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Rudnicka L, Arenbergerova M, Grimalt R, Ioannides D, Katoulis AC, Lazaridou E, Olszewska M, Ovcharenko YS, Piraccini BM, Prohic A, Rakowska A, Reygagne P, Richard MA, Soares RO, Starace M, Vañó-Galvan S, Waskiel-Burnat A. European expert consensus statement on the systemic treatment of alopecia areata. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024; 38:687-694. [PMID: 38169088 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of non-scarring hair loss. It is usually characterized by limited areas of hair loss. However, the disease may progress to complete scalp and body hair loss (alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis). In patients with alopecia areata hair loss significantly impacts the quality of life. Children and adolescents with alopecia areata often experience bullying, including physical aggression. The disease severity evaluation tools used in clinical practice are: the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and the Alopecia Areata Scale (AAS). A SALT score equal to or greater than 20 constitutes a commonly accepted indication for systemic therapy in alopecia areata. When using the AAS, moderate to severe alopecia areata should be considered a medical indication for systemic treatment. Currently, the only two EMA-approved medications for alopecia areata are baricitinib (JAK 1/2 inhibitor) for adults and ritlecitinib (JAK 3/TEC inhibitor) for individuals aged 12 and older. Both are EMA-approved for patients with severe alopecia areata. Other systemic medications used off-label in alopecia areata include glucocorticosteroids, cyclosporine, methotrexate and azathioprine. Oral minoxidil is considered an adjuvant therapy with limited data confirming its possible efficacy. This consensus statement is to outline a systemic treatment algorithm for alopecia areata, indications for systemic treatment, available therapeutic options, their efficacy and safety, as well as the duration of the therapy.
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- L Rudnicka
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Královské Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Immunology of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna, Italy School of Specialization Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre de Santé Sabouraud, Hopital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- CEReSS-EA 3279, Research Centrer in Health Services and Quality of Life Aix Marseille University, Dermatology Department, Universitary Hospital Timone, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, APHM, Marseille, France
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- CUF Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna, Italy School of Specialization Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Ramon y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS, Grupo Pedro Jaén Clinic, TricoHRC Research Group, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Meyer-Gonzalez T, Bacqueville D, Grimalt R, Mengeaud V, Piraccini BM, Rudnicka L, Saceda-Corralo D, Vogt A, Vano-Galvan S. Current controversies in trichology: a European expert consensus statement. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35 Suppl 2:3-11. [PMID: 34668238 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Hair disorders are one of the most common conditions within dermatology practice but, although new diagnostic tools and therapeutic options have arisen, the management of these patients still represents a major clinical challenge. OBJECTIVE This study aimed at gathering information and achieving consensus on relevant recommendations on the latest advances in alopecia, trichoscopy and hair dermocosmetics. METHODS Experts of the steering committee consulted the available evidence on trichology-related areas from the past 5 years and formulated recommendations based on the evidence and their experience. A modified two-round Delphi procedure was performed among 45 European dermatologists experts in trichology to consult their degree of agreement on twenty recommendations, using a 4-point Likert scale. Consensus was defined as >80% of participants scoring either 1 (totally agree) or 2 (agree). RESULTS In the first round of the Delphi questionnaire, 75% of the recommendations reached consensus. Those that were not agreed upon were reformulated by the steering committee and voted again after an online meeting, where consensus was achieved in all recommendations. CONCLUSIONS All recommendations reached consensus after the two-round Delphi questionnaire and may be useful in clinical practice for dermatologists. The participants agreed that besides this consensus, further clinical studies are needed to assess the benefits of the emerging tools and treatments and to clarify the controversies that still exist in the field, aiming at improving patients' quality of life.
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- T Meyer-Gonzalez
- Trichology Unit, Dermatology Service Hospital Dr. Gálvez, Malaga, Spain
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- Pierre Fabre Laboratories, Centre R&D Pierre Fabre Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pierre Fabre Laboratories, Centre R&D Pierre Fabre Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna - Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES) Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Trichology Unit, #TricoHRC Research Group, Dermatology Service, IRYCIS, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Trichology Unit, #TricoHRC Research Group, Dermatology Service, IRYCIS, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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Piccolo V, Mazzatenta C, Bassi A, Argenziano G, Cutrone M, Grimalt R, Russo T. COVID vaccine-induced lichen planus on areas previously affected by vitiligo. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 36:e28-e30. [PMID: 34547122 PMCID: PMC8657361 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- V Piccolo
- Dermatology Unit University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- UO Dermatology- Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, Lucca, Italy
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- UO Dermatology- Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Dermatology, Ospedale dell'Angelo Venezia, Ospedale San Bortolo Vicenza, venezia, Italy
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Unit University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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Piccolo V, Mazzatenta C, Russo T, Morandi F, Bassi A, Argenziano G, Valerio E, Grimalt R, Cutrone M. Late-onset pustular skin eruption in a healthy neonate born from COVID-positive mother: a coincidence or a new skin sign of the infection? J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e850-e852. [PMID: 34363639 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- V Piccolo
- Dermatology Unit University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- UO Dermatology- Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- UOC Pediatrics- San Leopoldo Mandic Hospital, ASST Lecco, Merate, Italy
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- UO Dermatology- Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Neonatal intensive care unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- International University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pediatric Dermatology, Ospedale dell'Angelo Venezia, Ospedale San Bortolo, Vicenza, Italy
