Publications by authors named "Livia F Soriano"
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- Acrylate polymers and cross-polymers (ACPs) are common in cosmetics, and a study by the BSCA and CTPA aimed to assess their potential for causing allergic reactions.
- The study involved patch testing over 1300 patients for reactions to three specific ACPs, finding very few cases of irritant or doubtful reactions, with no confirmed allergies to one of the compounds tested.
- The overall conclusion is that sensitization to these ACPs at the concentrations tested is rare, suggesting minimal risk of dermatitis in patients already sensitive to (meth)acrylates.
Omphaloliths are uncommon benign umbilical lesions caused by the accumulation of sebum and keratin into a stone-like concretion. Recognition of this entity can prevent unnecessary procedures and imaging studies for uncomplicated cases. We present three cases of omphaloliths from our department and review all 26 cases previously reported in the English literature with regard to modes of presentation, potential risk factors, complications, and treatment options to guide clinicians.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLichen amyloidosis (LA) is a form of primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PLCA) characterized by bilateral intensely itchy domed scaly hyperkeratotic papules. Lichen amyloidosis is rare and affects men more than women. It is uncommonly seen in the western world but more prevalent in Asia.
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- Flagellate dermatitis (FD) looks like whip marks and is often related to phytophotodermatosis, which dermatologists might see frequently.
- Localized FD can also be caused by jellyfish stings and some chemotherapy drugs like bleomycin and docetaxel, while more severe cases might be linked to connective tissue diseases.
- The specific case discussed in the text is an example of shiitake mushroom dermatitis, which can lead to FD symptoms.
Background: Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) has a detrimental effect on patients' emotional and physical quality of life. Due to local unavailability of gold standard oral treatments for CLM, carbon dioxide laser was attempted. We present a case series where a single session of carbon dioxide laser treatment was associated with cessation of signs and symptoms of CLM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A giant cutaneous horn (GCH) is a morphologic description of conical lesion with a dense, hyperkeratotic protrusion of more than 1 cm in height that resembles an animal horn but without its bony core. These can occur in association with benign, premalignant or malignant cutaneous diseases which can be determined by excision and histopathologic review of the base. A PubMed search (performed June 2015) revealed 54 cases of giant cutaneous horns in world literature.
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