[Epidemiology of pemphigus in the Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain, 2005-2006].

Background: Pemphigus is a serious, potentially fatal chronic autoimmune bullous disease with cutaneous and mucosal manifestations. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential.

Material And Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study that included patients diagnosed with pemphigus in the dermatology department of Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain, in 2005 and 2006.

Treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin type A: 44 months of experience.

Background: Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) can produce social and occupational difficulties and reduce the quality of life of those who suffer from this kind of problem. When dealing with focal hyperhidrosis, the patients' attitudes and their subjective approaches regarding the process may influence the objective evaluation of the disorder.

Objective: To evaluate, by means of a scale, the subjective improvement of sweat production after treatment with botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in a group of patients with severe, invalidating PH.

[Evaluation of a screening system for patients with pigmented lesions using store-and-forward teleconsultation].

Introduction: Pigmented lesion clinics (PLC's) were developed as a quick referral system for patients with pigmented lesions. However, the most appropriate method of selecting patients who need to be seen in these units is not clearly defined. Teledermatology is a tool whose usefulness as a patient selection system for PLC's needs to be evaluated.