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An. bras. dermatol ; 98(6): 814-836, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1520040

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Abstract This publication is an update of the "Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology" published in 2019, considering the novel, targeted-oriented systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis. The initial recommendations of the current consensus for systemic treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis were based on a recent review of scientific published data and a consensus was reached after voting. The Brazilian Society of Dermatology invited 31 experts from all regions of Brazil and 2 international experts on atopic dermatitis who fully contributed to the process. The methods included an e-Delphi study to avoid bias, a literature search and a final consensus meeting. The authors added novel approved drugs in Brazil and the indication for phototherapy and systemic therapy for AD. The therapeutical response to systemic treatment is hereby reported in a suitable form for clinical practice and is also part of this updated manuscript.

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An. bras. dermatol ; 98(5): 620-634, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1505676

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Abstract Background In hospital settings, dermatology can offer substantial clinical support for the diagnosis and management of skin conditions, reducing morbidity and mortality. Thus, the study aimed to analyze the profile of referrals and consultations performed by the Dermatology Service of the Santa Casa de Misericordia de Porto Alegre, from August 2018 to January 2020. Methods This study is descriptive, quantitative, and retrospective, conducted through data collection and review of medical records and referrals. The variables included were clinical data of referrals, in-patients profiles, dermatological diagnoses, complementary exams, therapeutic conduct, and recommended follow-ups. Results A total of 1020 referrals were analyzed, which resulted in 641 consultations (328 men, 313 women). The most prevalent skin disease groups were 'Dermatitis and Eczema' (33.1%) and 'Other infectious skin diseases (21.8%), while the most frequent ICD-10 were 'Drug eruptions - L27' (9.9%) and 'Other and unspecified dermatitis - L30' (6.6%). Corticoids were the most recommended treatments (27.7%), followed by antifungals (13.1%). 'Consultation Discharge' (44%) and 'Outpatient' Dermatology follow-up (27%) were the most frequent causes for ending consultation. Study limitations Among the study limitations, the authors highlight its retrospective nature, with data analysis based on referrals and medical records, which may present inaccurate or incomplete information. In addition to this, the study may demonstrate a certain degree of subjectivity due to the review and interpretation process conducted by the researchers. However, the definition of objective criteria based on previous studies attenuates such possible bias. Furthermore, considering that the Dermatology teams are composed of a preceptor dermatologist and residents, the established diagnoses were not submitted to third-party verification, except in the cases of skin biopsies and cultures. Thus, the professional's experience and skills may have influenced the dermatological diagnoses. Conclusions These findings underlie the importance of Dermatology in hospital assistance, contributing to the management of a wide range of skin conditions.

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An. bras. dermatol ; 96(3): 332-345, May-June 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1285074

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Abstract The study of skin, the science of dermatology, has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. From the first descriptions of skin diseases in Egyptian papyri and in Hippocratic writings to the first treatises on dermatology, important individuals and discoveries have marked the specialty. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the specialty consolidated itself as a field of medical study based on the first classifications of dermatoses, diagnostic methods, and drug treatments. In the 20th century, the scientific and technological revolution transformed dermatological practice, incorporating new therapeutic resources, as well as surgical and aesthetic procedures. In the face of such a vigorous process, it is important to provide a historical synthesis for the medical community to recognize and understand the origins that supported one of the most relevant specialties in the current medical scenario.


Subject(s)
Humans , History, 15th Century , History, 16th Century , History, 18th Century , History, 19th Century , History, 20th Century , Skin Diseases/diagnosis , Skin Diseases/therapy , Dermatology , Skin , History, Ancient , History, Medieval , Egypt , Esthetics
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An. bras. dermatol ; 95(2): 133-143, Mar.-Apr. 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS, ColecionaSUS | ID: biblio-1130860

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Abstract Patients with psychocutaneous disorders often refuse psychiatric intervention in their first consultations, leaving initial management to the dermatologist. The use of psychotropic agents in dermatological practice, represented by antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers, should be indicated so that patients receive the most suitable treatment rapidly. It is important for dermatologists to be familiar with the most commonly used drugs for the best management of psychiatric symptoms associated with dermatoses, as well as to manage dermatologic symptoms triggered by psychiatric disorders.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Psychophysiologic Disorders/drug therapy , Psychotropic Drugs/therapeutic use , Skin Diseases/psychology , Skin Diseases/drug therapy , Mental Disorders/drug therapy , Risk Factors , Dermatology
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An. bras. dermatol ; 95(1): 75-77, Jan.-Feb. 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088714

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Abstract Hailey-Hailey disease, or familial benign pemphigus, is a rare bullous genodermatosis that usually presents with flaccid blisters, erosions, and maceration limited to flexural areas, resulting in increased morbidity and reduced quality of life for affected patients. The authors report an unusual case of generalized Hailey-Hailey disease with erythroderma and fatal outcome.


