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Is there a link between guttate psoriasis and SARS-CoV-2? A series of three cases
Brazão, Cláudia; Alpalhão, Miguel; Aguado-Lobo, Marta; Antunes, Joana; Soares-de-Almeida, Luís; Filipe, PauloGuttate psoriasis (GP) is an acute form of psoriasis that is associated with bacterial infections, mainly streptococcal, which cause superantigen-induced immune activation. Viral upper respiratory infections may also be implicated, typically occurring two to three weeks before the onset of guttate lesions. We report three cases of GP following Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infecti...
Zoon Balanitis and Lichen Sclerosus: An Uncommon Association
Garrido, Pedro Miguel; Aguado-Lobo, Marta; Soares de Almeida, Luís; Borges da Costa, JoãoZoon balanitis and lichen sclerosus are both chronic inflammatory disorders of the genital mucosa that usually affect middle-aged or elderly uncircumcised men.Although the precise etiology of Zoon balanitis is still unclear, a pathogenic role of irritant and mechanical factors has been suggested. Therefore, foreskin sclerosis and phimosis caused by male genital lichen sclerosus may trigger the development of Zo...