Publications by authors named "Fernando Valenzuela Ahumada"
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- Melasma is a persistent skin condition that causes dark patches, mainly affecting women with darker skin, often triggered by sun exposure, hormones, and genetics.
- It is especially common in Latin America due to a blend of different ethnic backgrounds and climates.
- Treatment involves a personalized approach incorporating protective measures, various therapies, and ongoing evaluation to manage symptoms and prevent future outbreaks.
Amicrobial Pustulosis of the Folds is a relapsing, chronic and rare neutrophilic dermatosis, characterized by papulopustular, eczematous and aseptic lesions on skin folds. This disorder usually occurs predominantly in females (30 years of age average) with a history of an autoimmune disorder, especially systemic lupus erythematosus. There is no standard therapy, but systemic corticosteroids, alone or in combination with other immunosuppressive drugs, are usually the first-line therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present the case of a sixty five year old woman with two months history of pruritus and hyperpigmented annular lesions on the trunk, buttocks and upper extremities. In addition, she presents vesicles with healthy skin on the basis, in the flexor aspect of wrists. No evidence of mucosal involvement.
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