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Introduction: Intense pulsed light (IPL) is one of the effective methods used to treat the signs of facial aging. However, its efficacy in improving the appearance of periorbital wrinkles has always been evaluated in the context of whole-face rejuvenation and not studied in its own right. Therefore, in this study, we sought to examine the effectiveness and side effects of IPL in periorbital skin rejuvenation. Methods: In this uncontrolled, open-label clinical trial, 38 patients referred to the Behrooz professional skin clinic for signs of periorbital skin aging were recruited. The patients underwent three treatment sessions with IPL at one-month intervals and were evaluated for treatment side effects after each session. Six months after the final IPL session, patients were examined to assess the level of symptom improvement. The patients were photographed at each treatment session and on the 6-month follow-up visit. Before and after treatment, the patient images were evaluated by two dermatologists unaffiliated with the study to determine the extent of improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and skin texture. Results: Six months' post-treatment, excellent improvement was observed in 3 patients (9.1%), considerable improvement in 7 patients (21.2%), moderate improvement in 9 patients (27.3%), mild improvement in 9 patients (27.3%), and finally little or no improvement in 5 patients (15.1%). A comparison of improvement scores based on the Fitzpatrick skin phenotype did not show significant differences (P=0.674). Four patients (12.1%) were dissatisfied with the treatment, whilst 17 patients (51.5%) reported moderate to considerable satisfaction with IPL rejuvenation. Conclusion: During facial rejuvenation, IPL can be used to improve periorbital skin aging.
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- Behrooz Barikbin
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics Research Center, Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Barikbin B, Khodamrdi Z, Kholoosi L, Akhgri MR, Haj Abbasi M, Hajabbasi M, Razzaghi Z, Akbarpour S. Comparison of the effects of 665 nm low level diode Laser Hat versus and a combination of 665 nm and 808nm low level diode Laser Scanner of hair growth in androgenic alopecia. J COSMET LASER THER 2017:14764172.2017.1326609. [PMID: 28513251 DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1326609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined set of low level diode laser scanner (665 nm and 808nm) on hair growth, and assessment of safety and effectiveness of a new laser scanner on hair growth treatment procedure in androgenic alopecia. METHODS 90 patients (18 to 70 years) with androgenic alopecia were randomized into three groups. The first group (n=30) received 655 nm red light using laser hat, the second group (n=30) received 655 nm red laser plus 808 nm infrared laser using a laser scanner of hair growth device (with the patent number: 77733) and the third group (n=30) received no laser as the control group. RESULTS Patients in laser scanner group had better results and showed a higher increase in terminal hair density compared with laser hat group (mean of 9.61 versus 9.16 per cm2). We found significant decrease in terminal hair density from baseline in control group (mean -1.8 per cm2, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION Results showed a statistically significant improvement in the laser scanner of the hair growth group compared with laser hat and the control group. The study showed that treatment with new laser devise had a promising result without any observable adverse effects.
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- Behrooz Barikbin
- a Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Plasma Physics Reaserch Center, Science and Research Campus , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
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- d Tehran Center Campus , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
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- b Plasma Physics Reaserch Center, Science and Research Campus , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
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- a Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- e Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Rastegar H, Ashtiani HA, Aghaei M, Barikbin B, Ehsani A. Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles. Ann Dermatol 2015; 27:667-75. [PMID: 26719634 PMCID: PMC4695417 DOI: 10.5021/ad.2015.27.6.667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2013] [Revised: 12/30/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The number of people suffering from balding or hair thinning is increasing, despite the advances in various medical therapies. Therefore, it is highly important to develop new therapies to inhibit balding and increase hair proliferation. OBJECTIVE We investigated the effects of herbal extracts commonly used for improving balding in traditional medicine to identify potential agents for hair proliferation. METHODS The expression levels of 5α-reductase isoforms (type I and II) were analyzed using quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in the human follicular dermal papilla cells (DPCs). The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenylteterazolium bromide and bromodeoxyuridine tests were used to evaluate the cell proliferation effect of herbal extracts in DPCs. The expression levels of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), Akt, cyclin D1, cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (Cdk4), B-cell lymphoma (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) were measured using western blot analysis. RESULTS The 5α-reductase isoform mRNAs and proteins were detected in the cultured DPCs, and the expression level of 5α-R2 in DPCs in the presence of the herbal extracts was gradually decreased. Herbal extracts were found to significantly increase the proliferation of human DPCs at concentrations ranging from 1.5% to 4.5%. These results show that the herbal extracts tested affected the protein expressions of ERK, Akt, cyclin D1, Cdk4, Bcl-2, and Bax in DPCs. CONCLUSION These results suggest that herbal extracts exert positive effects on hair proliferation via ERK, Akt, cyclin D1, and Cdk4 signaling in DPCs; they also suggest that herbal extracts could be a great alternative therapy for increasing hair proliferation.
