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View article: Hereditary epidermolysis bullosa: clinical-epidemiological profile of 278 patients at a tertiary hospital in São Paulo, Brazil
Hereditary epidermolysis bullosa: clinical-epidemiological profile of 278 patients at a tertiary hospital in São Paulo, Brazil Open
In this study, dystrophic EB predominated and the need for multidisciplinary care for comorbidities and complications was highlighted.
View article: Requirements for Brazilian Outpatient Centers of Excellence in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Consensus Co-Creative Study
Requirements for Brazilian Outpatient Centers of Excellence in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Consensus Co-Creative Study Open
The idealized outpatient centers can play a role in the complete multidisciplinary treatment for HS and advancing the science of healthcare services by providing a focus for research, training, and translation of findings into practice.
View article: Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis ‒ Brazilian Society of Dermatology: an update on phototherapy and systemic therapy using e-Delphi technique
Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis ‒ Brazilian Society of Dermatology: an update on phototherapy and systemic therapy using e-Delphi technique Open
This publication is an update of the "Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology" published in 2019, considering the novel, targeted-oriented systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis. Th…
View article: Bullous lesions following phototherapy in a newborn
Bullous lesions following phototherapy in a newborn Open
A male infant presented with progressive jaundice immediately after birth. Fecal acholia and choluria associated with extensive bullous skin lesions in his trunk, abdomen, and upper and lower limbs developed during phototherapy. Several di…
View article: Bullous lesions following phototherapy in a newborn
Bullous lesions following phototherapy in a newborn Open
A male infant presented with progressive jaundice immediately after birth. Fecal acholia and choluria associated with extensive bullous skin lesions in his trunk, abdomen, and upper and lower limbs developed during phototherapy. Several di…
View article: Alopecia Areata in Latin America: Where are We and Where are We Going?
Alopecia Areata in Latin America: Where are We and Where are We Going? Open
Alopecia areata (AA) represents an underrecognized burden in Latin America (LA), severely impacting quality of life (QoL). This impact is exacerbated by limited access to specialized dermatologic care and therapies for AA within and among …
View article: In-vitro NLRP3 functional test assists the diagnosis and therapeutic choice of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) patients: a Brazilian cooperation
In-vitro NLRP3 functional test assists the diagnosis and therapeutic choice of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) patients: a Brazilian cooperation Open
Objective To report our five-years experience on the use of NLRP3 inflammasome functional assays in the differential diagnosis of Brazilian patients with a clinical suspicion of CAPS. Patients and methods : The study included 9 patients be…
View article: Therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review with a focus on Brazil
Therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review with a focus on Brazil Open
Some biologic agents, such as adalimumab, infliximab, ustekinumab and secukinumab, have been shown to be effective in the management of moderate-to-severe HS that failed conventional treatment and demonstrated a good tolerability and safet…
View article: Occipital Fibrosing Alopecia in a Young Male: A Case Report
Occipital Fibrosing Alopecia in a Young Male: A Case Report Open
Introduction: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia with 3 recognized clinical variants. Lately, LPP clinical spectrum has expanded with new and overlapping clinical variants. First considered as a subtype…
View article: CHILD syndrome: successful treatment of skin lesions with topical lovastatin and cholesterol lotion
CHILD syndrome: successful treatment of skin lesions with topical lovastatin and cholesterol lotion Open
CHILD syndrome (Congenital Hemidysplasia, Ichthyosiform erythroderma, Limb Defects) is a rare X-linked dominant disease. The authors report a 2-month-old patient presenting with typical features of CHILD syndrome that was treated with a to…
View article: Consensus on the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
Consensus on the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa - Brazilian Society of Dermatology Open
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic immune mediated disease of universal distribution that causes great damage to the quality of life of the affected individual, whose prevalence is estimated at 0.41% in the Brazilian population. The obj…
View article: Consensus on the diagnostic and therapeutic management of chronic spontaneous urticaria in adults - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
Consensus on the diagnostic and therapeutic management of chronic spontaneous urticaria in adults - Brazilian Society of Dermatology Open
Background: Urticarias are frequent diseases, with 15% to 20% of the population presenting at least one acute episode in their lifetime. Urticaria are classified in acute (≤ 6 weeks) or chronic (> 6 weeks). They may be induced or spontaneo…
View article: Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology Open
The experts stated that the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis is based on skin hydration, topical anti-inflammatory agents, avoidance of triggering factors, and educational programs. Systemic therapy, based on immunosuppressive a…
View article: Adult female acne: a guide to clinical practice
Adult female acne: a guide to clinical practice Open
Different from teenage acne, adult female acne presents some characteristics and multiple etiopathogenic factors that make its management more complex. This guide provides recommendations for best clinical practices and therapeutic decisio…
View article: PHACE syndrome: clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and management
PHACE syndrome: clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and management Open
Infantile hemangioma can be linked to other organ malformations. In 1996, PHACE syndrome was first defined as the association of large and segmental infantile hemangioma, usually on the face, head, or cervical region, with malformations of…
View article: Tuberous sclerosis complex: review based on new diagnostic criteria
Tuberous sclerosis complex: review based on new diagnostic criteria Open
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a multisystemic, autosomal dominant genetic disorder with complete penetrance, that can evolve with hamartomas in multiple organs, such as skin, central nervous system, kidney and lung. Due to the wide phenoty…