Publications by authors named "Cintia Arjona-Aguilera"

Background/objectives: The evaluation of the efficacy and safety of new molecules for atopic dermatitis (AD) in real clinical practice is very important to obtain information that clinical trials (EECC) lack. The pattern of AD in the head and neck (H&N) continues to be a challenge in treatment today, despite the new molecules, and real-life data on the use of tralokinumab is still missing. This is the first daily practice study of tralokinumab treatment in patients with H&N AD pattern.

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Miliaria crystallina is a benign, self-limiting disorder of the eccrine sweat glands characterized by the obstruction of the sweat ducts, which leads to secondary sweat retention into stratum corneum. We present two patients with MC during treatment with idarubicin and all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) for acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL). Anthracyclines can be excreted through sweat and induce MC through exfoliation.

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: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) status is recognized as the most important prognostic factor for patients with cutaneous melanoma. However, sometimes it is not possible to identify SLN. The phenomenon of non-identification of SLN and its prognostic role have not been thoroughly evaluated in melanoma literature.

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Prurigo nodularis (PN) is an intensely pruriginous dermatological disorder whose treatment is challenging for dermatologists. It is characterized by eruptions of papules and hyperkeratotic nodules, some of which are eroded, on the extensor surfaces of the limbs. The most commonly used treatments for this condition are oral antihistamines and topical or systemic steroids.

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Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome (BSS) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by the progressive formation of adnexal skin tumors in the scalp and face, mainly trichoepitheliomas, cylindromas, and spiradenomas. It has also been associated with salivary glands neoplasms. It is due to mutations in the tumor suppressor gene cylindromatosis (CYLD gene) localized on chromosome 16q12-q13.

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Inverse psoriasis is characterized by the development of erythematous shiny plaques at intertriginous areas of the body. It has a prevalence of 2% worldwide. The usefulness of levodopa in psoriasis was discovered in 1970 but nowadays it is not a standard therapy for this condition.

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Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) or Buerger's disease is a vascular inflammatory thrombotic occlusive and segmental disease affecting distal small and medium-sized arteries of the limbs. Tobacco is the main trigger factor and avoiding it is the main treatment. Frequently, it is necessary to use high-potency vasodilators, such as iloprost, bosentan, sildenafil, or alprostadil, to relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of amputation.

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