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- Hosein Rastegar
- Food and Drug Control Laboratory and Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Valizadeh N, Jalaly NY, Zarghampour M, Barikbin B, Haghighatkhah HR. Evaluation of safety and efficacy of 980-nm diode laser-assisted lipolysis versus traditional liposuction for submental rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial. J COSMET LASER THER 2015; 18:41-5. [PMID: 25968162 DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2015.1039041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Submental fat accumulation and skin laxity is a frequent concern of cosmetic patients. OBJECTIVE The aim of this randomized prospective controlled clinical trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of laser-assisted lipolysis and liposuction in the submental rejuvenation. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-six female adults were enrolled in this clinical trial and were categorized into two groups: group 1 underwent 980-nm diode laser with the power of 6-8 W and group 2 underwent traditional liposuction. Patients were evaluated with ultrasonography 2 weeks and 2 months after the procedures. RESULTS Ultrasonographic evaluation reported the significant reduction of fat thickness in each group compared with the baseline (p value < 0.001). At the 2 weeks and 2 months follow-up visit, fat thickness reduction was significantly higher in the lipolysis group (p value < 0.05). Overall patients' satisfaction in lipolysis group was higher than liposuction with 11 (61%) of lipolysis patients being very satisfied in contrast to 10 (55.5%) of liposuction patients reporting "dissatisfied or neutral" results. CONCLUSION Laser-assisted lipolysis using 980-nm diode is approved to be safe and effective for skin tightening and rejuvenation of the submental area and seems to be a better option than traditional techniques for treatment of this cosmetic problem.
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- Neda Valizadeh
- a Laser Application in Medical Science Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Laser Application in Medical Science Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Department of Dermatology , Azad Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Laser Application in Medical Science Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Department of Imaging , Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Manafi A, Barikbin B, Manafi A, Hamedi ZS, Ahmadi Moghadam S. Nasal alar necrosis following hyaluronic Acid injection into nasolabial folds: a case report. World J Plast Surg 2015; 4:74-8. [PMID: 25606480 PMCID: PMC4298868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2014] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Injection of synthetic fillers for soft tissue augmentation is increasing over the last decade. One of the most common materials used is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is safe and temporary filler for soft tissue augmentation. We present a case of 54-year-old female who experienced vascular occlusion and nasal alar necrosis following HA injection to the nasolabial folds. She suffered from pain, necrosis, infection, and alar loss that finally required a reconstructive surgery for cosmetic appearance of the nose. The case highlights the importance of proper injection technique by an anesthesiologist, as well as the need for immediate recognition and treatment of vascular occlusion.
