Dermatology online journal
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Dermatol. Online J. · Nov 2008
Case ReportsThe diagnostic importance of photosensitivity dermatoses in chronic alcoholism: report of two cases.
Many of the vitamin deficiency diseases have been almost completely eliminated in developed countries. Niacin deficiency is considered one of them. ⋯ We report two cases of pellagra, manifesting as photosensitivity dermatoses with mental deterioration in chronic alcoholic abusers in the Mediterranean basin, the island of Crete in Greece. The report highlights the fact that all physicians should be alerted to photosensitivity dermatoses in alcoholics; early treatment with multiple vitamin therapy, including nicotinic acid should be initiated in these patients.
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Dermatol. Online J. · Nov 2008
Case ReportsBortezomib-induced cutaneous lesions in multiple myeloma patients: a case report.
Proteasome inhibitors are emerging as a promising class of anti-cancer therapeutic agents. Bortezomib (PS341) is the first proteosome inhibitor with clinical significance. ⋯ Gastrointestinal symptoms, peripheral neuropathy, neuropathic pain and thrombocytopenia are described as the most common side effects. We report on a case of cutaneous lesions induced by bortezomib in a patient with relapsed multiple myeloma (MM).
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Dermatol. Online J. · Nov 2008
Yellow nails following hemodialysis in chronic renal failure: is it yellow nail syndrome or a variant?
Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is triad of yellow nails, lymphedema, and respiratory tract involvement. The exact pathogenesis of nail changes in YNS is unknown. We present a case of yellow nails and localized lymphedema secondary to artificial AV fistula in a 55-year-old chronic renal failure patient on hemodialysis for 5 years. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of yellow nail syndrome reported in association with artificial AV fistula.