Immunological mapping in hereditary epidermolysis bullosa.

abstract：:Self-medication is the selection and use of drugs without medical prescription, to treat diseases or for symptomatic relief. This article is a systematic review on self-medication in skin diseases. A search was conducted on Virtual Health Library and PubMed databases using predetermined descriptors. Two researchers pe...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Corrêa-Fissmer M,Mendonça MG,Martins AH,Galato D

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 86-year-old woman was referred for treatment of a lentigo maligna melanoma on the left earlobe, confirmed by cutaneous biopsy. The resulting surgical defect involved the earlobe's full thickness. The authors outline a simple method for reconstructing the entire lobe in one stage, without grafts, whilst offering a p...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Goulão J,Alves J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous mycoses are among the most common infections in humans and have become an important public health issue because they cause invasive infections in immunocompromised patients. During the infectious process, dermatophyte-host interactions trigger specific metabolic adaptations that allow the pathogen to adhere ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Peres NT,Maranhão FC,Rossi A,Martinez-Rossi NM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insect bites and bite wounds are quite common and most often have mild repercussions in humans. Statistics on the incidence of accidents caused by insects are not available, and the skin reactions after the bites are not always known. The authors present two cases of patients with hemorrhagic blisters on their hands a...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Haddad V Jr,Fonseca CGF,Mendes AL

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vegetative chronic genital herpes is an atypical presentation of herpes simplex 2 that it is usually seen in patients coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinically, it is characterized by extensive ulcers that evolve to chronification and hypertrophic pseudotumor forms. Antiviral drugs are recommended for t...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Siqueira SM,Gonçalves BB,Loss JB,Estrella RR

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thimerosal is an organic mercury derivative found in ophthalmic solutions and certain vaccines in Brazil. Although most studies suggest the prevalence of thimerosal sensitivity to be quite high, this condition does not currently have any clinical relevance. The present article surveyed 184 Brazilian products (151 topi...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Rocha VB,Scherrer MA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichothiodystrophy refers to a heterogeneous group of rare genetic diseases that affects neuroectodermal-derived tissues with multisystem involvement. The hallmark of these syndromes is the deficiency of sulfur in hair matrix proteins, leading to short and brittle hair. Few cases of this rare disorder have been publi...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pereira LB,Rocha VB,Valente NYS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 45-year-old woman with a history of renal carcinoma was observed for facial, cervical and truncal flesh-colored papules. Relatives had similar skin findings and a brother had repeated episodes of pneumothorax. The computerized tomography scan revealed multiple cysts on both lungs. A skin biopsy revealed a perifollic...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lencastre A,Ponte P,Apetato M,Nunes L,Lestre S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis endemic in extensive areas of the Americas. The authors report on an urban adult male patient with uncommon oral-cutaneous lesions proven to be histoplasmosis. Additional investigation revealed unnoticed HIV infection with CD4+ cell count of 7/mm3. The treatment was performed with ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Marques SA,Silvares MR,Camargo RM,Marques ME

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of pityriasis lichenoides is unknown. One of the accepted theories admits that PL is an inflammatory response to extrinsic antigens such as infectious agents, drugs and vaccines. In recent medical literature, only the MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) was associated with the occurrence of this dise...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Castro BA,Pereira JM,Meyer RL,Trindade FM,Pedrosa MS,Piancastelli AC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perforating dermatoses are a group of skin diseases characterized by transepidermal elimination of dermal material. The disease is divided into two groups: the primary group and the secondary group. The classical or primary perforating dermatoses are subdivided into four types according to the eliminated dermal materi...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fernandes KA,Lima LA,Guedes JC,Lima RB,D'Acri AM,Martins CJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muckle-Wells syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disease that belongs to a group of hereditary febrile syndromes. It is characterized by recurrent and self-limited episodes of fever, urticaria, arthralgia, myalgia and conjunctivitis since childhood, which are related to exposure to cold temperatures. Lately, progres...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pereira AF,Pereira LB,Vale EC,Tanure LA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reticulate acropigmentation of Dohi is a rare dyschromic disorder of autosomal dominant inheritance. Most cases have been originally described in Japan. The case of a girl with lesions of typical distribution and morphology is reported. Skin biopsy was not considered essential for diagnosis. After literature review, i...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fernandes NC,Andrade LR

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Palpable migratory arciform erythema is an entity of unknown etiology, with few published cases in the literature. The clinical and histopathological features of this disease are difficult to be distinguished from those of Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of the skin, lupus erythematous tumidus and the deep erythema...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Dantas FL,Valente NY,Veronez IS,Kakizaki P,Leitão JR,Fraga RC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this paper, the basic elements related to the selection of participants for a health research are discussed. Sample representativeness, sample frame, types of sampling, as well as the impact that non-respondents may have on results of a study are described. The whole discussion is supported by practical e...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Martínez-Mesa J,González-Chica DA,Duquia RP,Bonamigo RR,Bastos JL

