From humble beginnings at the dawn of time to it's advanced and successful status today, this essay traces the history of natural medicine and the development of integrated dermatology to what it is today. Some of the most well-known natural (international and Australian) products with an application in dermatology are discussed. The history and functions of the Psoriasis Eczema Clinic and the ...

Pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid are uncommon dermatological disorders which also involves the mucosae of the oral cavity. Both the conditions differ in microscopy and prognosis. Thus the aim of the present paper is to present one case each of pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid with oral involvement. Special attention has been made on the clinical tests to evalua...

Dermatological conditions form a significant number of consultations seen by general practitioners on a daily basis. There is a lack of training and formal assessment of dermatology during medical school and we propose that there should be a mandatory component in OSCEs for dermatology during medical school to enhance one's diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills which will ultimately lead to ...

Occupational therapists are expanding their use of custom and commercial soft splints fabricated from neoprene (polychloroprene), but little has been written regarding dermatological issues associated with this material. Skin contact with neoprene poses two dermatological risks: allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and miliaria rubra (i.e., prickly heat). Allergic reaction to neoprene is generally...

Background Adverse drug reactions account for 11.5% of hospitals admissions (MASTROIANNI et al). Among the drugs involved in the etiology of these reactions, Omeprazole is one of the most frequent. Although this approach unusual conditions, we can highlight the Still syndrome, systemic inflammatory disease (OWLIA MB, MEHRPOOR G). By coursing with similar dermatological symptoms, the physician m...

Listeria monocytogenes, an uncommon pathogen, should be considered by clinicians as a source of sepsis and meningitis in the immunocompromised individuals, including those on anti-TNF alpha agents. Immunosuppressant agents including biologic therapies have transformed the management of various rheumatological and dermatological conditions.(1) We report a case of life-threatening L. monocytogene...