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Grimalt G, Carbonell M, Grimalt R. Aquagenic wrinkling of the palms and cystic fibrosis diagnosis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:1608. [PMID: 34288141 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- G Grimalt
- Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Olsen EA, Harries M, Tosti A, Bergfeld W, Blume-Peytavi U, Callender V, Chasapi V, Correia O, Cotsarelis G, Dhurat R, Dlova N, Doche I, Enechukwu N, Grimalt R, Itami S, Hordinsky M, Khobzei K, Lee WS, Malakar S, Messenger A, McMichael A, Mirmirani P, Ovcharenko Y, Papanikou S, Pinto GM, Piraccini BM, Pirmez R, Reygagne P, Roberts J, Rudnicka L, Saceda-Corralo D, Shapiro J, Silyuk T, Sinclair R, Soares RO, Souissi A, Vogt A, Washenik K, Zlotogorski A, Canfield D, Vano-Galvan S. Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG). Br J Dermatol 2021; 185:1221-1231. [PMID: 34105768 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) has become one of the most common causes of cicatricial alopecia worldwide. However, there is a lack of clear aetiology and robust clinical trial evidence for the efficacy and safety of agents currently used for treatment. OBJECTIVES To enable data to be collected worldwide on FFA using common criteria and assessment methods. METHODS A multicentre, international group of experts in hair loss was convened by email to create consensus recommendations for clinical trials. Consensus was defined at > 90% agreement on each recommended part of these guidelines. RESULTS Standardized diagnostic criteria, severity rating, staging, and investigator and patient assessment of scalp hair loss and other clinical features of FFA were created. CONCLUSIONS These guidelines should allow the collection of reliable aggregate data on FFA and advance efforts in both clinical and basic research to close knowledge gaps in this condition.
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- E A Olsen
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- University of Manchester, MAHSC and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center and Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Centro Dermatologia Epidermis, Porto, Portugal
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- LTM Medical College & Hospital Sion, Mumbai, India
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- University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Oita University, Oita, Japan
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Kyiv Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Rita Skin Foundation, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Vallejo, CA, USA
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- V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Instituto de Dermatologia Professor Rubem David Azulay - Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Centre Sabouraud, Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- Northwest Dermatology Institute, Portland, OR, USA
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- Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Ramón y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Hair Treatment and Transplantation Center Private Practice, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- University of Melbourne and Sinclair Dermatology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Cuf Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Charité-Universitaetsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Bosley Medical Group, Beverly Hills, CA and New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Canfield Scientific, Inc, Parsippany, NJ, USA
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- Ramón y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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Piccolo V, Bassi A, Argenziano G, Mazzatenta C, Cutrone M, Neri I, Grimalt R, Russo T. Contemporary occurrence of Chilblain-like lesions and Pityriasis rosea during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e619-e620. [PMID: 34050995 PMCID: PMC8242472 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- V Piccolo
- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- UO Dermatologia Lucca- Azienda USL Toscana Nordovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- UO Dermatologia Lucca- Azienda USL Toscana Nordovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Ambulatorio di Dermatologia Pediatrica, Ospedale dell'Angelo Venezia, Ospedale San Bortolo Vicenza, Venezia, Italy
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Piccolo V, Bassi A, Argenziano G, Mazzatenta C, Cutrone M, Neri I, Grimalt R, Russo T. BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine-induced chilblain-like lesions reinforces the hypothesis of their relationship with SARS-CoV-2. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e493-e494. [PMID: 33914966 PMCID: PMC8242785 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- V Piccolo
- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- UO Dermatologia- Azienda USL Toscana Nordovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- UO Dermatologia- Azienda USL Toscana Nordovest, Lucca, Italy
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- Ambulatorio di Dermatologia Pediatrica, Ospedale dell'Angelo Venezia, Ospedale San Bortolo Vicenza, Venezia, Italy
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Andina D, Belloni‐Fortina A, Bodemer C, Bonifazi E, Chiriac A, Colmenero I, Diociaiuti A, El‐Hachem M, Fertitta L, Gysel D, Hernández‐Martín A, Hubiche T, Luca C, Martos‐Cabrera L, Maruani A, Mazzotta F, Akkaya AD, Casals M, Ferrando J, Grimalt R, Grozdev I, Kinsler V, Morren MA, Munisami M, Nanda A, Novoa MP, Ott H, Pasmans S, Salavastru C, Zawar V, Torrelo A. Skin manifestations of COVID-19 in children: Part 2. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:451-461. [PMID: 33166429 PMCID: PMC9275399 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
The current COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The initial recognized symptoms were respiratory, sometimes culminating in severe respiratory distress requiring ventilation, and causing death in a percentage of those infected. As time has passed, other symptoms have been recognized. The initial reports of cutaneous manifestations were from Italian dermatologists, probably because Italy was the first European country to be heavily affected by the pandemic. The overall clinical presentation, course and outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children differ from those in adults, as do the cutaneous manifestations of childhood. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 in children after thorough and critical review of articles published in the literature and from the personal experience of a large panel of paediatric dermatologists in Europe. In Part 1, we discussed one of the first and most widespread cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19, chilblain-like lesions. In this part of the review, we describe other manifestations, including erythema multiforme, urticaria and Kawasaki disease-like inflammatory multisystemic syndrome. In Part 3, we discuss the histological findings of COVID-19 manifestations, and the testing and management of infected children for both COVID-19 and any other pre-existing conditions.
