Publications by authors named "R Zaba"
Actinic keratoses (AK) usually occur on sun-exposed areas in elderly patients with Fitzpatrick I-II skin types. Dermatoscopy and ultrasonography are two non-invasive tools helpful in examining clinically suspicious lesions. This study presents the usefulness of image-processing algorithms in AK staging based on dermatoscopic and ultrasonographic images.
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- Morphea, or localized scleroderma, is an autoimmune disease marked by excessive collagen buildup in the skin, with unclear causes that may include genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors.
- Advances in medicine suggest genetic and epigenetic influences may significantly impact the disease's risk and progression, highlighting the role of factors like microRNAs and DNA methylation.
- New treatment options, including biological therapies and JAK inhibitors, show promise based on case studies, underscoring the need for further exploration of morphea's pathogenesis and treatment strategies.
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- - Acne fulminans (AF) is a severe form of acne mainly affecting adolescent males, marked by sudden onset with severe, ulcerating lesions along with fever and joint pain.
- - A case study on a 14-year-old patient emphasized the difficulties in diagnosing and treating AF, showcasing the need for prompt consultation with dermatologists.
- - Successful treatment involved systemic retinoids and corticosteroids, highlighting the importance of collaboration among healthcare specialists for effective management of this rare condition.
Nonmelanocytic skin cancers (NMSCs) are currently the most common group of human cancers and include all tumors that are not melanomas. Increased exposure to sunlight over the past few years, the lack of regular and proper use of sunscreen, the aging of the population, and better screening techniques are the reasons for the escalation in their diagnosis. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) comprises nearly 37% of the tumors in this group and can originate from actinic keratosis (AK), which usually presents as pink, often scaly plaques, usually located on the face or scalp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although non-invasive diagnostic methods are widely used to examine the nail apparatus (NA), studies in healthy ones are scarce, and analyzes were often conducted in small groups. In the literature, there are only a few reports on TOWL measurements. The results of TEWL studies in the proximal nailfold have not been published so far.
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