Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat
September 2024
Actinic granuloma (AG) is a rare dermatological condition with only a few dozen cases reported worldwide. Initially classified as a variant of granuloma annulare, it is now recognized as a distinct entity characterized by asymptomatic annular plaques in sun-exposed areas of the skin. The exact pathogenesis remains unclear, but it is believed to be an inflammatory response to sun damage, possibly involving injured elastic fibers.
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September 2023
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the L1, L2, and L3 serotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT). It primarily affects regional lymph nodes. Although it is not endemic in Europe and North America, recent reports indicate an increasing prevalence among men who have sex with men, with proctocolitis as the most frequently reported symptom.
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July 2022
The aim of this study was to quantify the effectiveness of intradermal application of autologous fibroblasts on lean tissue structures. The histological sections of the skin were analysed and evaluated for the expansion potential of autologous fibroblasts in the control skin patch area and the nearby pre-treated skin patch into which we had injected expanded autologous fibroblasts nine month earlier. The results show that the pre-injection of fibroblasts into the dermis leads to a long-term rejuvenation of the skin, as evaluated from the histological appearance and from the significantly increased density of fibroblasts in the pre-injected skin vs.
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March 2022
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with roundworms of the Filarioidea superfamily. Depending on the species of roundworm, the disease can present itself in one of three forms. It can affect the lymphatic system, the subcutaneous tissue, or serous cavities.
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July 2020
Topical imiquimod is a medication approved for the treatment of external genital and perianal warts, actinic keratosis, and superficial basal cell carcinoma. There have also been reports of its successful use in patients with lentigo maligna melanoma in situ. An 80-year-old female patient was diagnosed with lentigo maligna melanoma in situ which was then surgically removed.
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