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Abstract This publication is an update of the “Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology” published in 2019, considering the novel, targeted-oriented systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis. The initial recommendations of the current consensus for systemic treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis were based on a recent review of scientific published data and a consensus was reached after voting. The Brazilian Society of Dermatology invited 31 experts from all regions of Brazil and 2 international experts on atopic dermatitis who fully contributed to the process. The methods included an e-Delphi study to avoid bias, a literature search and a final consensus meeting. The authors added novel approved drugs in Brazil and the indication for phototherapy and systemic therapy for AD. The therapeutical response to systemic treatment is hereby reported in a suitable form for clinical practice and is also part of this updated manuscript.

Abstract Background In hospital settings, dermatology can offer substantial clinical support for the diagnosis and management of skin conditions, reducing morbidity and mortality. Thus, the study aimed to analyze the profile of referrals and consultations performed by the Dermatology Service of the Santa Casa de Misericordia de Porto Alegre, from August 2018 to January 2020. Methods This study is descriptive, quantitative, and retrospective, conducted through data collection and review of medical records and referrals. The variables included were clinical data of referrals, in-patients profiles, dermatological diagnoses, complementary exams, therapeutic conduct, and recommended follow-ups. Results A total of 1020 referrals were analyzed, which resulted in 641 consultations (328 men, 313 women). The most prevalent skin disease groups were ‘Dermatitis and Eczema’ (33.1%) and ‘Other infectious skin diseases (21.8%), while the most frequent ICD-10 were ‘Drug eruptions - L27’ (9.9%) and ‘Other and unspecified dermatitis - L30’ (6.6%). Corticoids were the most recommended treatments (27.7%), followed by antifungals (13.1%). ‘Consultation Discharge’ (44%) and ‘Outpatient’ Dermatology follow-up (27%) were the most frequent causes for ending consultation. Study limitations Among the study limitations, the authors highlight its retrospective nature, with data analysis based on referrals and medical records, which may present inaccurate or incomplete information. In addition to this, the study may demonstrate a certain degree of subjectivity due to the review and interpretation process conducted by the researchers. However, the definition of objective criteria based on previous studies attenuates such possible bias. Furthermore, considering that the Dermatology teams are composed of a preceptor dermatologist and residents, the established diagnoses were not submitted to third-party verification, except in the cases of skin biopsies and cultures. Thus, the professional’s experience and skills may have influenced the dermatological diagnoses. Conclusions These findings underlie the importance of Dermatology in hospital assistance, contributing to the management of a wide range of skin conditions.

Abstract The study of skin, the science of dermatology, has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. From the first descriptions of skin diseases in Egyptian papyri and in Hippocratic writings to the first treatises on dermatology, important individuals and discoveries have marked the specialty. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the specialty consolidated itself as a field of medical study based on the first classifications of dermatoses, diagnostic methods, and drug treatments. In the 20th century, the scientific and technological revolution transformed dermatological practice, incorporating new therapeutic resources, as well as surgical and aesthetic procedures. In the face of such a vigorous process, it is important to provide a historical synthesis for the medical community to recognize and understand the origins that supported one of the most relevant specialties in the current medical scenario.

Abstract Patients with psychocutaneous disorders often refuse psychiatric intervention in their first consultations, leaving initial management to the dermatologist. The use of psychotropic agents in dermatological practice, represented by antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers, should be indicated so that patients receive the most suitable treatment rapidly. It is important for dermatologists to be familiar with the most commonly used drugs for the best management of psychiatric symptoms associated with dermatoses, as well as to manage dermatologic symptoms triggered by psychiatric disorders.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has the second highest incidence rate among non-melanoma skin cancers. About 5% of cases progress to locally advanced and/or metastatic lesions, making the surgical approach often unfeasible. Based on this, we performed a literature review on the use of immunotherapy drugs to treat advanced SCC. The results showed that immunotherapy is a potential therapeutic strategy due to the antitumor activity promotion through the individual immune response, reducing the adverse events of surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

