Publications by authors named "Irene Lopez-Riquelme"

The pathogenesis of melanoma is influenced by a complex combination of environmental factors and individual genetic susceptibility. Familial melanoma refers to cases where there are two first-degree relatives with a melanoma diagnosis. Less strict definitions include second-degree relatives or even three or more of any degree from the same family, although this is not clearly defined in the literature.

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Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that negatively impacts the quality of life of patients. It presents as deep-seated nodules, abscesses, fistulae, sinus tracts, and scars in the axilla, inguinal area, submammary folds, and perianal area. Recently, two phenotypes have been described: a follicular phenotype and an inflammatory phenotype.

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Article Synopsis
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition, and secukinumab, a biologic drug, is being studied for its effectiveness and safety in treating moderate to severe cases over 16 weeks.
  • A study involving 47 patients in southern Spain found that nearly 49% achieved significant clinical improvement (HiSCR) after treatment, with only a small percentage experiencing adverse effects.
  • Factors such as being female, having a lower body mass index (BMI), and a lower previous treatment burden were linked to a higher likelihood of achieving the desired treatment response.
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