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Humans , Female , Pemphigus, Benign Familial/pathology , Dermatitis, Exfoliative/pathology , Acantholysis/pathology , Pemphigus, Benign Familial/complications , Pemphigus, Benign Familial/drug therapy , Dermatitis, Exfoliative/complications , Dermatitis, Exfoliative/drug therapy , Fatal Outcome , Catheter-Related Infections , Middle Aged
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An. bras. dermatol ; 94(2,supl.1): 67-75, Mar.-Apr. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1011092

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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis is a highly prevalent inflammatory and pruritic dermatosis with a multifactorial etiology, which includes skin barrier defects, immune dysfunction, and microbiome alterations. Atopic dermatitis is mediated by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors and requires therapeutic management that covers all the aspects of its complex pathogenesis. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to present the experience, opinions, and recommendations of Brazilian dermatology experts regarding the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis. METHODS: Eighteen experts from 10 university hospitals with experience in atopic dermatitis were appointed by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology to organize a consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis. The 18 experts answered an online questionnaire with 14 questions related to the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Afterwards, they analyzed the recent international guidelines on atopic dermatitis of the American Academy of Dermatology, published in 2014, and of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, published in 2018. Consensus was defined as approval by at least 70% of the panel. RESULTS/CONCLUSION: The experts stated that the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis is based on skin hydration, topical anti-inflammatory agents, avoidance of triggering factors, and educational programs. Systemic therapy, based on immunosuppressive agents, is only indicated for severe refractory disease and after failure of topical therapy. Early detection and treatment of secondary bacterial and viral infections is mandatory, and hospitalization may be needed to control atopic dermatitis flares. Novel target-oriented drugs such as immunobiologicals are invaluable therapeutic agents for atopic dermatitis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Consensus , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Societies, Medical , Ultraviolet Therapy , Severity of Illness Index , Brazil , Administration, Topical , Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use , Dermatology , Calcineurin Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Anti-Infective Agents/therapeutic use , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use
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Estud. pesqui. psicol. (Impr.) ; 17(3): 915-933, set.-dez. 2017. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-947681

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O universo infantil nos últimos anos vem ganhando visibilidade em diferentes campos. O crescente interesse de pesquisadores em conhecer as percepções das crianças acerca de diversos temas as tem destacado em suas pesquisas. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as percepções de crianças, sem e com doença crônica de pele, sobre saúde e envelhecimento. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo. Os participantes foram sete crianças sem doença crônica de pele e sete crianças com doença crônica de pele, onde o primeiro grupo possui vínculo com uma entidade comunitária do município de Gravataí e o outro com um ambulatório de saúde pública na cidade de Porto Alegre. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. Para análise de conteúdo, foi utilizada a Análise de Bardin e a perspectiva do modelo biopsicossocial. As narrativas das crianças foram classificadas em três categorias a partir da avaliação de três juízes: Envelhecimento e Processo Saúde-doença, Prevenção e Envelhecimento, Relação entre Gerações. Destaca-se que as percepções dos grupos investigados apresentam semelhanças em relação ao envelhecimento, que representa a passagem do tempo. Sobre saúde, os grupos apresentam diferenças a partir de suas próprias experiências. Faz-se necessário o investimento em intervenções que promovam ações intergeracionais para promover a convivência saudável e a solidariedade entre as diferentes gerações. (AU)


The children's universe in recent years has been gaining visibility in different fields. The growing interest of researchers in understanding children's perceptions of various topics has highlighted them in their research. The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of children with and with chronic skin disease on health and aging. This is a qualitative study. The participants were 07 children without chronic skin disease and 07 children with chronic skin disease, where the first group had a link with a community entity in the city of Gravataí and the other with a public health clinic in the city of Porto Alegre. For data collection a semi-structured interview script was used. For content analysis, we used the Bardin Analysis and the perspective of the biopsychosocial model. The children's narratives were classified into three categories based on the evaluation of three judges: Aging and Health-Disease Process, Prevention and Aging, Relationship between Generations. It should be emphasized that the perceptions of the investigated groups present similarities in relation to aging, which represents the passage of time. On health, groups present differences from their own experiences. It is necessary to invest in interventions that promote intergenerational actions to promote healthy coexistence and solidarity between different generations. (AU)