Introdução: A pandemia da Covid-19 impôs um grande desafio para as universidades ao redor do mundo, em meio a necessidade de distanciamento social causado pela disseminação do novo coronavírus (Sars-Cov-2). Frente a esta conjuntura, docentes e discentes foram instigados a buscar alterativas para continuidade das atividades universitárias, dentre as quais a adoção de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação, assim como, a ampliação do papel das atividades extracurriculares. Nessa perspectiva, este artigo teve como objetivo relatar a experiência da Liga Acadêmica de Dermatologia da Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde (Liaderm - UFCSPA) durante a pandemia da Covid-19, analisando a importância das atividades extracurriculares e da educação digital como ferramentas de Educação Médica. Relato de experiência: Durante o período de isolamento social e de suspensão de aulas, as atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão da Liaderm - UFCSPA precisaram ser readaptadas. Os encontros da liga, antes presenciais, passaram a ocorrer sob a forma de reuniões online em plataformas de videoconferência, como Zoom® e Google Meet®, nos quais eram organizadas aulas teóricas e discussão de casos clínicos. Aulas abertas à comunidade acadêmica também foram realizadas, como o webinar sobre Cirurgia Dermatológica, que teve participação de estudantes de medicina e outras áreas da saúde de todo o país. Além disso, em vista a manter o engajamento social dos membros, a Liaderm organizou um manual com orientações básicas acerca das lesões dermatológicas desencadeadas pelo uso de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPIs), essenciais para a proteção dos profissionais de saúde envolvidos com o atendimento aos pacientes com Covid-19. Conclusões: Durante a pandemia, a maioria das atividades desenvolvidas pela Liaderm - UFCSPA pôde ser mantida mediante a adoção de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação, como as plataformas de videoconferência. Ademais, o alcance das atividades de ensino da liga foi expandido com a participação de acadêmicos de diferentes estados do país e do exterior. Nesse sentido, as adaptações provocadas pela pandemia podem repercutir a longo prazo, tanto nos modelos de ensino adotados pelas escolas médicas, quanto no reconhecimento das atividades extracurriculares como recursos educacionais estratégicos para a formação em Medicina.

Abstract Hailey-Hailey disease, or familial benign pemphigus, is a rare bullous genodermatosis that usually presents with flaccid blisters, erosions, and maceration limited to flexural areas, resulting in increased morbidity and reduced quality of life for affected patients. The authors report an unusual case of generalized Hailey-Hailey disease with erythroderma and fatal outcome.

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis is a highly prevalent inflammatory and pruritic dermatosis with a multifactorial etiology, which includes skin barrier defects, immune dysfunction, and microbiome alterations. Atopic dermatitis is mediated by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors and requires therapeutic management that covers all the aspects of its complex pathogenesis. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to present the experience, opinions, and recommendations of Brazilian dermatology experts regarding the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis. METHODS: Eighteen experts from 10 university hospitals with experience in atopic dermatitis were appointed by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology to organize a consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis. The 18 experts answered an online questionnaire with 14 questions related to the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Afterwards, they analyzed the recent international guidelines on atopic dermatitis of the American Academy of Dermatology, published in 2014, and of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, published in 2018. Consensus was defined as approval by at least 70% of the panel. RESULTS/CONCLUSION: The experts stated that the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis is based on skin hydration, topical anti-inflammatory agents, avoidance of triggering factors, and educational programs. Systemic therapy, based on immunosuppressive agents, is only indicated for severe refractory disease and after failure of topical therapy. Early detection and treatment of secondary bacterial and viral infections is mandatory, and hospitalization may be needed to control atopic dermatitis flares. Novel target-oriented drugs such as immunobiologicals are invaluable therapeutic agents for atopic dermatitis.

Introdução: As doenças de pele apresentam alta prevalência em ambientes hospitalares. Pacientes hospitalizados com dermatoses associadas apresentam maior risco de mortalidade do que indivíduos sem doenças de pele, reforçando a importância do diagnóstico e tratamento precoces. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática em cinco bases de dados Medline, SciELO, LILACS, Web of Science e Scopus, utilizando as palavras- chave “Inpatients” AND “Dermatology”, abrangendo o período de 2010 a 2020. Em seguida, foi realizada uma revisão narrativa por meio dos autores 'seleção de referências relevantes sobre dermatologia hospitalar, incluindo artigos de revisão, livros e outras publicações. Resultados: Com base na estratégia de busca, foram encontradas 166 publicações, das quais 26 estudos foram elegíveis para inclusão no estudo. A partir desta revisão da literatura, analisamos as frequências de dermatoses em pacientes hospitalizados e os tipos de cuidados dermatológicos. As doenças dermatológicas constituem patologias importantes nos hospitais, sendo as erupções infecciosas e medicamentosas as dermatoses mais prevalentes. Conclusão: Este estudo demonstra que as doenças dermatológicas são altamente frequentes entre os pacientes hospitalizados. A maioria dos estudos corrobora a contribuição da dermatologia para a assistência hospitalar.

As dermatoses podem ter um significativo impacto na vida social, familiar e profissional dos pacientes. Além da avaliação objetiva dos resultados das intervenções terapêuticas, a medida da influência das doenças na qualidade de vida é considerada com relevância similar, sendo medida por questionários validados para tal. Este estudo revisa e descreve as escalas utilizadas na dermatologia. Unitermos: Qualidade de vida, escalas, dermatologia.

