Publications by authors named "M Brusasco"
Background/objectives: The prevalence of tattoos has risen globally in recent decades, ranging from 10% to 29%. Although rare, melanomas arising within tattoos are challenging for dermatologists due to the complexities in clinical and dermoscopic evaluation. In this article, we report two cases of melanoma on tattoos, review the reported cases in the literature, and examine the role of reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) in improving the diagnosis of melanoma on tattooed skin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Psoriasis (PSO) and atopic dermatitis (AD) have traditionally been considered distinct diseases, respectively, mediated by T-helper 1 (Th1) and the T-helper 2 (Th2) immune pathway. In recent years, there has been a growing body of evidence highlighting an overlap between the two conditions, such as Asian AD, pediatric PSO, or "psoriasis dermatitis/PSOREMA". Moreover, psoriasis dermatitis can be induced by therapeutic interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe text discusses the role of general practitioners (GPs) in the prevention and early diagnosis of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. It highlights the need for GPs to be able to recognize suspicious skin lesions and refer patients to specialist dermatology centers. However, many GPs lack comprehensive training in diagnosing melanoma.
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- A 39-year-old woman with Noonan Syndrome and a RAF1 mutation presented with itchy lesions on her limbs that developed two months prior, characterized by multiple dome-shaped papules.
- Blood tests showed no abnormalities, but a skin biopsy revealed features consistent with Kyrle's disease, a type of perforating dermatosis.
- The patient was treated with narrowband UVB phototherapy, resulting in complete resolution of symptoms despite leaving residual atrophic scars.
A Case of Noonan Syndrome and Kyrle Disease: Casualty or Causality?
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- A 39-year-old woman with Noonan Syndrome and RAF1 mutation presented with itchy skin lesions on her limbs, which were diagnosed as Kyrle disease (KD) after a detailed examination.
- KD is characterized by dome-shaped papules with a central keratotic plug and is often linked to systemic conditions such as chronic renal failure and diabetes, although this patient did not have these issues.
- Treatment involved narrowband UVB phototherapy, leading to complete resolution of symptoms, which highlights the importance of managing underlying health conditions in skin diseases like KD.