Comparative study of actinic keratosis treatment with 3% diclofenac sodium and 5% 5-fluorouracil.

Background: Actinic keratosis is a frequent lesion which occurs in sunlight exposed areas. Diclofenac sodium and 5-Fluorouracil are effective, non-invasive and easy-to-apply topical treatment options.

Objectives: To assess and compare the effectiveness of 3% diclofenac sodium associated with 2.

Pain evaluation in the cryosurgery of actinic keratoses.

Background: Background: Actinic keratosis is a frequently-encountered premalignant lesion occurring in areas exposed to sunlight in fair-skinned elderly or middle-aged people. Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen is the most common method for treating the lesions.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to measure the intensity of pain during cryosurgery by using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Generalized perforating granuloma annulare.

The authors present a clinicopathological case of Generalized Perforating Granuloma Annulare with extensive distribution of lesions, which are shown in various stages of development. Pustules, papular lesions in annular and arcuate distribution, erosions covered with hematic crusts, maculopapular atrophic areas and scars were the presentation forms of the disease. The histopathological aspects are discussed in detail within non-infectious granulomatous dermatitis.

Tinea pseudoimbricata caused by M. gypseum associated to crusted scabies.

Tinea pseudoimbricata is related to T. tonsurans and T. rubrum and crusted scabies is a highly contagious dermatosis caused by excessive proliferation of S.