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Albero-González R, Rizo-Potau D, Alós Hernández L, Castillo Fernández P, García-Herrera A. [Translated article] Prurigiform Angiomatosis: A New Term for Describing the Prominent Dermal Angiomatoid Proliferation Underlying Epidermal Changes in Prurigo Nodularis/ Lichen Simplex Chronicus. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2024; 115:T493-T496. [PMID: 38479690 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2024.03.010] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Vascular hyperplasia is a common finding in prurigo nodularis/lichen simplex chronicus (LSC). The term prurigiform angiomatosis was recently proposed to describe a histologic pattern characterized by prominent vascular hyperplasia in patients with LSC. The aim of this study was to identify cases of LSC with this pattern and analyze associations with clinical and pathologic features and disease course. We reviewed 54 cases of histologically confirmed LSC and detected findings consistent with prurigiform angiomatosis in 10 (18.5%). The patients (7 men, 3 women) had a mean age of 59.7 years. The lesions were pruritic and predominantly located on the extremities and trunk. The most notable histologic finding was vascular proliferation in the superficial dermis associated with a lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate. Recognition of prurigiform angiomatosis is important as it helps not only to distinguish LSC from other entities (mainly vascular tumors) but also to detect lesions that need to be surgically excised due to poor response to topical treatment.
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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Albero-González R, Rizo-Potau D, Alós Hernández L, Castillo Fernández P, García-Herrera A. Prurigiform Angiomatosis: A New Term for Describing the Prominent Dermal Angiomatoid Proliferation Underlying Epidermal Changes in Prurigo Nodularis/ Lichen Simplex Chronicus. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2024; 115:493-496. [PMID: 37866778 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.07.022] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Vascular hyperplasia is a common finding in prurigo nodularis/lichen simplex chronicus (LSC). The term prurigiform angiomatosis was recently proposed to describe a histologic pattern characterized by prominent vascular hyperplasia in patients with LSC. The aim of this study was to identify cases of LSC with this pattern and analyze associations with clinical and pathologic features and disease course. We reviewed 54 cases of histologically confirmed LSC and detected findings consistent with prurigiform angiomatosis in 10 (18.5%). The patients (7 men, 3 women) had a mean age of 59.7 years. The lesions were pruritic and predominantly located on the extremities and trunk. The most notable histologic finding was vascular proliferation in the superficial dermis associated with a lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate. Recognition of prurigiform angiomatosis is important as it helps not only to distinguish LSC from other entities (mainly vascular tumors) but also to detect lesions that need to be surgically excised due to poor response to topical treatment.
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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Navarro-Triviño FJ. [[Translated article]]Pruritus in Dermatology: Part 2 - Diseases and Their Treatment. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2023:S0001-7310(23)00474-X. [PMID: 37302478 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.06.007] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Pruritus is the main symptom of many dermatologic and systemic diseases. Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, urticaria, lichen simplex chronicus, mycosis fungoides, scars, autoimmune diseases, kidney or liver diseases among others are all associated with itch that may require different approaches to management. Although antihistamines seem to be the first line of therapy, in reality their role is limited to urticaria and drug-induced reactions. In fact, the pathophysiologic mechanisms of each of the conditions covered in this review will differ. Recent years have seen the emergence of new drugs whose efficacy and safety profiles are very attractive for the management of pruritus in clinical practice. Clearly we are at a critical moment in dermatology, in which we have the chance to be more ambitious in our goals when treating patients with pruritus.
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- F J Navarro-Triviño
- Unidad de Eczema de Contacto e Inmunoalergia. Dermatología. Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.
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Navarro-Triviño FJ. Pruritus in Dermatology: Part 2 - Diseases and Their Treatment. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2023:S0001-7310(23)00224-7. [PMID: 37003460 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.03.004] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Pruritus is the main symptom of many dermatologic and systemic diseases. Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, urticaria, lichen simplex chronicus, mycosis fungoides, scars, autoimmune diseases, kidney or liver diseases among others are all associated with itch that may require different approaches to management. Although antihistamines seem to be the first line of therapy, in reality their role is limited to urticaria and drug-induced reactions. In fact, the pathophysiologic mechanisms of each of the conditions covered in this review will differ. Recent years have seen the emergence of new drugs whose efficacy and safety profiles are very attractive for the management of pruritus in clinical practice. Clearly we are at a critical moment in dermatology, in which we have the chance to be more ambitious in our goals when treating patients with pruritus.