El universo infantil en los últimos años ha ido ganando visibilidad en diferentes campos. El creciente interés de los investigadores para conocer las percepciones de los niños sobre los diferentes temas que han destacado en sus investigaciones. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar las percepciones de los niños y la enfermedad crónica de la piel en la salud y el envejecimiento. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo. Los participantes fueron 07 niños sin enfermedad crónica de la piel y 07 niños con enfermedad crónica de la piel, donde el primer grupo tiene vínculos con el municipio de Gravataí una entidad comunitaria y el otro con una clínica de salud pública en la ciudad de Porto Alegre. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó entrevistas semiestructuradas. Para el análisis de contenido se utilizó para el análisis de Bardin y la perspectiva del modelo biopsicosocial. Los relatos de los niños se clasificaron en tres categorías en función de la evaluación de tres jueces: Envejecimiento y Proceso Salud-Enfermedad, la prevención y el envejecimiento, las relaciones intergeneracionales. Es de destacar que las percepciones de los grupos investigados tienen similitudes en relación con el envejecimiento, que representa el paso del tiempo. La salud, los grupos difieren de sus propias experiencias. Es necesaria inversión en las intervenciones para promover actividades intergeneracionales para promover la sana convivencia y la solidaridad entre distintas generaciones. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Skin Diseases/psychology , Aging , Child , Chronic Disease , Health , Adolescent , Intergenerational Relations
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(5): 604-610, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827754

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Abstract: Background: Topical antimicrobial drugs are indicated for limited superficial pyodermitis treatment, although they are largely used as self-prescribed medication for a variety of inflammatory dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis. Monitoring bacterial susceptibility to these drugs is difficult, given the paucity of laboratory standardization. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus topical antimicrobial drug resistance in atopic dermatitis patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of children and adults diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and S. aureus colonization. We used miscellaneous literature reported breakpoints to define S. aureus resistance to mupirocin, fusidic acid, gentamicin, neomycin and bacitracin. Results: A total of 91 patients were included and 100 S. aureus isolates were analyzed. All strains were methicillin-susceptible S. aureus. We found a low prevalence of mupirocin and fusidic acid resistance (1.1% and 5.9%, respectively), but high levels of neomycin and bacitracin resistance (42.6% and 100%, respectively). Fusidic acid resistance was associated with more severe atopic dermatitis, demonstrated by higher EASI scores (median 17.8 vs 5.7, p=.009). Our results also corroborate the literature on the absence of cross-resistance between the aminoglycosides neomycin and gentamicin. Conclusions: Our data, in a southern Brazilian sample of AD patients, revealed a low prevalence of mupirocin and fusidic acid resistance of S. aureus atopic eczema colonizer strains. However, for neomycin and bacitracin, which are commonly used topical antimicrobial drugs in Brazil, high levels of resistance were identified. Further restrictions on the use of these antimicrobials seem necessary to keep resistance as low as possible.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects , Drug Resistance, Bacterial , Dermatitis, Atopic/microbiology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Bacitracin/pharmacology , Gentamicins/pharmacology , Neomycin/pharmacology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Mupirocin/pharmacology , Disk Diffusion Antimicrobial Tests/methods , Fusidic Acid/pharmacology
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An. bras. dermatol ; 90(2): 157-166, Mar-Apr/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-741073

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Today, obesity is considered an epidemic all over the world and it is recognized as one of the major public health problems. Bariatric surgery is considered an appropriate therapeutic option for obesity with progressively increasing demands. The changes resulting from massive weight loss after bariatric surgery are related to numerous complications. This article will present the dermatological alterations that can be found after bariatric surgery. They will be subdivided into dermatoses that are secondary to metabolic and nutritional disorders, those derived from cutaneous structural modifications after major weight loss and the influence the latter may have in improving of certain dermatoses.


Subject(s)
Humans , Skin/pathology , Skin Diseases/etiology , Avitaminosis/complications , Bariatric Surgery/adverse effects , Postoperative Complications , Skin Diseases/metabolism , Weight Loss , Dilatation, Pathologic/etiology , Dilatation, Pathologic/pathology , Metabolic Diseases/complications , Nutrition Disorders/complications
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An. bras. dermatol ; 88(6): 894-899, Nov-Dec/2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-698985

