Assessment of the quality of life of Egyptian and Tunisian autoimmune bullous diseases' patients using an Arabic version of the autoimmune bullous disease quality of life and the treatment of autoimmune bullous disease quality of life questionnaires.

abstract：:A 24-year-old male patient, who underwent kidney transplant six years ago due to Lupus nephritis, for the last two years presented asymptomatic erythematous scaly plaques on the abdomen and areas exposed to light. Post-transplantation immunosuppressive medications included prednisone, mycophenolate sodium and sirolimu...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Mendes AD,Bittencourt Mde J,Moure ER,D'Macêdo CM,Yamaki IN,Araújo DM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Background: Patch tests are an efficient method to confirm the etiological diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis. OBJECTIVES:1) To determine the permanence of results between two tests performed with an interval of at least one year, in patients with allergic contact dermatitis; 2) To compare the positiv...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Duarte I,Silva Mde F,Malvestiti AA,Machado Bde A,Lazzarini R

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic Dermatitis has long been a controversial entity in regard its relationship to food allergy. Indeed, inter-discipline disparity in the way dermatologists and allergologists perceive the food allergy/atopic dermatitis interplay, hampers the design of concise therapeutic strategies and conveys conflicting messages...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Guibas GV,Makris M,Chliva C,Gregoriou S,Rigopoulos D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of malignancy in the Western world, and surgical excision is the preferred approach. The approach adopted in the face of incomplete excisions of basal cell carcinoma is still controversial. OBJECTIVES:To compare the number of tumor recurrences after treatment...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fidelis MC,Stelini RF,Staffa LP,Moraes AM,Magalhães RF

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the association of multiple autoimmune diseases has already been widely described, no reports of the association between vitiligo, primary biliary cirrhosis and Sjogren's syndrome were retrieved in the SciELO and PubMed databases. The authors describe the case of a female patient who was diagnosed with primar...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Abdo-Aguiar LS,Silva de Castro CC

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pentavalent antimonials remain as the standard drugs in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniosis. The high cost, difficult administration, long treatment time, toxicity and increasing morbidity are factors that limit the use of these drugs. OBJECTIVES:To describe the response to radiofrequency thermotherapy...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Gonçalves SVCB,Costa CHN

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have a significant prevalence in both the general population and pregnant women. Accordingly, we consider the physiological changes of the maternal organism that can alter the clinical course of these diseases. In addition, obstetric and neonatal complications may occur, resulting ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Costa MC,Bornhausen Demarch E,Azulay DR,Périssé AR,Dias MF,Nery JA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies that investigated the effect of vitamin D on skin cancer risk have exhibited inconsistent results. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate vitamin D status in patients with actinic keratosis. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 31 patients with actinic keratosis and 29 he...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Çerman AA,Karabay EA,Altunay IK,Cesur SK

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin metastases from colorectal carcinoma are rare and signal advanced disease. We present a case of an 80-year-old male with a large skin metastatic focus in the lower abdomen, a year after resection of a colonic adenocarcinoma. The patient had already finished receiving his first cycle of chemotherapy shortly before...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Nesseris I,Tsamakis C,Gregoriou S,Ditsos I,Christofidou E,Rigopoulos D

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Clinical Trial for Uniform Multidrug Therapy for Leprosy Patients in Brazil (U-MDT/CT-BR), designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a six-months regimen, assessed the adverse effects caused by the drugs. OBJECTIVE:Describe adverse effects due to MDT in U-MDT/CT-BR, comparing the uniform regimen (U-MDT)...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Cruz RCDS,Bührer-Sékula S,Penna GO,Moraes MEA,Gonçalves HS,Stefani MMA,Penna MLF,Pontes MAA,Talhari S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultraviolet radiation can damage the DNA, cause immunosuppression, chemical and histological alterations in the epidermis, early photoaging, cataracts and carcinogenesis, among others. Photoprotection prevents these and other harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreens, protective clothing, proper accessories...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Balogh TS,Velasco MV,Pedriali CA,Kaneko TM,Baby AR

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sporothrix spp. infection can occur through the inoculation of the organism in the skin through direct contact with the soil (sapronotic infection), through contact with animals, such as infected cats and dogs (zoonotic infection), or less frequently via inhalation. With a subacute or chronic evolution, approximately ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Carvalho GSM,Veasey JV