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- D. Andina
- Department of Dermatology Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús Madrid
Spain
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- Pediatric Dermatology Unit Department of Medicine DIMED University of Padua
Padua Italy
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital Necker Enfants MaladesParis Centre
University Paris France
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- Dermatologia Pediatrica Association Bari Italy
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- Department of Pathology Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús Madrid
Spain
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- Dermatology Unit Bambino Gesù Children’s HospitalIRCCS Rome
Italy
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- Dermatology Unit Bambino Gesù Children’s HospitalIRCCS Rome
Italy
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital Necker Enfants MaladesParis Centre
University Paris France
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- Department of Pediatrics O. L. Vrouw Hospital Aalst Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús Madrid
Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Université Côte d'Azur Nice France
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- Nicolina Medical Center Iasi Romania
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús Madrid
Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Unit of Pediatric Dermatology University of
ToursSPHERE‐INSERM1246, CHRU Tours Tours France
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- Dermatologia Pediatrica Association Bari Italy
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- Department of Dermatology Ulus Liv Hospital Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital Universitari de Sabadell Barcelona
Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital Clìnic Barcelona Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universitat Internacional de
Catalunya Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Dermatology Children's University Hospital Queen Fabiola
Brussels Belgium
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- Department of Paediatric Dermatology Great Ormond Street Hospital for
Children NHS Foundation Trust London UK
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- Pediatric Dermatology Unit Department of Pediatrics and Dermato‐Venereology
University Hospital Lausanne and University of Lausanne Lausanne
Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Jawaharlal
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry
India
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- As'ad Al‐Hamad Dermatology Center Kuwait City Kuwait
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- Department of Dermatology Hospital San Jose Bogota Colombia
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology Children’s Hospital Auf der Bult Hannover
Germany
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- Erasmus MC University Medical Center RotterdamSophia Children's Hospital
Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Dermatology Colentina Clinical HospitalCarol
Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest Romania
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- Department of Dermatology Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Nashik
India
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- Correspondence: Dr Antonio Torrelo, Department of Dermatology, Hospital
Niño Jesús, Menendez Pelayo 65, Madrid 28034, Spain E‐mail:
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Moreno-Arrones OM, Lobato-Berezo A, Gomez-Zubiaur A, Arias-Santiago S, Saceda-Corralo D, Bernardez-Guerra C, Grimalt R, Fernandez-Crehuet P, Ferrando J, Gil R, Hermosa-Gelbard A, Rodrigues-Barata R, Fernandez-Nieto D, Merlos-Navarro S, Vañó-Galván S. SARS-CoV-2-induced telogen effluvium: a multicentric study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 35:e181-e183. [PMID: 33220124 PMCID: PMC7753386 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- O M Moreno-Arrones
- Dermatology Department, Trichology Unit, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.,Trichology and Hair Transplantation Unit, Grupo Pedro Jaen Clinic, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio Dermatología, Hospital del Mar-Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Madrid, Spain.,Unidad de Tricología, Instituto Médico Ricart, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Trichology Unit, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.,Trichology and Hair Transplantation Unit, Grupo Pedro Jaen Clinic, Madrid, Spain
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- Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Clinica Fernández-Crehuet and Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Córdoba, Spain
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- Honorary Professor of Dermatology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Trichology Unit, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.,Trichology and Hair Transplantation Unit, Grupo Pedro Jaen Clinic, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Trichology Unit, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.,Trichology and Hair Transplantation Unit, Grupo Pedro Jaen Clinic, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Trichology Unit, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Trichology Unit, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.,Trichology and Hair Transplantation Unit, Grupo Pedro Jaen Clinic, Madrid, Spain
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Andina D, Belloni-Fortina A, Bodemer C, Bonifazi E, Chiriac A, Colmenero I, Diociaiuti A, El-Hachem M, Fertitta L, van Gysel D, Hernández-Martín A, Hubiche T, Luca C, Martos-Cabrera L, Maruani A, Mazzotta F, Akkaya AD, Casals M, Ferrando J, Grimalt R, Grozdev I, Kinsler V, Morren MA, Munisami M, Nanda A, Novoa MP, Ott H, Pasmans S, Salavastru C, Zawar V, Torrelo A. Skin manifestations of COVID-19 in children: Part 3. Clin Exp Dermatol 2020; 46:462-472. [PMID: 33207021 PMCID: PMC7753282 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
The current COVID‐19 pandemic is caused by the SARS‐CoV‐2 coronavirus. The initial
recognized symptoms were respiratory, sometimes culminating in severe respiratory distress
requiring ventilation, and causing death in a percentage of those infected. As time has
passed, other symptoms have been recognized. The initial reports of cutaneous
manifestations were from Italian dermatologists, probably because Italy was the first
European country to be heavily affected by the pandemic. The overall clinical
presentation, course and outcome of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in children differ from those in
adults as do the cutaneous manifestations of childhood. In this review, we summarize the
current knowledge on the cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 in children after thorough
and critical review of articles published in the literature and from the personal
experience of a large panel of paediatric dermatologists in Europe. In Part 1, we discuss
one of the first and most widespread cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19, chilblain‐like
lesions, and in Part 2 we expanded to other manifestations, including erythema multiforme,
urticaria and Kawasaki disease‐like inflammatory multisystemic syndrome. In this part of
the review, we discuss the histological findings of COVID‐19 manifestations, and the
testing and management of infected children for both COVID‐19 and any other pre‐existing
conditions. Click here for the corresponding questions to this CME article.
