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Hautarzt; 33(11):578-583 1982. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/83605267
Hollander A; 3535 First Ave., 12C, San Diego, CA, 92103

Abstract: Recent developments in dermatology are reviewed. Reports have noted the occurrence of Kaposi's sarcoma, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, cutaneous candidiasis, and multiple virus infections among homosexuals. These disorders apparently result from an immunodeficiency. Topics under current study include the relationship between steroids and cellular cohesion of the cornified epidermis, cutaneous effects of biliary cirrhosis, the relationship between the infraorbital Dennie-Morgan fold and atopic dermatitis, endocrine disorders producing acne vulgaris, cutaneous effects of oral retinoids, and contact dermatitis. Associations between mycosis fungoides and glomerulopathy, benign pigmented nevi of the eyelid and malignant degeneration, and epidermal necrosis and treatment with phenytoin are discussed. New treatments for blister-forming disorders are summarized. Case reports and diagnostic criteria are reviewed for viral infections, urticaria, cutaneous T-cell diseases, verruciform xanthoma, and various dermatoses. A study of psoriasis patients indicates that local application of coal-tar preparations is not associated with an increased incidence of skin cancers. Cutaneous side-effects of various drugs are discussed. Research into treatment of cutaneous disorders is reviewed. (47 Refs)
Keywords: Acne Vulgaris/ETIOLOGY Adult Bladder Neoplasms Coal Tar/ADVERSE EFFECTS Dermatitis, Contact/ETIOLOGY Dermatology/*TRENDS Dilatation and Curettage/ADVERSE EFFECTS Endocrine Diseases/COMPLICATIONS Female Herpes Gestationis/ETIOLOGY Homosexuality Human Male Middle Age Pregnancy Sarcoma, Kaposi's/ETIOLOGY Skin Diseases/CHEMICALLY INDUCED/THERAPY Skin Diseases, Infectious/ETIOLOGY Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous/THERAPY Skin Neoplasms/CHEMICALLY INDUCED/SECONDARY United States Urticaria/ETIOLOGY Virus Diseases Vitamin A/ADVERSE EFFECTS Wood JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW

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