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Browsing Research Articles (Dermatology) by Title
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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 ... -
An analysis of biopsies for suspected skin cancer at a tertiary care dermatology clinic in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(Hindawi, 2020)Background. Skin cancer is a growing health concern worldwide. It is the most common malignancy in South Africa and places a large burden on the public healthcare sector. There is a paucity of published scientific data on ... -
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 ... -
Consensus statement of the management of severe, difficult-to-treat atopic dermatitis in adults and adolescents in South Africa and the role of biologics
(Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA), 2021-09)The first biological agent for treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), dupilumab, has recently been introduced to South Africa and guidance is required as to its place in therapy. Consequently, an expert ... -
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. -
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 ... -
The incidence of melanoma in South Africa : an exploratory analysis of National Cancer Registry data from 2005 to 2013 with a specific focus on melanoma in black Africans
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2019-03-29)Background. Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer with poor survival when diagnosed late. There are important differences in clinical and histological features of melanoma and disease outcomes in people with darker skin ... -
The incidence of skin cancer in relation to climate change in South Africa
(MDPI, 2019-10-22)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Climate change is associated with shifts in global weather patterns, especially an increase in ambient temperature, and is deemed a formidable threat to human health. Skin cancer, a non-communicable ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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) ... -
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 ...
