Zeynep Keskinkaya , Özge Kaya , Selda Işık Mermutlu , Hilay Garipcan Karaemir , Sevilay Oğuz Kılıç
{"title":"Clinical and dermoscopic patterns of acquired melanocytic nevi in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study from Turkey","authors":"Zeynep Keskinkaya , Özge Kaya , Selda Işık Mermutlu , Hilay Garipcan Karaemir , Sevilay Oğuz Kılıç","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Childhood and adolescence are the most active periods for nevi development, which provide insights into nevogenesis.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To evaluate the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of acquired melanocytic nevi in Turkish children (aged ≤ 10-years) and adolescents (aged > 10-years) regarding demographic, constitutional, and environmental factors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study on participants aged < 18-years examined for acquired melanocytic nevi between January and June 2023.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>One hundred participants (female: male ratio = 1:1; median age: 10) were assessed. The median nevi number was significantly higher in adolescents than in children (6 vs. 4; p < 0.05). The upper extremities (n = 68) and trunk (n = 67) were the most commonly involved anatomical regions. Females had a significantly higher nevi rate on the upper extremities than males (80% vs. 56%; p < 0.05). The trunk was involved slightly more frequently in males (76% vs. 58%; p = 0.06). The globular pattern rate was higher in children than in adolescents (70.6% vs. 42.9%; p < 0.05), whereas a striking increase was observed in the reticular pattern from childhood (2%) to adolescence (14.3%) (p < 0.05). The globular pattern was the major dermoscopic pattern in all anatomical locations except lower extremities where the homogeneous pattern prevailed. Sunscreen use had no impact on the nevi number or dermoscopic pattern.</div></div><div><h3>Study limitations</h3><div>Limited number of participants.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The age and anatomical site were the most relevant factors influencing the number and dermoscopic patterns of nevi. The gender-related distribution pattern of nevi, without any effect of sunscreen use on either nevus count or dermoscopic pattern, suggests a genetic predisposition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 22-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745226/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of positivity in patch tests and reactivity to substances present in the main dressings in patients with chronic leg ulcers","authors":"Ísis Fiorello de Oliveira Mesquita , Larissa Pierri Carvalho Fonseca , Maria Rita Parise Fortes , Hélio Amante Miot , Luciana Patricia Fernandes Abbade","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 162-165"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142612429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nathalia Hoffmann Guarda Aguzzoli , Ana Laura Bueno , Yağmur Halezeroğlu , Renan Rangel Bonamigo
{"title":"Skin cancer after heart transplantation: a systematic review","authors":"Nathalia Hoffmann Guarda Aguzzoli , Ana Laura Bueno , Yağmur Halezeroğlu , Renan Rangel Bonamigo","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality after solid organ transplants. Skin cancer is the most prevalent non-lymphoid malignancy occurring during heart transplantation follow-up. Due to the complexity of immunosuppressive therapy and the high prevalence and incidence of skin cancer in this population, dermatologists play an important role in the short and long-term follow-up of heart transplant recipients.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The goal of this study is to present data from a systematic literature review focusing on the occurrence of skin cancer in patients who have undergone heart transplantation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature in the EMBASE and PubMed databases from August to September 2021 to investigate the incidence of skin cancer in heart transplant patients. The authors selected retrospective and prospective cohort studies presenting data on the frequency of skin cancer in patients following heart transplantation. Exclusion criteria included articles that did not stratify the organ transplant type and studies that did not evaluate the frequency of skin cancer in the specific population.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Based on the search strategy, the authors found 2589 studies, out of which 37 were eligible for inclusion in this study. Provided data are from 20 different countries, over the period 1974 to 2015. Incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) ranges from 0.97% to 52.8%. The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) ranges from 1.19% to 89% and the incidence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) ranges from 2% to 63%. Malignant Melanoma (MM) incidence ranges from 0.94% to 4.6%</div></div><div><h3>Study limitations</h3><div>The analysis involved an exclusive focus on heart transplant patients, and the statistical analysis of the sample may have been hampered. The significant heterogeneity among the studies emerged as a challenge during the analysis of the results. Furthermore, the study is limited by variations in follow-up periods among the included studies.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although gathering methodologically heterogeneous data, this systematic review was able to show the epidemiological importance of skin cancer in heart transplant patients. This study reinforces the important role dermatologists play in the short and long-term follow-up of heart transplant patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 63-86"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142646772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facial cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease treated with pulsed dye laser: a case report and literature review","authors":"Qin-Xiao Wang, Si-Yu Luo, Kai-Yi Zhou, Sheng Fang","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 204-207"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142612415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Claudia Schroder , Matías Gárate , Diego Orlandi , Ligia Aranibar , Francisco Silva
