Publications by authors named "I Potouridou"
Article Synopsis
- Dermatitis artefacta, also known as factitious dermatitis, manifests differently across the body and is often linked to psychological distress, such as borderline personality disorder and the risk of self-harm for attention.
- A case study involves a 17-year-old girl with anxiety symptoms preparing for university who developed an ulcer on her ankle due to factitious disorder, revealing a need for emotional support rather than physical illness.
- Treatment focuses on psychotherapy for the mental health aspect, while the ulcer necessitates dermatosurgical care to address the physical condition.
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most frequent cancer of the kidney and it accounts for 3% of all solid malignancies. Although rare, cutaneous metastases can be an important manifestation of RCC. We present a case of a 56-year-old male with a history of RCC, followed by the development of cutaneous metastases 4 years later with an uncommon clinical presentation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical and dermoscopic characteristics of congenital melanocytic naevi.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
October 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at kids with congenital nevi (CN), which are unusual-shaped moles they are born with, to better understand how to take care of them.
- Researchers examined 330 CN in 276 kids aged 6 months to 14 years and found that most kids had just one CN, and some had family members with the same condition.
- The study found different patterns of CN on the skin and noted that smaller CN were the most common, while larger ones were rare, helping doctors know more about CN characteristics and how to manage them.
Introduction: Chemical peeling is a safe method, widely used to treat a variety of skin conditions and reduce the aging effects. This study aims to evaluate self-esteem among adolescents who undergo chemical peelings.
Material And Methods: One hundred and twenty six patients constituted the study group.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic hand eczema significantly impacts patients' quality of life across various aspects, leading to higher levels of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive tendencies compared to healthy individuals.
- The study involved 71 patients, utilizing the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) for quality of life assessment and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for measuring anxiety and depression levels.
- Results indicated that while patients with hand eczema have elevated anxiety and compulsive behavior, their depression levels were similar to those of healthy individuals, emphasizing the need for a holistic treatment approach that considers both skin severity and psychological health.