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BACKGROUND: The literature has shown that the presence of emotional disturbances in caregivers of children with skin diseases affects the course and treatment of the disease. Anxiety and depression are among the most frequently reported psychiatric diagnoses related to this fact. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of anxiety and depression in caregivers of pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders, exemplified by atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and vitiligo, and correlate them to the quality of life of the patients. METHODS: The sample consisted of 118 patients with atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and psoriasis, monitored by their main caregiver. The levels of anxiety and depression in the caregivers were assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory, respectively. The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index was applied. RESULTS: Anxiety was observed in 36% of the caregivers of the patients with atopic dermatitis, in 36% of those of children affected by psoriasis, and in 42% of those responsible for pediatric patients with vitiligo. Depression occurred in 36% of the caregivers of patients with atopic dermatitis, in 36% of those of children affected by psoriasis and in 26% of those responsible for pediatric patients with vitiligo. There was a significant correlation between poor quality of life scores in patients with vitiligo and the presence of depression and anxiety in their caregivers. CONCLUSION: Emotional disorders tend to be present among close family members of children with the chronic skin diseases studied and their prevention can help in controlling and treating these diseases. .


FUNDAMENTOS: A literatura tem demonstrado que a presença de distúrbios emocionais nos cuidadores de crianças com dermatoses influenciam no curso e tratamento da doença. A ansiedade e a depressão estão entre os diagnósticos psiquiátricos descritos, porém a maioria das publicações afere esta relação de forma indireta e não de escalas diretas para ansiedade e depressão. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a presença de ansiedade e depressão nos cuidadores de pacientes pediátricos com dermatite atópica, vitiligo e psoríase e correlacioná-las à qualidade de vida dos pacientes. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Amostra composta por 118 pacientes com dermatite atópica, vitiligo e psoríase acompanhados pelo principal responsável por seus cuidados diários. A avaliação da ansiedade nos cuidadores foi realizada através da Escala de Hamilton de Ansiedade e a depressão através do Inventário de Beck para Depressão. Foi aplicado o Índice de Qualidade de Vida na Dermatologia Infantil. RESULTADOS: Ansiedade foi verificada em 36% dos cuidadores do grupo de pacientes com dermatite atópica, em 36% do grupo com psoríase e 42% do grupo com vitiligo. Depressão ocorreu em 36% dos cuidadores de pacientes com dermatite atópica, 36% dos responsáveis pelos pacientes com psoríase, e em 26% dos cuidadores de pacientes com vitiligo. Observou-se uma correlação significativa entre a pior qualidade de vida dos pacientes com vitiligo e a presença de depressão e ansiedade nos seus cuidadores. CONCLUSÃO: Distúrbios emocionais tendem a estar presentes no nicho familiar de crianças portadoras das dermatoses crônicas estudadas, e que a prevenção pode auxiliar no controle e no tratamento destas doenças. .


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Anxiety Disorders/psychology , Caregivers/psychology , Depressive Disorder/psychology , Quality of Life/psychology , Skin Diseases/nursing , Body Surface Area , Chronic Disease , Psychophysiologic Disorders , Severity of Illness Index , Surveys and Questionnaires
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An. bras. dermatol ; 88(3): 482-484, jun. 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-676231

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Psoriasis Family Index is a quality of life instrument for family members of patients with psoriasis developed in English. The aims of this study were to translate the Psoriasis Family Index into Brazilian Portuguese, culturally adapt it and verify its reliability and validity. The study followed these two steps: 1) Translation, linguistic and cultural adaptation, 2) Validation. The translated Psoriasis Family Index showed high internal consistency and high test-retest reliability, confirming its reproducibility. The Portuguese version of the Psoriasis Family Index was validated for our population and can be recommended as a reliable instrument to assess the QoL of family members and partners of patients with psoriasis.


Psoriasis Family Index é um instrumento para aferição da qualidade de vida em familiares de pacientes com psoríase, desenvolvido em língua inglesa. O objetivo deste estudo é traduzir o Psoriasis Family Index para o Português, adaptá-lo culturalmente e determinar sua confiabilidade e validade. Foi realizado em duas etapas: 1) tradução, adaptação cultural e linguística e 2) validação. O Psoriasis Family Index traduzido demonstrou alta consistência interna e alta confiabilidade de teste e reteste, confirmando sua reprodutibilidade. A versão brasileira do Psoriasis Family Index foi validada para nossa população e pode ser recomendada como uma ferramenta na avaliação da influência da psoríase na família dos pacientes.