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- F J Navarro-Triviño
- Unidad de Eczema de Contacto e Inmunoalergia. Dermatología. Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.
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Adams SH, Huang NT, Bersani T, Alpert S. Lichen simplex chronicus of the eyelid: A case report and literature review. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2021; 24:101237. [PMID: 34917854 PMCID: PMC8646120 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose To report a case of lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) of the eyelid and to perform a literature review on this topic. Observations A 59-year-old African American man presents with chronic and recalcitrant recurrent chalazion of both upper eyelids despite aggressive medical management. An incision and drainage procedure was performed along with biopsy of the eyelid, which was found to be consistent with LSC. A thorough review of the English literature pertaining to LSC of the eyelids was performed by querying PubMed and Google Scholar. Though two clinical reports of LSC of the eyelid were found in older literature, only one such case confirmed by biopsy has been reported until now. Conclusions LSC of the eyelid is rare and this is the first reported case that is associated with chronic and recalcitrant chalazion.
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- Steven H Adams
- College of Medicine, State University of New Yokr Upstate Medical University, 750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 750 E Adams Street, NY, 13210, USA
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- Eye Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons of Central New York, 3400 Vickery Rd, North Syracuse, NY, 13212, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 750 E Adams Street, NY, 13210, USA
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Plantier F. [The five more frequent inflammatory vulvar lesions]. Ann Pathol 2021:S0242-6498(20)30281-9. [PMID: 34895956 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, psoriasis and plasma cell vulvitis are the most common diagnosis amongst inflammatory vulval diseases, the most frequently suspected by the clinicians and the most frequently diagnosed by the pathologist. We expose their clinical and pathological aspects and detail the most recurrent diagnosis difficulties.
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Jakuboski SH, Noor SJ. Meet the expert: Topical management of vulvar dermatoses. J Geriatr Oncol 2021:S1879-4068(21)00244-7. [PMID: 34824022 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Vulvar dermatoses are often debilitating chronic skin conditions associated with pain and pruritus. In oncologic patients, cancer treatments can precipitate and exacerbate vulvar dermatoses. Cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, and local pelvic radiation therapy can lead to vulvar symptoms, and cancer treatment-induced vulvar conditions include graft-versus-host-disease and radiation dermatitis. There have also been reports of lichen sclerosus development or exacerbation secondary to hormonal therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors, attributed to proposed hormonal and immunologic pathogenesis of lichen sclerosus. Early recognition and treatment of these conditions can significantly improve quality of life. In this review, we summarize the clinical features and management characteristics of six types of common vulvar dermatoses that may present in the oncologic patient.
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Zhong L, Wang Q, Li M, Hao P. Efficacy and Safety of Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy for Lichen Simplex Chronicus: A Meta-Analysis. Dermatology 2021; 238:454-463. [PMID: 34438406 DOI: 10.1159/000518897] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is characterized by localized lichenification and intense itching. It has been reported that the added use of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy (LNC) for LSC has significant efficacy and notable safety. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis based on existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHOD We searched RCTs on LNC for LSC published up to August 2020 using various databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China Network Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedicine (CBM), Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP), and WanFang Database. Other studies were manually identified using the references cited in reviews. We applied fixed- or random-effects models, and all analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4 software. RESULTS Twelve RCTs involving 1,066 participants provided eligible data for the meta-analysis. Based on the clinical effective rate, LNC treatment of LSC (risk ratio, RR 1.25, p = 0.005, I2 = 82%) was superior to controls. Subgroup analysis showed that the use of LNC alone (RR 1.04, I2 = 95%, p > 0.05) is not more effective than other therapies in the treatment of LSC, but the addition of LNC to the existing treatment increases the total clinical efficacy. Furthermore, the combined effect of LNC and topical medication (RR 1.39, I2 = 0%, p < 0.0001) was better than that of LNC and oral medication (RR 1.30, I2 = 0%, p < 0.00001). Greater frequency of LNC treatment did not improve the efficacy (thrice a week: RR 1.39 [1.21, 1.60]; twice a week: RR 1.27; once every 2 weeks: RR 1.32). Data from 6 RCTs with 508 participants showed no significant difference in AEs (p = 0.31) associated with added LNC treatment. CONCLUSION The addition of LNC (applying a cotton swab soaked with liquid nitrogen to wipe the lesion for approximately 10 s each time) to topical ointments, is effective and safe in the treatment of LSC. Increasing the treatment frequency of LNC did not necessarily improve the efficacy.
