[Case series of hereditary angioedema patients and use of tranexamic acid treatments in prophylaxis and acute crisis, experience in Perú].

Background: Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare disease characterized by episodes of swelling, HAE crisis could cause death by suffocation, and also affect the quality of life in these patients. There exists an important disparity of HAE specific treatments between countries, inclusive in the same region, currently in Perú we use moderate and high doses of Tranexamic Acid (TA) in prophylaxis therapy and in acute HAE crisis respectively.

Objective: To report our experience with TA in three types of HAE patients and be a guide to other countries with this therapy, where HAE specific treatments are not registered.

Physician practices and attitudes towards atopic dermatitis in Latin America: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) is increasing in developing countries. Different worldwide guidelines have been proposed, but their applicability for AD specialists in Latin American (LA) countries is unknown.

Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the medical approach to treating AD in LA countries.