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Update on Generalized Pustular Psoriasis.
Torres, Tiago; Antunes, Joana; Tavares Bello, Rui; Varela, Paulo; Henrique, Martinha; Marques Pinto, Gabriela; Figueiredo, Américo; Correia, OsvaldoGeneralized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare but severe inflammatory skin disease characterized by the eruption of widespread sterile pustules, often accompanied by systemic inflammation. Although GPP can coexist with plaque psoriasis, it is increasingly recognized as a distinct entity with unique clinicopathological, immunologic, and genetic features. The dysregulated IL-36 pathway, including mutations in th...
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 ...
In memory of João Duarte Freitas
Figueiredo, Américo.
Scrofuloderma: A Diagnosis to Bear in Mind in the Western World
Batista, Mariana; Ferreira, Barbara; Cruz, Gonçalo; Figueiredo, AméricoThe incidence of tuberculosis has been increasing worldwide. Contrarily, a recent decrease in Portugal has been reported. Cutaneous tuberculosis comprises a low percentage of all cases. We report a 70-year-old female with a 2-month-history of painful, nodular, suppurative lesions in the groin area, bilaterally. Previous history was remarkable for Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and stage-IIIB cervical ca...
Psoriasis, Psychotropic Drugs and Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Case-Control Stu...
Roque Ferreira, Bárbara; Santiago, Luís; Simões, João; Ramos, Leonor; Brites, Maria Manuel; Reis, José Pedro; Figueiredo, AméricoIntroduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with significant impact on quality of life and multiple comorbidities, with recognition especially given to cardiovascular risk factors. Recently it has been highlighted the high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities.Methods: The primary outcome was to assess the prevalence of psychotropic drugs in the chronic medication of patients with diagnosis o...
‘Secret’ Self-Inflicted Skin Lesions: A Challenge in Dermatology
Ferreira, Bárbara Roque; Reis, José Pedro; Figueiredo, AméricoN/A.; N/A.
Vismodegib for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment – Experience of 3 Cases
Gameiro, Ana; Gouveia, Miguel; Brinca, Ana; Brites, Maria Manuel; Vieira, Ricardo; Figueiredo, AméricoBasal cell carcinoma represents the most common skin cancer and its incidence is increasing. Basal cell carcinoma is usually treated surgically or, as an alternative in selected cases, radiation therapy can be used either with curative or adjuvant intention. The designation “advanced basal cell carcinoma” is reserved for cases that cannot be treated by surgery and/or radiotherapy, or when these therapies would ...
Electrocoagulation with Intravenous Catheter in the Treatment of Venous Lakes
Pinto Gouveia, Miguel; Gouveia, Ana Isabel; Brinca, Ana; Vieira, Ricardo; Figueiredo, AméricoVenous lakes comprise vascular ectasias of the upper dermis, usually seen in the lips of older patients. Treatment can be sought for cosmetic or functional reasons and therapeutic options include laser ablation, cryotherapy or surgery. Electrosurgery is a frequent and efficacious method in the resolution of venous lakes, although possibly damaging to the adjacent skin. In order to minimize skin damage, an intra...