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Affiliation(s)
- D Andina
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris Centre University, Paris, France
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- Dermatologia Pediatrica Association, Bari, Italy
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- Nicolina Medical Center, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris Centre University, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, O. L. Vrouw Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Nicolina Medical Center, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Unit of Pediatric Dermatology, University of Tours, SPHERE-INSERM1246, CHRU Tours, Tours, France
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- Dermatologia Pediatrica Association, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Ulus Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitari de Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clìnic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Children's University Hospital Queen Fabiola, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Paediatric Dermatology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Department of Pediatrics and Dermato-Venereology, University Hospital Lausanne and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- As'ad Al-Hamad Dermatology Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital San Jose, Bogota, Colombia
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Hospital Auf der Bult, Hannover, Germany
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- Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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Andina D, Belloni-Fortina A, Bodemer C, Bonifazi E, Chiriac A, Colmenero I, Diociaiuti A, El-Hachem M, Fertitta L, van Gysel D, Hernández-Martín A, Hubiche T, Luca C, Martos-Cabrera L, Maruani A, Mazzotta F, Akkaya AD, Casals M, Ferrando J, Grimalt R, Grozdev I, Kinsler V, Morren MA, Munisami M, Nanda A, Novoa MP, Ott H, Pasmans S, Salavastru C, Zawar V, Torrelo A. Skin manifestations of COVID-19 in children: Part 1. Clin Exp Dermatol 2020; 46:444-450. [PMID: 33180982 PMCID: PMC9275402 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
The current COVID‐19 pandemic is caused by the SARS‐CoV‐2 coronavirus. The initial
recognized symptoms were respiratory, sometimes culminating in severe respiratory distress
requiring ventilation, and causing death in a percentage of those infected. As time has
passed, other symptoms have been recognized. The initial reports of cutaneous
manifestations were from Italian dermatologists, probably because Italy was the first
European country to be heavily affected by the pandemic. The overall clinical
presentation, course and outcome of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in children differ from those in
adults as do the cutaneous manifestations of childhood. In this review, we summarize the
current knowledge on the cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 in children after thorough
and critical review of articles published in the literature and from the personal
experience of a large panel of paediatric dermatologists in Europe. In Part 1, we discuss
one of the first and most widespread cutaneous manifestation of COVID‐19, chilblain‐like
lesions. In Part 2, we review other manifestations, including erythema multiforme,
urticaria and Kawasaki disease‐like inflammatory multisystemic syndrome, while in Part 3,
we discuss the histological findings of COVID‐19 manifestations, and the testing and
management of infected children, for both COVID‐19 and any other pre‐existing
conditions. Click here for the corresponding questions to this CME article.
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Affiliation(s)
- D Andina
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris Centre University, Paris, France
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- Dermatologia Pediatrica Association, Bari, Italy
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- Nicolina Medical Center, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- St Parascheva Infectious Diseases Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics, O. L. Vrouw Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Nicolina Medical Center, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Unit of Pediatric Dermatology, University of Tours, SPHERE-INSERM1246, CHRU Tours, Tours, France
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- Dermatologia Pediatrica Association, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Ulus Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitari de Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clìnic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Children's University Hospital Queen Fabiola, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Paediatric Dermatology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Department of Pediatrics and Dermato-Venereology, University Hospital Lausanne and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
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- As'ad Al-Hamad Dermatology Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital San Jose, Bogota, Colombia
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Hospital Auf der Bult, Hannover, Germany
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- Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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Grimalt R, Happle R. Superimposed segmental dermatosis papulosa nigra. Clin Exp Dermatol 2019; 45:521-523. [PMID: 31642076 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- R Grimalt
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Moreno‐Arrones O, Saceda‐Corralo D, Rodrigues‐Barata A, Castellanos‐González M, Fernández‐Pugnaire M, Grimalt R, Hermosa‐Gelbard A, Bernárdez C, Molina‐Ruiz A, Ormaechea‐Pérez N, Fernández‐Crehuet P, Arias‐Santiago S, Alonso M, Jaén‐Olasolo P, Vaño‐Galván S. Factors influencing frontal fibrosing alopecia severity: a multicentre cross‐sectional study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:e315-e316. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- O.M. Moreno‐Arrones
- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Carretera Colmenar Viejo km 9.100 Madrid 28034 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Carretera Colmenar Viejo km 9.100 Madrid 28034 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Carretera Colmenar Viejo km 9.100 Madrid 28034 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Universitat Internacional de Catalunya UIC‐Barcelona Barcelona 08001 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Carretera Colmenar Viejo km 9.100 Madrid 28034 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Ruber Juan Bravo Madrid 28034 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz Madrid 28034 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Donostia San Sebastián 20001 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Clínica Fernández‐Crehuet Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía Córdoba 14001 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Virgen de las Nieves de Granada Granada 18001 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Torrecardenas Almería 04001 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Carretera Colmenar Viejo km 9.100 Madrid 28034 Spain