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse plane normolipemic xanthomatosis (DPNX) is a rare, non-inherited disease that is often associated with systemic diseases, mainly malignant hematological (especially multiple myeloma) or lymph proliferative disorders. The DPNX can precede the appearance of such conditions by several years, so careful follow-up ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Rosmaninho A,Fernandes I,Guimas A,Amorim I,Selores M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Spitz nevus is a benign melanocytic lesion with clinical and histopathological features similar to those of melanoma. It was first described in 1948 but great controversy still remains today with respect to its diagnosis and management. The use of dermoscopy may increase diagnostic accuracy. In Spitz nevus, the mo...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pinheiro AM,Pereira GA,Amorin AG,Varella TC,Friedman H

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether parapsoriasis represents an early stage of T-cell cutaneous lymphoma is still the subject of controversy. We evaluated the efficacy of phototherapy in the treatment of parapsoriasis and its relation with TCCL. Patients diagnosed with parapsoriasis and treated with phototherapy PUVA or UVB-NB were selected. Bet...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Duarte IA,Korkes KL,Amorim VA,Kobata C,Buense R,Lazzarini R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapy for large symptomatic keloids is often plagued with complicated reconstruction manner and recurrence. This article reports a rare treatment combination for a chest keloid with internal mammary artery perforator flap reconstruction and radiation therapy. We excised the keloid and covered the defect with an inte...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Xue D,Qian H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (PCBCLs) constitute 25% of all primary cutaneous lymphomas. They present in the skin with no evidence of systemic or extracutaneous disease at the time of diagnosis, after adequate staging. Primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas differ significantly from their nodal counterparts in relat...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Wanczinsnki MI,Pinto CA,Trevisan F,Cunha PR,Grohs LM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doctors who are not specialists in dermatology often have difficulty diagnosing and managing prevalent skin diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of skin diseases during a three-day healthcare clinic conducted with the population of a small town on the island of Marajo where no medical c...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Oliveira TF,Monteguti C,Velho PE

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is a severe complication often observed in patients with hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure, which occurs mainly in women. It is characterized by ischemic tissue loss secondary to progressive vascular compromise. This is a rare and severe...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Roncada EV,Abreu MA,Pereira MF,Oliveira CC,Nai GA,Soares DF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brazilian Unified Health System presents a long waiting period for a dermatology appointment, varying from 34 to 239 days. OBJECTIVES:Analyze the prevalence of cutaneous diseases evaluated by dermatologists in a specialized center, in patients referred from the primary care, and to present possible interven...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Avancini J,Zucchi P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapidly involuting congenital hemangioma is a rare vascular tumor that generally has a good prognosis. The authors describe a case of a newborn girl with a left cervical vascular lesion. Image exams were performed, and the lesion slowly decreased, leaving redundant skin. Considering all of the findings, a final diagno...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Brás S,Mendes-Bastos P,Amaro C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diphencyprone has been reported as a local immunotherapy for cutaneous melanoma metastases. We aim to report cases of melanoma patients treated with diphencyprone in a single Brazilian institution and highlight their outcomes. Since 2012, we have treated 16 melanoma patients with cutaneous metastases with topical diph...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gibbons I,Bertolli E,Lopes Pinto C,Sonagli M,Macedo M,Duprat Neto J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome (hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia) is a rare syndrome characterized by the triad of absent or reduced sweating, hypotrichosis, and defective dentition. The prominent forehead, saddle nose, thick lower lip and pointy chin produce a distinctive facies. The full syndrome only occurs in m...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Succi IB,Fontenelle E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of new cases of emerging fungal infections has increased considerably in recent years, mainly due to the large number of immunocompromised individuals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the susceptibility of emerging fungi to fluconazole, itraconazole and amphotericin B by disk diffusion method. I...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fay VDS,Rodrigues DMG,Gonçalves SMB,Gregianini TS,Bonamigo RR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferating trichilemmal cyst is an uncommon neoplasm arising from the follicular isthmus, whose histopathological hallmark is the presence of trichilemmal keratinization. We describe a case of proliferating trichilemmal cyst in a 57-year-old woman with a broad clinical, radiological, macroscopic and microscopic cor...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Valerio E,Parro FHS,Macedo MP,Pinto CAL

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Ecthyma gangrenosum is a rare skin infection classically associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We performed a retrospective study of all cases diagnosed with ecthyma gangrenosum from 2004-2010 in a university hospital in Mexico (8 cases, 5 female patients and 3 male patients, ages between 4 months and 2 years). The ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Martínez-Longoria CA,Rosales-Solis GM,Ocampo-Garza J,Guerrero-González GA,Ocampo-Candiani J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morphometric analysis of dermal collagen can provide quantitative support to dermatologic research. The authors of this article disclose a technique of digital image analysis which allows the identification of microscopic structures by color cluster segmentation regarding the estimate intensity and density of dermal c...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Miot HA,Brianezi G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00