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- Ali Manafi
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;,Correspondence Author: Amir Manafi, MD; Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Tel: +98-9127389651, Fax: +98-21-88797882, E-mail:
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- Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Aliasl J, Barikbin B, Khoshzaban F, Naseri M, Sedaghat R, Kamalinejad M, Talei D, Emadi F, Akbari Z, Aliasl F, Jalaly NY, Mohseni-Moghaddam P. Effect ofArnebia euchromaointment on post-laser wound healing in rats. J COSMET LASER THER 2014; 17:41-5. [DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2014.968583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Aliasl J, Khoshzaban F, Barikbin B, Naseri M, Kamalinejad M, Emadi F, Razzaghi Z, Talei D, Yousefi M, Aliasl F, Barati M, Mohseni-Moghaddam P, Hasheminejad SA, Esmailzad Nami H. Comparing the Healing Effects of Arnebia euchroma Ointment With Petrolatum on the Ulcers Caused by Fractional CO2 Laser: A Single-Blinded Clinical Trial. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2014; 16:e16239. [PMID: 25558382 PMCID: PMC4270663 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.16239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Revised: 01/04/2014] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background: Arnebia euchroma ointment (AEO) has been used in Iranian traditional medicine for burn wound healing. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate wound healing efficacy of AEO in burn wounds after fractional Co2 laser. Patients and Methods: This split-face, single-blinded, single-center clinical study was performed in Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, Iran. A total of 26 subjects with facial acne scar, who were to receive fractional CO2 laser resurfacing were recruited. After laser procedure, AEO was applied to one side of the face and petrolatum on the other side for wound healing. Digital photographs were taken from acne scar area before resurfacing and on each of the assessment sessions. Three researchers, who were unaware of the applied medications, assessed these digital photographs for erythema, edema, epithelial confluence, crusting/scabbing, and general wound appearance. Subject’s irritations such as dryness and itching were evaluated on the second, fifth, and seventh days. Results: Our study indicated higher epithelial confluence and general wound appearance scores (P = 0.045 for both) and less erythema and edema on fifth day in petrolatum (P = 0.009 and P = 0.034, respectively). The results showed less crusting and erythema (P = 0.016 and P = 0.035, respectively) and higher general wound appearance scores in petrolatum on the second day (P = 0.035 and P = 0.001, respectively). Dryness was the most common subjective complaint in both groups; however, it was more severe in AEO, especially on the second day (P = 0.023). Conclusions: Despite the healing effects of AEO in burn wounds, petrolatum was more effective than AEO in post-laser wound.
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- Jale Aliasl
- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Authors: Behrooz Barikbin, Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2122741507, Fax: +98-2122744393, E-mail: ; Fariba Khoshzaban, Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2188964792, Fax: +98-2188966310, E-mail:
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Authors: Behrooz Barikbin, Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2122741507, Fax: +98-2122744393, E-mail: ; Fariba Khoshzaban, Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2188964792, Fax: +98-2188966310, E-mail:
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- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Medicinal Plant Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Tehranchinia Z, Mozafari N, Barikbin B, Nadji SA. Multifocal epithelial hyperplasia: report of 3 cases. Dermatol Online J 2014; 20:13030/qt12p1s5xc. [PMID: 25148288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2014] [Accepted: 08/15/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Multifocal epithelial hyperplasia (MEH) is a rare disorder characterized by multiple painless discrete and soft flattened papules on the oral mucosa. It is caused by human papilloma virus 13 and 32. The frequency of this disease varies widely from one geographic region to another. Generally it is very rare in Asia. Herein we report 3 Iranian cases with oral lesions, which showed clinical and histopathological characteristics of MEH disease. Two of them were siblings and HPV13 was detected in one of the patients.
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Jalaly NY, Valizadeh N, Barikbin B, Yousefi M. Low-power fractional CO₂ laser versus low-fluence Q-switch 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of melasma: a randomized, controlled, split-face study. Am J Clin Dermatol 2014; 15:357-63. [PMID: 24858737 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-014-0080-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Various laser treatments are currently available for melasma but their use remains challenging because of potential side effects. OBJECTIVE The aim of this randomized controlled study was to compare the efficacy and safety of low-fluence Q-switch 1,064 nm Nd:YAG and low-power fractional CO2 laser using a split-face design. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 40 female patients with symmetric melasma were enrolled to the study and each side of their face was randomly allocated to either low-fluence Q-switch 1,064 nm Nd:YAG or low-power fractional CO2 laser. They were treated every 3 weeks for five consecutive sessions and followed for 2 months after the last treatment session. Response to treatment was assessed using the Melanin Index (MI) score, modified Melasma Area and Severity Index (mMASI) score, and a subjective self-assessment method. RESULTS At the 2-month follow-up visit, both sides of the face had statistically significant reductions in the MI and mMASI scores compared with the first visit (p < 0.001). The differences between the mean MI and mMASI scores at baseline and at 2-month follow-up were compared between the two treatments and results showed that the reduction of MI and mMASI score in the fractional CO2 laser-treated side was significantly more than on the Q-switch 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser-treated side (p < 0.001). There were no significant adverse effects with either of the laser treatments. CONCLUSION The present study shows that low-power fractional CO2 laser is safe and effective and can be considered as a valuable approach in the treatment of melasma.
