Interferon Responses in Eczema Herpeticum
Atopic DermatitisEczema Herpeticum2 moreAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disorder characterized by recurrent viral skin infections. A small subset of patients with AD suffer from disseminated viral infections, e.g., eczema herpeticum (ADEH+), after herpes simplex infection (HSV) or eczema vaccinatum (EV) after smallpox vaccination. Interferon gamma (IFNγ) plays a critical role in the innate and acquired immune responses by activating macrophages, enhancing natural killer cell activation, and promoting T cell differentiation, as well as regulating B cell isotype switching to immunoglobulin (Ig) G2a. Recent studies have demonstrated that IFNγ generation was significantly decreased after stimulation with HSV ex vivo. The purpose of this study is to determine if deficient IFNγ induction leads to susceptibility to HSV infection in ADEH+ patients.
Impact of the Severity of Pediatric Psoriasis on Childhood Body Mass Index
PsoriasisAtopic DermatitisThe object of this research study is to examine these associations in children as very little is known about psoriasis and cardiovascular risk factors in the pediatric population.
Potential Research Study Participant Registry
AcneActinic Keratosis8 moreThe purpose of the potential research study participant registry is to keep potential research subjects informed about any future research studies in which they may meet the criteria for enrollment. The purpose of this study is also to assist current and future clinical trials with recruitment of subjects.
Psychiatric Problems in Chronic Skin Diseases
PsoriasisAcne3 moreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems in patients with chronic skin diseases in dermatology clinics at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.
Role of Antimicrobial Peptides in Host Defense Against Vaccinia Virus
Atopic DermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by recurrent viral skin infections. Recent studies have demonstrated that the skin of people with AD my have decreased antimicrobial peptide (AMP) expression. The purpose of this study is to compare smallpox virus replication and the number of AMPs and other antiviral molecules in people with AD, as compared to those seen in people with psoriasis or asthma, or healthy individuals.
Assessment of Digital Imaging as a Tool for Diagnosing Psoriasis, Hand Rashes and Unusual Moles...
DermatitisNevus1 moreThis study will evaluate whether digital photography is a reliable tool for diagnosing hand rashes, psoriasis and unusual moles. The findings will help determine if this method can be used in the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey (NHANES), which monitors disease in the United States. Employees of the National Institutes of Health 19 years and older may enroll in this study. Participants will complete a brief questionnaire that includes information on skin type, history of skin conditions (moles, cancer, rashes, psoriasis), and demographic information such as name, age and sex. They will be examined by a dermatologist, who will note in writing the appearance of any hand rashes, unusual moles, or psoriasis. If any areas suspicious for skin cancer are found, the participant will receive this information in writing, along with advice about where to go for treatment. A total of six photographs will then be taken of the participant's arms, legs, hands and back. The face will not be photographed, and the participants will not be identifiable.
Periodontal Status in Patients With Chronic Skin Diseases
Periodontal DiseasesPsoriasis3 moreObjective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the periodontal status of chronic skin disease (CSD) patients with healthy controls. Material and method: 109 patients and 37 healthy subjects were included in this study. Parameters evaluated included bleeding on probing index (BOP), periodontal pocket depths (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), simplified debris index (DI), simplified calculus index (CI), and the presence of oral lesions. Clinical parameters were measured and compared in the two groups. The significant level was set at 0.05.
Histopathological Comparison Between Superficial Pressure Ulcers and Incontinence-associated Dermatitis...
Pressure UlcerIncontinence-associated Dermatitis2 moreThis study aims to identify differences and similarities between superficial pressure ulcers (category II and III) and incontinence-associated dermatitis (category IIA) at tissue level. Skin biopsies will be obtained from 30 patients with pressure ulcers (n = 10), incontinence-associated dermatitis (n = 10), and combined lesions (n = 10). The results from the histopathologic examination will be compared with the clinical diagnosis by wound care experts, which will be based on photographs and relevant patients' characteristics.
An Observational Study Investigating the Treatment Satisfaction of Atopic Dermatitis Patients Who...
DermatitisAtopicThis study intends to investigate patient satisfaction of treatment with Ointment (W/O emulsion) formulations of Potency Class II topical corticosteroids (TCs) for atopic dermatitis (AD) patients in Japan. Objectives include measuring patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, itchiness, and AD severity scores.
Assessing Risk of Food Insecurity Within Households of Children With Food Allergy
Food AllergyAsthma3 moreOur central hypothesis is that dietary limitations introduced by food allergy will contribute to increased food insecurity in households with food allergic children when compared to food insecure households without food allergic children.