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties University of Alcalá Alcalá de Henares, Madrid 28801 Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Carretera Colmenar Viejo km 9.100 Madrid 28034 Spain
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties University of Alcalá Alcalá de Henares, Madrid 28801 Spain
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Moreno‐Arrones OM, Saceda‐Corralo D, Rodrigues‐Barata AR, Castellanos‐González M, Fernández‐Pugnaire MA, Grimalt R, Hermosa‐Gelbard A, Bernárdez C, Molina‐Ruiz AM, Ormaechea‐Pérez N, Fernández‐Crehuet P, Vaño‐Galván S. Risk factors associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia: a multicentre case–control study. Clin Exp Dermatol 2018; 44:404-410. [DOI: 10.1111/ced.13785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Madrid Spain
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- Dermatology Department Universitat Internacional de Catalunya UIC Barcelona Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Madrid Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Ruber Juan Bravo Madrid Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz Madrid Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Donostia San Sebastián Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía Clínica Fernández‐Crehuet Córdoba Spain
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- Dermatology Department Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal Madrid Spain
- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties University of Alcalá Alcalá de Henares‐Madrid Madrid Spain
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Vañó-Galván S, Fernández-Crehuet P, Grimalt R, Garcia-Hernandez M, Rodrigues-Barata R, Arias-Santiago S, Molina-Ruiz A, Garcia-Lora E, Dominguez-Cruz J, Brugues A, Ferrando J, Serrano-Falcón C, Serrano S, Paoli J, Camacho F. Alopecia areata totalis and universalis: a multicenter review of 132 patients in Spain. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 31:550-556. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- S. Vañó-Galván
- Dermatology Service; Trichology Unit; Ramon y Cajal Hospital; IRYCIS; University of Alcala; Madrid Spain
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- Dermatology Service; Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía; Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica (IMIBIC); Córdoba Spain
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Barcelona Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Dermatología Médico-Quirúrgica y Venereología; Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves; Granada Spain
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- Dermatology Department; Hospital Virgen de las Nieves-Granada; Madrid Spain
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- Dermatology Department; Universidad de Granada; Granada Spain
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Institute of Clinical Sciences at the Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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Saceda-Corralo D, Grimalt R, Fernández-Crehuet P, Clemente A, Bernárdez C, García-Hernandez MJ, Arias-Santiago S, Rodrigues-Barata AR, Rodríguez-Pichardo A, García-Lora E, Jaén P, Camacho FM, Vañó-Galván S. Beard alopecia areata: a multicentre review of 55 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 31:187-192. [PMID: 27503140 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Alopecia areata on the beard area (BAA) is a common clinical manifestation, but there are no studies about its characteristics. OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology, comorbidities, clinical presentation, evolution, diagnostic findings and therapeutic choices in a series of patients with BAA. METHODS This retrospective multicentre review included patients diagnosed with BAA as the first and unique clinical manifestation with at least 12 months of follow-up. Diagnosis was performed based on the typical clinical features. Extra-beard involvement was monitored in all cases. RESULTS Overall, 55 male patients with a mean age of 39.1 years (range 20-74) were included. Twenty-five patients (45.5%) developed alopecia of the scalp during follow-up and more than 80% of cases appeared in the first 12.4 months. Clinical presentation of AA on the scalp was patchy AA (less than 5 patches) (52%), multifocal AA (28%), AA totalis (12%) and AA universalis (8%). Multivariate analysis revealed a trend of association between scalp involvement and family history of AA without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS According to this study, BAA may progress to scalp AA in a significant number of patients (45.5% of the patients with a follow-up interval of at least 12 months). In the group of patients who developed scalp AA, 80% of them did it within the first 12 months, so follow-up of patients with BAA is highly encouraged.
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- Dermatology Department, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Arrixaca-Murcia, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Fundación Jiménez Diaz-Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Grupo Pedro Jaén-Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves-Granada, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Grupo Pedro Jaén-Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alcala
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Virgen Macarena-Sevilla, Madrid, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Dermatology Department, Grupo Pedro Jaén-Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alcala
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Moreno Romero JA, Campoy A, Perez N, Garcia F, Grimalt R. Rapidly-growing squamous cell carcinoma shortly after treatment with ingenol mebutate for actinic keratoses: report of two cases. Br J Dermatol 2015; 173:1514-7. [PMID: 26227007 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.14054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are defined as cutaneous areas of atypical squamous transformation that are regarded as an early step in the continuum of alterations leading from normal skin to invasive and metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). AKs are classified as precancerous lesions by some authors and in situ SCC by others. The rate of evolution of a given AK to an invasive SCC has been estimated as 0·075-0·096% per lesion per year. These rates are similar to those estimated for gynaecological intraepithelial neoplasia. We describe two cases of SCC with rapid onset that developed after the application of ingenol mebutate gel for the treatment of AKs.
