Scanning electron microscopy of dermatofibroma.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitiligo is a chronic disease characterized by the appearance of achromic macules caused by melanocyte destruction. Surgical treatments with melanocyte transplantation can be used for stable vitiligo cases. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate treatment response to the autologous transplantation of noncultured epidermal ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Ramos MG,Ramos DG,Ramos CG

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：:The transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGFβ1) promotes fibrosis, differentiating epithelial cells and quiescent fibroblasts into myofibroblasts and increasing expression of extracellular matrix. Recent investigations have shown that PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor*) is a negative regulator of fibrotic...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gaspar NK

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermoscopy is a noninvasive complementary diagnostic method largely used in dermatology. Feasibility, accuracy, and reproducibility are key elements for a diagnostic method to be useful, hence the importance of the terminology used to describe dermoscopic criteria. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the reproducibility ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Barcaui CB,Bakos RM,Paschoal FMC,Bittencourt FV,Gadens GA,Hirata S,Nascimento MM,Sá BCS,Maceira JP

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lucio's phenomenon represents a serious cutaneous necrotizing reaction, which can occur with Lucio's leprosy and also in other forms of lepromatous leprosy. The authors discuss the case of a 63-year-old male patient presenting with ulcers and necrotic cutaneous lesions on the limbs, torso and face, associated with rec...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Peixoto AB,Portela PS,Leal FR,Brotas AM,Rodrigues NC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of pityriasis versicolor circinata whose isolated etiologic agent was Malassezia sympodialis in a 34-year-old woman. The isolation and identification of Malassezia sympodialis were accomplished with modified Dixon's agar, and the molecular method used to confirm the species was polymerase cha...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Framil VM,Melhem MS,Szeszs MW,Corneta EC,Zaitz C

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:American cutaneous leishmaniasis is a dermatozoonosis of compulsory notification with relevant morbidity. The disease is considered endemic in northern Paraná. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the clinical, laboratory and epidemiological aspects of patients with American cutaneous leishmaniasis treated at Clinics Hos...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pontello Junior R,Gon Ados S,Ogama A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among psychiatric dermatoses, the psychogenic excoriation is characterized by patient's confession to provoking the lesions, without presenting any dermatological underlying pathology. This topic has been rarely approached in the literature, focusing on the diversity of psychological diagnoses. Epidemiological data in...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Alves CJ,Martelli AC,Prado RB,Fonseca Mda S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distinct cases of Paracoccidioidomycosis and Cryptococcosis with atypical and localized skin manifestation on the upper limbs of two elderly patients are reported. In the 2nd one, he presented asymptomatic pulmonary cancer; the blood tests for fungal infection were negative, and the etiologic agents were seen in skin ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Oliveira EV,Almeida MT,Turatti A,Gomes CM,Roselino AM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the context of declining leprosy endemicity worldwide, keeping the interest in knowledge and expertise in leprosy alive has been a matter of concern. Approaching the problem only in primary care, without the proper integration with other levels of care in the health system fails to account for the complexity of the...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Alves CR,Ribeiro MM,Melo EM,Araújo MG

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：: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：:Pigmented Bowen's disease (PBD) is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma in situ and represents less than 2% of cases of Bowen's disease. It is characterized by a sharply demarcated, pigmented plaque with a scaly or crusted surface on intertriginous and genital areas. The authors describe a case of PBD on the penis and...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Ishioka P,Yamada S,Michalany NS,Hirata SH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lobomycosis or lacaziosis is a chronic granulomatous fungal infection caused by Lacazia loboi. Most cases are restricted to tropical regions. Transmission is believed to occur through traumatic inoculation in the skin, mainly in exposed areas. It is characterized by keloid-like nodules. There are only a few hundred ca...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Araújo MG,Cirilo NS,Santos SNMBD,Aguilar CR,Guedes ACM

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seborrheic dermatitis is a common disease characterized by the erythematous plaques with oily-yellow desquamation. Increased sebaceous gland activity by androgenic hormones has played a role in the etiology of the disease. The second-to-fourth digit (2D:4D) ratio is thought to be a marker of prenatal androge...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： İslamoğlu ZGK

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:the ABCD rule is used to guide physicians, health care professionals and patients to recognize the main characteristics of suspicious skin lesions for melanoma. In Brazil there are no studies to validate the use of the ABCD rule by patients after instructions given by dermatologists. OBJECTIVES:to evaluate ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Müller KR,Bonamigo RR,Crestani TA,Chiaradia G,Rey MC