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Humans , Psoriasis/psychology , Family/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Quality of Life , Translating , Severity of Illness Index , Brazil , Family Health , Reproducibility of Results , Cultural Characteristics , Language
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Surg. cosmet. dermatol. (Impr.) ; 5(4): 302-308, Out-Dez.2013. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058

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Introdução: A hipercromia periorbital ou "olheira" é queixa comum por interferir na autoestima dos pacientes. Objetivo: avaliar a prevalência de hipercromia periorbital e seus possíveis fatores etiopatogênicos, em amostra populacional de um serviço de dermatologia público e universitário de Porto Alegre. Métodos: Estudo transversal, prospectivo. Questionário de coleta dos dados aplicado em pacientes que se consultaram no Serviço de Dermatologia da UFCSPA entre novembro de 2011 a abril de 2012. Resultados:Total de 220 investigados, com predomínio de mulheres com fototipos 2 e 3, e média de idade de 42,2 anos. O uso de fotoprotetor e de maquiagem corretiva foi visto em 59,8% e 40,4%, respectivamente. Foram observados presença de desvio de septo em 6,8% dos pacientes; ronco à noite, 48,4%; asma, 15,1%; rinite, 44,7%; dermatite atópica, 11,2%; respiração bucal, 20,1%; e outro tipo de alergia, 28,6%. Metade da amostra mencionou dormir de cinco a sete horas por noite.Tabagismo, etilismo e atividade física foram referidos em 19,2%, 32,9% e 42,9%, respectivamente. História familiar de olheiras foi descrita em 63,7%. Conclusões: A hipercromia periorbital predominou em mulheres na quarta década de vida, com fototipos baixos, que referiam uso diário de fotoprotetor, sedentarismo, etilismo, tabagismo, alergias, privação do sono e história familiar de olheira.


Introduction: Periorbital hyperchromia or "dark circles" is a common complaint, due to the fact that it interferes with patients' self-esteem. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of periorbital hyperchromia and its possible etiopathogenetic factors in a population sample drawn from a state and university dermatology service in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional, prospective study. Data collection questionnaire given to patients who visited the Dermatology Department of UFCSPA, from November 2011 to April 2012. Results: From a total of 220 investigated patients, there was a predominance of women with skin phototypes 2 and 3 and a mean age of 42.2 years.The use of sunscreen and corrective makeup were seen in 59.8% and 40.4% of studied patients, respectively. Presence of septal deviation was observed in 6.8% of patients, snoring at night in 48.4%, asthma in 15.1%, rhinitis in 44.7%, atopic dermatitis in 11.2%, mouth breathing in 20.1% and other types of allergy in 28.6%. Half of the sample mentioned sleeping 5 to 7 hours per night. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity were reported by 19.2%, 32.9% and 42.9% of patients, respectively.A family history of dark circles was described in 63.7% of cases. Conclusions: periorbital hyperchromia predominated in women of low skin phototypes, during their 4th decade of life and who reported daily use of sunscreen, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, smoking habit, allergies, sleep deprivation, and a family history of dark circles.

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Surg. cosmet. dermatol. (Impr.) ; 5(1): 32-36, jan.-mar. 2013. ilus.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-2252

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Introdução: o câncer da pele é o tipo mais comum de neoplasia nos seres humanos, e a radiação ultravioleta é considerada sua principal causa. O carcinoma basocelular é a mais frequente das neoplasias cutâneas, e a fotoproteção é sua medida preventiva mais importante. Ainda existe, todavia, certa resistência ao uso dos fotoprotetores pela população em geral, e a literatura não relata se essa resistência nos pacientes com diagnóstico de carcinoma basocelular é diferente da que se observa na população em geral. Objetivos: avaliar se há mudanças nos hábitos de fotoproteção e fotoexposição após o diagnóstico de carcinoma basocelular nos pacientes atendidos no Ambulatório de Dermatologia da Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre. Métodos: estudo transversal com 120 pacientes diagnosticados e tratados de carcinoma basocelular que responderam a questionário referente aos hábitos de fotoproteção e fotoexposição antes e depois do diagnóstico da doença. Resultados: dos 120 pacientes entrevistados, 73,3% referiram mudanças de fotoexposição e fotoproteção após o diagnóstico de carcinoma basocelular. Entre os que negaram mudanças de comportamento frente ao sol (26,7%), os principais motivos alegados foram o fato de não temer novos tumores e o alto custo do protetor solar. Conclusões: o diagnóstico de CBC motivou a maioria dos pacientes a melhorar as medidas preventivas de proteção solar. Cerca de um terço da população estudada, porém, ainda resiste a executá-las, alegando como causa principal o custo dos fotoprotetores. Assim, devem ser programadas campanhas de conscientização sobre a importância das medidas fotoprotetoras na prevenção do câncer de pele e visando à distribuição gratuita de protetores solares na rede pública para a população em geral e, principalmente, os pacientes de alto risco.