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- J A Moreno Romero
- Department of Dermatology, Quirónsalud Hospital General de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Quirónsalud Hospital General de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Quirónsalud Hospital General de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Quirónsalud Hospital Quirón de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Vañó-Galván S, Molina-Ruiz AM, Fernández-Crehuet P, Rodrigues-Barata AR, Arias-Santiago S, Serrano-Falcón C, Martorell-Calatayud A, Barco D, Pérez B, Serrano S, Requena L, Grimalt R, Paoli J, Jaén P, Camacho FM. Folliculitis decalvans: a multicentre review of 82 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 29:1750-7. [PMID: 25682915 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a rare neutrophilic scarring alopecia that represents a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists. OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology, comorbidities, clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and therapeutic options in a large series of patients with FD. METHODS This retrospective multicentre review includes patients diagnosed with FD based on clinical and histopathologic findings. The clinical severity was determined by the maximum diameter of the largest alopecic patch (slight: <2 cm, moderate: 2-4.99 cm, severe: 5 cm or more). Response to therapy was assessed as improvement, worsening or stabilization depending on the clinical symptoms (pruritus and trichodynia), inflammatory signs (erythema, pustules and crusts) and the extension of the alopecic patch. RESULTS Overall, 82 patients (52 males and 30 females) with a mean age of 35 years were included. No significant comorbidities were present. A family history was present in three males. Severe FD was observed in 17 patients (21%). The independent factors associated with severe FD after multivariate analysis were: onset of FD before 25 years of age and presence of pustules. Oral antibiotics (tetracyclines and the combination of clindamycin and rifampicin) improved 90% and 100% of the patients, with a mean duration of response of 4.6 and 7.2 months respectively. CONCLUSIONS The onset of FD before 25 years of age and the presence of pustules within the alopecic patch were associated with severe FD. Tetracyclines and the combination of clindamycin and rifampicin were the most useful treatments.
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- S Vañó-Galván
- Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Dermatología Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Instituto de Investigaciones Biosanitarias IBS, Hospitales Universitarios de Granada/Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Fundación Jiménez Diaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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Moreno-Romero JA, Grimalt R. Hair loss in infancy. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2014; 149:55-78. [PMID: 24566566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Hair diseases represent a significant portion of cases seen by pediatric dermatologists although hair has always been a secondary aspect in pediatricians and dermatologists training, on the erroneous basis that there is not much information extractable from it. Dermatologists are in the enviable situation of being able to study many disorders with simple diagnostic techniques. The hair is easily accessible to examination but, paradoxically, this approach is often disregarded by non-dermatologist. This paper has been written on the purpose of trying to serve in the diagnostic process of daily practice, and trying to help, for example, to distinguish between certain acquired and some genetically determined hair diseases. We will focus on all the data that can be obtained from our patients' hair and try to help on using the messages given by hair for each patient. Quite often it is extremely hard to distinguish between abnormality and normality in neonatal hair aspects. We will specially focus in the most common physiological changes that may mislead to an incorrect diagnosis. Specific treatment for those hair diseases that do have one, and basic general approach to improve the cosmetic appearance of hair, will be also be discussed for those hair disturbances that do not have a specific treatment.
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- J A Moreno-Romero
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital General de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Hernández-Martín A, Torrelo A, Ciria S, Colmenero I, Aguilar A, Grimalt R, González-Sarmiento R. Ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility syndrome: a novel mutation in thePKP1gene. Clin Exp Dermatol 2013; 38:787-90. [DOI: 10.1111/ced.12109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Niño Jesús; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Molecular Medicine Unit; Department of Medicine and IBMCC; University of Salamanca and CSIC; Salamanca Spain
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- Department of Pathology; Hospital Niño Jesús; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital de Leganés; Madrid Spain
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- Department of Dermatology; Hospital Clínic; Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Molecular Medicine Unit; Department of Medicine and IBMCC; University of Salamanca and CSIC; Salamanca Spain
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Callejas M, Grimalt R, Mejía S, Peri J. Results of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Facial Blushing. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition) 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2012.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Callejas MA, Grimalt R, Mejía S, Peri JM. [Results of video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for facial blushing]. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2012; 103:525-31. [PMID: 22482739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2012.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2011] [Revised: 12/29/2011] [Accepted: 01/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Involuntary craniofacial erythema, or blushing, due to autonomic dysfunction can be a cause of psychological distress. Although anecdotal reports have suggested that pharmacologic treatments or cognitive behavioral therapy can be used to treat the condition, no rigorous analyses of their efficacy have been reported. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy and to study phobic anxiety and other personality traits in a series of patients with involuntary facial blushing. MATERIALS AND METHODS We carried out a retrospective observational study of patients treated with bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for blushing over a 7-year period (2001-2008). All the patients were treated by a dermatologist, a psychologist, and a thoracic surgeon and were informed of the predicted outcomes. RESULTS A total of 204 patients with a mean age of 34 years (range, 15-67 years) were included; the numbers of males and females were similar. Only 10% had unpredicted outcomes; in such cases, either the procedure was insufficiently effective or postoperative reflex sweating developed (and was considered serious in 2%). There were no deaths and only 1 case of transient Horner syndrome. Video-assisted thoracotomy was required for pleural symphysis in 1 patient; 5 patients developed pneumothorax, but only 1 of them required pleural drainage. CONCLUSIONS Video-assisted sympathectomy is a safe, effective and definitive treatment for disabling blushing. Anxiety that is detected before surgery is a reaction to blushing rather than a cause of it.
