[Hirsutism - etiopathogenesis, diagnostics and treatment].

Hirsutism is defined as excessive terminal hair growth in distribution typical for postpubertal men. It affects approximately 5-10 % of women and most frequently manifests in puberty. Significant cosmetic stigmatization is the usual complaint that brings patient to the doctor and it is crucial to always rule out any primary underlying disease causing hirsutism - benign or malignant.

[Basal cell carcinoma and the modalities of its therapy].

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) also known as basalioma or basal cell cancer, is the most common skin cancer. BCC has a very low metastatic risk. This tumor can cause significant disfigurement by invading surrounding tissues.

Pityriasis amiantacea: a distinctive presentation of psoriasis associated with tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitor therapy.

Pityriasis amiantacea (PA; also known as tinea amiantacea) is a relatively rare but distinctive scalp condition characterized by thick scales that adhere to each other and to the hair shaft, resulting in agglomeration and matting of hair. Temporary alopecia is a common complication. Although a specific cause remains unclear, PA is associated with several inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis.