Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening condition, consisting of a soft-tissue infection with rapidly progressive, widespread fascial necrosis. NF may be caused by a wide variety of microbes. ⋯ Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential. Surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy are the primary treatment options.
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J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · Apr 2006
Case ReportsMinocycline-induced cutaneous hyperpigmentation: confocal laser scanning microscope analysis.
Minocycline has a characteristic yellow-green fluorescent emission. This fluorescence has been previously demonstrated only in type 1 minocycline-induced skin hyperpigmentation. ⋯ Minocycline can possibly serve as a fluorescent probe in the diagnosis of all types of minocycline-induced cutaneous hyperpigmentation.
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J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · Mar 2006
Comment Letter Case ReportsSexually transmitted scabies in elderly people.