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- Niloofar Y Jalaly
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tajrish Sq, PO Box 1989934148, Tehran, Iran
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Barikbin B, Shakoei S, Ranjbar M. Lichen planus of the uterine cervix: a rare manifestation of mucocutaneous lichen planus. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2014; 80:264-5. [PMID: 24823412 DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.132262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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Tehranchinia Z, Mozafari N, Barikbin B, Nadji SA. Multifocal epithelial hyperplasia: report of 3 cases. Dermatol Online J 2014. [DOI: 10.5070/d3208023544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Mozafari N, Barikbin B, Tehranchinia Z. Treatment of multifocal epithelial hyperplasia with imiquimod. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2014; 80:175-7. [DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.129415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Rastegar H, Ahmadi Ashtiani H, Aghaei M, Ehsani A, Barikbin B. Combination of herbal extracts and platelet-rich plasma induced dermal papilla cell proliferation: involvement of ERK and Akt pathways. J Cosmet Dermatol 2013; 12:116-22. [DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Hosein Rastegar
- Food and Drug Control Laboratory and Research Center; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry; School of Pharmacy & Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Isfahan Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center; Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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Hajjaran H, Mohebali M, Akhavan AA, Taheri A, Barikbin B, Soheila NS. Unusual presentation of disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis due to Leishmania major: Case reports of four Iranian patients. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2013; 6:333-6. [DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(13)60066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2012] [Revised: 11/15/2012] [Accepted: 12/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Yousefi M, Barikbin B, Asadi-Kani Z, Abdollahimajd F, Mozafari N, Abolhasani E. Ulcerative nodule on a chronic discoid lupus erythematosus lesion. Indian J Dermatol 2013; 58:412. [PMID: 24082236 PMCID: PMC3778831 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.117374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Maryam Yousefi
- From the Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Address for correspondence: Dr. Maryam Yousefi, Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital, Shahrdari St., Tajrish Sq., Tehran, Iran. E-mail:
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- From the Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yousefi M, Barikbin B, Kamalinejad M, Abolhasani E, Ebadi A, Younespour S, Manouchehrian M, Hejazi S. Comparison of therapeutic effect of topical Nigella with Betamethasone and Eucerin in hand eczema. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012. [PMID: 23198836 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nigella sativa has been used in traditional medicine. Although it was investigated in different studies, its effect on hand eczema has not been studied yet. OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of Nigella, Betamethasone and Eucerin on severity of hand eczema and patients' life quality. METHODS In this randomized, controlled, double-blinded clinical trial, we allocated new cases of hand eczema with 18-60 years of age in three therapeutic groups (Nigella, Betamethasone and Eucerin) by using permuted blocks for randomization. Patients applied medications twice a day and followed in a 4-week period. The primary outcome of the study was changes in severity and life quality, which were assessed at the beginning, 14th and 28th days of the study by Hand Eczema Severity index (HECSI) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) respectively. RESULTS Sixty patients recruited in the study with 20 patients allocated in each study arm. Eighteen, 19 and 15 patients in Eucerin, Nigella and Betamethasone groups, respectively, attended at least one of the therapy sessions. Nigella and Betamethasone showed significantly more rapid improvement in hand eczema compared with Eucerin (P = 0.003 and P = 0.012 respectively); Nigella and Betamethasone ointments caused significant decreases in DLQI scores compared with Eucerin (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.007 respectively). No significant difference was detected in mean DLQI and HECSI of the Nigella and Betamethasone groups over time (P = 0.38 and P = 0.99 respectively). CONCLUSION It seems that Nigella might have the same efficacy as Betamethasone in improvement of life quality and decreasing severity of hand eczema.
