Kamran Balighi

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of narrow band UVB therapeutic effect on chronic mucocutaneous graft versus host disease lesions: A case series

Background: Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) is a major cutaneous complication of bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Although milder forms of this process may be associated with a lower incidence of tumor recurrences, it is mandatory to develop a more efficient and less harmful therapeutic approach.Methods: This case-series study enrolled 7 patients diagnosed w...

[ 2 ] - A lesion with mucoid discharge in the neck

A 25-year-old woman referred to our department with a lesion in the anterior part of her neck (Figure 1) since childhood. She complained of a clear discharge from the lesion which increased with pressure. Two years ago, the lesion was treated with electrosurgery but relapsed a few months later. Examination revealed an erythematous papule in the anteriorinferior part of the neck with a cle...

[ 3 ] - Partial Matricectomy with Curettage vs Partial Matricectomy with Phenolization in the Treatment of Ingrown Toe Nail; A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Ingrown toe nail (IGTN) is a painful condition in which the distal-lateral corner of the nail grows into its surrounding soft tissue leading to inflammation and infection. Failure of conservative therapy is an indication for surgical interventions. The aim of this study is to compare matricectomy by curettage with chemical matricectomy with phenol 88% in terms of post procedur...

[ 4 ] - A family with Bart-Pumphrey syndrome

All member of family referred to our clinic complaining of white nails. Physical examination revealed clinical features of leukonychia totalis and also the presence of sensor ineural hearing loss (SNHL), palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) and knuckle pads, the four essential criteria for the diagnosis of Bart Pumphrey syndrome. Three generations were affected with variable presentations in ma...

[ 5 ] - Report of a rare case of bullous mycosis fungoides

Mycosis fungicides (MF), on extremely rare occasions, can be associated with vesiculobullous eruptions. We describe a 74-year-old man with previous documented histopathologic diagnosis of poikilodermic type of MF who recently developed some flaccid acral bullae on erythemoatous MF plaque and normal skin. Histopathology and direct immunoflourscence studies revealed extensive lichenoid chan...

[ 6 ] - Report of a case of disabling pansclerotic morphea of childhood

Localized morphea is a disorder of unknown cause in which there is localized sclerosis of the skin. Disabling pansclerotic morphea of childhood is a rare severe mutilating form of morphea involving the dermis, fat, fascia, muscle and even bone, usually starting before the age of 14 years. Here, an eight-year-old boy with progressive sclerosis of palmar surface of wrist and hand and digits...