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Epidemiology of Psoriasis in Portugal: A Population-Based Study
Torres, Tiago; Filipe, Paulo; Menezes Brandão, Francisco; Figueiredo, Américo; Pinto Soares, António; Sousa Basto, Artur; Rebelo, ClarisseIntroduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal.Material and Methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the P...
Epidemiology of Psoriasis in Portugal: A Population-Based Study
Torres, Tiago; Filipe, Paulo; Menezes Brandão, Francisco; Figueiredo, Américo; Soares, António Pinto; Sousa Basto, Artur; Rebelo, ClarisseIntroduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal. Methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the Portuguese Ps...
Epidemiology of psoriasis in Portugal: a population-based study
Torres, Tiago; Filipe, Paulo; Menezes Brandão, Francisco; Figueiredo, Américo; Pinto Soares, António; Sousa Basto, Artur; Rebelo, ClarisseIntroduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal. Material and methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the ...
VENUS Study: ViEw of HidradeNitis SuppUrativa by PortugueSe General Practitioners
Mendes-Bastos, Pedro; Benhadou , Farida; Ferreira, Paulo; Brasileiro, AnaIntroduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic dermatosis with a large impact in patients’ quality of life and an estimated 7-year delay in diagnosis. The General Practitioner (GP) is usually the first doctor to assist the HS patient. The primary objective of this study is to describe the knowledge and clinical approach of HS by GPs. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, based o...
Congenital Ichthyoses: 11 Cases from the Pediatric Dermatology Multidisciplinar...
Borges, Ana Sofia; Cordeiro, A.; Brasileiro, Ana; Paiva Lopes, Maria JoãoIntroduction: Congenital ichthyoses are a heterogeneous group of hereditary genetic disorders that occur due to a defective keratinization and consequent disruption of the skin barrier function. Although rare, they are presented as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This study aimed to characterize clinically and genotypically the cases of non-syndromic congenital ichthyoses and to evaluate possible genoty...
Topical Immunomodulation with Diphenlycyclopropenone for Alopecia Areata
Borges, Ana Sofia; Brasileiro, Ana; Ramos Pinheiro, Rita; Lencastre, AndréIntroduction: Topical immunotherapy with diphenylcyclopropenone is a treatment option for patients with refractory or extensive alopecia areata. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and tolerability of diphenylcyclopropenone therapy, in patients with alopecia areata, and identify possible prognostic factors that predict response to treatment. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study th...
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men Aged 50 Years and Older in a Sexual Tran...
Borges, Ana Sofia; Rato, Margarida; Brasileiro, Ana; Fernandes, Cândida; Rodrigues, AnaIntroduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health problem worldwide. They are more frequent in young men; however the prevalence in older individuals is increasing. The aim of this study was to access the prevalence of STIs diagnosis in men aged 50 years and older. We also aimed to compare the demographic and behavioral characteristics of those diagnosed with STIs and those wi...
Mucosal and Periungual Telangiectasia as Signs of Systemic Disease
Borges, Ana Sofia; Campos, Sara; Brasileiro, AnaN/A.
High Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Patients with HIV-Infection
Azevedo, Telma; Brasileiro, Ana; Borges, Fernando; Mansinho, Kamal; Santo, Irene; Azevedo, JacintaIntroduction: Sexual transmitted infections (STI) are an important health problem and increase the risk for acquisition and transmission of HIV. We aimed to identify STIs diagnosed in patients with known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and in newly diagnosed ones.Methods: Retrospective analysis of medical charts of individuals attending a specialized STI Clinic from 2009 to 2013.Results: A total of...
Pseudoainhum in a Patient with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: An Uncommon Ass...
Campos, Sara; Brasileiro, Ana; Cabete, Joana; Pinheiro, Sofia; Lencastre, André; Paiva Lopes, Maria JoãoThe term pseudoainhum is used to describe constricting band(s) around one or more digits in relation to several congenital or acquired diseases. Systemic sclerosis, keratoderma, psoriasis, Reynolds syndrome among others, has been reported to be associated with pseudoainhum development. We report a case of a 54 years old woman with annular constricting bands and micronychia on the fourth and fifth digits of her ...