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- M Yousefi
- Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, TehranDepartment of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, TehranDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranSchool of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Barikbin B, Saadat N, Akbari Z, Yousefi M, Toossi P. Focal High-Concentration Trichloroacetic Acid Peeling for Treatment of Atrophic Facial Chickenpox Scar: An Open-Label Study. Dermatol Surg 2012; 38:1662-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2012.02541.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nazemi MJ, Saeedi M, Yousefi M, Barikbin B, Naraghi ZS, Kani ZA. A case of sarcoidosis mimicking Wegener's granulomatosis. Int J Dermatol 2012; 52:1288-90. [PMID: 22612563 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05137.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Mohammad Javad Nazemi
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Razi Hospital, Tehran, Iran Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yousefi M, Rahimi H, Barikbin B, Toossi P, Lotfi S, Hedayati M, Younespour S. Uric Acid: a new antioxidant in patients with pemphigus vulgaris. Indian J Dermatol 2011; 56:278-81. [PMID: 21772587 PMCID: PMC3132903 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.82480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation are seen in many dermatologic disorders, for example, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, acne vulgaris, pemphigus vulgaris (PV), lichen planus, and alopecia areata. ROS has an important role in the inflammation process. In PV, increased production of ROS leads to decline of antioxidants in plasma and red blood cells which results in oxidative stress. We aimed to evaluate the level of these antioxidants in PV patients and compare it to the controls. Materials and Methods: Among patients attending the dermatology clinics, 30 patients with PV, who had never been on treatment, were enrolled to the study. The control group consisted of 30 age- and sex-matched healthy non-smoker individuals. Venous blood was collected from the subjects for the evaluation of plasma levels of glutathione peroxidase, vitamin C, selenium, bilirubin, and uric acid. Results: Age mean and standard deviation of the patients (40.83, 12.74) was comparable to the controls (41.96, 13.08). Mean level of uric acid was significantly lower in PV patients compared to the controls (P = 0.006). Other antioxidants were not different between the two groups. Uric acid of the patients with mucosal involvement was significantly lower than patients with mucocutaneous involvement (P = 0.049). Limitations: The blood level of other antioxidants (e.g. malondialdehyde) was not evaluated. Conclusions: Uric acid as an antioxidant in our study had similar changes to previous studies in the field of other diseases but selenium, bilirubin, and glutathione peroxidase did not differ between patients and controls.
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- Maryam Yousefi
- Skin Research Center, Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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Emadi SN, Izadi M, Poursaleh Z, Akhavan-Moghaddam J, Barikbin B, Emadi SE. Darier disease associated with HIV infection: a case report. HIV Clin Trials 2011; 12:48-53. [PMID: 21388940 DOI: 10.1310/hct1201-48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AIDS is characterized with immune dysregulation and depletion of CD4+ T cells and increased vulnerability to different pathological conditions, including many dermatoses. The present report describes features of Darier disease (DD) in an HIV-positive patient. The subject of this report was a 45-year old Ghanaian man referred to the dermatology unit of the Iranian Red Crescent Society in Accra, Ghana. He presented with numerous follicular keratotic red-brown papules on the scalp, face, retroauricular regions, ears, sternum, upper trunk, hands, axilla, and inguinal regions. The lesions first appeared on the dorsal surface of the hands and face and subsequently appeared on the other parts of the body including the outline of the scalp. This is the first report of DD in the setting of HIV infection. Significant features of this case associated with HIV in comparison with non-HIV cases are negative family history of DD, late onset, and wide distribution of the disease without abnormality on the nails and mucous membranes beginning a few years after involvement with HIV virus.
