Dermatological problems occur with increased frequency in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). Cutaneous manifestations may be the first presenting sign of DM or even precede the diagnosis by many years. The main changes in the skin are due to alterations of microcirculation, the nervous system, and collagen. The most common skin problems in DM are acanthosis nigricans, necrobiosis l...

BACKGROUND Dermatological disorders are quite common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. However, cutaneous findings in Korean HIV-infected patients have not been properly investigated. OBJECTIVE To investigate the spectrum of dermatological disorders in Korean HIV-infected individuals according to a CD4 lymphocyte count. METHODS A retrospective clinical study was carri...

This retrospective study determined the prevalence of dermatological lesions associated with canine leishmaniasis (CanL) in a nonendemic area in Italy. The medical records of 131 dogs with CanL were reviewed and, of these, 115/131 dogs (88%) had dermatological manifestations of which 100/131 dogs (76%) met the inclusion criteria. Sixty-two percent of dogs were male and 38% were female and the m...

The materials that have been reported as causing allergic contact dermatitis within spectacle frames are identified, and their most likely location on the frame is highlighted. The lack of any real control over spectacle frame quality and content is indicated to be a problem, as is the difficulty in determining the true source of many frames. Much of the information must be obtained from anonym...

Lithium is known to cause a variety of dermatological problems, common ones being acneiform eruptions, folliculitis and psoriasis including its pustular form. Hidradenitis suppurativa and acne conglobata are lesser known side effects, with only three reports so far. We report a patient, who had bipolar affective disorder, was on lithium for a long duration and developed hidradenitis suppurativa...

Furthermore, dermatological changes frequently present on the foot in older adults (Best Practice Statement, 2012). Skin and nail conditions can be a cause of distress and embarrassment due to their cosmetic appearance. Moreover, many of these skin and nail conditions can negatively impact on skin integrity increasing the risk of secondary complications including: 8 Tissue breakdown 8 Infection...

Menopause is defined as permanent irreversible cessation of menses brought by decline in ovarian follicular activity. Hormonal alteration results in various physical, psychological, and sexual changes in menopausal women. Associated dermatological problems can be classified as physiological changes, age-related changes, changes due to estrogen deficiency and due to hormone replacement therapy. ...

In recent years there has been an evolution in the systemic therapy of skin disease, in particular immunosuppressive agents, retinoids and, most lately, biological drugs and new classes of drugs for advanced skin cancer. Developments in drug monitoring include measurement of thiopurine methyl transferase enzyme activity before prescribing azathioprine, to screen for patients at risk of severe b...

Feeling more than usually like the proverbial plodding policeman, I received inspiration as the second large drop of water exploded on the aforementioned pate. Naiis, floor-boards, water-pipes, burst. Don't panic, do something, keep cool, ask wife, Where's wife? Shopping who knows where, for who knows how long. Alright, don't panic, any doctor can cope with emergencies. Turn the water off. Simple.