The increasing incidence of skin diseases, against the background of increased pollution, urbanism, poor habits in lifestyle, work, rest, diet and general medication, led to the development of products with a protective effect. These new types of dermatocosmetic preparations ensure maximum benefits with minimal formulation. Antioxidants are, nowadays, ingredients that stand out with a proven role in skin protection from oxidative stress and its effects.
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July 2005
Melanotic neurofibroma is a rare benign tumor, derived from peripheral nerve sheath, whose originality consists in the presence of melanic pigment. The clinical diagnosis is difficult to establish, requiring the histopathological exam to make the difference between melanotic neurofibroma and the other pigmented tumors. Although, sometimes neither the anatomopathological exam can establish the final diagnosis, requiring supplementary studies.
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July 2005
Contact dermatitis produced by nickel is extremely common in women by earrings or other items of jewelry which contain nickel. Areas of involvement are under rings, bracelets, watches, spectacle frames, coins in pockets, jeans studs and other sites of direct contact with the metal. The frequency of nickel dermatitis is increasing in the male population and this may be due of body-piercing or professional contact in the field of metallic constructions.
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