[Epidemiological and anatomoclinical features of scalp tumors in black Africans].

Introduction: In Senegal, the studies on scalp tumors are almost non-existent. The purpose of our study was to determine the epidemiological and anatomoclinical features of scalp tumors in dermatology.

Methods: We conducted a prospective descriptive and analytical study in both Department of Dermatology at Dakar over a period of 16 months (01 March 2014-30 June 2015).

Epidemiology, clinical features, and associated factors in 78 cases of lichen planus on black skin.

Background: The pathogenesis of lichen planus (LP) is mostly autoimmune, while psychological and infectious factors are recognized to trigger or aggravate the disease. An association with diabetes is reported. Our objective was to determine the epidemio-clinical characteristics of LP and its associated factors.

Behçet's disease in black skin. A retrospective study of 50 cases in Dakar.

Introduction: Although Behçet's disease is well-documented in Eastern populations, epidemiologic data in Sub-Saharan African population is scarce. The aim of this study was to define the epidemiologic and therapeutic aspects as well as clinical course of Behçet's disease in African black population.

Results: The study included 50 patients with Behçet's disease.

[Evolution of autoantibodies profile in systemic lupus erythematosus according to age and clinical manifestations].

Clinical features and auto-antibodies profile of 35 Senegalese patients' diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were analyzed after measurement of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) by IFI, detection of Abs anti-DNA native by ELISA and evaluation of antibodies anti-Sm, anti-RNP, anti-SSA anti-SSB, anti-CCP2, anti-J0, and anti-Scl70 levels by immunodot. Mean age of 33 yrs (18-50 yrs) and sex ratio (F/M) of 16 were found. The most frequent clinical features were rheumatic (88.

[Endemic Kaposi's sarcoma in Dakar: 29 cases].

Introduction: There is a lack of data on endemic Kaposi's sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of this study was to clarify its epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects in that region.

Patients And Methods: A 7-years retrospective study, including all patients with endemic Kaposi's disease diagnosis was carried out.

The vitiligo in senegal.

The aim of our study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical aspects of vitiligo in the largest dermatology department of Senegal. A cross-sectional and descriptive study in a period of 5 months was performed covering all the vitiligo cases. Fifty patients were identified (26 women and 24 men).

Epidemiologic and clinicopathologic aspects of Leprosy in Dakar; evaluation of 73 new cases.

Hundreds of new leprosy cases are still diagnosed in Dakar despite all the efforts in the struggle by the national program for elimination of leprosy by the Institute of Applied Leprosy in Dakar. The aim of our study was to evaluate the epidemiological, clinicopathological and outcome of new cases of leprosy. A prospective study was conducted over a period of one year listing all new cases of leprosy based on clinical diagnosis, bacteriology and histology.

[Cutaneous tuberculosis in Dakar: 151 cases report].

Introduction: Cutaneous tuberculosis diagnosis is difficult because of clinical polymorphism. Our goal was to study the clinical, epidemiological and evolutionary characteristics of cutaneous tuberculosis in Dakar.

Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective study from 1972 to 2005 of the tuberculosis cutaneous cases in our department.

[Skin disease in Koranic schools in Dakar (Senegal)].

The koranic schools are in poor socio-economical conditions in Dakar and skin diseases are common in these conditions. The goal of our descriptive study was to determine the prevalence of skin diseases occurring in these situations. One hundred five boys from four koranic schools of Dakar were examined.

Dermatosis papulosa nigra in Dakar, Senegal.

Background: Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign epithelial tumour, common in the black population. It is a special topographic form of ethnic seborrheic keratosis, which is more common in the white population. Its benign character has meant that very few studies have been performed.

Epidemiologic, clinical, and therapeutic features of acne in Dakar, Senegal.

Background: Acne, a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the pilosebaceous follicle, is very widespread worldwide, affecting 75-80% of adolescents, with an impact on their quality of life. The etiologic factors are not always the same, and the treatments proposed are not always well tolerated in black individuals.

Aims: To determine how acne affects the black population in Dakar, Senegal, and to assess the results of and tolerance to treatment.

Aesthetic problems associated with the cosmetic use of bleaching products.

Background And Aim: The use of skin bleaching products for cosmetic purposes is a frequent practice (25-96%) in women from sub-Saharan Africa. The dermatologic complications associated with this practice have been comprehensively reported. The aim of this work was to study the epidemiologic, clinical, and cosmetic aspects of these complications in order to produce better therapeutic guidelines for their management.

[Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in Dakar].

Occupational dermatitis, mainly allergic contact dermatitis and skin irritations are increasing because of new allergens and diversity of the industrial procedures. In Senegal occupational contact dermatitis are currently observed and they are not declared at our social security institution. The aim of our trial was to determinate the frequency of occupational allergic contact dermatitis, the allergens responsible and the exposed occupations.