A5037052153- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Skin Diseases and Diabetes
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
Azienda USL di Bologna
2021-2024
University of Bologna
2014-2023
Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi
2014-2021
Psoriasis is associated with comorbid psychiatric conditions. However, its relationship suicidality not completely understood. The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence and correlates depressive symptoms suicide risk in patients psoriasis.Adult psoriatic referring Outpatient Service Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic were enrolled. Depressive assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) section C Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I. 5.0.0). evaluated Area...
Summary Background Nail psoriasis occurs in about 50% of psoriatic patients and can be psychologically devastating since it appears on visible areas. Up to now there is no evidence what biological drugs the most effective nail psoriasis. Objectives The aim our study was determine if one four approved country (infliximab, adalimumab, etanercept, ustekinumab) more than others for Materials methods A single‐center, retrospective conducted assess efficacy therapies with moderate severe...
Summary Background TNF‐α inhibitors have been associated with induction of autoantibodies and autoimmune diseases. We retrospectively evaluated the incidence ANA, ENA, anti‐dsDNA, occurrence clinical symptoms possibly related treatment failure. Patients methods The titers ENA anti‐dsDNA were from blood samples every six months in 128 patients receiving a inhibitor (adalimumab, etanercept, infliximab). Results Overall 37% treated anti‐TNF‐α drug developed autoantibodies, mostly induced by...
Botulinum toxin represents one of the most frequently requested cosmetic procedures. We treated 223 patients with facial wrinkles using a new technique injection botulinum A (BTA) called multipoint and multilevel (MMIT). The aim MMIT was to relax muscle not paralyze it. Patient satisfaction evaluated by Facial Line Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (FTSQ). determined good response in all patients. rhytids were completely resolved case young skin well reduced aged skin, leaving natural...
Abstract Background Recent findings have shown that psoriasis is frequently associated with atherosclerosis. Intima‐media thickness (IMT) a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis damage. Psoriasis patients had impaired endothelial function and thicker IMT the carotid artery, compared healthy control subjects. Objectives The aim our study to evaluate prevalence subclinical in affected by cutaneous without arthritis, considering as feature Methods common artery was measured using High‐resolution...
Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema, commonly known as "baboon syndrome" due to its typical involvement of the gluteal area, is an erythematous symmetrical rash associated with systemic drug administration.
Objective People affected by chronic skin conditions suffer from elevated levels of psychological distress. There is a need for evidence-based treatments that integrate medical care. Mindfulness and Self-compassion programs (MCBPs) have proven effective in diseases. This systematic review aims to narratively synthesize the literature on mindfulness self-compassion as traits interventions conditions.Design We searched four electronic databases trials correlational studies conditions....
Only a limited amount of data is available on the demographic and socio-economic status psoriasis patients its correlation with disease severity impact quality life. The aim this study was to investigate whether associated higher PASI (Psoriasis Area Severity Index) DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality scores global disease. A total 300 adults plaque psoriasis, attending our clinic for first time (January 2015 April 2018), were included in study. defined according three different definitions: >...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Interdigital psoriasis (IP) of the feet is often missed and commonly mistaken for interdigital fungal infection. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> To assess characteristics clinical presentation IP, in order to better understand if IP should be considered a distinct form or not. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We performed 1-year observational study on 164 psoriatic patients, affected by moderate severe cutaneous...
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune bullous disease characterised by immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies to BP180 and BP230 [1]. Autoantibodies against have proved play a critical role in the pathogenesis of BP, whereas are thought not be involved [2, 3]. Pruritus represents important symptom BP. Several authors investigated association between serum levels severity [1-8], however, only few studies evaluated [...]
Summary Background Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by nonmalignant hamartomas in multiple organs. Facial angiofibromas are most commonly located on the face and have potential to cause disfigurement. disfigurement negatively affects quality of life patients their families, often leading negative psychosocial outcomes. Nowadays there no treatment guidelines for facial but due progressive nature a safe technique offering good results needed. Objective...
BACKGROUND: In the treatment of various diseases, such as diabetes and arterial hypertension, fixed dose therapies have been reported to offer a method simplify complex regimens. There are numerous clinical trials proving efficacy cyclosporine in psoriasis inducing remission maintaining results, although there few studies about optimization cyclosporine.METHODS: We performed 15-year retrospective observational study comparing two groups psoriatic patients matched for age sex. assessed...
Abstract An 8‐month‐old Caucasian infant with neurofibromatosis type 1 presented a congenital plexiform neurofibroma and multiple café au lait spots. A pale area surrounded one of the spots located on left gluteus in dermal melanocytosis. This halolike phenomenon results from disappearance Mongolian spot around spots, revealing normal pigmented skin. sign has been described rarely literature pathogenic mechanism is unclear.