Phytophotodermatitis, a form of plant dermatitis, is a common phototoxic reaction resulting from the interaction between photosensitising botanical substances present in several common plant families and ultraviolet radiation. We report a case of phytophotodermatitis in an 8-month-old infant who presented a progressively well-demarcated erythematous rash with blisters and subsequent erosions covering both upper...
Phytophotodermatitis, a form of plant dermatitis, is a common phototoxic reaction resulting from the interaction between photosensitising botanical substances present in several common plant families and ultraviolet radiation. We report a case of phytophotodermatitis in an 8-month-old infant who presented a progressively well-demarcated erythematous rash with blisters and subsequent erosions covering both upper...
Introduction: Several clinical trials have established the efficacy and safety of dupilumab for treating atopic dermatitis (AD). However, literature remains scarce in reporting the long-term effectiveness, safety, and drug survival of dupilumab in real-world settings. This study aimed to describe the latter outcomes of dupilumab in patients with AD. Methods: This Portuguese, multicentric, observational, retrosp...
A cadeia de produção e o uso de biodiesel tem-se desenvolvido bastante por todo o mundo e actualmente este biocombustível representa uma das principais alternativas aos combustíveis derivados do petróleo. As consequências do grande desenvolvimento demográfico mundial em paralelo com o desenvolvimento industrial da nossa sociedade e a necessidade de se reduzir a emissão de gases causadores do efeito de estufa, o...
Introduction: Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and/or genital ulcers, and several systemic manifestations. The authors describe the case of a pediatric-onset Behçet's syndrome. Case report: An 11-year-old boy was referred to the Pediatric consultation after two episodes of great saphenous vein thrombophlebitis. He had experienced daily oral aphthae for the past three ye...
Introduction: Behçet´s syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and/or genital ulcers, and several systemic manifestations. The authors describe the case of a pediatric-onset Behçet´s syndrome. Case report: An 11-year-old boy was referred to the Pediatric consultation after two episodes of great saphenous vein thrombophlebitis. He had experienced daily oral aphthae for the past three ye...
Introdução: A aplasia cutis congénita consiste num grupo heterogéneo de distúrbios caracterizados pela ausência, ao nascimento, de uma porção da pele de uma forma localizada ou dispersa. Esta inclui 9 grupos com diferentes expressões clínicas. É maioritariamente um defeito isolado benigno, mas pode estar associada a outras anomalias ou síndromes malformativos. O seu tratamento depende do tamanho, profundidade e...