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- Seyed Naser Emadi
- Skin Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Barikbin B, Kavand S, Yousefi M, Hedayati M, Saeedi M. No differences in serum selenium levels and blood glutathione peroxidase activities in patients with vitiligo compared with healthy control subjects. J Am Acad Dermatol 2011; 64:444-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2010] [Revised: 03/07/2010] [Accepted: 03/07/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chams-Davatchi C, Barikbin B, Shahram F, Nadji A, Moghaddassi M, Yousefi M, Davatchi F. Pimecrolimus versus placebo in genital aphthous ulcers of Behcet's disease: a randomized double-blind controlled trial. Int J Rheum Dis 2010; 13:253-8. [PMID: 20704623 DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-185x.2010.01531.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genital aphthous ulcers of Behcet's disease (BD) are painful and usually resistant to local treatments. Pimecrolimus is an ascomycin macrolactam, used in inflammatory skin diseases. OBJECTIVE To discover if pimecrolimus can accelerate the healing of BD genital aphthous ulcers. METHODS Ninety patients with genital aphthous ulcers were enrolled. Only patients treated with colchicine alone were selected. All patients signed a written consent form. Patients were randomly assigned to pimecrolimus or placebo cream, applied twice daily for 1 week. The primary outcome was the healing period. Up to 7 days, it was considered as a positive result. Results were compared by chi-square test. The mean healing time was compared by analysis of variance. Analyses were done both by the 'intention-to-treat' and 'treatment-completed' methods. RESULTS Both groups were similar at the entry (gender, age, ulcer size, pain intensity and treatment delay). By intention-to-treat analysis, in the pimecrolimus group, 18 patients had positive and 27 negative results. In the control group, four had positive and 41 negative results. The difference was significant (chi(2) = 10.167, P = 0.001). By treatment-completed analysis, with pimecrolimus, 18 patients had positive and 22 negative results. With placebo, four had positive, and 41 negative results. The difference was significant (chi(2) = 12.574, P = 0.0004). Comparison of mean healing time in the pimecrolimus versus placebo group, demonstrated a significant acceleration both in intention-to-treat analysis (10.7 vs. 20.7 days, F = 17.466, P < 0.0001) and treatment-completed analysis (8.3 vs. 20.7 days, F = 29.289, P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Pimecrolimus is safe and efficient in the treatment of BD genital ulcers, by accelerating the healing process.
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- Cheyda Chams-Davatchi
- Behçet's Disease Unit, Rheumatology Research Center, Kargar Avenue, Tehran 14114, Iran.
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This report describes a case of leiomyoma of the ankle occurring at an unusual age. A 5-month-old girl presented with an asymptomatic nodule on her left ankle.
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- Reza Mahmoud Robati
- Skin Research Center, Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
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Barikbin B, Givrad S, Yousefi M, Eskandari F. Pimecrolimus 1% cream versus betamethasone 17-valerate 0.1% cream in the treatment of facial discoid lupus erythematosus: a double-blind, randomized pilot study. Clin Exp Dermatol 2009; 34:776-80. [PMID: 19456797 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.03138.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is commonly treated with topical agents, the most important of which are glucocorticosteroids. However, prolonged use of these agents, especially on sensitive areas such as the face, may result in side-effects (e.g. atrophy and telangiectases) by altering collagen synthesis. Therefore, alternative treatments are needed for these patients. AIM To investigate and compare the efficacy of topical pimecrolimus 1% cream and topical betamethasone 17-valerate 0.1% cream on facial lesions of DLE. METHODS This was a randomized double-blind pilot study, performed in outpatient clinics of two major referral hospitals. Ten patients aged 20-53 years with moderate to severe DLE of the face were randomized into two groups for 8 weeks of treatment and 8 weeks of follow-up after treatment. In this double-blind study, one group applied pimecrolimus 1% cream twice daily and the other group applied betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream twice daily to facial lesions. Efficacy end-points included a combined score based on evaluation of erythema, infiltration and presence of scale. RESULTS Efficacy end-points showed significant improvement in both groups. A decrease of 86% and 73% in clinical severity scores was obtained for pimecrolimus and betamethasone, respectively (P = 0.043). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of efficacy (P = 0.1). No adverse effect was found at the end of the 8-week trial in any of our patients. CONCLUSIONS The efficacy of pimecrolimus 1% cream is comparable with that of betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream in treating facial DLE.
