Dermatology Reports

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection may cause large or medium vessel vasculitis, including granulomatous arteritis of the nervous system and central nervous system vasculitis. However, small vessel vasculitis, such as cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) associated with localized cutaneous VZV infection, herpes zoster, is uncommon. Herein, we present the case of a 75- year-old man with segmental leukocytoclastic vasculitis associated with herpes zoster on the leg. To the best of our knowledge, there are four cases of segmental leukocytoclastic vasculitis in herpes zoster reported in the English literature; we compared our case with these previous reports...

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Leprosy has been nationally eliminated in Indonesia, but it continues to be a public health problem, with disability contributing to the disease burden. Disability caused by leprosy often results in stigmatization, leading to decreased quality of life. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study using secondary data from primary healthcare centers in one of the districts in the region with the highest number of leprosy patients in Indonesia. All leprosy patients between 2016-2022 were included. Among 189 leprosy patients (mean age 46 years old, 65...

The CO2 laser has been widely utilized in dermatology; its expanding clinical applications include the management of neoplastic lesions, benign growths, cosmetic conditions, and reactive disorders. The laser's popularity is mainly due to the high precision and short recovery time this technology provides. However, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) has been one of the challenging adverse effects of the CO2 laser. Therefore, several modalities have been studied for the prevention of PIH following CO2 laser treatment...

Narrowband ultraviolet-B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is the mainstay of vitiligo therapy. The response can be evaluated using the vitiligo area scoring index (VASI) and repigmentation grade. However, few studies used VASI to evaluate phototherapy response and there are no definitive data on the reduction of VASI. This retrospective descriptive study aimed to determine the characteristics and decrease of VASI in patients with vitiligo after 36 and 48 sessions of NB-UVB phototherapy, conducted at Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, from December 2021-June 2022...

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Children are the leprosy population most at risk; multibacillary infections are common. We reported pediatric cases with WHO-multibacillary lepromatous type morbus Hansen. We discovered several hypopigmented patches on the right upper arm, anesthesia-filled claw hands, and infiltrates in the ears in one 17- year-old child. In the other case (13-year-old), we discovered reduced sensory sensitivity in nearly every area of the body, infiltrates on the ear, and numerous irregular hypopigmented plaques on the belly, lumbar, and gluteus...

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Among lifestyle habits, the effect of exercise on skin moisturizing function has not been studied. Therefore, we aimed to clarify the effect of regular exercise on skin moisturizing function. The participants were 30-64 years old with no history of skin diseases and no exercise habits at the start of the study. The intervention group (n=9) continued to exercise at least 600 Mets/week for 8 weeks, while the control group (n=28) followed conventional lifestyle habits for 8 weeks. Questionnaires regarding lifestyle habits were administered at the beginning and after 8 weeks, and skin moisturizing function (stratum corneum hydration: SC hydration, Trans-Epidermal Water Loss: TEWL) was measured...

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This is a case of a large pedunculated lipofibroma on the left axilla in a 36-year-old woman. The lesion was excised completely with no recurrence after one year of follow-up. A new name for this rare entity is proposed to be more inclusive of all lesions of pedunculated lipofibroma and to differentiate it from another entity called fibrolipoma.

Granuloma faciale (GF) is a rare benign chronic inflammatory dermatosis often difficult to distinguish clinically from other diseases, both inflammatory and neoplastic. Dermoscopy can be a helpful diagnostic tool and indeed several dermoscopic criteria observed in GF have been described in literature. We present two patients affected by GF in which we have observed rosettes.

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Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an auto-inflammatory dermatosis characterized by lesions that often cause ulcers. We present a case of successful ustekinumab treatment for acute general PG in a 31-year-old woman with coexisting Crohn's disease (CD). For a month, the patient suffered from skin ulcers, two of them deep and necrotic; a histopathological examination revealed PG. Treatment included: methylprednisolone, azathioprine, betamethasone, gentamicin and zincic ointments, antiseptic compresses, and adalimumab therapy...

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Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disease, clinically characterized by purpuric, itchy papules that typically spread on the trunk and extremities. Other body sites can also be affected, including mucosal membranes, nails, and the scalp. The use of dermoscopy is essential in determining the diagnosis of LP, as it may highlight pathognomonic features such as Wickham striae (WS). WS are thin, pearly white structures arranged in a reticular pattern that is observed over LP lesions and histologically correspond to epidermal hypergranulosis...

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Herein, we present a case of basal cell carcinoma in a 59-yearold woman. It presented with painless itchy, black, gradually enlarged patches which were easily bled under her left eye since three years ago. A dermatological examination of the left medial canthus region obtained hyperpigmented plaques (2x0.8x0.1 cm) with uneven skin texture, irregular borders, and erosion on the center of the lesion. We performed forehead flap technique surgery followed by eight-month monitoring, resulting in a satisfying outcome in both function and appearance...

Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD), or familial benign pemphigus, is a rare genetic condition characterized by recurrent blisters and erosions with a predilection for intertriginous areas. There is no specific treatment for HHD. Topical and systemic treatments tend to provide temporary remission. Alternative treatment (surgical interventions such as dermabrasion, excision, and laser) has been shown to prolong remission. Considering the risk of complications associated with surgical modalities, laser is often preferred as an alternative for patients failing to respond to first-line therapies...