更新日期：2020-01-01 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,de Macedo MP,Pinto CAL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal skin suffers a progressive adaptation to the extrauterine environment and special care is needed during this period. This skin is very sensitive, thin and fragile. Immaturity of the epidermal barrier reduces the defense against the excessive proliferation of microbes and makes the skin more vulnerable to trau...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Fernandes JD,Machado MC,Oliveira ZN

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of individuals with tattoos has been increasing worldwide, alongside with reports of complications varying from reactions to the injected pigments to infections caused by agents inoculated in the pigmentation process. The diagnosis of such unwanted events can be obtained through complementary non-invasive m...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Veasey JV,Erthal ALN,Lellis RF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 75% of skin cancer. Sun exposure and genetics are related to its etiology. It's expected that biological and behavioral differences provide different patterns of involvement between sexes. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the topography of lesions and their correlations with gender, ...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Souza CF,Thomé EP,Menegotto PF,Schmitt JV,Shibue JR,Tarlé RG

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:Kaposi's sarcoma is a malignant disease that originates in the lymphatic endothelium. It has a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Its four distinct clinical forms are: classic, endemic, iatrogenic and epidemic Kaposi's sarcoma. In non-HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma, the disease is typically limited to the low...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Santos M,Vilasboas V,Mendes L,Talhari C,Talhari S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary Angioedema is a dominantly inherited disease. Routine screening of autoantibodies (AAB) is not recommended for individuals with Hereditary Angioedema; however, prevalence of these antibodies in Hereditary Angioedema patients is not well documented. We aim to determine the prevalence of AAB so that individua...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Dortas Junior SD,Valle SO,Levy SA,Tortora RP,Abe AT,Pires GV,Papi JA,França AT

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report concerns an AIDS patient presenting systemic and cutaneous manifestations of histoplasmosis. A histopathological and mycological examination of the skin lesion confirmed the diagnosis. In AIDS patients histoplasmosis arises mainly when the T-CD4+ cell count is less than 50 cells/mm3. In such cases, histopl...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Orsi AT,Nogueira L,Chrusciak-Talhari A,Santos M,Ferreira LC,Talhari S,Talhari C

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a chronic disease, characterized by erythematous scaly lesions, presented in eight different forms: plaques, guttate, pustular, erythrodermic, inverse, nail and scalp psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. Its development depends on genetic factors, external stimulus and immune response alteration.1 Proinfla...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Bressan AL,Pereira D,Medeiros PM,Carneiro S,Azulay-Abulafia L

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:We present a case of a penile lesion with a clinical appearance similar to Mondor penile disease (thrombosis of the dorsal vein of the penis) or penile sclerosing lymphangitis. Laboratory evaluation, however, showed a solid lesion, with no vascular component to Doppler ultrasonography and no treponema to immunohistoch...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Sardinha JCG,Ramos MC,Schettini APM,Talhari S

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：:The incidence of skin melanoma is increasing worldwide. The presence of lymph node metastasis is the most important prognostic factor of this disease, the thicker the lesion the greater the likelihood of lymph node involvement. Approximately 20% of patients with Breslow depth 1-4 mm have lymph node metastasis. Sentine...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Lages RB,Vieira SC,Abreu BA,Rodrigues IN,Santos LG,Cordeiro NM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:One of the most frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis of occupational origin are rubber additives, which are present in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The most allergenic additives of natural and synthetic gloves are thiurams, carbamates and mercapto group. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the state...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Oliveira HR,Alchorne Ade O

更新日期：2011-09-01 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,Soares de Sá BC,Maceira JP

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Lichen planus is considered to be the most common dermatological disease involving the oral mucosa. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the profile, clinical features, and the presence of dysplasia and candidiasis in patients with oral lichen planus. METHODS:A total of 21 patients were selected from 258 patients at r...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Werneck JT,Costa Tde O,Stibich CA,Leite CA,Dias EP,Silva Junior A

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background::The morphological similarities between fibrous papules of the face and multiple sporadic oral fibromas were mentioned long ago and a relationship between them has been reported in the literature. Objective::The aim of this study was to evaluate the participation of mast cells, elastin and collagen in a ser...

journal_title：Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

authors： Henriques ÁC,Freitas RA,Pires BC,Gurgel CA,Santos JN

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00