Publications by authors named "A V Michenko"

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  • Diagnosing skin diseases in children is complex, and Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare hereditary condition that can lead to serious complications like squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in young patients.
  • A case study involving a 10-year-old girl with IP highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, with input from multiple specialists including dermatologists, geneticists, and oncologists.
  • Genetic evaluations confirmed a mutation in the gene responsible for IP in the family, leading to successful treatment over a 2-year period, while also revealing varied symptoms among affected family members.
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Background: There is limited insight into the current disease burden and everyday clinical management of moderate-to- severe AD in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Turkiye. Therefore, this study aimed to get information-driven insights regarding the current disease burden and clinical management of patients with moderate-to-severe AD with common and differentiating aspects of the patient journey and establish a consensus.

Methods: In this modified 2-round Delphi panel, 133 questions were asked in total to 27 dermatologists.

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Objectives: This study aims to update the understanding of Alopecia Areata (AA) in Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Türkiye, focusing on the disease burden, clinical management, and patient journey. It seeks to establish a consensus on optimal management strategies for AA in these regions.

Methods: A modified 2-round Delphi panel was conveyed with 23 Dermatologists (Russia; 4, Türkiye; 7, Poland; 6, and Czechia; 6).

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Chronic pruritus (CP) is frequent in general medicine and the most common complaint in general dermatology. The prevalence of CP is expected to rise in the future due to the ageing population. The clinical presentation, underlying aetiology and treatment strategy of CP are heterogeneous.

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  • The objective of the study is to merge the concepts of hypochondriacal paranoia and somatopsychotic phenomena into a unified clinical framework, considering their classification in modern psychology.
  • The analysis involved 29 patients diagnosed with delusional disorders, primarily focused on the relationship between their physical symptoms and psychological perceptions, using a psychopathological method.
  • The findings propose a new understanding of somatic paranoia, emphasizing that physical symptoms are interconnected with psychological ideations, suggesting that these somatic symptoms reflect delusional thinking rather than existing independently.
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