Inflammatory linear verrueous epidermal nevus (ILVEN) first mentioned by Unna in 1896 is a rare variant of epidermal nevus characterized clinically by early onset in childhood, moderate to marked pruritus and persistent clinical course and histopathologically by predominant features of a chronic dermatitis or psoriasis. We present tbe first recorded case of a typical ILVEN developed in a 20-year-old Korean male, who has had an intensely pruritic linear verrucous patch, involving the entire length of the posterior aspeet of right upper extremity, volar aspect of right thumb and nails of ind.ex and ring finger since 5 years. Microscopic examination of the skin, biopsy specimens from the lesion on the right elbow joint area and the palm showed hyperkeratosis witb focal parakeratosis, moderate to marked acanthosis and elongation of rete ridges and papilla with mild exocytosis and moderate perivascular lymphocytic infiltration. Literature were reviewed.
Biopsy ; Dermatitis ; Elbow Joint ; Exocytosis ; Fingers ; Humans ; Male ; Nevus ; Parakeratosis ; Pruritus ; Psoriasis ; Skin ; Thumb ; Upper Extremity ; Young Adult

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Humans ; Nitroblue Tetrazolium* ; Skin* ; Tuberculosis, Cutaneous*

Several investigators have attempted to clarify th well-known phenomenon of anergy in lepromatous leprosy during past two decades, utilizing various methods of immunologic assessrvent, including response to skin test antigens, active skin sensitization with strong allergens, skin homograft survival rate, imrnunopathology of lymphnodes, in vitro blastogenic response by antigens or mitogens of lymphocytes, lymphokine production in vitro and measurement of peripheral T and B cell ratio. Howcver, there is no general agreement as to the cellular irnmunologic status of leprosy patients b tween various investigators. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the ability to mount cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions to various skin test antigens and to investigate active sensitization with DViCB in patients with leprosy. Ten polar lepromatous (LL) and 12 polar tuberculoid (TT) p-tients who have been treated at Department of Dermatology, National Iviedical Center and Seoul Nationa,l University Hospital were the subjects. The subjects have rcceived regular antileprosy chemotherapy with DDS and the average duration of treatment in LL and TT groups was 6. 2 and 4. 7 years, respectively. The control group included 10 healthy physicians and nurs-s. Skin test antigens includ=d lepromin (1 x10' bacilli,ml'), PPD (Parke-Davis 5ppJ/0.1ml), SK-SD (Lederle, 40 u SK and 10 u SD/0.1 ml), Candidin (Hollister stier Lab 1: 1000 dilution) and DNCB aceton solution in the concentrations of 1000ug,/0.1ml for sensitization and 100ug/0.1ml for challenge, respcctively. Skin reactions were read 48 hours after intraderrnal injection of 0.1 rnl of each antigen anci th.' metho4 of DNCB sensitization was same as described elsewhere. The result showed that in polar lepromatous leprosy patients, the skin reactivity to various antigens were generally decroased, as cornpared to both th healthy control group and polar tuberculoicl patients, especially to lepromin, PPD and I')NCB sensitization (p<0.05, respectively). We concluded thxt lepromatous leprosy patients were especially unresponsive to mycobacterial antigcns(lepromin and PPD) and to newly administered antigen (DNCB) and tbe possible mechanism was discussed.
Allergens ; Allografts ; Antigens ; Dermatology ; Dinitrochlorobenzene ; Drug Therapy ; Humans ; Hypersensitivity* ; Lepromin ; Leprosy* ; Leprosy, Lepromatous ; Lymphocytes ; Mitogens ; Research Personnel ; Seoul ; Skin Tests* ; Skin* ; Survival Rate

PURPOSE: To provide basic data to improve the practice environment of pediatric nurses by identifying their recognition of nursing professionalism and self-efficacy, and to examine the pediatric nurse parent partnership. METHODS: Participants in the study were 165 nurses with 6 months of work experience in a university children's hospital in Seoul. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Research tools measuring nursing professionalism, self-efficacy, and pediatric nurse parent partnership were used. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS PASW statistics 19.0. RESULTS: There were statistically significant positive correlations for nursing professionalism and self-efficacy (r=.359, p<.001), nursing professionalism and the pediatric nurse parent partnership (r=.487, p<.001), and self-efficacy and the pediatric nurse parent partnership (r=.442, p<.001).According to the general characteristics of the participants, nurses who were married, practiced religion and had children tended to have higher nursing professionalism. Higher self-efficacy was exhibited by nurses who were older, married and raising children and the pediatric nurse parent partnership tended to have higher scores for nurses who practiced religion and worked in a general ward. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that higher nursing professionalism and self-efficacy result in a better pediatric nurse parent partnership which should improve the practice environment of pediatric patients.
Child ; Humans ; Parents ; Surveys and Questionnaires

