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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Turkey

Turkish Journal of Parasitology, 2012
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by Leishmania protozoon parasites is a disease which is characterized by long-term nodulo-ulcerative lesions healing spontaneously with scarring. The disease has been well-known in Anatolia for centuries and has different names such as; Urfa boil, Antep boil, year boil, Halep boil, oriental sore and beauty scar.
Mehmet Salih, Gürel, Yavuz, Yeşilova, M Kirami, Olgen, Yusuf, Ozbel   +3 more
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Two Cases of Chronic and Drug-Resistant Cutaneous Leishmaniasis as an Initial Presentation of the Underlying Lymphoproliferative Disorder

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2020
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by the protozoa of Leishmania genus, which cause serious public health issues in endemic regions across 80 countries.
Reza Mortezaei, Reihaneh Aryan, Saman Afkhami-Ardakani, Vahid Mashayekhi-Goyonlo   +3 more
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Assessment of the effects of bean extract on axillary hair reduction [PDF]

Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine
Objective: Body hair removal plays an important role in beauty standards, particularly for women. Finding a method that is easy to use, cheap, and can be done without supervision can significantly affect long-term hair reduction and reduce the side ...
Fereshteh Zamiri, Hassan Rakhshandeh, Bita Kiafar, Syed Mohammad Naqvi, Maryam Emadzadeh, Sara Fakhraei, Masoud Maleki   +6 more
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Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis

Saudi Medical Journal, 2004
Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis DCL is a condition rarely seen in the Middle East. We report a case of disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis in a 60-years-old lady. The patient first presented 1996 with an initial lesion, which started on the butterfly area of the face and spread, probably due to immunosuppression, to involve the whole face.
Khalifa E, Sharquie, Rafid A, Najim
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Salvage therapy with Sodium chlorosum (formerly DAC N-055) for cases of refractory lupoid cutaneous leishmaniasis: results from a compassionate use study with 0.09% Sodium chlorosum in amphiphilic basic cream

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Lupoid cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is known as a rare but serious complication of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) resistant to conventional treatments.
Sara Molkara, Elaheh Poursoltani, Kurt-Wilhelm Stahl, Masoud Maleki, Ali Khamesipour, Christian Bogdan, Maryam Salehi, Vahid Mashayekhi Goyonlo   +7 more
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Clinicoepidemiological Study of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Hospital Based Study

Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2023
Introduction: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a tropical disease transmitted by the bite of an intracellular parasite infected sandfly. Visceral leishmaniasis is common in Nepal. However, cutaneous leishmaniasis remains rare with only limited number of cases
Sushmita Pradhan, Shristee Shrestha, Damber Khadka, Niraj Parajuli, Suwash Baral, Daisuke Tsuruta   +5 more
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A 10-year registry-based retrospective study of cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Mashhad, northeastern Iran: Demographic, clinical, and therapeutic profiles of 1537 cases

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) remains one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases, imposing a substantial health burden in many developing countries.
Vahid Mashayekhi-Goyonlo, Pouran Layegh, Zahra Ghasemi, Masomeh Hosseini-Nezhad, Ali Tajik   +4 more
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Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis [PDF]

Dermatologic Therapy, 2009
Leishmaniasis is a cluster of diseases caused by protozoa in the genus Leishmania. There are three basic clinical forms: cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral leishmaniasis. The present review focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.
Consuelo V, David, Noah, Craft
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The Association of Serum Lipid Profiles and Dietary Intakes of Vitamin E and Fiber with Psoriasis Severity

Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2021
Background: Dyslipidemia has been reportedly associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis among psoriatic patients. Dietary intake can be a key factor in the pathophysiology of psoriasis. Herein, we assessed serum lipid profile and dietary intake
Mohammad Javad Yazdanpanah, Sadegh Vahabi-Amlashi, Mohsen Nematy, Neda Shaelaei, Seyed Amir Reza Mohajeri, Zahra Tafazzoli   +5 more
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan

Dermatology Online Journal, 2005
Leishmaniasis is a major health problem worldwide. It is also a particular problem in the rural areas of Pakistan. The disease occurs in varying presentations, from the self-limited and even self-healing cutaneous forms to fatal systemic disease. Lesions of cutaneous leishmaniasis may occur anywhere on the body but the most likely sites are the exposed
Khan, Shiraz Jamal, Muneeb, Syed
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