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- B Barikbin
- Skin Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University, M.C., Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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Feizy V, Mortazavi H, Barikbin B, Yousefi M, Ranjbar A, Farshchian M. Serum selenium level in Iranian patients with alopecia areata. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2008; 22:1259-60. [PMID: 18452532 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2008.02612.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Moravvej H, Yousefi M, Barikbin B. An unusual case of adult disseminated cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Dermatol Online J 2006; 12:13. [PMID: 17083893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) represents a group of rare histiocytic syndromes characterized by tissue infiltration with dendritic cells. The management of LCH is difficult because these disorders respond inconsistently to immunosuppressive and chemotherapeutic strategies. We describe a refractory and relapsing case of skin and nail limited LCH in a 27-year-old man. He presented with a 7-year history of an erythematous papular eruption of the scalp, ears, face, trunk, axillae, groins, fingernails, feet, and toenails. Diagnosis of LCH was made based on skin histopathology and immunohistochemical staining. Histological studies of biopsy specimens revealed a dense infiltrate of histiocytic mononuclear cells beneath the epidermis; these cells reacted strongly with anti-S-100 antibodies. In addition, CD1a was positive in most of the infiltrating cells. Extensive investigations failed to detect systemic involvement. The patient's cutaneous eruption did not respond to various therapeutic interventions, including phototherapy with oral psoralen with long-wave UV radiation in the A range (PUVA) and cyclosporine. Marked but temporary clinical improvement was achieved with thalidomide, etoposide with systemic steroid, and total body electron beam radiotherapy. Now the patient is on maintenance therapy with thalidomide and is under acceptable control.
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- Hamideh Moravvej
- Skin research center and department of dermatology, Shohada-e-tajrish hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shahshahani MM, Yousefi M, Barikbin B. A case of factitious subcutaneous emphysema. Dermatol Online J 2006; 12:4. [PMID: 17083859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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A 13-year-old girl presented with a 2-month history of recurrent soft tissue swelling of her right upper extremity. Dermatological examination revealed soft tissue crepitation and a small ulcer on the dorsum of her right hand. After several investigations including radiographic and systemic blood tests the diagnosis of factitious subcutaneous emphysema was made and the patient was referred to psychiatry for proper management.
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Jafari AK, Akhyani M, Valikhani M, Ghodsi ZS, Barikbin B, Toosi S. Bilateral cutaneous leishmaniasis of upper eyelids: a case report. Dermatol Online J 2006; 12:20. [PMID: 16638388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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An 11-year-old girl presented with a 6-month history of bilateral upper eyelid erythema, induration, and blepharitis resistant to conventional antibiotic therapy. The lesions gradually progressed to symmetrical ulcerative nodules within 3 months. Cutaneous smear and biopsy revealed numerous amastigotes in macrophage cells. Therapy with systemic pentavalent antimonial resulted in successful healing of lesions. We conclude that cutaneous leishmaniasis must be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of bilateral chronic eyelid swelling in endemic regions of the world.
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- Alireza K Jafari
- Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Jafari AK, Akhyani M, Valikhani M, Ghodsi ZS, Barikbin B, Toosi S. Bilateral cutaneous leishmaniasis of upper eyelids: A case report. Dermatol Online J 2006. [DOI: 10.5070/d39kq7k2xn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Feizy V, Namazi MR, Barikbin B, Ehsani A. Methotrexate-induced acral erythema with bullous reaction. Dermatol Online J 2003; 9:14. [PMID: 12639472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema (CIAE), a toxic reaction to a number of different chomotherapeutic agents, causes a symmetrical, painful erythema of both the palms and soles which is self-limiting. The association of this syndrome with methotrexate is unusual; only nine cases have been reported in the literature. We describe the tenth case of this syndrome associated with methotrexate, which is also the third case of the bullous variant of methotrexate-induced acral erythema. Our case is unusual in that the acral erythema was present only on the soles of the feet and in that it was associated with the presence of diffuse maculopapular lesions over the legs and trunk.
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- Vida Feizy
- Dermatology Department of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Namazi MR, Barikbin B. Atypical crusted scabies in an Iranian man. Dermatol Online J 2002; 8:17. [PMID: 12546772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023] Open
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Crusted scabies has been defined as a scabies-induced psoriasiform dermatosis on the hands and feet with dystrophy of the nails and an erythematous scaling eruption that may be generalized. This case report demonstrates a patient who presented with widespread psoriasiform plaques that were teeming with scabies mites and eggs, but who had absence of nail and palmar involvement. While patients with crusted scabies may have nail dystrophy and involvement of the palms, this involvement is not necessary.
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