Reconstruction of a full-thickness upper third defect of the helix ear using a single-stage chondrocutaneous composite transposition flap.

The external ear is a crucial part of the ear's anatomy for both functional and aesthetic purposes. We present a defect after the extirpation of an invasive squamous cell carcinoma, where the final defect involved the superior third of the outer ear, missing both cartilage and skin. The regional chondrocutaneous composite transposition flap of the ipsilateral auricular concha is a one-stage technique that successfully preserves the helical rim's shape and size.

Enanthem in Patients With COVID-19 and Skin Rash.

This case series describes the appearance of enanthem (oral cavity lesions) in patients with COVID-19.

Clinical and histological characterization of vesicular COVID-19 rashes: a prospective study in a tertiary care hospital.

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Vesicular skin rashes have been reported as associated with COVID-19, but there is little information about this cutaneous manifestation. We designed a prospective observational study of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who had vesicular lesions.

Severe recurrent aphthous stomatitis treated with adalimumab: A case report in a teenage patient.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by recurring ulcers involving the oral mucosa in patients with no other manifestations. It is a common cause of oral ulcers in children. In its major form, RAS can be a severe and disabling disorder due to pain and scarring, and poses a therapeutic challenge.

Impact on Quality of Life in Dermatology Patients Attending an Emergency Department.

Introduction: Dermatological complaints have been estimated to represent up to 5-10% of all the visits to emergency departments. The main objective of our study was to determine how affected is the Health related Quality of Life (HRQL) in a series of patients attending an emergency department due to skin symptoms.

Patients And Methods: A prospective study during one month (July 2016) was conducted in a hospital with full-time on-call dermatologists.