Objetivo: Problemas dermatológicos são freqüentes em pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise. Dentre os mais comuns, destaca-se o prurido, que acomete entre 25 e 90% dessa população. Acredita-se que sua etiologia dependa de fatores relacionados à uremia e também ao próprio procedimento dialítico. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a freqüência de prurido, lesões dermatológicas e possíveis fatores relacionados em pacientes em programa de hemodiálise. Métodos: Foram estudados 76 pacientes em programa de hemodiálise na Unidade de Medicina Renal do Hospital Independência da Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA), entre novembro de 2000 e fevereiro de 2001. O prurido foi avaliado através de entrevista padronizada, e as lesões dermatológicas, através de exame físico. Dados laboratoriais e clínicos foram coletados do prontuário dos pacientes. Resultados: 64,5% dos pacientes apresentaram prurido, e 77,1% apresentaram algum tipo de alteração dermatológica. As lesões mais encontradas foram xerodermia (65,3%) e erosões e lesões prurigóides (55,0%). Houve associação entre a presença de prurido e a área de membrana do dialisador (p = 0,037), bem como entre xerodermia e prurido (p = 0,00008). Conclusões: As queixas de prurido dos pacientes examinados não corresponderam a doenças dermatológicas que cursam com este sintoma. Dentre os fatores estudados, o prurido esteve associado apenas à área de membrana do dialisador capilar e à presença de xerodermia. Unitermos: Insuficiência renal crônica, diálise, prurido.

Objective. To determine the prevalence of skin changes during pregnancy and to relate their occurrence to specific factors in a population of south Brazil. Methods. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out with 1284 puerperal patients. A questionnaire about skin changes during pregnancy was developed and applied by the authors to all puerperal women admitted in a tertiary hospital in south Brazil. Results. The appearance of striae during pregnancy was reported by 633 women (49.5%) and had a statistically significant association with primiparity, presence of stretch marks before pregnancy, and gestational weight gain above 21 kg. Facial blemishes were reported by 33.9% (n=434) and were associated with a positive family history, multiparity, and the use of facial sunscreen (p

O universo infantil nos últimos anos vem ganhando visibilidade em diferentes campos. O crescente interesse de pesquisadores em conhecer as percepções das crianças acerca de diversos temas as tem destacado em suas pesquisas. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as percepções de crianças, sem e com doença crônica de pele, sobre saúde e envelhecimento. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo. Os participantes foram sete crianças sem doença crônica de pele e sete crianças com doença crônica de pele, onde o primeiro grupo possui vínculo com uma entidade comunitária do município de Gravataí e o outro com um ambulatório de saúde pública na cidade de Porto Alegre. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. Para análise de conteúdo, foi utilizada a Análise de Bardin e a perspectiva do modelo biopsicossocial. As narrativas das crianças foram classificadas em três categorias a partir da avaliação de três juízes: Envelhecimento e Processo Saúde-doença, Prevenção e Envelhecimento, Relação entre Gerações. Destaca-se que as percepções dos grupos investigados apresentam semelhanças em relação ao envelhecimento, que representa a passagem do tempo. Sobre saúde, os grupos apresentam diferenças a partir de suas próprias experiências. Faz-se necessário o investimento em intervenções que promovam ações intergeracionais para promover a convivência saudável e a solidariedade entre as diferentes gerações.

Abstract: Background: Topical antimicrobial drugs are indicated for limited superficial pyodermitis treatment, although they are largely used as self-prescribed medication for a variety of inflammatory dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis. Monitoring bacterial susceptibility to these drugs is difficult, given the paucity of laboratory standardization. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus topical antimicrobial drug resistance in atopic dermatitis patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of children and adults diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and S. aureus colonization. We used miscellaneous literature reported breakpoints to define S. aureus resistance to mupirocin, fusidic acid, gentamicin, neomycin and bacitracin. Results: A total of 91 patients were included and 100 S. aureus isolates were analyzed. All strains were methicillin-susceptible S. aureus. We found a low prevalence of mupirocin and fusidic acid resistance (1.1% and 5.9%, respectively), but high levels of neomycin and bacitracin resistance (42.6% and 100%, respectively). Fusidic acid resistance was associated with more severe atopic dermatitis, demonstrated by higher EASI scores (median 17.8 vs 5.7, p=.009). Our results also corroborate the literature on the absence of cross-resistance between the aminoglycosides neomycin and gentamicin. Conclusions: Our data, in a southern Brazilian sample of AD patients, revealed a low prevalence of mupirocin and fusidic acid resistance of S. aureus atopic eczema colonizer strains. However, for neomycin and bacitracin, which are commonly used topical antimicrobial drugs in Brazil, high levels of resistance were identified. Further restrictions on the use of these antimicrobials seem necessary to keep resistance as low as possible.

Today, obesity is considered an epidemic all over the world and it is recognized as one of the major public health problems. Bariatric surgery is considered an appropriate therapeutic option for obesity with progressively increasing demands. The changes resulting from massive weight loss after bariatric surgery are related to numerous complications. This article will present the dermatological alterations that can be found after bariatric surgery. They will be subdivided into dermatoses that are secondary to metabolic and nutritional disorders, those derived from cutaneous structural modifications after major weight loss and the influence the latter may have in improving of certain dermatoses.