| Lichenoid and other clinical presentations of atopic dermatitis in an inner city practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18280352 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) has many different clinical presentations. In our inner city practice, we have observed a variant of AD in our heavily pigmented patients that we have termed lichen planus-like atopic dermatitis because of its clinical similarity to lichen planus. Clinically, this variant may be distinguished by the presence on extensor surfaces and a more rapid response to treatment. Histologically, in lichen planus-like AD, a spongiotic dermatitis is present; further, there is no lichenoid dermatitis evident. We compare this presentation with the others seen over an eight-month interval in our practice. We report on a lichen planus-like variant of atopic dermatitis in our African American patients. A limitation to this report is the relatively small sample size. Facial/extensor is the most common presentation of atopic dermatitis in our predominantly minority clinic. |
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Authors:
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Herbert B Allen; Nathan P Jones; Sarah E Bowen |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume: 58 ISSN: 1097-6787 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-18 Completed Date: 2008-03-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907132 Medline TA: J Am Acad Dermatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 503-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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African Americans* Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Arm Child, Preschool Dermatitis, Atopic / complications, drug therapy, pathology* Fluocinolone Acetonide / administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use Humans Hyperpigmentation / etiology Leg Lichenoid Eruptions / pathology* Male Middle Aged Ointments Poverty Areas* Skin Pigmentation Triamcinolone / administration & dosage, therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Ointments; 124-94-7/Triamcinolone; 67-73-2/Fluocinolone Acetonide; 807-38-5/fluocinolone |
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