Diagnosis, Management, and Outcome of Bart's Syndrome Observed in a Sub-Saharan African Country (Senegal, Dakar): 2 Case Reports.

Introduction: Bart's syndrome is an uncommon inherited congenital disorder associating congenital cutaneous aplasia of the extremities and inherited epidermolysis bullosa. Bilateral and symmetrical involvement of the limbs is exceptionally described on black skin. In most cases, the diagnosis is clinical; however, the management remains very difficult and the extended forms are a real therapeutic challenge.

[Extrapodal mycetomas in Senegal: epidemiological, clinical and etiological study of 82 cases diagnosed from 2000 to 2020].

Objectives: Although the foot remains the main localization of mycetomas, extrapodal attacks, which are rarely studied, are also possible and occur either initially or following an extension. The objectives were to describe the epidemiological, clinical and etiological features of extrapodal mycetomas in Senegal.

Methodology: Cross-sectional and retrospective study with multicentric enrollment in four reference department, two of which are in dermatology and two in orthopedics and traumatology.

Kerion celsi due to : a severe form in an immunocompetent girl.

A 9-year-old girl presented a large inflammatory cup-shaped scalp lesion with alopecia surrounded by pustules, dander, and suppuration associated with an occipital inflammatory lymphadenopathy for 1 month. Wood's light exam was positive as well as KOH mount showing ectothrix type hair involvement. Hair and pus culture on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) added with chloramphenicol and supplemented with cycloheximide isolated a dermatophyte species identified as according to the colonies features.

[Epidemiological and anatomoclinical features of scalp tumors in black Africans].

Introduction: In Senegal, the studies on scalp tumors are almost non-existent. The purpose of our study was to determine the epidemiological and anatomoclinical features of scalp tumors in dermatology.

Methods: We conducted a prospective descriptive and analytical study in both Department of Dermatology at Dakar over a period of 16 months (01 March 2014-30 June 2015).

[Contribution of cutaneous manifestations to early diagnosis of periodic disease: a case study].

We here report a case of chronic periodic disease diagnosed on the basis of recurrent and persistent erysipelas in plaques in a patient under antibiotic therapy. Patient's interview, genetic testing and favorable outcome of colchicine helped to reach a diagnosis.

Behçet's disease in black skin. A retrospective study of 50 cases in Dakar.

Introduction: Although Behçet's disease is well-documented in Eastern populations, epidemiologic data in Sub-Saharan African population is scarce. The aim of this study was to define the epidemiologic and therapeutic aspects as well as clinical course of Behçet's disease in African black population.

Results: The study included 50 patients with Behçet's disease.

[Endemic Kaposi's sarcoma in Dakar: 29 cases].

Introduction: There is a lack of data on endemic Kaposi's sarcoma in sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of this study was to clarify its epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects in that region.

Patients And Methods: A 7-years retrospective study, including all patients with endemic Kaposi's disease diagnosis was carried out.

Epidemiologic and clinicopathologic aspects of Leprosy in Dakar; evaluation of 73 new cases.

Hundreds of new leprosy cases are still diagnosed in Dakar despite all the efforts in the struggle by the national program for elimination of leprosy by the Institute of Applied Leprosy in Dakar. The aim of our study was to evaluate the epidemiological, clinicopathological and outcome of new cases of leprosy. A prospective study was conducted over a period of one year listing all new cases of leprosy based on clinical diagnosis, bacteriology and histology.

[Cutaneous tuberculosis in Dakar: 151 cases report].

Introduction: Cutaneous tuberculosis diagnosis is difficult because of clinical polymorphism. Our goal was to study the clinical, epidemiological and evolutionary characteristics of cutaneous tuberculosis in Dakar.

Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective study from 1972 to 2005 of the tuberculosis cutaneous cases in our department.

[Skin disease in Koranic schools in Dakar (Senegal)].

The koranic schools are in poor socio-economical conditions in Dakar and skin diseases are common in these conditions. The goal of our descriptive study was to determine the prevalence of skin diseases occurring in these situations. One hundred five boys from four koranic schools of Dakar were examined.

Dermatosis papulosa nigra in Dakar, Senegal.

Background: Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign epithelial tumour, common in the black population. It is a special topographic form of ethnic seborrheic keratosis, which is more common in the white population. Its benign character has meant that very few studies have been performed.

Epidemiologic, clinical, and therapeutic features of acne in Dakar, Senegal.

Background: Acne, a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the pilosebaceous follicle, is very widespread worldwide, affecting 75-80% of adolescents, with an impact on their quality of life. The etiologic factors are not always the same, and the treatments proposed are not always well tolerated in black individuals.

Aims: To determine how acne affects the black population in Dakar, Senegal, and to assess the results of and tolerance to treatment.

Aesthetic problems associated with the cosmetic use of bleaching products.

Background And Aim: The use of skin bleaching products for cosmetic purposes is a frequent practice (25-96%) in women from sub-Saharan Africa. The dermatologic complications associated with this practice have been comprehensively reported. The aim of this work was to study the epidemiologic, clinical, and cosmetic aspects of these complications in order to produce better therapeutic guidelines for their management.

[Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in Dakar].

Occupational dermatitis, mainly allergic contact dermatitis and skin irritations are increasing because of new allergens and diversity of the industrial procedures. In Senegal occupational contact dermatitis are currently observed and they are not declared at our social security institution. The aim of our trial was to determinate the frequency of occupational allergic contact dermatitis, the allergens responsible and the exposed occupations.