Miscellaneous

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Miscellaneous

, Jane Tomimori1, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça1 and Douglas Antonio Rodrigues1 (1) Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil   8.1 Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids Wound healing (after trauma, burning, infections, surgery) is a cutaneous…

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Genetic Diseases

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Genetic Diseases

, Jane Tomimori1, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça1 and Douglas Antonio Rodrigues1 (1) Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil   7.1 Epidemolysis Bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of genetic diseases characterized mainly by the…

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Elementary Skin Lesions in Dermatological Medical Examinations

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Elementary Skin Lesions in Dermatological Medical Examinations

, Jane Tomimori1, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça1 and Douglas Antonio Rodrigues1 (1) Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil   The recognition of elementary skin lesions is the most important part of clinical examinations for…

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Cysts, Benign and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cysts, Benign and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases

, Jane Tomimori1, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça1 and Douglas Antonio Rodrigues1 (1) Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil   6.1 Seborrheic Keratosis Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign proliferation of epidermal cells . This…

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Immunodermatology and Viral Skin Infection

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Immunodermatology and Viral Skin Infection

Innate Adaptive Early response to foreign antigens Occurs within days of infection Rapid response is the first line of defense Antigen specific Broad spectrum (not antigen specific) Develops immune memory…

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Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Autoimmune disorders Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) Immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, X-linked syndrome (IPEX) Hematologic malignancy Acute myeloid leukemia Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Chronic lymphocytic leukemia Chronic myeloid leukemia Hodgkin’s lymphoma Multiple myeloma…

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Lichen Planus

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Lichen Planus

Subtypes Most common sites of involvement Cutaneous lichen planus Actinic Sun-exposed areas Annular Male genitalia, intertriginous Atrophic Predominately on lower extremities, may occur on other areas of the body Erosive…

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Vaccines

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Vaccines

Vaccine Name Manufacturer Type Route Anthrax BioThrax BioPort Inactivated bacterial SC DTaP Daptacel Sanofi Inactivated bacterial IM  Infanrix GSK Inactivated bacterial IM  Tripedia Sanofi Inactivated bacterial IM DT Generic Sanofi…

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Pemphigus Family of Disease

Oct 14, 2017 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Pemphigus Family of Disease

Pemphigus vulgaris  Pemphigus vegetans Pemphigus foliaceus  Pemphigus erythematosus: localized  Fogo selvagem: endemic Paraneoplastic pemphigus Drug-induced pemphigus IgA pemphigus Pathogenesis Pemphigus Target Antigens are Desmogleins The hallmark of pemphigus is the…

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