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- Lingyuan Zhong
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China,
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Berk-Krauss J, Mazori DR, Heilman ER, Lowenstein EJ. Rapid-onset lichen simplex chronicus after a superinfected herpes simplex virus eruption. Int J Womens Dermatol 2020; 7:361-362. [PMID: 34222601 PMCID: PMC8243120 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Juliana Berk-Krauss
- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Agrawal S, Dhurat R, Ghate S, Sharma A, Surve R, Daruwalla S. Lichen Simplex Chronicus on the Scalp: Broom Fibers on Dermoscopy; Gear Wheel Sign and Hamburger Sign on Histopathology. Indian Dermatol Online J 2020; 11:401-403. [PMID: 32695702 PMCID: PMC7367573 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_350_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is characterized by lichenification of the skin because of primary excessive scratching. Herein, we present two cases of scalp LSC with a patch showing localized hair loss and paroxysmal severely itching on that area. Dermoscopy examined the presence of broom hair fibers while histopathological examination revealed gear wheel sign, hair shafts split in two (the hamburger sign), and decrease in the size of the sebaceous glands.
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- Sandip Agrawal
- Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Singam V, Patel KR, Silverberg JI. Association of prurigo nodularis and lichen simplex chronicus with hospitalization for mental health disorders in US adults. Arch Dermatol Res 2020; 312:587-593. [PMID: 32078024 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-020-02046-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Prurigo nodularis (PN) and lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) are debilitating chronic pruritic diseases that can lead to and be exacerbated by psychosocial distress. However, little is known about the mental health (MH) comorbidities of PN/LSC. We sought to evaluate the likelihood and cost-burden of MH comorbidities and emergencies associated with PN/LSC. Data were examined from the 2002-2012 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, including a representative ~ 20% sample of US hospitalizations (n = 87,053,155 admissions). Inpatients with vs. without PN/LSC had higher odds of MH disorders overall (39.4% vs. 20.0%; adjusted odds ratio [95% confidence interval, CI] 2.26 [2.13-2.41]) and in all 15 individual MH disorders examined. Inpatients with vs. without PN/LSC were more likely to be admitted with a primary diagnosis of a MH disorder (4.5% vs. 2.2%; 2.16 [1.91-2.45]), particularly developmental, psychotic, and mood disorders, history of MH disorders or substance abuse, and cognitive disorders. PN/LSC were associated with prolonged inpatient length of stay, and an excess $0.69 million in inpatient costs of care indirectly related to hospitalization for MH disorders. In conclusion, inpatients with PN/LSC had increased likelihood of comorbid MH disorders and emergencies requiring hospitalization. Optimized approaches are needed for screening and managing MH comorbidities in PN/LSC.
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- Vivek Singam
- Department of Internal Medicine, Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Suite 2B-425, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
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Xu JL, Song GX, Yin ZQ. Lichen Simplex Chronicus Secondary to Scald Injury and Skin Flap Transplantation. Indian J Dermatol 2020; 65:47-49. [PMID: 32029940 PMCID: PMC6986114 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_88_19] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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A 50-year-old woman had suffered from chronic pruritic plaque located on right retroauricular area for around 16 years, which was diagnosed as lichen simplex chronicus. Seventeen years ago, patient had multiple scalded areas distributed throughout the body and underwent autologous skin flap transplantation for the right retroauricular wound. After the wound healed, patient started experiencing paresthesia continuously on the skin grafted area and could not resist scratching. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of lichen simplex chronicus secondary to scald injury and skin flap transplantation. We successfully treated this patient with dyclonine hydrochloride cream 1% and desonide cream 0.05%.