Introduction: Skin cancer is the most common type of neoplasia in humans, with ultraviolet radiation being considered the main cause. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequent cutaneous neoplasia, and photoprotection is seen as the most effective measure in its prevention. Nonetheless, there is still some resistance to the use of sunscreens among the general population. There is also a lack of reports in the literature on whether such resistance differs in patients with basal cell carcinoma. Objectives: To evaluate whether there is change in habits regarding exposure to the sun and use of sunscreen after diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma in patients treated at the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic of Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 120 patients diagnosed and treated for basal cell carcinoma, who responded to a questionnaire regarding their sun exposure habits and use of photoprotection methods before and after diagnosis. Results: Of the 120 patients interviewed, 73.3% reported changes in their habits regarding exposure to the sun and use of sunscreen after receiving a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. The main reasons alleged by those who denied having changed their behavior towards sun exposure (26.7%), were the lack of fear of new tumors, as well as the high cost of sunscreens. Conclusions: A diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma motivates most patients to improve their use of preventive measures regarding protection from the sun. Nonetheless, about a third of the studied population still resisted such measures, the main reason cited being the high cost of sunscreens. Therefore, awareness campaigns about the importance of using photoprotection methods to prevent skin cancer must be implemented, and the development of programs aimed at making sunscreens available to the general population ­ especially to high-risk patients ­ must be sought.

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An. bras. dermatol ; 87(5): 697-702, Sept-Oct. 2012. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-651560

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BACKGROUND: Skin diseases cause negative impact on the emotional state, social relationships and daily activities, due to the stigma caused by the appearance of the lesions. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the quality of life of pediatric patients with skin diseases attending a dermatology service, compare the scores obtained among the dermatoses found in the sample and associate them to the variables, in addition to observing how the skin disease specifically affects quality of life. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, with patients between 5 and 16 years attending the Dermatology Service of the University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Brazil, between July 2010 and February 2011. The data collection instruments were the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire and the AUEQI questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 161 patients were interviewed, with mean age of 9,66 years. The main dermatoses were atopic dermatitis (29.8%), warts (13%) and molluscum contagiosum (7.5%). Chronic diseases (73.9%) were the most prevalent. The overall mean Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index score was 5.01 for chronic dermatoses and 2.07 for acute illnesses, indicating a compromised quality of life among chronically ill patients. The comparison between the scores obtained with the AUEQI scale and the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index scores indicates that the overall quality of life is less affected than the specific quality of life related to the dermatosis. CONCLUSIONS: The data presented reinforce how important it is that the patients, their families and caregivers understand the symptoms, triggers and treatment of the skin disease in question. This information facilitates adherence to the treatment and justifies the conduct adopted by the dermatologist.


FUNDAMENTOS: Doenças dermatológicas, em razão dos estigmas pela aparência das lesões, são fonte de impacto negativo no estado emocional, relações sociais e atividades cotidianas. OBJETIVOS: Este estudo objetiva avaliar a qualidade de vida nos pacientes dermatológicos pediátricos em um centro de referência em dermatologia, comparar os índices de qualidade de vida entre as dermatoses e associá-los às variáveis, além de avaliar de que forma as dermatoses afetam a qualidade de vida especificamente. MÉTODOS: Estudo analítico transversal, pacientes entre 5 e 16 anos, do Serviço de Dermatologia da Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, entre julho de 2010 e fevereiro de 2011. Instrumentos utilizados: questionário Índice Pediátrico de Qualidade de Vida em Dermatologia e escala AUQEI. RESULTADOS: Um total de 161 pacientes, média de idade de 9,66 anos. As principais dermatoses foram dermatite atópica (29,8%), verrugas vulgares (13%) e molusco contagioso (7,5%). Doenças crônicas (73,9%) foram mais prevalentes. A média do Índice Pediátrico de Qualidade de Vida em Dermatologia de 5,01 para dermatoses crônicas, e de 2,07 em agudas, indicando maior comprometimento da qualidade de vida entre os pacientes cronicamente enfermos. A comparação entre os escores obtivos com a escala AUEQI e o Índice Pediátrico de Qualidade de Vida em Dermatologia indicam que a qualidade de vida global é afetada com menor intensidade do que a relacionada especificamente à dermatose. CONCLUSÃO: Os dados obtidos reforçam a importância do entendimento dos sintomas, desencadeantes e da terapêutica da dermatose em questão pelos pacientes, por seus familiares e por seus cuidadores. Tais infomações facilitam a aderência ao tratamento e justificam a conduta adotada pelo dermatologista.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Quality of Life , Skin Diseases/psychology , Alopecia Areata/psychology , Chronic Disease , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dermatitis, Atopic/psychology , Molluscum Contagiosum/psychology , Psoriasis/psychology , Severity of Illness Index , Surveys and Questionnaires , Vitiligo/psychology , Warts/psychology
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An. bras. dermatol ; 87(5): 729-734, Sept-Oct. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-651566

