12 documents found, page 1 of 2
Why do we Discontinue Biologic Agents? A Retrospective Study of 11 Years
Gil, Francisco; Rato, Margarida; Monteiro, Ana; Parente, Joana; Martins, César; Aranha, João; Silva, Maria JoãoIntroduction: Biologic agents acquired a growing relevance in dermatology, however, adverse events (AE) and reasons to discontinue therapy are not completely known. The objective of this study is to analyse the reasons behind the discontinuation of biologics and characterize the AE in this population of patients. Material and Methods: Descriptive observational study, including patients over 18-years-old under t...
Acute Genital Ulcer in a Young Girl
Rato, Margarida; Borges, Ana Sofia; Rodrigues, Ana; Fernandes, Cândida.; .
Single Annular Plaque on the Forehead
Gil, Francisco; Rato, Margarida; Silva, Maria João; Cardoso, José Carlos.; Tratando-se de um artigo submetido no âmbito da rubrica "Qual o seu diagnóstico?" não incluo resumo, uma vez que constatei que trabalhos incluídos nesta secção em números anteriores da RSPDV, pelas especificidades do formato em que se inserem, não se faziam acompanhar de resumo.
Epidemiology of Superficial Fungal Infections in Portugal: 3-Year Review (2014-...
Rato, Margarida; Costin, Adelina; Furtado, Constança; Sousa, Cristina; Toscano, Cristina; Veríssimo, Cristina; Trindade, FelicidadeIntroduction: Superficial fungal infections are the most frequent infectious dermatoses and their incidence continues to increase. Dermatophytes are the principal agents presenting, however, a variable geographic distribution.Material and Methods: This study aimed to characterize the epidemiology of superficial fungal infections diagnosed in Dermatology departments/ units of the Portuguese National Health Syste...
“Life Goes On – Live your Skin!”: A Social Solidarity Project
Monteiro, Ana Filipe; Rato, Margarida; Martins, CésarIntroduction: Premalignant cutaneous lesions, skin cancer, and cutaneous xerosis are diseases whose incidence continues to increase in our older population. Concerning the contest “Dermatologist from the Heart” awarded by Fondation La Roche Posay in 2015, we put into practice the winning project “Life goes on, Live your skin!”. The main purpose of the project was to provide specialized health assistance and pre...
Vemurafenib-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: An Emerging Adverse Event
Monteiro, Ana Filipe; Rato, Margarida; Martins, CésarVemurafenib, a selective inhibitor of the BRAF V600 mutation, is Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency approved for the treatment of stage IV metastatic melanoma alone or in combination. Among the adverse effects, cutaneous toxicity is the most common. Most of these reactions such as maculopapular rash, photosensitivity and hyperkeratotic lesions are manageable, and the majority of patients...
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...
Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma
Monteiro, Ana Filipe; Rato, Margarida; Luís, Pedro; Tavares, ErmelindoN/A.; N/A.
Epidemiologia das Infeções Fúngicas Superficiais em Portugal: revisão de 3 anos...
Rato, Margarida; Costin, Adelina; Furtado, Constança; Sousa, Cristina; Toscano, Cristina; Veríssimo, Cristina; Trindade, FelicidadeIntrodução: As infeções fúngicas superficiais são as dermatoses infeciosas mais frequentes e a sua incidência continua a aumentar. Os dermatófitos são os principais agentes causais apresentando, contudo, uma distribuição geográfica variável. Material e Métodos: O presente estudo teve como objetivo a caracterização epidemiológica das infeções fúngicas superficiais diagnosticadas nos Serviços/Unidades de Dermatol...
Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Tavares, Ermelindo; Rato, Margarida; Gomes, HelenaN/A; N/D