Empathy is an important element of professionalism in medicine. Thus, evaluation and enhancement empathy physicians important, regardless geographical boundaries.This study was designed to evaluate the psychometrics a Korean version Jefferson Scale Physician (JSPE) among physicians.The JSPE completed by 229 Korea.Item-total score correlations were all positive statistically significant. Cronbach's coefficient alpha 0.84. The mean 98.2 (SD = 12.0), which lower than that reported for American...

The association between acne and food has been evaluated with inconsistent results. We enrolled 783 patients 502 control subjects. For the acne, blood tests for insulin, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), post prandial 2 hours glucose (PP2), dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) were performed. divided into an "aggravated by food" group (AF) a "not aggravated (NAF). All participants asked to fill out questionnaire. frequency of vegetables (yellow,...

Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) is a common endocrinological disorder in women of childbearing‐age. Although has dermatological manifestations, including hirsutism, acne and androgenetic alopecia, little known about the characteristics patients Asia. Objective The goal this study to elucidate metabolic hormonal parameters Korean classified by three ASRM / ESHERE criteria. Methods We investigated 40 untreated who were newly diagnosed Department Obstetrics &...

Abstract Various methods of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for acne have been introduced. However, comparative studies among them are still needed. We performed this study to compare the effect methyl aminolevulinate (MAL) PDT between red light and intense pulsed (IPL). Twenty patients were enrolled in eight‐week, prospective, split‐face study. applied MAL cream over whole face with a three‐hour incubation time. Then irradiated 22 J/cm 2 on one‐half 8–10 IPL other half during each treatment...

Abstract Background Dermatological patients do visit the emergency department (ED) while most skin problems are controllable in outpatient clinic. However, there is paucity of data on conditions presenting ED. Objective The aim this study was to provide demographic and clinical dermatological ED a secondary hospital Korea. Methods A retrospective conducted based international classification diseases (ICD) rendered Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea, during an 8‐year...

Isotretinoin is a widely prescribed drug for various dermatological conditions, especially acne. Blood tests are routinely performed to monitor its side effects. However, the optimal testing schedule remains controversial.To evaluate laboratory monitoring and schedules of patients with acne taking isotretinoin determine most efficient regimen.We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical records from Dermatology Department Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital 2005 2020 who underwent monthly...

Abstract Introduction Among non‐ablative devices for wrinkle reduction and skin laxity, long pulsed 1064 nm Nd: YAG laser ( LPND ) has considerable effectiveness. It can penetrate to deep dermis due its longer wavelength. This study assesses the efficacy safety of applying new parameters rejuvenation in K orean subjects. Methods A prospective randomized split‐faced was done n = 20). Half face treated with three passes at a spot size 12 mm, 20–24 J/cm 2 fluence, ms width, frequency Hz,...

BackgroundThe incidence of thyroid cancer has increased over the decades, and patients prefer short thin scars after thyroidectomy due to their cosmetic visibility. Several scar assessment methods have been used determine most cosmetically optimal surgical method, but a widely accepted measurement tool is still lacking. This study investigates usage status in scale according time, region, method.MethodsThe authors searched for articles on published between January 2000 September 2022 PubMed...

Dear Editor: A 15-day-old boy visited our clinic presenting a palm sized erythematous patch located on his left cheek from birth, which was aggravated soon after 1st vaccination against the hepatitis B virus. A skin biopsy revealed an oval shaped vascular lobules scattered in dermis. It typical 'Cannonball' appearance (Fig. 1A). In high power field, were groups of ducts composed proliferated endothelial cells. Tufted angioma (TA) most consistent diagnosis. The patient began receiving...

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by scarring of the frontotemporal scalp, thinning or loss facial hair, and papules. Prompt treatment essential to prevent permanent hair loss. Although studies have reported efficacy oral retinoids (isotretinoin acitretin) in FFA treatment, a therapeutic role for alitretinoin known only lichen planus not FFA. Herein, we report case accompanied with that responded well alitretinoin.

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an extremely rare condition in infancy. To the best of our knowledge, there have been only three cases neonatal EM described literature, and no such reported Korea. A preterm neonate born at 35 weeks six days gestation presented with multiple annular erythematous patches a targetoid shape over his entire body 36 age (corrected 7 days). He had systemic symptoms except for transient mild fever. No triggering factor hepatitis B BCG vaccination was found. Neutropenia...

Pacinian corpuscles are sensory nerve-end organs located in the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue of palms or soles.Pacinian neuroma is an extremely rare feature, defined as hyperplasia hypertrophy corpuscles.About half neuromas present with point tenderness.There have been a limited number cases reported around world.We observed 45-year-old woman 8-month history tender whitish papule on her left thumb tip.Histopathologically, enlarged hypertrophic corpuscle tissue, surrounded by numerous...

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LV) is characterized by neutrophilic invasion and fibrinoid necrosis along with endothelial enlargement in postcapillary venules.Annular appearance of LV (ALV) rare, but it can be accompanied several systemic diseases.One these diseases ulcerative colitis (UC), a subgroup inflammatory bowel disease.Only one case was previously reported which ALV associated UC, herein we present more case.A 66-year-old woman presented painful polycyclic erythema on both palms, had...

Trichogerminoma is a rare neoplasm which was first described in 1992 and there still controversy over its inclusion into the spectrum of trichoblastoma.A 79-year-old woman presented with 5-year history an asymptomatic nodule on left posterior neck.Histologically, lesion revealed well-demarcated deep dermal surrounded by pseudocapsule.The tumor composed lobules basophilic cells some displayed distinctive pattern densely packed 'cell balls' peripheral condensation.Immunohistochemically, showed...

Acral persistent papular mucinosis (APPM) is a rare idiopathic subtype of localized lichen myxedematosus. To date, there have been 40 APPM cases reported worldwide; however, only 7 in the Korean literature.A 70-year-old man was referred to our hospital with solitary pinkish nodule on dorsum his right hand. Despite absence symptoms, patient wanted know exact diagnosis; thus, biopsy performed. Histopathological examination specimen obtained from hand revealed orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis...

Various treatment modalities are used to treat keloids. However, a comprehensive assessment comparing the effectiveness of these in terms patient-reported outcomes is warranted.

Abstract Previous studies suggest an association between atopic dermatitis (AD) and exposure to microorganisms antibiotics. However, these have limitations, the sole influence on development of AD was elusive. We performed a nationwide population‐based case–control study in Korean population investigate early‐life infection or antibiotic exposure. A total 244 805 children with from 2 283 601 born January 2010 December 2014 equal number sex‐ age‐matched healthy were enrolled. conditional...