A Case of Focal Myositis / 대한류마티스학회지

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Granulomatous Mycosis Fungoides: A case report

Granulomatous mycosis fungoides is an extremely rare and unusual histologic variant of mycosis fungoides. This form is clinically characterized by spontaneous resolution of ulcerated nodular lesions into poikiloderma. Histologically, a strong granulomatous component can obscure the underlying cutaneous lymphoma, which is frequently mistaken for non-neoplastic dermatitides or cutaneous sarcoidosis. We report a case of granulomatous mycosis fungoides occurring on the left cheek of 34-year-old man confirmed histologically with an aid of immunohistochemistry and clinical course (immediate response to PROMACE-CYTOBAM chemotherapy), with emphasis on differential diagnosis, along with a review of literature. This is the first documented report in the Korean literature.

A Case of Follicular Occlusion Triad / 대한피부과학회지

A case of "Follicular Occlusion Triad" associated with acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa and perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens in 40-year-old male patient is presented with brief review of literature. Widespread acne occured on the face k upper back at the age of 16. Several years later, firm & tender erythematous poorly demarcated nodules developed on the back, buttock and axilla. Also, erythematous nodules developed on temporooccipital area of the scalp. Thereafter, the skin lesions become fluctuant cystic. Some of the skin lesions healed leaving severe hypertrophic scars, and purulent materials expressed from some of persistent lesions. The patient was trested with systemic 13-cis-retinoic acid, antibiotics, corticosteroids injection and incision & drainage with considerable improvement.

An Electron Microscopic Study on the Effect of Vitamin A Acid on Experimentally Induced Comedones in Rabbit / 대한피부과학회지

Comedones were induced at external ears of rabbits by daily application of 50% oleic acid in paraffin oil for 3 weeks. 13 cis-retinoic acid(RA) solution(0.1%)wae apllied to experimentally induced comedones. The morphologic changes around the epithelial lining of comedones were observed by transmission electron microscopy to define the effect of RA on comedones. In follicles treated with RA, the results were summarized as follows: l) The thickness of the stratum corneum of the epithelium was markedly decreased with widening of intercellular spaces. 2)The number of desomosomes and desmosoma1 bodies between horny cells was decreased. 3) Abnormally appeared tight junction in the stratum corneum and disappearance of membrane coating granules in the straurn granulosum were reversed to normal state, disappearance of tight junction and increment of membrane coating granule respectively by the application of RA. These observations suggest that RA has comedolytir. effect by decreasing cohesive- ness between horny cells.

Two Cases of Angiosarcoma / 대한피부과학회지

We present two cases of angiosarcoma occuring on the scalp of aged person. The case 1 was a 74 year-old male who have had purplish colored, slightly raised irregular surfaced plsque on frontal scalp. The other case was a 69-year-old man who have had purplish nodule with satellite lesions on the right frontal area. The cases were confirmed by clinical picture, histologic findings. Treatment was not done because of refuse by patient.

A clinical study of topical mucopolysaccharides and polydeoxyribonucleoprotein (Foltene) therapy in alopecia

We performed clinical trials to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Foltene in patients of the several types of hair fallings. Thirty patients with male pattern baldness, alopecia areata and seborrheic alopecia were included in this study. Foltene was applied every other day for 40 days, and followed by maintenance therapy of twice application a week. The duration of whole therapy was 6 months. We conclude that Foltene is an effective and agent for male pattern baldness, alopecia areata and seborrheic alopecia from the following results. Ten patients with male pattern baldness was treated with Foltene for 6 months. Foltene had therapeutic effects of 50% in hair regrowth, 70% in decreased hair falls, 30% in decreased dandruff, 50% in decreased seborrhea. Thirteen patients with alopecia areata was treated with Foltene for 6 months. Foltene had therapeutic effects of 61.6% in hair regrowth, 53.9% in decreased in hair falls, 53.9% in decreased dandruff, 77.0% in decreased seborrhea. Seven patients with seborrheic alopecia was treatment with Foltene for 6 months. Foltene had therapeutic effects of 85.8% in hair regrowth, 57.2% in decreased hair falls, 42.9% in decreased dandruff, 85.8% in decreased seborrhea. The degree of therapeutic success was related to the duration of therapy. The side effects were as followed: itching sensation developed in 2 patients (6.7%); tingling sensation in 3 patients (10.0%); burning sensation in 1 patient (3.3%); erythema in 3 patients (10.0%).

A Case of Linear Porokeratosis / 대한피부과학회지

Linear porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis and usually occurs in childhood. A 37-year-old female is presented with linear porokeratosis on the posterior aspeet of the right lower extremity exhibiting the classical histopathologic criteria of the disease. Treatment with an oral etretinate resulted in a remission of the lesions.