OBJECTIVE Avoiding potentially irritating contact is a key point in vulvar lichen simplex chronicus (VLSC) management. This study aims to assess the use of nonirritating silk fabric underwear (Dermasilk) as an adjuvant tool in the treatment of VLSC. METHODS Twenty women with VLSC were enrolled in a 1-week open-label active treatment phase with topical 0.1% mometasone furoate (MMF) ointment. P...

Background: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), nodular prurigo (NP), and neurotic excoriation (NE) are considered as psychogenic pruritus disorders. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is also classified by some as a psychocutaneous disorder to point out the influence of psychologic factors in its recurrence, persistence and precipitation. AD and psychogenic pruritus share many common features including immuno...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) together with asthma and allergic rhinitis represents the most typical manifestation of “atopic constitution”. AD was known since ancient times and also Job was probably affected by it. In the Bible (Book of Job) we read:” So went Satan forth from the presence of the Lord and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown; and he took him a potsherd to...

In discussing "psychosomatic medicine" we are thinking of this concept in relation to psychoanalytical thinking. We are not discussing disease entities from the medical point of view, but elements of psychophysiological functions which begin with fetal life, and which continually remain active during normal psychic and biologic development throughout life. Thus we are not dealing with the probl...

This comparatively new method of treatment has been used in various centres, with satisfactory results in the last two to three years. Conditions which are suitable for treatment are lichen planus, lichen simplex chronicus, discoid lupus erythematosus, granuloma annulare, alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, psoriasis, sarcoid of Boeck, keloid, eczema of various types, acute dermatitis medicament...

BACKGROUND Several studies have been performed to evaluate the efficacy of dietary n-3 fatty acid for patients with renal dysfunction. While about 40% to 80% of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) complain about pruritus and xerosis, there are few reports on the effects of topical n-3 fatty acid on these symptoms. OBJECTIVE In order to investigate the possible beneficial effects of t...

A 55-year-old male developed itching on the anterior aspects of both legs and the right ankle. Gradually over the next 5 years there was thickening of the skin on these areas followed by the appearance of hyperpigmented, scaly, severely itchy plaques. He also noticed the appearance of a thick, hard horn-like structure projecting from the surface of the right ankle lesion for the last 2 years. A...

Background: Lichenoid disorders are often difficult to diagnose clinically. Dermoscopy can act as an alternative technique to skin biopsy for diagnosis of various lichenoid dermatoses. Study aim: To study the correlation of dermoscopic with histopathological findings in various lichenoid dermatoses Methods: Fifty patients with clinical picture of lichenoid dermatoses were examined first under t...

A 64-year-old Asian man with a history of refractory atopic dermatitis (AD) presented with severe generalized pruritus. Results of examination revealed erythematous, lichenified, crusted plaques and papules, mainly on the chest, abdomen, back, and extremities. In addition, numerous firm, skin-colored papules were found on the anterior shins (Figure 1). The patient stated that he first noticed t...