Farhad Malekzad

[ 1 ] - Insulin resistance in psoriasis: A case-control study

Background: Recent studies suggest that psoriasis may be a pathogenic factor for the metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. The aim of our study was to investigate the metabolic state in psoriatic patients in order to clarify the association between psoriasis and insulin resistance.Methods: This single-centre, case- control study was performed between 2008 and 2010 to evaluate the metabo...

[ 2 ] - Interplay among Antioxidants and Oxidants in Psoriasis

Background: The etiology of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, has not been elucidated. However, Oxidant / antioxidant imbalance is suspected.The aim of this study was to evaluate oxidant / antioxidant status in psoriatic patients.Method: forty two psoriatic patients and 42 age and sex matched controls were recruited for this study. Serum total antioxidant ...

[ 3 ] - Generalized perforating granuloma annulare with varioliform scars: A case report

Perforating granuloma annulare (PGA) is a rare subtype of GA. It is characterized by crops of erythematous umblicated or scaly papules. Plaques, pustule-like lesions and scars may also be seen. It can be localized or generalized.Transepithelial elimination of mucinous, degenerating collagen fibers and surrounding palisading lymphohistiocytic granulomas, are important hi...