Granulomatous periorificial dermatitis (GPD) is a benign, self-limiting eruption that is considered a clinical variant of periorificial dermatitis, also known as perioral dermatitis. It presents primarily in prepubertal children as monomorphic scaly papules over perioral, paranasal and periorbital areas of the face wit …
Genital warts are caused by several strains of Human Papilloma Viruses. Although asymptomatic in most cases, they can be psychologically and physically distressing for patients. Recently, intralesional immunotherapy using different antigens—such as Bacille Calmette–Guerin vaccine, candida antigen and measles, mumps, an …
A previously healthy 42-year-old male from North Africa presented to the dermatology clinic with skin lesions over his limbs and abdomen for two months. He reported minimal associated pruritus, but no systemic complaints. Local skin examination showed three erythematous and ulcerated nodules over the left forearm, left …
We thank Dr. Al-Mendalawi for his valuable comments. We agree that there are multiple therapies available for the treatment of warts. Regarding the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, recent studies showed that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine has superior or comparative results to BCG. Moreover, BCG needs a …
Warts are common benign skin tumors caused by human papilloma viruses. Recalcitrant facial warts tend to be cosmetically embarrassing to patients and difficult to treat for doctors. Recently, intralesional immunotherapy by antigens like Bacille Calmette–Guerin vaccine, candida antigen, and measles, mumps, and rubella ( …
A 44-year-old Omani male presented to the Dermatology Department with a four-month history of skin lesion over the face, associated with a feeling of tightness. He reported no history of itching, oral ulceration, fever, shortness of breath, or eye symptoms. There was no history of photosensitivity. His medical and drug …