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- Jia Li Xu
- Department of Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Patholgoy, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Nchinda Ngek ES, Nsioge RM, Ngenge MB, Kadia BM. An intriguing case of lichen simplex chronicus in an elderly sub-Saharan African with longstanding scabies and sensory neuropathy. Pan Afr Med J 2019; 34:124. [PMID: 33708293 PMCID: PMC7906555 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2019.34.124.19999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is chronic dermatitis caused by repetitive scratching or rubbing of the skin. It presents as hyperpigmentation and thickening of the skin with variable scaling. Because LSC is a secondary lesion with a wide variety of causes, optimal management is contingent on identifying and managing its exact aetiology. We report an intriguing case of LSC in an elderly patient with longstanding scabies and sensory neuropathy.
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- Foumbot District Hospital, Foumbot, Cameroon.,Grace Community Health and Development Association, Kumba, Cameroon
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Cohen L, Seminario-Vidal L, Lockey RF. Dermatologic Problems Commonly Seen by the Allergist/Immunologist. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020; 8:102-12. [PMID: 31351991 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Allergists/immunologists see a variety of skin disorders, some of which have a known immunologic basis whereas others do not. We review the prevalence, etiology, clinical presentation, and effective and low-cost care of common dermatologic conditions seen in outpatient practices. Conditions discussed include pityriasis alba, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, tinea infections, intertrigo, lichen planus, tinea versicolor, lichen simplex chronicus, scabies, pityriasis rosea, keratosis pilaris, and seborrheic keratosis. An understanding of frequently encountered cutaneous diseases and their therapies will help provide immediate access to treatment and improve the experience for both the affected patient and the clinician.
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Salas-Callo CI, Pirmez R. Trichoteiromania: Good Response to Treatment with N-Acetylcysteine. Skin Appendage Disord 2019; 5:242-245. [PMID: 31367603 DOI: 10.1159/000497167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp, also known as trichoteiromania, can be difficult to manage, as the therapeutic options are limited to topical or intralesional glucocorticoids. We describe a patient with trichoteiromania, presenting three lichenified pruriginous plaques on different regions of the scalp, associated with fracture and loss of hair shafts. Prior treatment with potent topical glucocorticoids was ineffective. However, treatment with oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) 1,200 mg/day resulted in complete hair regrowth within 16 weeks. NAC is a safe drug with a good tolerance profile that could be a therapeutic option for patients with trichoteiromania. The potential of NAC has not been completely elucidated, thus more studies will be necessary to confirm its efficacy in the long term for some psychodermatological conditions.
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- Corina Isabel Salas-Callo
- Department of Dermatology, Instituto de Dermatologia Professor Rubem David Azulay, Santa Casa de Misericórdia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Instituto de Dermatologia Professor Rubem David Azulay, Santa Casa de Misericórdia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Vulvar pruritus and lichen simplex chronicus are common reasons for presentation to women's health practitioners, including gynecologists and dermatologists. Both conditions are multifactorial and are often confounded by other inflammatory, neoplastic, infectious, environmental, neuropathic, hormonal, and behavioral variables. Careful history taking and thorough physical examinations, including wet mount and potentially skin biopsy, are necessary for appropriate diagnosis. Treatment should focus on decreasing inflammation, reducing irritants, and providing symptomatic relief to achieve remission. Comprehensive treatment covering environmental, biological, and behavioral therapy can result in long-term cure for patients with these conditions.
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- Rebecca Chibnall
- Department of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, 5201 Midamerica Plaza, Suite 2300, St Louis, MO 63129, USA.
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Roussalis JL. Novel use of an acellular dermal matrix allograft to treat a chronic scalp wound with bone exposure: a case study. Int J Burns Trauma 2014; 4:49-52. [PMID: 25356369 PMCID: PMC4212880] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Accepted: 09/08/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report the novel use of acellular dermal matrix allograft to treat a chronic scalp wound with exposed frontal bone. METHODS Case report detailing the steps taken to treat lichen simplex chronicus not responding to standard treament. RESULTS The wound fully closed within ten weeks of treatment with dermis allograft. CONCLUSIONS Acellular dermal matrix was able to close a chronic scalp wound after conventional treatments failed.
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We describe an 11-year-old girl presenting with lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) and acute bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) following herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection as evidenced by serological data and by detection of HSV-1 DNA in the blood with the use of PCR. Based on the literature search, this case represents the first childhood case of LSC and acute bilateral CTS following HSV-1 infection. The experience with this patient emphasizes the importance of serological tests and PCR as well as the other laboratory techniques for the accurate diagnosis and management of the disease.
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- Hale Sakalli
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Turkey
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