Maryam Sadat Sadati

Molecular Dermatology Research Center & Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

[ 1 ] - The frequency of vascular changes in the histopathology of cutaneous leishmaniasis

Introduction: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic skin infection which can be debilitating. This study was performed to determine the vascular changes in the histopathology of CL. Methods: Thirty-seven patients with CL were included in a prospective study. A 4 mm punch biopsy was obtained from the border of the lesion. After histopathologic processing and H&E staining, it was reviewed ...

[ 2 ] - ارتباط مصرف ایزوترتینوئین سیستمیک و ایجاد افسردگی در بیماران مبتلا به آکنه‌ولگاریس

Background and Aim: Acne is one of the most common skin diseases. One of the best treatments is systemic isotretinoin. Some studies link its use with depression, psychiatric problems and suicide, but it is still a matter of debate. So, this study was designed to determine the frequency of depression in acne patients, treated with isotretinoin.Methods: Fifty-nine acne patients between 16 -30 yea...

[ 3 ] - Thiopurine S-methyltransferase and Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Phenotype-Genotype Study

Background & Objective:  Thiopurine drugs are considered as a treatment modality in various autoimmune disorders including pemphigus vulgaris (PV). These drugs are metabolized by an enzyme “Thiopurine S-methyl transferase” (TPMT). Various variants of this enzyme may have decreased activity lead...

[ 4 ] - Covid-19 Vaccination and Reactivation of Varicella Zoster Virus

Introduction: After COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that mostly affects upper respiratory tract, the scientists investigated an effective vaccine against the virus. As the vaccination of general population started some patients were visited with varicella zoster virus activation following the COVID vaccine.

[ 5 ] - Evaluating the Effect of Atache Despigman Cream for the Treatment of Melasma

Introduction: Melasma is one of the common dermatologic diseases that has an effect on the patient's quality of life, therefore its treatment is important. Various medicinal and herbal compounds have been used, including creams containing hydroquinone, vitamin C, alfa hydroxy acids, arbutin, tretinoins, and sometimes combination creams are prescribed, and there is still no definite and guarante...