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate working mothers' satisfaction with non-maternal infant care, social support, and the relationships thereof with variables including parenting efficacy. METHODS: A total of 116 working mothers who had experiences of infant non-maternal care were recruited from online communities of working mothers, and 93 participants were ultimately included in this study. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires in March 2018. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficients were used for analysis. RESULTS: Satisfaction with non-maternal care showed positive correlations with social support from others (r=0.52, p < 0.001), and parenting efficacy (r=0.39, p < 0.001). There was a significant positive correlation between social support from others and parenting efficacy (r=0.32, p=0.002). Satisfaction with non-maternal care was relatively high (86.27%), and it was highest when non-maternal care was provided by the maternal grandparents. The mean score for social support from others was 36.49±8.86. CONCLUSION: To increase satisfaction with non-maternal care, education for non-maternal caregivers and social support programs for working mothers are required.
Caregivers ; Education ; Grandparents ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant Care ; Infant ; Mothers ; Parenting ; Parents

Purpose: This study examined the effects of an educational program for fathers on improving father-infant interactions, child-rearing knowledge, and attachment. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, the participants were recruited by convenience sampling among fathers with infants (2-6 months of age) residing in three districts of Seoul. Fifteen participants in the experimental group and 17 participants in the control group completed the follow-up investigation. A 5-week online and offline intervention program with five sessions was provided to the experimental group. The data were analyzed using generalized estimating equations (GEEs). Results: There was a significant difference in the change in father-infant interaction scores of the experimental group, especially in the caregiver aspect with a significance level of .100 in time and group-to-group interactions (B=6.46, p=.051, 95% confidence interval [CI]=-0.02-12.94). The changes between the groups and times were not statistically significant when it came to infant development knowledge and father-infant attachment. Conclusion We conclude that hybrid online and offline education should be implemented as an effective method to improve fathers’ interactions with their children based on accurate knowledge about infant development.

Purpose: This study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the college life experiences of nursing students who are North Korean defectors. Methods: A qualitative research design employing thematic analysis was utilized. The data were collected in November 2024 through in-depth, one-on-one interviews with the nine participants. Results: Six themes and 19 sub-themes were identified. The six themes were (1) recognition of the value of nursing through personal experiences; (2) the ongoing journey of academic challenges and adaptation; (3) the will to rise above challenges in life; (4) ambivalent emotions between belonging and isolation; (5) a spirit of giving rather than receiving; and (6) gratitude for irreplaceable freedom. Conclusion This study revealed the perceptions of and academic challenges faced by nursing students who are North Korean defectors. Despite their hardships, they expressed gratitude for their freedom and maintained hopes for a brighter future. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for developing targeted strategies to provide the necessary support for this population in the future.

Purpose: This study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the college life experiences of nursing students who are North Korean defectors. Methods: A qualitative research design employing thematic analysis was utilized. The data were collected in November 2024 through in-depth, one-on-one interviews with the nine participants. Results: Six themes and 19 sub-themes were identified. The six themes were (1) recognition of the value of nursing through personal experiences; (2) the ongoing journey of academic challenges and adaptation; (3) the will to rise above challenges in life; (4) ambivalent emotions between belonging and isolation; (5) a spirit of giving rather than receiving; and (6) gratitude for irreplaceable freedom. Conclusion This study revealed the perceptions of and academic challenges faced by nursing students who are North Korean defectors. Despite their hardships, they expressed gratitude for their freedom and maintained hopes for a brighter future. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for developing targeted strategies to provide the necessary support for this population in the future.

Purpose: This study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the college life experiences of nursing students who are North Korean defectors. Methods: A qualitative research design employing thematic analysis was utilized. The data were collected in November 2024 through in-depth, one-on-one interviews with the nine participants. Results: Six themes and 19 sub-themes were identified. The six themes were (1) recognition of the value of nursing through personal experiences; (2) the ongoing journey of academic challenges and adaptation; (3) the will to rise above challenges in life; (4) ambivalent emotions between belonging and isolation; (5) a spirit of giving rather than receiving; and (6) gratitude for irreplaceable freedom. Conclusion This study revealed the perceptions of and academic challenges faced by nursing students who are North Korean defectors. Despite their hardships, they expressed gratitude for their freedom and maintained hopes for a brighter future. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for developing targeted strategies to provide the necessary support for this population in the future.

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Anesthesia, Epidural*