Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis ‒ Brazilian Society of Dermatology: an update on phototherapy and systemic therapy using e-Delphi technique

Abstract This publication is an update of the "Consensus on the therapeutic management of atopic dermatitis - Brazilian Society of Dermatology" published in 2019, considering the novel, targeted-oriented systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis. The initial recommendations of the current consensus for systemic treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis were based on a recent review of scientific published data and a consensus was reached after voting. The Brazilian Society of Dermatology invited 31 experts from all regions of Brazil and 2 international experts on atopic dermatitis who fully contributed to the process. The methods included an e-Delphi study to avoid bias, a literature search and a final consensus meeting. The authors added novel approved drugs in Brazil and the indication for phototherapy and systemic therapy for AD. The therapeutical response to systemic treatment is hereby reported in a suitable form for clinical practice and is also part of this updated manuscript.

Donovanosis in a child victim of sexual abuse: response to doxycycline treatment.

Donovanosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella granulomatis, which mainly affects the skin and mucous membranes of the genital, perigenital, and inguinal regions. Also known as venereal granuloma or granuloma inguinale, it is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions of the globe and often associated with sexual transmission. We report the case of an 11-year-old female victim of chronic sexual abuse, who was diagnosed with donovanosis and presented a good therapeutic response to doxycycline.

Donovanosis in a child victim of sexual abuse: response to doxycycline treatment

Abstract: Donovanosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella granulomatis, which mainly affects the skin and mucous membranes of the genital, perigenital, and inguinal regions. Also known as venereal granuloma or granuloma inguinale, it is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions of the globe and often associated with sexual transmission. We report the case of an 11-year-old female victim of chronic sexual abuse, who was diagnosed with donovanosis and presented a good therapeutic response to doxycycline.

Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn: clinical and histopathological correlation.

Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn is a rare benign panniculitis found in term and post-term neonates. Diagnosis is based on clinical characteristics and specific alterations in the adipocytes, detected by anatomical pathology. Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn can occur in uncomplicated pregnancy and childbirth. However, perinatal complications such as asphyxia, hypothermia, seizures, preeclampsia, meconium aspiration, and even whole-body cooling used in newborns with perinatal hypoxia/anoxia may be associated with this entity.

Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn: clinical and histopathological correlation

Abstract: Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn is a rare benign panniculitis found in term and post-term neonates. Diagnosis is based on clinical characteristics and specific alterations in the adipocytes, detected by anatomical pathology. Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn can occur in uncomplicated pregnancy and childbirth. However, perinatal complications such as asphyxia, hypothermia, seizures, preeclampsia, meconium aspiration, and even whole-body cooling used in newborns with perinatal hypoxia/anoxia may be associated with this entity.

Condilomas anogenitais em crianças: análise descritiva de 20 casos / Anogenital condylomas in children: descriptive analysis of 20 cases

Introdução: A ocorrência de verruga anogenital em crianças é relativamente infrequente, porém gera angústias para a família e para o médico diante da possível associação com abuso sexual. Objetivo: Demonstrar casos de verruga anogenital em crianças e opções terapêuticas utilizadas. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo descritivo de verrugas anogenitais em menores de 12 anos de idade, com média de idade de quatro anos, atendidos entre 2011 e 2015, em ambulatório público de doenças sexualmente transmissíveis na cidade de São Paulo. Resultados: Demonstramos 20 casos, sendo 12 crianças do sexo feminino e oito do sexo masculino. A localização preferencial das lesões foi em região perianal (70%), e 30% das crianças apresentavam verruga extragenital. O tratamento de escolha em 65% dos casos foi com medicamentos tópicos (podofilina e imiquimode). O tempo máximo para a cura foi de 20 semanas. Conclusões: O condiloma anogenital foi mais frequente em meninas, a média de idade foi de quatro anos, a localização mais acometida foi a região perianal e apresentou boa resposta terapêutica com o tratamento tópico de escolha.

Introduction: The occurrence of anogenital warts in children is relatively rare, however it generates distress for the family and the physician regarding the possible association with sexual abuse. Objective: To demonstrate cases of anogenital wart in children and the therapeutic options used. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of anogenital warts in children under 12 years of age, with a mean age of 4 years, treated between 2011 and 2015, in a sexually transmitted diseases public outpatient clinic in the Brazilian Southeast city of São Paulo. Results: The authors demonstrated 20 cases ­ of which 12 were female and 8 were male. The preferred location for the lesions was the perianal region (70%), with 30% of the children presenting extragenital warts. The treatment of choice in 65% of cases was the application of topical medication (podophyllin and imiquimod). The longest time to cure was 20 weeks. Conclusions: Anogenital condyloma was more frequent in girls, the mean age was 4 years, and the most affected site was the perianal region. The lesions had good therapeutic response with the application of the topical treatment of choice.

Epidemiological profile of tinea capitis in São Paulo City

Abstract: Tinea capitis is the most common fungal infection in children. The identification of the etiologic agent helps clinicians make their therapeutic choice. Studies conducted in different countries show a changing pattern of the main etiological agents according to their regions. We performed a retrospective study in the tertiary public service in São Paulo, analyzing the isolated etiological agents in patients with tinea capitis from March 2013 to May 2015. Microsporum canis was the main agent (56.6%), followed by Trichophyton tonsurans (36.6%). Despite recent migratory movements in the city, we observed no change in the causative agent of tinea capitis.

Micoses superficiais na infância / Superficial mycoses in childhood

Os autores descrevem as principais micoses superficiais na infância. Seus fatores predisponentes, agentes etiológicos, mecanismos de transmissão e o tratamento são discutidos.