{"title":"Clinical and epidemiological characterization of demodicosis cases in the pediatric population at the Hospital Clinic of the University of Chile (2013‒2020)","authors":"Claudia Schroder , Matías Gárate , Diego Orlandi , Ligia Aranibar , Francisco Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2023.10.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2023.10.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 145-147"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142646768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucas Campos Garcia , João Renato Vianna Gontijo , Flávia Vasques Bittencourt
{"title":"Plantar acral melanoma: epidemiological, clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological features. A Brazilian cohort","authors":"Lucas Campos Garcia , João Renato Vianna Gontijo , Flávia Vasques Bittencourt","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.03.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Acral melanomas (AM) are rare and approximately two-thirds of them occur on the soles of the feet beeing more prevalent in black and Asian individuals. Data on this subtype of melanoma are scarce in the Brazilian population.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To describe and correlate the epidemiological, clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features of AM a.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Single-center, retrospective and cross-sectional study, evaluating data from a 15-year period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 48 cases were included. Mean age was 62.54 years, with a predominance of women (62.5%). The percentage of amelanotic melanomas was higher among lighter skin patients (20% × 7.7%). Polychromia was the most prevalent finding (94.4%). The parallel ridge pattern (PRP) had a prevalence of 78% and a serrated pattern was associated with lower Breslow thickness (p = 0.041). Ulceration present on histopathological (p = 0.013) or dermoscopic (p = 0.047) evaluation was associated with greater Breslow thickness.</div></div><div><h3>Study limitations</h3><div>Retrospective study with loss of data.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Amelanotic tumors were more prevalent in ligther phototypes (20% × 7.7%). Polychromia was the most prevalent finding (94.4%) and ulceration observed on clinical or histopathological evaluation was associated with higher Breslow thickness (p = 0.013 and 0.047).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 45-53"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142765571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephano Cedirian , Ludmila Prudkin , Bianca Maria Piraccini , Julia Santamaria , Jaime Piquero-Casals , David Saceda-Corralo
{"title":"The exposome impact on hair health: etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features ‒ Part I","authors":"Stephano Cedirian , Ludmila Prudkin , Bianca Maria Piraccini , Julia Santamaria , Jaime Piquero-Casals , David Saceda-Corralo","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Human hair, particularly on the scalp, serves as a significant aspect of social identity and well-being. The exposome, encompassing both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, plays a fundamental role in hair weathering. Intrinsic factors include genetic predispositions and physiological changes within the body, while extrinsic factors comprise environmental exposures such as UV radiation, pollution, humidity, temperature variations, lifestyle choices, and chemical treatments. These elements collectively contribute to the cumulative damage experienced by hair over time. Understanding the comprehensive impact of the exposome on hair health and hair aging necessitates an exploration of various environmental conditions, lifestyle factors, and technical artifacts. Despite advancements in research, the intricate mechanisms underlying the exposome influence on hair remain incompletely understood. Through a comprehensive review of current literature and emerging research findings, this study aims to enhance the understanding of exposome impact on hair health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 131-140"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142646774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mariany Lima Rezende , Ana Luiza Castro Fernandes Villarinho , Maria das Graças Mota Melo , Clarissa Vita Campos
{"title":"Allergic contact dermatitis to lettuce","authors":"Mariany Lima Rezende , Ana Luiza Castro Fernandes Villarinho , Maria das Graças Mota Melo , Clarissa Vita Campos","doi":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.04.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.abd.2024.04.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7787,"journal":{"name":"Anais brasileiros de dermatologia","volume":"100 1","pages":"Pages 172-174"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11745270/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}