RESUMO
Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic blistering disease. Clinically it is characterized by painful intra-epidermal bullae and icial vesicles involving both the skin and mucosal areas. The diagnosis is confirmed by a skin biopsy along with immunofluorescence studies. Detection of circulating autoantibodies in the sera of patients, utilizing the ELISA technique, aids in the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris. Severity index and therapeutic guidelines have been developed and used for the proper management of the disease. The therapeutic armamentarium for this chronic blistering disease continues to extend with the addition of new agents and the use of dfferent forms of combinations.
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Pênfigo , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Biópsia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Imunofluorescência , Humanos , Imunossupressores/uso terapêutico , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Avaliação em Enfermagem , Pênfigo/diagnóstico , Pênfigo/etiologia , Pênfigo/terapia , Exame Físico , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Prognóstico , Doenças Raras , Indução de Remissão , Fatores de Risco , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Higiene da Pele/métodosAssuntos
Psoríase/diagnóstico , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Humanos , Dermatopatias/diagnósticoRESUMO
GOAL: To understand cutaneous tuberculosis to better manage patients with the condition OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, dermatologists and general practitioners should be able to: 1. Recognize the morphologic features of cutaneous tuberculosis. 2. Describe the histopathologic characteristics of cutaneous tuberculosis. 3. Explain the treatment options for cutaneous tuberculosis.
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Ceratose/microbiologia , Tuberculose Cutânea/patologia , Adolescente , Antituberculosos/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Tuberculose Cutânea/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that affects 0.6% to 4.8% of the population and is seen in all ages. The disease is characterized by a well-demarcated, salmon-colored plaque surmounted by silver-white scales. Given the chronic nature of the disease, goal of treatment is to induce and maintain remission, with minimal short and long-term side effects from therapy. Most agents can be used alone or in combination with other treatment modalities.