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Atopic Dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects a large number of children and adults. The disease results from an interaction between genetic predisposition, host environment, skin barrier defects, and immunological factors. A major aggravating factor associated with Atopic Dermatitis is the presence of microorganisms on the patient's skin surface. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, for instance, can exacerbate chronic skin inflammation. As a result, antimicrobials have often been prescribed to control the acute phase of the disease. However, increased bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents has made it difficult for dermatologists to prescribe appropriate medication. In the presence of disseminated dermatitis with secondary infection, systemic antibiotics need to be prescribed; however, treatment should be individualized, in an attempt to find the most effective antibiotic with fewer side effects. Also, the medication should be used for as short as possible in order to minimize bacterial resistance.


A dermatite atópica é uma doença inflamatória crônica da pele que afeta um grande número de crianças e adultos. A doença resulta da interação entre predisposição genética, fatores ambientais, defeitos da barreira cutânea e fatores imunológicos. Um dos grandes fatores agravantes associados à dermatite atópica é a presença de microorganismos na superfície cutânea desses pacientes. Staphylococcus aureus e Streptococcus pyogenes, por exemplo, podem exacerbar a inflamação crônica da pele. Como resultado, antimicrobianos são prescritos para controlar a fase aguda da doença. O constante crescimento da resistência bacteriana aos antimicrobianos tem tornado a escolha do mais adequado medicamento uma difícil decisão para os dermatologistas. Na presença de dermatite disseminada com infecção secundaria, antibióticos sistêmicos necessitam ser prescritos; no entanto, o tratamento deve ser individualizado, de forma a encontrar o antimicrobiano mais eficaz e com menores efeitos colaterais. Além disso, esse medicamento deve ser utilizado pelo menor tempo possível, a fim de minimizar a resistência bacteriana.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Dermatitis, Atopic/microbiology , Staphylococcus aureus , Staphylococcal Skin Infections/drug therapy , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy
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An. bras. dermatol ; 87(3): 361-368, May-June 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-638523

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BACKGROUND: The skin is the primary interface of the human being with the external environment and the presence of skin diseases can have substantial effects on the quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to make a comparative evaluation of the quality of life of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and vitiligo and correlate the findings with the total body surface and the areas with the disease exposed to view. METHODS: The sample consisted of 118 patients with atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and psoriasis, aged between 5 and 16 years, who were asked to answer the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) questionnaire. A dermatological examination for the measurement of total body surface affected by the disease was performed. RESULTS: The three groups showed an impaired quality of life. Patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis showed a significantly greater impact on the QoL than the group with vitiligo. There is a trend towards impaired quality of life in patients from the three groups of dermatoses, which is related to increments in both the total affected area and affected area exposed to view (r = 0.428 and p <0.001, r = 0.381 and p <0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION: The assessed children had impaired quality of life. However, there is a significantly greater impact in the groups with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis than in the group with vitiligo. This may be due to lack of symptoms in vitiligo and the fact this group presented a statistically smaller affected body surface than the other two groups.


