Original Article
Farhad Handjani; Nasrin Saki; Sona Zandi; Mohammad Sadegh Sayyafan; Bahareh Kardeh; Yasaman Emami; Alireza Heiran
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 14-5
Abstract
Background: Wart is a common skin disease that can occur at any age. While they are usually benign and self-limited, they can become irritating and cosmetically disabling to patients. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a topical 85% formic acid preparation with a combination ...
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Background: Wart is a common skin disease that can occur at any age. While they are usually benign and self-limited, they can become irritating and cosmetically disabling to patients. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a topical 85% formic acid preparation with a combination of topical salicylic acid and lactic acid.Methods: We enrolled 66 patients, 7-60 years of age, in this triple-blind study. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: group 1 received a topical 85% formic acid solution and group 2 received DuoFilm (topical 16.7% salicylic acid + 16.7% lactic acid). The duration of treatment was a maximum of 4 weeks and we followed the patients every two weeks.Results: In group 1, 74.1% of the warts completely healed and 3.5% partially healed. In group 2 complete healing occurred in 40.8% and partial healing in 26.8% of the warts (P<0.001). Statistical analysis showed a significant difference in the favor of formic acid on the hands (P<0.001) but we did not observe a better effect for the feet. The time to complete healing was less for the majority of patients in the formic acid group (1 week versus 4 weeks). There were minimal adverse effects in each group, none that necessitated cessation of treatment.Conclusion: Topical formic acid had a higher cure rate for warts compared with a conventional preparation that consisted of both topical salicylic acid and lactic acid. This effect was particularly noted on the hands. This topical remedy could be regarded as an alternative to conventional treatments in the management of warts.
Original Article
Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh; Ali Pedarzadeh; Farideh Dehghani; Mohammad Moslemzadeh
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 6-10
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Background: Worldwide, coronary heart disease is the most important cause of mortality and morbidity. Although numerous studies have documented the relationship between male pattern baldness and cardiovascular disease (CVD), few studies focused on this association in women. This study intended to evaluate ...
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Background: Worldwide, coronary heart disease is the most important cause of mortality and morbidity. Although numerous studies have documented the relationship between male pattern baldness and cardiovascular disease (CVD), few studies focused on this association in women. This study intended to evaluate the relationship between coronary artery disease and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in both men and women.Methods: This case-control study included 200 people, 100 (50 men and 50 women) with coronary heart disease (CHD) and 100 healthy control subjects (50 men and 50 women). Both groups were assessed for grading the severity of their baldness. The collected data were analyzed by the chi-square test.Results: A total of 74% of participants in this group had hair loss severity of grades IV-VIII, however in the control group, 50% had remarkable hair loss. There was a significant association between coronary artery disease and hair loss grade IV onward in men (P=0.038) but this relationship was not observed in women.Conclusion: Male patients with AGA are at greater risk for developing CVD.
Original Article
Farideh Jowkar; Najmeh Radgoodarz; Nasrin Saki; Alireza Heiran
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 11-15
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Background: Laser treatment is a rapid, non-invasive procedure for long-term hair removal. Lasers operate based on the principle of selective photothermolysis and target melanin in the hair follicle. We intend to determine the level of hirsute patient satisfaction with the alexandrite laser hair removal ...
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Background: Laser treatment is a rapid, non-invasive procedure for long-term hair removal. Lasers operate based on the principle of selective photothermolysis and target melanin in the hair follicle. We intend to determine the level of hirsute patient satisfaction with the alexandrite laser hair removal procedure.Methods: In this cross-sectional study 82 hirsute patients with unwanted hair on their faces were enrolled. The patients received treatment with a 755 nm alexandrite laser (GentleLASE, Candela Corporation, USA). We documented their level of satisfaction with this laser in terms of hair removal. Laser therapy, electrolysis, and depilation were compared.Results: Patients ≥30 years old expressed greater satisfaction compared to those <30 years of age (P=0.03). Patients with medically related hirsutism had the same satisfaction as the idiopathic hirsute group (P=0.81). Patients rated laser hair removal as 4.12 compared to depilation and 3.96 compared to electrolysis. From total patients, 60.97% would recommend laser treatment to other hirsute patients. There were 79.3% of patients who expressed satisfaction with alexandrite laser hair removal.Conclusions: Most patients expressed satisfaction with the alexandrite laser hair removal procedure. Age played a significant role in patient satisfaction.
