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Acrochordons are commonly found in middle aged rnan. They are mostly a few millimeters in size. The authors report an exceptionally large(10x5cm) one with a 3cm pedicle, which is thought...
Chromoblastomycosis, a chronic fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, is known to be difficult to treat. Recently itraconazole has proved effective for treatment of this infection, but requires...
A 19 year old female patient presented with diffuse alopecia as her chief medical complaint. A clinical examination revealed hirsutism limited only to the on midline lower abdomen with elevated...
The gingival epithelium of the oral cavity is constantly exposed to exogenous stimuli such as bacterial toxins, allergens, and thermal changes. These exogenous stimuli are resisted by innate host defense...
BACKGROUND: Intralesional injection of corticosteroids has widely been used for the t,reatment of alopecia areata. The pair produced during the repeated multiple injection procedures is an actual therapeutic obstacle in...
An oral environment is constantly exposed to environmental factors and microorganisms. The periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts within this environment are subject to bacterial infection and allergic reaction. However, how these...