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Original Article
Efficacy of topical 5% imiquimod with cryotherapy versus intralesional meglumine antimoniate in the treatment of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis

Simin Shamsi Meymandi; Manzumeh Shamsi Meymandi; Soodabeh Zandi; Shahriar Dabiri; Mahin Aflatoonian

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 42-47

Abstract
  Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major world problem. Several types of treatment regimens have been suggested. Imiquimod demonstrated a leishmanicidal activity by increasing local cytokine production. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of topical 5% imiquimod with cryotherapy ...  Read More

Original Article
The effect of different concentrations of topical podophyllin on cutaneous leishmaniasis

Nasrin Hamidizadeh; Behrooz Barikbin; Maryam Yousefi; Abbas Sahraei; Ali Khamesipour; Shima Younespour; Hanif Sadeghitehrani

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 48-51

Abstract
  Introduction: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania species. Currently accessible treatments remain insufficient, and there is pressure to develop suitable and effectual options. In this study, we used different concentrations of podophyllin in vitro on leishmania parasites ...  Read More

Original Article
Clinical efficacy and tolerability of valacyclovir versus acyclovir in treatment of herpes zoster

Arun Achar; Pratim Chakraborty Partha; Tarapada Ghosh; Biswanath Naskar; Tapobrata Guharay; Samiran Bisai

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 52-57

Abstract
  Background: Acyclovir, a specific and selective inhibitor of replication of herpesviridae family, has well documented efficacy for speedy rash healing and decreasing pain of herpes zoster. Limited oral bioavailability of acyclovir requires frequent dosing. Valacyclovir is rapidly and almost completely ...  Read More

Original Article
308-nm excimer laser plus topical calcipotriol in the treatment of vitiligo; A single blind randomized clinical study

Hassan Seirafi; Maryam Daneshpazhouh; Somayeh Khezri; Pardis Kiani; Sara Sabouri Rad; khadijeh Moghadam; Farzaneh Khezri

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 58-63

Abstract
  Background: There is a large variety of therapeutic agents for the treatment of vitiligo, but it still remains a challenge. Narrow-band UVB phototherapy and 308-nm excimer laser have been shown to be safe and effective for the treatment of vitiligo. Topical calcipotriol has recently been reported to ...  Read More

Original Article
Erythroderma in Khuzestan province, southwest of Iran

Mohammad Ali Mapar; Amir Hosein Roozbeh; Mohammad Bagher Mohammad Hasani

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 64-67

Abstract
  Bachground: Erythroderma is a rare but serious skin disorder that may result from different causes. There are many publications on this subject, with a different incidence rate for each etiology. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of erythroderma, and describe the incidence of each ...  Read More

Case Report
Bilateral congenital nevus of Ota in association with Mongolian spot

Hoda Rahimi; Maryam Yousefi; Mina Mirnezami; Zahra Asadi-Kani

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 68-70

Abstract
  A 24-year-old woman presented with asymptomatic hyperpigmented bilateral patches on her temples, eyelids and forehead since birth. Furthermore, the patient had a congenital grey patch, compatible with Mongolian spot, on her buttock. She had no vascular or other cutaneous lesion. Histopathologic examination ...  Read More

Case Report
Localized genital bullous pemphigoid; A case report

Afshar Ramezanpour; Abdolamir Feizi

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 71-72

Abstract
  Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune bullous disorder with urticarial pruritic papules and plaques and tense bullae in flexural surfaces of body. The localized form of the disease is a rare variant which can be triggered by different stimuli. Hereunder, we report a patient with the local type involving ...  Read More

Case Report
Unilateral generalized morphea: A case report

Perihan Ozturk

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 73-75

Abstract
  Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma characterized by sclerotic plaques limited to the skin. Although its cause is unknown, genetic, infectious and autoimmune mechanisms have been suggessed in the pathogenesis of the morphea. It is more common among childen and young women. Although the prognosis ...  Read More

Quiz
Acquired hyperpigmented lesion on the foot

Pouran Layegh; Nona Zabolinejad; Naghmeh Zabolinejad; Akram Momenzadeh

Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2011, Pages 76-78

Abstract
  case: A 3.5-year-old girl presented with a 1-year history of a slow growing pigmented lesion on the dorsal aspect of her right foot. Physical examination revealed the presence of a pigmented patch with color distribution from pink to tan to dark brown, relatively well circumscribed and approximately ...  Read More