To the Editor: Imiquimod 5% cream is currently approved for topical treatment of condyloma acuminatum. The possible side effects of vitiligo or vitiligo-like hypopigmentation associated with imiquimod treatment have ...To the Editor: Imiquimod 5% cream is currently approved for topical treatment of condyloma acuminatum. The possible side effects of vitiligo or vitiligo-like hypopigmentation associated with imiquimod treatment have rarely been reported in the open literature. We herein presented 6 cases of imiquimod-induced genital hypopigmentation.展开更多
To the Editor: Syphilis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum, which can be present in various body fluids such as blood, saliva, sperm, cerebrospinal fluid, and also in active skin...To the Editor: Syphilis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum, which can be present in various body fluids such as blood, saliva, sperm, cerebrospinal fluid, and also in active skin lesions,i^i Acquired syphilis contracted by Children is highly attributed to sexual abuse; however, infection can also occur by nonsexual contact: for example, prechewing feeding, kissing, fondling, or by contaminated utensils, particularly when family members or caregivers have active syphilis.展开更多
To the Editor:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum(T.pallidum).Secondary syphilitic lesions usually occur within 3 months after the initial exposure to T.pallidum.The most frequent s...To the Editor:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum(T.pallidum).Secondary syphilitic lesions usually occur within 3 months after the initial exposure to T.pallidum.The most frequent skin manifestations of secondary syphilis are macular and papular eruptions.However,other uncommon lesions,such as nodular,pustular,arcuate,and psoriasislike lesions,have been occasionally reported.[1,2]Annular syphilitic lesions are relatively rare and usually present as multiple lesions scattered over the body or are limited to local skin such as genital.[1,3]Herein,we report a solitary annular lesion of secondary syphilis on the face.展开更多
文摘To the Editor: Imiquimod 5% cream is currently approved for topical treatment of condyloma acuminatum. The possible side effects of vitiligo or vitiligo-like hypopigmentation associated with imiquimod treatment have rarely been reported in the open literature. We herein presented 6 cases of imiquimod-induced genital hypopigmentation.
文摘To the Editor: Syphilis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum, which can be present in various body fluids such as blood, saliva, sperm, cerebrospinal fluid, and also in active skin lesions,i^i Acquired syphilis contracted by Children is highly attributed to sexual abuse; however, infection can also occur by nonsexual contact: for example, prechewing feeding, kissing, fondling, or by contaminated utensils, particularly when family members or caregivers have active syphilis.
文摘To the Editor:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum(T.pallidum).Secondary syphilitic lesions usually occur within 3 months after the initial exposure to T.pallidum.The most frequent skin manifestations of secondary syphilis are macular and papular eruptions.However,other uncommon lesions,such as nodular,pustular,arcuate,and psoriasislike lesions,have been occasionally reported.[1,2]Annular syphilitic lesions are relatively rare and usually present as multiple lesions scattered over the body or are limited to local skin such as genital.[1,3]Herein,we report a solitary annular lesion of secondary syphilis on the face.