub 2019 Jan 29.

Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.

Background: Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare chronic inflammatory dermatosis with multifactorial aetiology. It is known that particular caspase recruitment domain family member 14 (CARD14) gene mutations are associated with familial PRP and certain forms of psoriasis. Additionally, few data are available about the role of CARD14 gene variants in sporadic PRP. Read More

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2019 Jan 25. Epub 2019 Jan 25.

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Background: Hypopigmented macules are seen in a variety of disorders and the diagnosis rests on clinicopathological correlation. However, some cases are difficult to classify and pose a diagnostic challenge.

Aim: To describe the clinical and histopathological features of patients with hypopigmented macules and follicular spongiosis on histopathology. Read More

J Dermatolog Treat 2019 Jan 22:1-12. Epub 2019 Jan 22.

a Department of Dermatology , University of California , Irvine , CA, USA.

Introduction: Although labeling changes and market withdrawal have been implemented for oral ketoconazole (KTZ) due to serious adverse effects (AEs), topical KTZ is generally thought to be effective and safe for the treatment of superficial fungal infections. New dermatologic indications for the use of topical KTZ have arisen such as onychomycosis, blepharitis, and hair loss. This article aims to review the literature on topical KTZ's efficacy and AEs, as well as provide an overview on current insights regarding its mechanism of action and upcoming developments. Read More

J Dermatolog Treat 2019 Jan 22:1-3. Epub 2019 Jan 22.

a Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Division of Dermatology , University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy.

Background: Treatment of alopecia areata (AA) involves use of high potency topical corticosteroids under occlusion that, even very effective, can lead to several adverse effects.

Objective: We report 10 cases of patients with AA that, after using high potency topical corticosteroids, have developed tinea versicolor of the neck area.

Methods: Ten patients with AA, aged 18-38 years, were prescribed with clobetasone propionate 0. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2019 Jan 19:e12833. Epub 2019 Jan 19.

Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) pemphigoides is an uncommon skin disease, which is characterized by the appearance of blistering skin lesions in patients with PLEVA. We present a 3-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with PLEVA pemphigoides. Combined treatment of oral methotrexate and corticosteroids was more effective than corticosteroids alone on this patient. Read More

G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2019 Jan 15. Epub 2019 Jan 15.

Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.

Int J Trichology 2018 Sep-Oct;10(5):237-239

Department of Pathology, Northshore University Health System, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

Here, we present the case of a 16-year-old male who developed pityriasis amiantacea (PA) after the use of valproic acid. We propose that the keratinocyte proliferative activity of valproic acid mediated through the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3β, and subsequent activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could play a role in the development of PA. We additionally review the most relevant characteristics of this disease. Read More

Ann Dermatol Venereol 2018 Dec;145 Suppl 6:VIS63-VIS100

Clinique dermatologique, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg cedex, France. Electronic address:

Gac Med Mex 2018 ;154(Supp 2):S41-S49

Unidad de Fototerapia. Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Ciudad de México, México.

Introduction: T-cell lymphoid dyscrasia is a group of different, infrequent, epitheliotropic inflammatory dermatosis that precede cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Treatment with ultraviolet radiation is safe and efficacious.

Objective: To describe responses to treatment, secondary effects and complications. Read More

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2019 Mar 6;17(3):243-259. Epub 2018 Dec 6.

Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology, University Medical Centre, Göttingen, Germany.

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare papulosquamous disorder. Treatment is challenging; the armamentarium consists of topical corticosteroids, phototherapy, classic systemic treatments such as retinoids or immunosuppressive drugs, and most recently biologicals. However, the relative effectiveness of therapies is unclear. Read More

J Dermatol 2019 Jan 3;46(1):70-72. Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Department of Dermatology, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Japan.

We report herein a case of a 72-year-old man with pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) that was refractory to conventional therapies. His skin lesions progressed to generalized erythroderma despite anti-interleukin (IL)-17A antibody therapy. Topical corticosteroids, emollients, systemic retinoid, methotrexate, cyclosporin and phototherapy yielded no therapeutic response. Read More

Indian Dermatol Online J 2018 Nov-Dec;9(6):474-476

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat, India.

Indian Dermatol Online J 2018 Nov-Dec;9(6):414-417

Department of Dermatology, AIIMS, Raipur, India.

Background: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, self-limiting dermatologic disorder. The information regarding the clinical profile of the disease in India is limited because of inadequate studies.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective, record-based study on the clinical presentation of PR was conducted in a tertiary care center based in Central India. Read More

Indian J Dermatol 2018 Nov-Dec;63(6):522-524

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat, India. E-mail:

BMC Dermatol 2018 12 4;18(1):11. Epub 2018 Dec 4.

Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit (LOMWRU), Microbiology laboratory, Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane, Laos.

Background: Skin diseases are common and often have an impact on an individual's health-related quality of life. In rural communities where access to healthcare may be limited and individuals rely on farming for food and income, the impact of skin diseases may be greater. The objectives for this study were to perform an assessment of skin disease prevalence in a rural village in Laos and assess the associated impact of any skin disease found using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Read More

Dermatol Pract Concept 2018 Oct 31;8(4):299-302. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

Department of Skin & VD, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.

Background: Diagnosing and differentiating pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) from other disorders can be a challenging task. Although histopathology remains the gold standard, it may not be feasible at times, especially in children. Being noninvasive, dermoscopy can be of great diagnostic importance in such a scenario. Read More

G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2018 Nov 9. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.

Front Immunol 2018 16;9:2239. Epub 2018 Oct 16.

Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.

The CARD: BCL10: MALT1 (CBM) complex is an essential signaling node for maintaining both innate and adaptive immune responses. CBM complex components have gained considerable interest due to the dramatic effects of associated mutations in causing severe lymphomas, immunodeficiencies, carcinomas and inflammatory disease. While MALT1 and BCL10 are ubiquitous proteins, the CARD-containing proteins differ in their tissue expression. Read More

Pediatr Rev 2018 Nov;39(11):e54-e56

Division of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH.

JAMA Dermatol 2018 Dec;154(12):1496

JAAD Case Rep 2018 Oct 10;4(9):944-946. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

Department of Dermatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

Pan Afr Med J 2018 29;30:78. Epub 2018 May 29.

Hôpital Civil Tétouan, Tétouan, Maroc.

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, also known as Lewandowsky-Lutz syndrome or tree man disease is a rare genetic skin disorder. It is characterized by abnormal susceptibility of the skin coating to human papillomaviruses (HPVs). It commonly affects people between the ages of 4 and 8, most often before the age of 20 years but it may exceptionally occur later. Read More