Publications by authors named "Antigona Begolli-Gerqari"

Background: SScabies is caused by the parasite . The disease was first described in ancient Greece, while Ferdinand Von Hebra described the stages of development of the arthropodite from the egg to larvae and the adult form of sarcoptosis. The final stage is characterized by the travel of the female parasite and the laying of eggs in stratum corneum and followed by the death of the causer.

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Lyme borreliosis is an infective disease that is usually transmitted to humans via biting by bacteria-infected tick. The disease is multisystemic and the affected organs are the skin (Erythema migrans), nervous system, eyes, heart and joints. is the bacterium that causes borreliosis and the hosts are rodents of the genus .

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  • Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini is a skin condition characterized by sharply defined, darkened patches that appear slightly depressed, which can merge into larger areas of atrophy.
  • First identified in 1923 and 1936, this condition differs from other skin diseases due to its unique morphology and clinical presentation.
  • Although initially linked to Borrelia burgdorferi infection, current theories suggest that genetic, neurogenetic, and immunological factors may contribute to its development, as illustrated by a patient with widespread atrophic skin lesions and no known tick bite history.
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Tattooing is a procedure where ink is applied to an area of the skin, mostly intraepidermally (1). This procedure is carried out mainly for aesthetic purposes. Lately, it has been used as a corrective medical procedure following amputation of mammilla.

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Erythema exsudativum multiforme is an immunologically mediated skin condition caused by viruses, bacteria, food, and drugs. There are different forms, and depending on the severity of the disease there is a major and minor form. Whereas the minor form passes without consequences, the major form and Stevens-Johnson syndrome affect the mucosa and may result in death.

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Darier's disease, also known as keratosis follicularis or dyskeratosis follicularis, is a rare disorder of keratinization. It is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis with high penetrance and variable expressivity. Its manifestation appears as hyperkeratotic papules, primarily affecting seborrheic areas on the head, neck, and thorax and less frequently on the oral mucosa.

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