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma faciale is a rare dermatosis of chronic course, benign, usually asymptomatic, first described in 1945 by Wingley. It is characterized by the appearance of well-defined, single or multiple papules, plaques and nodules, predominantly located in sun-exposed areas, especially the face. In this work we report the...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lima RS,Maquiné GÁ,Silva Junior RC,Schettini AP,Santos M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are life-threatening blistering drug reactions with high incidence of ocular sequela. The term 'Epidermal Necrolysis' has been recently used to better describe the full spectrum of the disease that includes Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Wambier CG,Hoekstra TA,Wambier SPF,Filho RB,Vilar FC,Paschoal RS,Roselino AM,Frade MAC,Foss NT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Bourneville-Pringle syndrome is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by the development of multiple hamartomas in various systems, especially brain, skin, retina, kidney, heart and lung. The case of a patient with brownish plaques on the forehead and temporal region, pink malar and chin papu...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gontijo GM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marjolin's ulcer is a term used to describe a malignant transformation that originates in chronic skin lesions. These neoplasms may be more aggressive than those unassociated with healing processes and are frequently overlooked or inadequately treated. This case report describes the occurrence of a squamous cell carci...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Dinato SL,Nóvoa EG,Dinato MM,Almeida JR,Romiti N

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma annulare may be caused by multiple triggers. Among these are vaccinations, which have been described as an infrequent cause of granuloma annulare. The authors report the first case of generalized granuloma annulare associated with pneumococcal vaccination in a 57-year-old woman, who presented cutaneous lesio...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： García-Gil MF,Álvarez-Salafranca M,Martínez García A,Ara-Martín M

更新日期：2021-01-01 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:Dermatology encompasses the management of many disorders of the skin and cutaneous appendages, making the analysis of epidemiological profiles relevant for health planning. OBJECTIVE:The study aims to describe the nosological profile of dermatological diseases in Florianopolis, analyzing the interrelation a...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Ferreira IG,Godoi DF,Perugini ER

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evolution and cost of three types of compression therapy (single layer, multilayer and Unna boot) in patients with venous ulceration were compared. The evaluation lasted two months and used photographic records and instrument based on pressure ulcer scale for healing (PUSH). Treatment with monolayer compression therap...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pereira BE,Sousa AT,França JR,Soares MJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of a 62-year-old man with a history of total left hip arthroplasty nine years previously presenting with a large infiltrated plaque on the posterior area of the left thigh with three months of evolution without systemic symptoms or elevated inflammatory markers. Computed tomography of the l...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gomes NP,Costa-Silva M,Moreira E,Azevedo F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans is a rare mucocutaneous dermatosis characterized by pustular and vegetating lesions of the skin and oral mucosa. It is considered a highly specific marker for inflammatory bowel diseases. The authors describe a case of pyodermatitis-pyostomatitis vegetans in a pediatric patient who...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Mesquita Kde C,Costa IM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a rare disease characterized by acral papular eruption with symmetrical distribution. It is a benign and self-limited disease; the symptoms disappear after two to eight weeks, without recurrences or scars. Skin lesions are usually asymptomatic. Prodrome might occur, suggesting upper respira...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Pedreira RL,Leal JM,Silvestre KJ,Lisboa AP,Gripp AC

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dysplastic nevi are among the most important cutaneous melanoma simulators. They are important risk markers for this neoplasia and can be its potential precursors. Some authors found a statistically significant relationship between the degree of dysplasia and the risk for developing melanoma. However, reprod...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Nobre AB,Piñeiro-Maceira J,Luiz RR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical use of immune response modifiers, such as imiquimod, has increased in dermatology. Although its topical use is well tolerated, it may be associated with exacerbations of generalized cutaneous inflammatory diseases, possibly through the systemic circulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. This report describes a...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Leite OG,Tagliolatto S,Souza EM,Cintra ML

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In highly endemic countries, transmission and sub-clinical infection of leprosy are likely and the disease manifests itself in individuals without any known close contact with a leprosy patient. Health workers are social contacts belonging to the same network (the Health System) and some of them share the sa...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Calado KL,Magnanini MM,Moura RS,Gallo ME,Bührer-Sékula S,Oliveira ML

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00