Original Article
Rouhullah Dehghani; Afsaneh Hashemi; Seyed Mahdi Takhtfiroozeh; Elahe Chimehi; Elham Chimehi
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 16-20
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Background: Cimex lectularius (bed bug) are insects abundantly found in hot, temperate areas. This study is related to the outbreak of Cimex lectularius in a construction site around Polour in Amol, Iran. This cross-sectional study has examined 182 prefabricated houses made of intermodal containers [Conex] ...
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Background: Cimex lectularius (bed bug) are insects abundantly found in hot, temperate areas. This study is related to the outbreak of Cimex lectularius in a construction site around Polour in Amol, Iran. This cross-sectional study has examined 182 prefabricated houses made of intermodal containers [Conex] converted to a temporary housing, in a construction site.Methods: The studied population comprised 1434 men. We used a questionnaire to gather information. The bugs were collected from the floor of the room, beds, bed sheets, blankets, pillows, and mattresses in each surface meter over a fixed time with the help of forceps and a flashlight.Results: From the 182 examined containers, 164 (approximately 90.1%) had evidence of contamination by bed bugs. From the examined people, 1243 (86.7%) had bug bites. Males between the ages of 35 to 44 (41.0 %) years had the most bites. The hands (38.3%) and abdominal area (23.7%) were the locations with the most bites.Conclusion: The study has shown that the bugs entered the site on second hand objects such as wooden beds. Consulting health experts and training people in areas that are suspicious for these bugs can decrease the problems caused by the bites.
Original Article
Kamran Balighi; Zahra Ghodsi; Masoud Iravani; Maede Rayati Damavandi; Azadeh Goodarzi; Vahide Lajevardi; Sara Saburi; Alireza Faghihi Kashani
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 21-24
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Background: Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) is a major cutaneous complication of bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Although milder forms of this process may be associated with a lower incidence of tumor recurrences, it is mandatory to develop a more efficient and less harmful therapeutic approach.Methods: ...
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Background: Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) is a major cutaneous complication of bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Although milder forms of this process may be associated with a lower incidence of tumor recurrences, it is mandatory to develop a more efficient and less harmful therapeutic approach.Methods: This case-series study enrolled 7 patients diagnosed with chronic mucocutaneous GVHD. We divided the patients into three major categories based on the type of skin lesions: sclerodermoid, lichenoid, and mixed. Patients received several packs of narrow band UVB (NBUVB) phototherapy. Each pack contained ten sessions of NBUVB (311 nm) with a duration of at least ten seconds and a fixed radiation dosage (6 mj/cm2) during the treatment.Results: There were 3 patients diagnosed with lichenoid skin lesions, 2 with sclerodermoid lesions, and 2 had mixed cGVHD lesions. During the follow up period one patient was excluded due to a lower respiratory tract infection. The mean response ratio was 42% with a mean satisfaction level of 5.5 out of 10. The lichenoid group had the best, most rapid response. There were no serious adverse effects reported.Conclusion: Narrow band UVB phototherapy is useful as an adjuvant therapeutic modality in cutaneous lichenoid and intraoral cGVHD with no serious adverse effects.
Case Report
Vitorino Modesto dos Santos; Brenno Bosi Vieira Brandão; Priscilla Mussi; Sarah Raquel de Melo Alcântara- Silva
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 25-28
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A 30-year-old healthy man came to our hospital with complaints of red, hot, and painful upper extremities which spontaneously appeared. These manifestations worsened with exercises and heat, but were alleviated by rest and cooling of the hands. There were 2 similar previous episodes of short duration. ...
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A 30-year-old healthy man came to our hospital with complaints of red, hot, and painful upper extremities which spontaneously appeared. These manifestations worsened with exercises and heat, but were alleviated by rest and cooling of the hands. There were 2 similar previous episodes of short duration. The patient was a healthy, non-alcoholic, non-smoker with no history of using medicine. Routine laboratory tests showed no abnormalities, and he had a normal physical examination. Clinical evolution was uneventful and the skin changes gradually improved after desquamation with complete return to normal features. The clinical features herein described constitute classical characteristics of primary erythromelalgia, an uncommon, possibly underreported condition.
Quiz
Sara Sabouri Rad; Masoumeh Hosseini-Nejad; Naser Tayyebi Meibodi; Pouran Layegh
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 29-31
Letter to Editor
Mohammadreza Barzegar; Atefe Golfeshan; Fahimeh Abdollahimajd; Zahra Asadi-Kani
Volume 19, Issue 1 , 2016, Pages 32-34