Research Articles (Dermatology)
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Clinical and pathological features of acral melanoma in a South African population : a retrospective study
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018-08-28)Background. Acral melanoma (AM) is a rare subtype of cutaneous melanoma (CM) that disproportionately affects skin of colour and carries a poorer prognosis than other melanoma subtypes. The poor prognosis is attributed to ... -
Pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and suppurative hidradenitis syndrome in end-stage renal disease successfully treated with adalimumab
(University of California, 2017)PASH syndrome (pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and suppurative hidradenitis) forms part of the spectrum of autoinflammatory diseases. We report an unusual case of PASH syndrome in a patient with end-stagerenal disease (ESRD) ... -
Modelling the healthcare costs of skin cancer in South Africa
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: Skin cancer is a growing public health problem in South Africa due to its high ambient ultraviolet radiation environment. The purpose of this study was to estimate the annual health system costs of ... -
Guideline on the management of psoriasis in South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2010-04)Background. Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic, relapsing, immunemediated, potentially devastating disease, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, that can cause substantial morbidity and psychological stress and ... -
Nuwe statistiese oorsig van velsiektes in die Wes-Kaap
(Health & Medical Publishing Group -- HMPG, 1978-02)Statistics concerning dermatological disease in outpatients seen at the dermatology clinic at Tygerberg Hospital during 1975 are presented. The greatest number of patients suffered from bacterial, mycotic or parasitic ... -
Widespread superficial thrombophlebitis as a manifestation of secondary syphilis - a new sign. A report of 2 cases
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1986-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Two patients with serologically proven secondary syphilis also showed multifocal superficial thrombophlebitis. All manifestations cleared when appropriate antisyphilitic treatment was instituted. Although ... -
Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet's syndrome). A report of 2 cases
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1989-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Two cases of Sweet's syndrome are described. The diagnostic criteria, clinical spectrum, complications, pertinent differential diagnoses and treatment modalities of this relatively rare clinical condition ... -
Gedissemineerde herpesvirus hominis-infeksie - 'n gevalbespreking
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1978)A case of disseminated Herpesvirus hominis (type I) in a 23-year-old White man with widespread eczema is reported. The grave prognosis of this disease is stressed.
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