We present a case of corneal decompensation and cataract formation following a corneal bee sting in a patient with a history of drug abuse. Clinical findings, anterior segment photographs, and medical and surgical treatment are presented. The stinger was removed from the cornea. Systemic and topical steroids, topical antibiotics, and systemic and topical antiglaucoma medication and antihistamin...

INTRODUCTION To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a case of conjunctival sarcoidosis that presented as limbal conjunctival hypertrophy and was controlled with topical cyclosporine. CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old Asian woman presented with painless limbal conjunctival hypertrophy. An incisional biopsy of the hypertrophic lesion showed noncaseating granulomas that consiste...

INTRODUCTION The pain of acute herpes zoster (shingles) is severe and difficult to control. The medications used to control pain have a variety of important and potentially serious side effects. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first case report of using a plain topical occlusive dressing to reduce the pain of herpes zoster, avoiding the use of medication. CASE PRESENTATION A 40-year-...

Background: Lidocaine is a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent. There are reports on accidental and intentional cases of poisoning following injection of lidocaine while rare are the fatal cases realized after oral ingestion of lidocaine. Suicidal poisoning with lidocaine pharmaceutical formulations is rare since no pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral use are available except gels and sp...

Pregnancy may variously modify the natural history of allergic disorders through occurring endocrinologic, functional and immunological changes. A pharmacologic treatment of allergic diseases (mainly asthma) is often necessary during pregnancy. On the other hand, a drug should be not potentially teratogenic and should not have serious side effects, both for the mother and the fetus. This paper ...

This paper presents new specific values regarding the topical impact analysis. These values make comprehensible statements that provide concrete comparative output to describe the differences between an initial topical map and an impact map. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the topical scope any institution has with its output. The Know-Center, an institute for knowledge technology in G...

Several corticosteroids, such as prednisolone, dexamethasone and hydrocortisone/cortisol, are prescribed to suppress inflammation in a range of conditions. This article aims to update knowledge and encourage a review of practice. The emphasis will be on monitoring the adverse effects of medication and on patient education. After reading this article you should be able to: Explain the rationale ...

Proliferative and necrotising otitis externa (PNOE) is a very rare disease affecting the ear canals and concave pinnae of kittens. This report describes a 5-month-old cat with PNOE. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment was initiated with local injection of methylprednisolone acetate into the lesions. The cat was subsequently treated with clobetasol propionate cream, ...

EPDS: erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp INTRODUCTION Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is an uncommon condition that is reported after local injuries including burns, cryotherapy, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, skin grafts, and hair transplantation as well as topical medication treatments including retinoids, imiquimod, and 5fluorouracil. We present a case of eros...

Ketoprofen (KP), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), possesses analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Oral KP is widely used in musculoskeletal pain and inflammation in muscles and joints, including arthritis pain, osteoarthritis, stiffness of the joints, soft tissue rheumatism, and sports injuries. In common with all NSAIDs, oral KP has been associated with systemi...