Publications by authors named "M P Ferreiros"
Position statement: Recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of Malassezia folliculitis.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Malassezia is a type of yeast found naturally on human skin, but it can cause Malassezia folliculitis, leading to itchy bumps and pustules when it overgrows on hair follicles.
- Diagnosing and treating this condition can differ among dermatologists and across countries, highlighting a need for standardized guidelines.
- The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology has created recommendations for diagnosis and treatment, providing strategies for managing cases in people with varying health statuses.
Evaluating health related quality of life in outpatients receiving anti-cancer treatment: results from an observational, cross-sectional study.
Health Qual Life Outcomes
October 2021
Background: The aim of the study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in outpatients receiving anti-cancer treatment.
Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, single-center study that assessed HRQOL in cancer patients receiving antineoplastic treatment.
Results: A total of 184 patients were included in the study; the median total FACT-G score was 66 ± 12.
Classical Kaposi sarcoma (KS) usually appears on lower extremities accompanied or preceded by local lymphedema. However, the development in areas of chronic lymphedema of the arms following mastectomy, mimicking a Stewart-Treves syndrome, has rarely been described. We report an 81-year-old woman who developed multiple, erythematous to purple tumors, located on areas of post mastectomy lymphedema.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Objectives: Minimally invasive approaches in less-complex cardiac procedures can avoid unpleasant cosmetic results. Moreover, surgery can be scheduled in younger patients. In previous papers, we compared submammary and midline sternotomy.
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