Introduction: Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare disease caused by SPINK5 mutations associated with ichthyosis (erythroderma and desquamation), alopecia and atopic manifestations. There are no effective treatments. Topical corticosteroids may be used for a limited period in the event of eczema.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There are limited data on the esthetic, functional, and morphological outcomes of surgical treatment of facial basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the determinants of the evaluation of both the patients and the investigator of the esthetic, functional, and morphological impact of the surgical treatment of facial BCC.
Methods: A prospective observational study evaluated 111 patients treated surgically for facial BCCs (n = 135 BCCs), using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), a validated and reliable scale designed for the evaluation of all types of scars by professionals and patients.
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