Publications by authors named "Juliana Martins Leal"
Article Synopsis
- - Milia en plaque (MEP) is a rare skin condition first described in 1903 and can be confused with other skin disorders such as Favre-Racouchot nodular elastosis and steatocystoma multiplex.
- - MEP can be primary (occurring on its own) or secondary (linked to other diseases) and is generally benign; it may develop after certain dermatological procedures, like cryotherapy.
- - A case study is presented where MEP indicated the first signs of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (FMF), highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for improving patient outcomes, using treatments like oral retinoids and phototherapy.
The skin, by reflecting internal processes, externalizes what happens inside the body in many diseases. Thus, the skin, as an organ, extrapolates its functions of protection, barrier and signals the existence of systemic diseases, expanding the importance of the dermatologist beyond the skin surface. Thus, the dermatologist investigates diagnostic hypotheses for conditions related to all systems and refers patients to the appropriate specialty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGianotti-Crosti syndrome is a rare disease characterized by acral papular eruption with symmetrical distribution. It is a benign and self-limited disease; the symptoms disappear after two to eight weeks, without recurrences or scars. Skin lesions are usually asymptomatic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSteatocystoma multiplex is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the presence of hamartomatous malformations at the junction of the pilosebaceous duct. It consists of encapsulated cystic lesions in the dermis, with adjacent sebaceous gland. When associated with inflammation, resembling hidradenitis, it is called steatocystoma multiplex suppurativa, a condition rarely reported.
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