Abstract Background Onychomycosis (OM) and traumatic onychodystrophy (OD) are common causes of toenail changes. A clinical diagnosis is often impossible without mycology. Dermoscopy helpful in this setting but yet underexplored. Prospective comparative studies between OM OD onychoscopic findings have not been previously performed. Objectives We sought to determine distinguishing dermoscopic presentations OD. Methods performed a prospective, observational study including patients presenting...

Abstract Background Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexual transmitted infection (STI), currently endemic within the population of men who have sex with (MSM) Western Countries. L2B variant has been reported as predominant strain in current LGV epidemics, although shift towards L2‐434 observed some European countries. Objectives To evaluate and characterize diagnosed Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal. Methods A retrospective analysis all diagnoses...

FIGURE 1 (A), On examination, the patient showed lichenified erythematous plaques on both palms associated with fissuring and scaling.Pruritus pain secondary to were intense.(B, C), day 3, strong positive reactions (++) p-aminoazobenzene 0.25% wt/wt (pet.),Disperse Orange 3 1.0%wt/wt (pet.),Basic Red 46 1.0% (pet.) Acid Yellow 36 observed.On 7, all classified as extreme (+++), basis of intense erythema, infiltration, coalescing vesicles

Granuloma gluteale infantum is a rare nodular complication of irritant diaper dermatitis. The association this condition with the widespread use nondisposable cloth diapers has been increasingly recognized. We present case an 18-month-old girl granuloma infantum. Our aims are to emphasize importance clinical recognition re-emerging dermatitis and point out potential role topical calcineurin inhibitors as treatment option.

Scleredema of Buschke is a rare connective tissue disease with poorly understood pathogenesis. Three types scleredema have been distinguished according to its association preceding or underlying conditions. Type 1 usually secondary febrile infection, type 2 mostly associated paraproteinemia and 3, named diabeticorum, has strict Diabetes mellitus. A diffuse, non-pitting swelling induration the skin define this disease. The histology characterized by normal slightly thinned epidermis, dermis...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Lencastre A, Pinheiro R, Cunha N. A study of dermoscopic features nail psoriasis: the pseudo-pseudo-fiber sign. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii. 2018;35(6):649-649. doi:10.5114/ada.2018.77619. APA Lencastre, A., Pinheiro, R., & Cunha, (2018). Alergologii, 35(6), 649-649. https://doi.org/10.5114/ada.2018.77619 Chicago Andre, Rita Nélia Cunha. 2018. "A sign". Alergologii...

Debridement is essential for the optimal care of venous leg ulcers. Several debridement methods with different limitations may be deployed. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) used several dermatological purposes. Its application as a chemical method ulcers has never been explored. We designed prospective study to determine role 80% TCA solution ulcers, regarding efficacy and procedure‐associated pain. Chronic were treated 3 cycles or curettage over 1 week. Pain mean percentage fibrin devitalized...

Onychomatricoma is a slow-growing, benign neoplasm of the nail matrix with several histological variants. With only 2 cases previously reported, term "myxoid onychomatricoma" has been used by some authors to describe rare variant, known have fibromixoid component. We present case 51-year-old Caucasian woman 1-year history thickening and discoloration right thumbnail, who was initially misdiagnosed as onychomycosis. After performing magnetic resonance imaging that showed tumor filamentous...

<h3>Background</h3> Switching biological therapies is becoming increasingly common in routine management of PsA patients. However, evidence this topic still scarce. Predictive markers for an optimal approach to the sequential prescription biologics are lacking. <h3>Objectives</h3> In a population patients, we aimed determine differences baseline clinical and laboratory features between switchers non-switchers. <h3>Methods</h3> We conducted retrospective analysis patients followed at our...

A 48-year-old woman presented with an eight-month history of a painful crusted erosion the left nipple (figure 1A, B). No discharge or eczema were reported. Her mammogram was normal.[[?]]What is your diagnosis?Erosive adenomatosis (EAN)Based on clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological findings(figure 1), diagnosis erosive (EAN) made. This unusual benign tumour lactiferous ducts may assume varied presentations mimic mammary [...]

As fotodermatoses autoimunes constituem um grupo heterogéneo de dermatoses idiopáticas incluindo cinco entidades clinicamente distintas: erupção polimorfa à luz, prurigo actínico, hydroa vacciniforme, dermite actínica crónica e urticária solar. Algumas destas são potencialmente graves com grande impacto na qualidade vida dos doentes. Várias medidas fotoprotecção suficientes para o tratamento doentes formas ligeiras. opções terapêuticas actuais limitadas em doença grave refractária,...

Introduction: Topical immunotherapy with diphenylcyclopropenone is a treatment option for patients refractory or extensive alopecia areata. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and tolerability therapy, in areata, identify possible prognostic factors that predict response treatment.&#x0D; Methods: We conducted retrospective included all diagnosed areata treated at our Department.&#x0D; Results: Twenty one were analysis (15 females 6 males). Overall, nine (42.9%) had...