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Original Article
Update of the diagnosis and treatment of urticaria: Iranian Society of Dermatology clinical practice guideline

Amirhoushang Ehsani; Alireza Firooz; Arezou Jam Manesh; Amirali Jahanshahi; Elnaz Khosravani; vahide Lajevardi; Parvin Mansouri; Mansour Nassiri Kashani; Reza M Robati; Zahra Saffarian

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 163-184

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2023.403487.1723

Abstract
  Urticaria is a frequent and difficult-to-treat skin condition, described as temporary erythematous, raised, and itchy skin lesions (wheals) brought on by dilated blood vessels, elevated local blood flow, and increased vascular permeability. It can occur alone or in conjunction with angioedema. Urticaria ...  Read More

Original Article
Characteristics of patients admitted to a dermatology emergency unit in Tehran, Iran, during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sina Shahabi; Ifa Etesami; Amirhossein Shahabi; Yasamin Kalantari; Robabeh Abedini; Maryam Daneshpazhooh

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 185-192

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2022.324521.1487

Abstract
  Background: With the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many people were affected worldwide.This study evaluated patients’ characteristics and skin diseases at a Dermatology Emergency Unit (DEU) of a university skin hospital in Tehran, Iran, during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...  Read More

Original Article
Value of adding betamethasone pulse therapy to methotrexate in treating patients with psoriasis

Ali Asilian; Fariba Iraji; Saba Khalilian; Zabihollah Shahmoradi; Mina Saber

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 193-198

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2023.357313.1596

Abstract
  Background: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease with unclear pathophysiology. Although diverse medications have been applied, a paucity of knowledge is accessible regarding the use of corticosteroids for psoriasis management. We evaluated the efficacy of corticosteroid pulse therapy ...  Read More

Original Article
Pilomatricoma: histopathologic evaluation of 100 cases and introduction of new features

Alireza Ghanadan; Kambiz Kamyab; Ali Nili; Hamidreza Mahmoudi; Vahidehsadat Azhari; Anahita Borzouei; Shirin Taraz Jamshidi

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 199-204

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2023.328745.1504

Abstract
  Background: Pilomatricoma is a benign skin adnexal neoplasm. Various histological features are observed on microscopic examination. We aimed to evaluate this tumor’s demographic and histological features in detail.Methods: One hundred cases with a diagnosis of pilomatricoma were selected, and demographic ...  Read More

Original Article
Evaluation of overall survival among patients suffering from cutaneous malignant melanoma

Fariba Abbasi; Yousef Roosta; Rahim Asghari; Amin Mesgari

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 205-212

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2023.340730.1561

Abstract
  Background: Survival studies are needed in patients with cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) due to the growing incidence trend worldwide. We aimed to determine the survival trend in patients suffering from CMM, considering various demographic and tumor characteristics.Methods: In this descriptive-analytical ...  Read More

Original Article
Mucocutaneous manifestations of COVID-19: a prospective study of 100 patients in Iran

Fahimeh Abdollahimajd; Reem Diab; Hamideh Moravvej; Ayda Bahmanjahromi; Sahar Dadkhahfar; Azadeh Goodarzi; Afsaneh Sadeghzadeh Bazargan; Sayyed Mojtaba Nekooghadam; Mohammad Nikvar; Mohammad Shahidi Dadras

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 213-218

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2023.397063.1710

Abstract
  Background: Cutaneous manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are not uncommon and can be the presenting sign of the disease. We aimed to investigate the cutaneous manifestations in COVID-19 patients.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on COVID-19 patients referred to Shohada-e ...  Read More

Original Article
The association of lncRNA H19 rs217727 polymorphism with oral lichen planus in Shiraz, Iran

Jannan Ghapanchi; Maryam Zahed; Mohammad Javad Mokhtari; Mohammad Javad Fattahi; Fahimeh Rezazadeh; Nafiseh Moshtaghi

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 219-225

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2022.303646.1429

Abstract
  Background: This study aimed to assess the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of lncRNA (long non-coding RNA) H19 rs217727 in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) compared to controls.Methods: We collected 270 DNA samples of OLP cases and healthy individuals. We used the ARMS-PCR tetra primer for ...  Read More

Case Report
Atypical annular presentation of tufted angioma: a case report

Anchitha H; Pramod Kumar; Deepti Dsouza; Pooja K Suresh

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 226-228

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2023.363991.1616

Abstract
  Tufted angioma is an uncommon vascular benign tumor of infancy or early childhood with slow and indolent growth. We report the case of a four-year-old boy with an asymptomatic annular lesion over the nape of the neck resembling granuloma annulare. Punch biopsy revealed multiple scattered vascular lobules ...  Read More

Case Report
A case of tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil (TS-1)-induced acral hyperpigmentation: correlation between histopathological features and dermoscopic findings

Yuichi Kurihara; Keiko Sakamoto-Tanegashima; Mitsuru Kinjo; Takeshi Nakahara; Masutaka Furue

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 229-231

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2022.283963.1364

Abstract
  Dermoscopy helps detect melanoma on the acral volar skin. A parallel ridge pattern is one of the characteristic dermoscopic findings of melanoma but is also seen in benign lesions, including drug-induced hyperpigmentation. Histological examination is therefore necessary for definitive diagnosis. A 74-year-old ...  Read More

Case Report
Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Beatrice Raone; Filippo Viviani; Marco Fusconi; Luigi Muratori

Volume 26, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 232-236

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijd.2022.309303.1443

Abstract
  We report a case of clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) with anti-MDA5 positivity associated with rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease. The analogies between CADM-associated interstitial lung disease and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia may hinder the diagnosis and delay ...  Read More