Publications by authors named "A Roussaki"
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by the rapid onset of nonfollicular, sterile pustules on an erythematous base, typically accompanied by fever (≥38 °C), neutrophilia (7.0 × 10⁹/L), and characteristic histopathological features. This case report presents the first documented instance of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation.
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- - Cutaneous tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health issue, with Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TBVC) being a specific form caused by reinfection in individuals previously sensitized to TB, usually presenting as a single lesion.
- - The first case of multifocal TBVC in an 81-year-old Greek man has been documented, adding to a total of 14 cases reported, with an average patient age of 47.64 years and most responding well to treatment.
- - Notably, a history of skin microtrauma was found in 71.4% of cases, underscoring it as a key risk factor, while the tuberculin skin test was positive in most instances and tissue
Background: Pilot studies of adjuvant therapy with topically applied interferons (IFN) have shown promising results in reducing the recurrence of condylomata acuminata (CA).
Objective: The aim of this multicenter placebo-controlled, double-blind study was to confirm the efficacy and safety of topically applied IFN in a large sample of patients.
Methods: After removal of CA by CO2 laser surgery, electrocautery or cryosurgery, 120 patients applied either recombinant IFN-beta (0.