FUNDAMENTOS: A pele é a principal interface do ser humano com o meio externo e a presença de doenças cutâneas pode levar a repercussões importantes na qualidade de vida. OBJETIVOS: O presente estudo tem como objetivo fazer uma avaliação comparativa entre a qualidade de vida dos pacientes pediátricos com dermatite atópica, vitiligo e psoríase e correlacioná-la à superfície corporal total e às áreas expostas à visualização acometidas pela doença. MÉTODOS: Amostra composta por 118 pacientes com dermatite atópica, vitiligo e psoríase na faixa etária entre 5 a 16 anos para a aplicação do questionário Índice de Qualidade de Vida para Dermatologia em Crianças (CDLQI). Realizado exame dermatológico para a aferição da superfície corporal total acometida pela doença. RESULTADOS: Os três grupos de pacientes pediátricos demonstraram ter redução na qualidade de vida. Os pacientes com dermatite atópica e psoríase apresentaram um impacto na QoL significativamente maior que o grupo com vitiligo. Há uma tendência na redução da qualidade de vida dos pacientes dos três grupos de dermatoses relacionado ao aumento tanto da superfície total quanto da superfície exposta à visualização (r=0,428 e p<0,001; r=0,381 e p<0,001, respectivamente). CONCLUSÃO: As crianças avaliadas com dermatite atópica, psoríase e vitiligo apresentaram redução na qualidade de vida. Porém, há um impacto significativamente maior nos grupos de pacientes com dermatite atópica e psoríase em relação ao grupo com vitiligo. Este fato pode dever-se a ausência de sintomas no vitiligo e ao grupo ter apresentado uma superfície corporal comprometida estatisticamente menor que outros dois grupos.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Dermatitis, Atopic/psychology , Psoriasis/psychology , Quality of Life/psychology , Vitiligo/psychology , Body Surface Area , Chronic Disease , Severity of Illness Index , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Surg. cosmet. dermatol. (Impr.) ; 3(3): 233-239, set. 2011. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-606394

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A hipercromia cutânea periorbital ou "olheira" é queixa comum nos consultórios de dermatologia por interferir na autoestima dos pacientes. Os olhos são o centro das atenções na comunicação, e a "olheira" dificilmente passa despercebida, proporcionando à face aspecto de cansaço, causando importante impacto na qualidade de vida. Há poucas publicações na literatura sobre hiperpigmentação periorbital e, embora as opções de tratamento sejam muito vastas, a maioria carece de embasamento científico que comprove sua eficácia e duração. Este artigo aborda a anatomia da região palpebral, a epidemiologia, a etiopatogenia e os tratamentos propostos na literatura para a hipercromia periorbital.

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An. bras. dermatol ; 86(4): 803-806, jul.-ago. 2011. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-600632

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A pitiríase versicolor é uma doença de distribuição universal. Existe a descrição de 12 espécies de malassezia. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar quais as espécies de malassezia mais prevalentes nos pacientes com pitiríase versicolor. Foram realizadas as coletas através de raspado das lesões nos pacientes com suspeita clínica de pitiríase versicolor e posterior exame micológico e cultural para identificação final da espécie. Foram coletadas amostras de 87 pacientes. Quanto às culturas, 30 percent foram de Malassezia sympodialis, 25,7 percent de Malassezia furfur, 22,7 percent de Malassezia globosa, 12,1 percent de Malassezia retrita, 7,6 percent de Malassezia obtusa e 1,5 percent de Malassezia sloofiae.


Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a disease with worldwide distribution. Twelve different species of Malassezia yeast have been described. The objective of this study was to determine which species of Malassezia are more prevalent in patients with pityriasis versicolor. Samples were collected by scraping the lesions of 87 patients with a clinical suspicion of pityriasis versicolor. The samples were then submitted to fungal microscopy and culture to identify the species. The species found were: Malassezia sympodialis (30 percent), Malassezia furfur (25.7 percent), Malassezia globosa (22.7 percent), Malassezia restricta (12.1 percent), Malassezia obtusa (7.6 percent) and Malassezia slooffiae (1.5 percent).


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Malassezia/classification , Tinea Versicolor/microbiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Malassezia/isolation & purification , Prevalence
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Surg. cosmet. dermatol. (Impr.) ; 3(2): 96-101, jun. 2011. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-606402

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Introdução: Após a puberdade, a maioria das mulheres desenvolve algum grau de celulite. O aumento do número de consultas dermatológicas relacionadas ao tratamento da celulite demandou compreensão mais ampla de características, desejos e expectativas desses pacientes com relação à qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Elaborar e validar instrumento de avaliação da qualidade de vida para pacientes com celulite.Métodos: O estudo teve duas etapas: a elaboração e a validação dos instrumentos de avaliação da qualidade de vida. Na segunda etapa, dois questionários foram elaborados e aplicados a 100 voluntárias com idade entre 18 e 45 anos, que apresentavam celulite.Resultados: A confiabilidade dos resultados foi verificada por meio de análise fatorial e Teste a de Cronbach para avaliação estatística. Uma análise fatorial exploratória possibilitou testar ahipótese de que todas as questões do questionário resumido mediam um único domínio ou fator (no caso, celulite) e a hipótese de que cada bloco de questões do questionário completo media um único domínio ou fator entre os parâmetros avaliados (modo de vestir, lazer, atividade física, parceiro, sentimentos e mudança de hábitos cotidianos). Conclusões: A análise de validação mostrou que ambos os questionários podem ser usados, com grau similar de eficácia.

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