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- M A Callejas
- Unidad de Cirugía Torácica de Acceso Mínimo, Hospital Platón, Barcelona, España.
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- A Novoa
- Servicio de Pediatría, Policlínica Comarcal Vendrell, El Vendrell, Tarragona, España.
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Romaguera C, Vilaplana J, Llagostera M, Grimalt R. Dermatitis de contacto profesional por Threebond®. Cuatro casos en la misma empresa. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2011; 102:468-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2010.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2010] [Revised: 08/12/2010] [Accepted: 09/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Romaguera C, Vilaplana J, Llagostera M, Grimalt R. Occupational Contact Dermatitis Due to an Acrylic Resin (ThreeBond): 4 Cases in the Same Company. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2011.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Callejas M, Grimalt R, Cladellas E. Hyperhidrosis Update. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition) 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1578-2190(10)70597-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Moreno‐Arias GA, Conill C, Sola‐Casas MA, Mascaro‐Galy JM, Grimalt R. Radiotherapy for in situ extramammary Paget disease of the vulva. J DERMATOL TREAT 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/09546630310012145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Grimalt R, Grimalt F. Umbilical sore. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2009; 23:861-2. [PMID: 19281606 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03210.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Grimalt R. Dermajazz. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2007; 98:715-6. [DOI: 10.1016/s0001-7310(07)70167-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Jiménez-Puya R, Moreno-Giménez J, Camacho-Martínez F, Ferrando-Barbera J, Grimalt R. Tricotiodistrofia: síndrome PIBIDS. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0001-7310(07)70043-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Jiménez-Puya R, Moreno-Giménez JC, Camacho-Martínez F, Ferrando-Barbera J, Grimalt R. [Trichothiodystrophy: PIBIDS syndrome]. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2007; 98:183-7. [PMID: 17504703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Trichothiodystrophy comprises a heterogeneous group of autosomal recessive entities. This fact gives rise to different interrelated neuroectodermal disorders. From a structural point of view these features are the result of the low tissue sulfur content. We report a case of trichothiodystrophy initially classified as Tay syndrome that based on clinical features, complementary exams as well as on the disease evolution was labelled as PIBIDS syndrome.
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- R Jiménez-Puya
- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España.
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BACKGROUND Atlases on CD-ROM first substituted the use of paediatric dermatology atlases printed on paper. This permitted a faster search and a practical comparison of differential diagnoses. The third step in the evolution of clinical atlases was the onset of the online atlas. Many doctors now use the Internet image search engines to obtain clinical images directly. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to test the reliability of the image search engines compared to the online atlases. METHODS We tested seven Internet image search engines with three paediatric dermatology diseases. RESULTS In general, the service offered by the search engines is good, and continues to be free of charge. The coincidence between what we searched for and what we found was generally excellent, and contained no advertisements. Most Internet search engines provided similar results but some were more user friendly than others. It is not necessary to repeat the same research with Picsearch, Lycos and MSN, as the response would be the same; there is a possibility that they might share software. CONCLUSIONS Image search engines are a useful, free and precise method to obtain paediatric dermatology images for teaching purposes. There is still the matter of copyright to be resolved. What are the legal uses of these 'free' images? How do we define 'teaching purposes'? New watermark methods and encrypted electronic signatures might solve these problems and answer these questions.
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- M Cutrone
- Paediatrics Department, Neonatal Unit, Ospedale Umberto I, Mestre, Venezia, Italy
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Jiménez-Puya R, Moreno-Giménez J, Camacho-Martínez F, Ferrando-Barbera J, Grimalt R. Trichothiodystrophy: PIBIDS Syndrome. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition) 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1578-2190(07)70423-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Grimalt R. Dermajazz. Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition) 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1578-2190(07)70547-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Oranje AP, Devillers ACA, Kunz B, Jones SL, DeRaeve L, Van Gysel D, de Waard-van der Spek FB, Grimalt R, Torrelo A, Stevens J, Harper J. Treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis using wet-wrap dressings with diluted steroids and/or emollients. An expert panel's opinion and review of the literature. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2006; 20:1277-86. [PMID: 17062046 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01790.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of dampened bandages to reduce inflamed eczema (synonyme dermatitis) is an old remedy. In order to evaluate the current indications for so-called wet-wrap treatment (WWT) for atopic dermatitis (AD), and to compare the different currently recognized methods, a group of experts critically reviewed their own expertise on WWT in respect to the existing literature on the subject. RESULTS WWT is well tolerated in eczema due to the cooling effect on the skin and the rapid improvement in skin inflammation. It has been shown to be an extremely effective treatment for acute erythrodermic dermatitis, therapy-resistant AD and intolerable pruritus. Advantages of WWT include rapid response to therapy, reduction in itch and sleep disturbance, and potential for reduction in usage of topical corticosteroids (TCS). However, disadvantages include high cost, the necessity for special training in usage, potential for increased TCS absorption, increased cutaneous infections and folliculitis, and poor tolerability. Precautions to reduce the risks of long-term treatment should include education, monitoring of weight and height and, if necessary, serum cortisol levels. In adolescents the risk of striae from TCS absorption around puberty is high, and WWT with TCS in this age group should be used as a short-term therapy only and with extreme caution. To reduce risks, dilutions of steroids may be used ranging from 5 to 10%. In the maintenance phase this treatment can be rotated with the use of emollients only. Low potency TCS should be used on the face (with a mask). CONCLUSION WWT using diluted steroids is a relatively safe addition to the therapeutic treatment options for children and adults with severe and/or refractory AD. Explanation and education is extremely important in the treatment of AD and WWT should only be employed by practitioners trained in its use. Specialized nursing care is essential, especially when using WWT for prolonged periods.
