Publications by authors named "S Diadie"
Tumoral dermatophytic pseudomycetoma caused by Microsporum langeronii.
Ann Dermatol Venereol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a chronic skin condition that affects predominantly black Africans who shave regularly, with significant aesthetic and professional implications; however, research data on this issue in Sub-Saharan Africa is limited.
- A study conducted in March 2019 involving 655 African-descent police students in Dakar revealed a 38.8% prevalence of PFB, with higher rates in males (43.7%) compared to females (11.9%).
- The main characteristics of PFB included pruritic and papular lesions, commonly found on the submandibular region, and complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; risk factors identified included male gender and a family history of P
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.