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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...
Update on Atopic Dermatitis
Torres, Tiago; Ferreira, Eduarda Osório; Gonçalo, Margarida; Mendes-Bastos, Pedro; Selores, Manuela; Filipe, PauloWith an increasing prevalence during the past decades, atopic dermatitis has become a global health issue. A literature search following a targeted approach was undertaken to perform this non-systematic review, which intends to provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and current therapies for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. In sum, this is a heterogeneous ...
Update on Atopic Dermatitis
Torres, Tiago; Ferreira, Eduarda Osório; Gonçalo, Margarida; Mendes-Bastos, Pedro; Selores, Manuela; Filipe, PauloWith an increasing prevalence during the past decades, atopic dermatitis has become a global health issue. A literature search following a targeted approach was undertaken to perform this non-systematic review, which intends to provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and current therapies for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. In sum, this is a heterogeneous ...
Update on atopic dermatitis
Torres, Tiago; Ferreira, Eduarda Osório; Gonçalo, Margarida; Mendes-Bastos, Pedro; Selores, Manuela; Filipe, PauloWith an increasing prevalence during the past decades, atopic dermatitis has become a global health issue. A literature search following a targeted approach was undertaken to perform this non-systematic review, which intends to provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and current therapies for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. In sum, this is a heterogeneous ...
Vitamin D and its Controversies: What the Dermatologist Needs to Know
Araújo, Maria F.; Meirinhos, Tiago; Mendes-Bastos, PedroVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is a steroid hormone precursor and is synthesised when skin is exposed to ultraviolet B radiation. It is also found in a limited number of foods, especially oily fish. The two main sources of vitamin D are sun exposure and oral intake, including vitamin D supplementation and dietary intake. Multiple factors can influence vitamin D status. Vitamin D has well known effects on calcium ...
PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES AND SPECIFIC DERMATOSES OF PREGNANCY
Brás, Susana; Mendes-Bastos, Pedro; Oliveira, André; Amaro, CristinaPregnancy brings changes in metabolism and immunity in women. Some of these changes have an impact on the skin. Most of these events are so common and benign that constitutes a physiological spectrum. On the other hand there are skin diseases that are specific of pregnancy and should be recognized as they can have implications for maternal and fetal prognosis. This article reviews the physiological changes with...
Omalizumab in the Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid - State of the Art
Mendes-Bastos, Pedro; Cunha, Daniela; Cardoso, JorgeIntroduction: There has been a significant advance in the understanding of the pathophysiology of bullous pemphigoid, particularly after demonstrating a pathogenic role for anti-BP180 IgE autoantibodies. Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks free IgE and, in the last years, several cases of omalizumab-treated bullous pemphigoid have been published. This paper aims to clarify the pathogenic mechanisms ...