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Melasma in the United States: A cross-sectional study of prevalence data using the All of Us database

Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2023
Background: Although melasma is a common acquired facial dyschromia, its epidemiology in the general population has not been clearly elucidated. Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of melasma and its correlation with demographic factors, such as age ...
Kritin K Verma, Venkata S Dasuri, Daniel P Friedmann   +2 more
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Kaposi's sarcoma in a patient with erythroblastopenia and thymoma: Reactivation after topical corticosteroids [PDF]

, 1998
We report a 69-year-old female with erythroblastopenia and thymoma who developed lesions of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) after thymectomy, 2 months after the initiation of therapy with methylprednisolone.
Alomar, A., Barnadas, M. A., Curell, R., de Moragas, J. M., Garcia-Patos, V., Kind, P., Pedro, C., Perez, E., Sander, C. A.   +8 more
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A case report of Peutz–Jeghers syndrome in a child with Crohn's disease

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Peutz–Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hamartomatous polyps and mucocutaneous hyperpigmented freckles, whereas Crohn's disease (CD) is a condition characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation. Here, we present a rare case report of an 11‐year‐old male who presented with both CD and PJS.
Hasala Rannulu, Eve May, Bethany Cunningham, Eric Cochran, Rachel Zdenek, Stefany H. Garrity   +5 more
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The effects of royal jelly on human health: A narrative review of clinical studies

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Royal jelly (RJ) is a natural bioactive substance with documented effects on human health. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from clinical and clinically relevant experimental studies evaluating the therapeutic potential of RJ.
Goras Georgios, Thrasyvoulou Andreas, Tsilimpokou Evanthia   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hydroxychloroquine-induced hyperpigmentation of the skin and bull’s-eye maculopathy in rheumatic patients: a case report and literature review

Frontiers in Immunology
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is used as a traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Ji-peng Peng, Xiao-yu Yang, Feng Luo, Feng Luo, Xue-mei Yuan, Xue-mei Yuan, Hong Xiong, Wu-kai Ma, Wu-kai Ma, Xue-ming Yao, Xue-ming Yao   +10 more
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H syndrome treated with Tocilizumab: two case reports and literature review

Frontiers in Immunology, 2023
H syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the following clinical features: cutaneous hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, hepatosplenomegaly, heart anomalies, hearing loss, hypogonadism, short stature, hallux valgus ...
Robin Jacquot, Maurine Jouret, Mathieu Gerfaud Valentin, Maël Richard, Yvan Jamilloux, Florent Rousset, Jean-François Emile, Julien Haroche, Lars Steinmüller, Franck Zekre, Alice Phan, Alexandre Belot, Pascal Seve   +12 more
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Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in Nakuru, Kenya: a cross-sectional population-based study. [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Diseases of the posterior segment of the eye, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), have recently been recognised as the leading or second leading cause of blindness in several African countries.
Bastawrous, Andrew, Foster, Allen, Kuper, Hannah, Leung, Irene, Mathenge, Wanjiku, Peto, Tunde   +5 more
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A practical guide to over‐the‐counter treatments for hyperpigmentation

JEADV Clinical Practice
Hyperpigmentation of the skin, defined as increased melanin in the epidermis, is a common condition associated with psychosocial impairment and decreased quality of life. Prescription options are often not covered by insurance and can be cost prohibitive.
Mustufa Jafry, Linna L. Guan, Tasneem F. Mohammad   +2 more
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Bleomycin-induced hyperpigmentation and hypersensitivity reactions to etoposide and vinblastine in a child with endodermal sinus tumor

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2001
We report a pediatric case who developed bleomycin-induced hyperpigmentation and hypersensitivity reactions to both etoposide and vinblastine while receiving chemotherapy for germ cell tumor.
K Mutafoğlu-Uysal, F Sarialioğlu, N Olgun   +2 more
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Tegafur-induced acral hyperpigmentation

Dermatology Reports, 2011
Tegafur is a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) with a similar spectrum of antitumor activity. It is used in the treatment of advanced gastrointestinal neoplasms.
Vera Teixeira, Ricardo Vieira, Américo Figueiredo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source