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- A P Oranje
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Cutrone M, Grimalt R. Where has all that hair gone? Clin Exp Dermatol 2006; 31:136-7. [PMID: 16309510 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01912.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Guilabert A, Grimalt R, Palou J. A brand-like plaque. Clin Exp Dermatol 2005; 30:195-6. [PMID: 15725258 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01705.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A Guilabert
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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BACKGROUND Radiotherapy as a first-choice treatment for in situ extramammary Paget disease has been successfully used. OBJECTIVES To review the most relevant aspects of radiotherapy as first-choice treatment in selected cases of in situ extramammary Paget disease of the vulva. PATIENTS AND METHODS Two Caucasian females aged 76 and 92 years with in situ extramammary Paget disease localized in the genital region were treated by means of ortovoltage X-rays: 100 kV, 8 mA, 1.7 mm Al filter, field size of 12-cm cone, and source skin distance of 30 cm. Both patients received 40 Gy, 200 cGy per fraction, five fractions per week. RESULTS Complete regression of in situ extramammary Paget disease was observed in both patients after radical radiation therapy and neither local recurrences nor internal malignancies were detected. CONCLUSIONS Radiotherapy is a curative treatment in selected cases of in situ extramammary Paget disease affecting the vulva.
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- G A Moreno-Arias
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villaroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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The possible use of retouched images for fraudulent purposes in scientific articles, posters, and conferences is not a future but a present possibility (probably already used) that poses serious questions as to the need for additional control mechanisms other than scientific peer quality review in evaluating and accepting articles. We propose the term "pixel-byte syndrome" to illustrate how easy it might be to electronically create a new syndrome for fraudulent purposes. The aim of this article is to stimulate discussion among professionals, add some examples of easy-to-realize frauds and sow the seeds of doubt in the minds of some of the referees of journal articles and the scientific secretariat of congresses in reviewing digitally retouched images.
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- M Cutrone
- Unità Operativa di Pediatria, Ospedale Umberto I Mestre, Venice, Italy
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BACKGROUND Radiotherapy as a first-choice treatment for extramammary Paget's (EMP) disease in situ has been seldom used. OBJECTIVE To review the most relevant aspects of radiotherapy as first-choice treatment in selected cases of anogenital EMP disease in situ. METHODS Two men with an age range of 71-79 years (mean age 75 +/- 5.6 years) with EMP disease in situ localized in the genital region were treated by means of X-rays of 100 kV, 440 cGy/day, 3 days a week over 3 weeks until a total dose of 3960 cGy was completed. RESULTS Complete regression of EMP disease in situ was observed in both patients after radical radiation therapy and neither local recurrences nor internal malignancies have been documented. CONCLUSION Radiotherapy is a curative treatment in selected cases of EMP disease in situ affecting large areas of the anogenital region.
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- G A Moreno-Arias
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Villaroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- R Grimalt
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, C/Villaroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
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- G A Moreno-Arias
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Grimalt R, Ferrando J, Grimalt F. Trichodynia. Dermatology 2000; 196:374. [PMID: 9621162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- F Revenga
- Unit of Dermatology, Hospital General de Soria, Spain.
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Ferrando J, Grimalt R. Acquired partial curly hair. Eur J Dermatol 1999; 9:544-7. [PMID: 10523733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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We report 6 adolescent females apparently affected by diffuse partial woolly hair. The patients complained of thinning and curling of some hair of the scalp. Examination revealed two distinct hair populations. The first hair population was straight, normally pigmented and of normal length, thus considered "normal" hair. The second hair population was wavy, curly, thinner and apparently slightly shorter, thus considered abnormal. Direct examination of the abnormal hair population under a light microscope revealed a curled pattern of the hair shaft, and single torsions. With light microscopy the clinically normal hair had no abnormalities. Under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) the abnormal hair had curly and flattened hair shafts of 30-60 mum in diameter, oval shaped sections, canalicular formations, single torsions and cuticular weathering. With SEM, clinically "normal" hair had a diameter between 60-80 mum, with no major relevant abnormalities except for weathering. These results are suggestive of a new variant of acquired kinking (curling) of hair simulating diffuse partial woolly hair. The absence of clinical alterations in the proximal area of the affected hair and the spontaneous improvement with time, suggests that this variant may result from environmental exposure (weathering, cosmetic procedures) in predisposed individuals.
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- J Ferrando
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona Spain
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Grimalt R, Mascaró-Galy JM, Ferrando J, Lecha M. Guess what? Macronodular iatrogenic acne due to amineptine. Eur J Dermatol 1999; 9:491-2. [PMID: 10610233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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- R Grimalt
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- R Grimalt
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain
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