Publications by authors named "Laura Rizzoli"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the dermatological manifestations of COVID-19 in children, particularly noting the prevalence of chilblain-like lesions among infected and non-infected patients, attributed to a pronounced interferon response in younger individuals.
  • Conducted over six months, the research involved 137 patients aged 1 to 18 from 23 Italian dermatological units, who exhibited a variety of skin lesions primarily on the feet.
  • Results showed diverse skin symptoms, with many experiencing concomitant systemic symptoms, highlighting the complex interplay of dermatological and respiratory issues related to COVID-19 in children.
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Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome causing hamartomatous growths in multiple organs. Facial angiofibromas occur in up to 80% of patients and can be highly disfiguring. Treatment for these lesions is challenging.

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The outbreak of chilblain-like lesions (CLL) coincidentally to the COVID-19 pandemic is a topic of great concern. SARS-CoV-2 was initially hypothesized as the etiologic agent of CLL, but, since nasopharyngeal swabs seldom resulted positive, dermatologists' attention focused on the search for specific SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Many papers were published contemporarily on this topic, reporting limited case series.

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Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau is considered an uncommon variant of pustular psoriasis, characterized by a relapsing, sterile, pustular eruption of hands and feet. It is not easily treated by antipsoriatic therapies, and may progress toward sclerosis and osteolysis. Numerous topical and systemic treatments have been used, with inconsistent results.

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Papular epidermal nevus with "skyline" basal cell layer is a newly described keratinocytic nevus. Recently, papular epidermal nevus with "skyline" basal cell layer has been reported in association with extracutaneous involvement, and the term papular epidermal nevus with "skyline" basal cell layer syndrome is used to indicate a neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by the presence of papular epidermal nevus with "skyline" basal cell layer and different neurologic symptoms that seem to improve during infancy and adolescence. Multiple pilomatricomas have been reported in association with various syndromes.

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Papular epidermal nevus with skyline basal cell layer (PENS) is a newly described keratinocytic nevus whose dermoscopic characteristics have not been clarified. We used a dermatoscope to investigate the multiple PENSs of a patient with PENS syndrome. All the lesions shared a common dermoscopic homogeneous white pattern surrounded by peripheral, slightly dotted hyperpigmentation.

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Background: No controlled studies have investigated whether balneotherapy is effective in atopic dermatitis (AD).

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of balneotherapy performed at Comano spa (Trentino, Italy) compared to topical corticosteroids (TCS) in the treatment of AD.

Methods: This was an open, randomized, clinical trial including 104 children (aged 1-14 years) with mild to moderate AD who were assigned either to balneotherapy (n = 54) or TCS (n = 50) once daily for 2 weeks.

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