| The diagnostic importance of photosensitivity dermatoses in chronic alcoholism: report of two cases. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19094853 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Many of the vitamin deficiency diseases have been almost completely eliminated in developed countries. Niacin deficiency is considered one of them. However, cases of pellagra are recently reported in West Europe, USA, Australia, and Japan in connection with chronic alcoholism, gastrointestinal malabsorption, and some medications. We report two cases of pellagra, manifesting as photosensitivity dermatoses with mental deterioration in chronic alcoholic abusers in the Mediterranean basin, the island of Crete in Greece. The report highlights the fact that all physicians should be alerted to photosensitivity dermatoses in alcoholics; early treatment with multiple vitamin therapy, including nicotinic acid should be initiated in these patients. |
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Authors:
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Chrisoula Pipili; Evangelos Cholongitas; Despina Ioannidou |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-11-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatology online journal Volume: 14 ISSN: 1087-2108 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol. Online J. Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-19 Completed Date: 2009-03-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9610776 Medline TA: Dermatol Online J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 15 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Sitia, GR 72300, Greece. chrisapi2001@yahoo.gr |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Alcoholism
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complications* Combined Modality Therapy Dementia / etiology Diabetes Complications / diagnosis Glossitis / etiology Greece Humans Male Middle Aged Niacin / deficiency, therapeutic use Niacinamide / therapeutic use Pellagra / diagnosis*, diet therapy, drug therapy, etiology Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology* Tryptophan / metabolism Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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12001-76-2/Vitamin B Complex; 59-67-6/Niacin; 73-22-3/Tryptophan; 98-92-0/Niacinamide |
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