November 2021

Volume 30, Issue 2

Official Publication of the Philippine Dermatological Society

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Whole-exome sequencing in the clinical setting: Establishing a foothold for precision medicine in genodermatoses and other diseases

Yu-Chen Lin, Wilson Jr. F. Aala,Bryan Edgar K. Guevara,Rosa Beatriz S. Diaz,Chao-Kai Hsu,Abstract The concept of “precision medicine” has been a mainstay in discourses about the future of medicine, although it was not untilthe completion of the Human Genome Project...

The role of skin punch grafting with plasma-rich plasma injection on stable segmental vitiligo

Krisinda Clare C. Dim-Jamora, MD, FPDSAbstract Vitiligo is a non-communicable, chronic skin condition that has psychosocial effects for the patient. The case of an otherwisehealthy skin phototype IV Filipino male with a two-year history of stable vitiligo is presented...

Functional and integrative approach to dermatology: Useful tips for your practice

Maria Tricia B. Manlongat-Malahito, MD, FPDS,Maria Jasmin J. Jamora, MD, FPDS,Zharlah Gulmatico-Flores, MD, FPDS,Elvira L. Henares-Esguerra, MD, FPDS, FABM, RPh,Jennifer Aileen Ang-Tangtatco, MD, FPDS, CWSP,Beverly Ong-Amoranto, MD, DPDS,Patricia V. Tin, MD,...

Original Articles

Translation and validation of a scale on the health care providers’ Attitudes Towards Persons Living With Leprosy (AT-PLWL)

Maicka Keirsten O. Agon, MD,Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDSAbstract Introduction:Leprosy is a chronic, progressive, and complex disease. One of the factors contributing to the quality of casedetection and treatment compliance is the attitudes of health care...

A translation and validation study of the Filipino version of the Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) among Filipino patients with psoriasis seen at the Rizal Medical Center

Camille Clarisse S. Mundin, MD,Rogelio B. Balagat MD, FPCP, FPDS, FPRA,Jamie P. Nuñez MD, FPDSAbstract INTRODUCTION : Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin, nails, and musculoskeletal system. Musculoskel-etal involvement, called psoriatic...

Determination of minimal erythema dose of Filipino adults to standardize the initial dose of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy in a tertiary hospital

Michelle Isabel L. Astorga, MD, DPDS,Maria Victoria C. Dizon, MD, FPDS,Patricia Anne T. Tinio, MD, FPDSAbstract Introduction:Narrowband ultraviolet B (NBUVB) phototherapy is a well-established treatment option for a variety of dermato-logic conditions. The initial...

Prevalence of mucosal and cutaneous disorders among HIV/AIDS adult Filipino patients 18-60 years old seen in a tertiary hospital in Makati City

Rahina H. Galvez, MD, DPDS,Ma. Jasmin J. Jamora, MD, FPDS,Janice C. Caoili, MDAbstract BACKGROUND : With the recent rise in number of HIV/AIDS patients in the Philippines, knowledge of the most common mucosal and cutaneous findings among HIV/AIDS patients can be a...

Prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency among seborrheic dermatitis patients: a cross- sectional study at Makati Medical Center

Reagan Grey T. Reyes, MD, DPDS,Ma. Lourdes Aragon - De Veyra, MD, FPDSAbstract INTRODUCTION : Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory dermatosis affecting different age groups with aprevalence rate of 1–5% among Asian adults. Due to its...

A randomized, comparative study on the efficacy and safety of mangosteen 1% extract gel versus benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris

Janice Natasha C. Ng, MD, FPDS,Maria Vinna N. Crisostomo, MD, DPDS,Margaret Stephanie L. Jimenez, MD, DPDS,Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan, MD, FPDSAbstract INTRODUCTION : Acne vulgaris is a common dermatologic disorder caused by follicular epidermal hyperproliferation,...

Case Reports

Severe papulopustular rosacea with demodicosis in a 47-year-old Filipino female: A case report

Aira Monica R. Abella, MD, Johannes F. Dayrit, MD, FPDS, FDSPAbstract Introduction: Rosacea is a chronic relapsing inflammatory facial dermatosis often characterized by flare-ups and remissions exclusively affecting the centrofacial skin Case Report: This is a case of...

Acral lentiginous melanoma and tuberculosis verrucosa cutis in a 78-year-old Filipino: A case report

Danielle Marlo R. Senador, MD, Leilani R. Senador, MD, FPDS,Johannes F. Dayrit, MD, FPDS, FDSP, Gisella U. Adasa, MD, FPDSAbstract Introduction: Acral lentiginous melanoma is a subtype of melanoma common in Asians with one of the worst prognoses. It is usually...

AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma: A case series in the Philippine setting

Ricky H Hipolito, MD, FPDS, Ma Teresita G Gabriel, MD, FPDS,Johannes F Dayrit, MD, FPDS, FDSP,Ma Carmela P Bucoy, MDAbstract Introduction: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-Kaposi sarcoma (AIDS-KS) has unique clinical characteristics, often disseminated on...

Large basal cell carcinoma in a 101-year-old Filipino female: A case report

Jianella Catrisse D. Diaz, MD, Daisy King-Ismael, MD, FPDS, Ma. Luisa Abad-Venida, MD, FPDS, Zharlah Gulmatico-Flores, MD, FPDSAbstract Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of malignancy worldwide. The incidence of BCC is...

HIV and leprosy in a 27-year-old Filipino male: A case report

Kristen Therese A. Whaley, MD, Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel, MD, FPDS, Emmanuel Jacinth C. Atienza, MDAbstract Introduction:Hansen’s disease or leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae associated with inflammation that may damage the skin and...

Herpes zoster after COVID-19 vaccination: A case series

Christine E. de Guia, MD,Ivy S. Cagulada, MD,Jonella Jean F. Nicolas, MD,Cecilia R. Rosete, MD, FPDS,Czarina P. Chavez, DipClinRes, MD, FPDSAbstract INTRODUCTION :The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused a global health crisis, necessitating the...

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