Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Jan 1997
Low-dose methotrexate administered weekly is an effective corticosteroid-sparing agent for the treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis.
The cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis can be the most prominent finding and are often difficult to treat. ⋯ Low-dose oral methotrexate administered weekly is effective in treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis and frequently enables a reduction or discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Jan 1997
Comparative StudyA comparative study of three occlusive dressings in the treatment of full-thickness wounds in pigs.
Little objective information is available on the influence of occlusive dressings on the healing of cutaneous full-thickness wounds. ⋯ Wound tissue reactions to different hydrocolloid dressings vary depending on composition. The tissue reactions had no significant effect on wound contraction or epithelialization.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Jan 1997
Comparative StudyPostmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia: a frontal variant of lichen planopilaris.
Lichen planopilaris usually produces multifocal areas of scarring alopecia. Recently, a condition in postmenopausal women characterized by progressive frontal hairline recession associated with scarring has been described. ⋯ Progressive frontal fibrosing alopecia is a clinically distinct variant of lichen planopilaris that affects in particular elderly women and frequently involves the eyebrows. The basis for this lichenoid tissue reaction targeting frontal scalp follicles and eyebrows is unknown.