Dermatology online journal
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Dermatol. Online J. · Jun 2012
Case Reports[Atypical presentation of cutaneous sporotrichosis in an alcoholic patient].
Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis with a high prevalence in Brasil. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus Sporothrix schenckii, and may lead to different clinical presentations. ⋯ We report a case of atypical disseminated sporotrichosis in an alcoholic patient, whose culture for fungi revealed the presence of Sporothrix schenckii. The patient was treated with itraconazole 200 mg/day for 6 months with clinical clearing.
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Dermatol. Online J. · Jun 2012
Review Case ReportsLaptop-induced erythema ab igne: Report and review of literature.
Erythema ab igne is an erythematous, reticular hyperpigmentation that results from prolonged thermal radiation exposure insufficient to cause a burn. Historically, lesions were found on individuals exposed to open fires or stoves, but more recently, erythema ab igne has been described in patients using portable electronics devices including laptops. We report a 21-year-old woman who presented with net-like hyperpigmentation on her thighs caused by prolonged laptop use. We also review the literature that describes other individuals with laptop-induced erythema ab igne and discuss the features of this condition.
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Dermatol. Online J. · Mar 2012
Case ReportsPrimary ecthyma gangrenosum as a presenting sign of leukemia in a child.
Ecthyma gangrenosum is a type of skin infection characterized by black eschars on an erythematous base. It most commonly occurs with pseudomonas infection in an immunocompromised setting. We present a case of primary ecthyma gangrenosum as the presenting sign of pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in a child.
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Dermatol. Online J. · Feb 2012
ReviewClinical spectrum of cutaneous leishmaniasis: an overview from Pakistan.
The clinical spectrum of leishmaniasis encompasses subclinical (inapparent), localized (skin lesions), and disseminated infection (cutaneous, mucosal, or visceral). The clinico-pathological picture of cutaneous leishmaniasis is variable and depends not only on the leishmania species but also on endemic region, host factors, and immuno-inflammatory responses. ⋯ Pakistan is one of the countries in which cutaneous leishmaniasis is becoming an epidemic disease and because of its morbidity and disfiguring scars, it is considered a serious public health problem. This is an attempt to review the clinical spectrum of old world cutaneous leishmaniasis, classical and unusual clinical presentations, occurring in Pakistan.
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Dermatol. Online J. · Jan 2012
Case ReportsRefractory pyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis successfully treated with infliximab.
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, immune-mediated ulcerating skin disease. In up to 50 percent of the cases, PG is associated with underlying systemic disorders, most commonly inflammatory bowel diseases, connective tissue diseases, or hematological disorders. Herein, we present a case of refractory PG associated with ulcerative colitis (UC), successfully treated with infliximab.