Vitamin D and Skin Cancer: A Controversial Society. Literature Update and Review. / Vitamina D y cáncer cutáneo: una asociación controvertida. Actualización y revisión de la literatura.

Vitamin D (VD) deficiency has been associated with various tumors. However, the association between VD and skin cancer is controversial. Although in non-melanoma skin cancer, adequate or even high levels of VD can be associated with a higher risk of developing tumors, this could be biased by the direct association between sun exposure and VD levels. Regarding melanoma, results are contradictory. Most studies analyzed state that higher levels of VD could reduce the risk of melanoma, be associated with melanomas with better prognosis and with an enhanced antitumor response, and also with fewer adverse events associated with melanoma immunotherapy. However, prospective studies of adequate methodological quality are still needed to assess the association between VD levels and its supplementation and development/prognosis in skin cancer.

[Translated article] Popular Diets and Skin Effects: A Narrative Review.

Numerous diets for losing weight, building strength, and managing a range of cardiovascular, neurologic, and skin diseases have become popular in recent years. The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting in particular have shown promising results in clinical and sports medicine. The Mediterranean diet, in turn, is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits. Also popular are the paleo diet and vegan and gluten-free diets. Positive effects on inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and acne, have been observed in patients who practice intermittent fasting or follow ketogenic or Mediterranean diets. This last choice may also protect against certain skin cancers. We review the role of several popular diets in the management of skin disorders.

Eletroquimioterapia, uma nova terapia para pacientes com câncer cutâneo na América Latina: revisão da literatura / Electrochemotherapy, a new therapy for patients with skin cancer in Latin America: literature review

A eletroquimioterapia é uma tecnologia inovadora usada para tratar cânceres de pele e mucosa. Consiste na administração intravenosa de bleomicina seguida pela aplicação de pulsos de eletroporação no tumor em suas margens. Esses pulsos induzem a formação de poros na membrana celular, aumentando a eficácia citotóxica da bleomicina em mais de 1.000 vezes. Como a eletroporação é um fenômeno físico, diferentes tipos de tumores podem ser tratados, independentemente de sua histologia. Geralmente, apenas uma sessão de tratamento é necessária para obter resposta satisfatória. A eletroquimioterapia é uma boa opção para tumores recidivantes nos quais outras terapias não proporcionam resposta. Além disso, os tumores podem ser reduzidos com a terapia, permitindo cirurgias menos agressivas e melhorando os resultados. Muitas diretrizes de tratamento começaram a incluir o uso dessa técnica não ablativa como uma nova opção de tratamento quando outras terapias falharam ou foram rejeitadas pelo paciente. O tratamento é realizado em regime ambulatorial com altas taxas de resposta e poucos efeitos colaterais.

Electrochemotherapy is an innovative technology used to treat skin and mucosal cancers. It consists of intravenous administration of bleomycin followed by the application of electroporation pulses to the tumor at its margins. These pulses induce the formation of pores in the cell membrane, increasing the cytotoxic efficacy of bleomycin by more than 1,000- fold. As electroporation is a physical phenomenon, different types of tumors can be treated regardless of their histology. Generally, only one treatment session is needed to obtain a satisfactory response. Electrochemotherapy is a good option for recurrent tumors in which other therapies do not provide a response. Additionally, tumors can be shrunk with therapy, allowing for less aggressive surgeries and improving outcomes. Many treatment guidelines have begun to include the use of this non-ablative technique as a new treatment option when other therapies have failed or been rejected by the patient. Treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis with high response rates and few side effects.

Panorama dos cursos de especialização em enfermagem dermatológica no Brasil / Overview of specialization courses in dermatological nursing in Brazil / Panorama de los cursos de especialización en enfermería dermatológica en Brasil

Objetivo: analisar a correlação entre os objetivos, conteúdos programáticos e as metodologias utilizadas nos cursos de especialização em enfermagem dermatológica existentes no Brasil, comparando com a legislação vigente e literatura pertinente à temática. Método: estudo documental, realizado no período de maio a julho de 2022 em sites de instituições de ensino superior que ofereceram estes cursos. Resultados: foram acessadas 46 instituições privadas, 56,6% localizadas na região Sudeste e 43,5% na modalidade de ensino à distância. O conteúdo programático foi disponibilizado por 41 instituições; 41,5% das disciplinas eram generalistas, inespecíficas da área; 26,8% sobre feridas e 17,1% dermatologia. Atividade prática apareceu em 26,8% dos cursos. Conclusão: os cursos atendem parcialmente à legislação e oferecem uma formação que não contempla a abrangência da especialidade e demandas atuais da população

Objective: to analyze the correlation between objectives, syllabus and methodologies used in Nursing Specialization courses Dermatological practices existing in Brazil, comparing with current legislation and literature relevant to the theme. Method: documentary study, carried out from May to July 2022, on websites of higher education institutions that offered these courses. Results: 46 private institutions were accessed, 56,6% located in the Southeast region and 43,5% in the distance learning modality. The programmatic content was made available by 41 institutions; 41,5% of the disciplines were generalist, not specific to the area; 26,8% about wounds and 17,1% dermatology. Practical activity appeared in 26,8% of the courses. Conclusion: the courses partially comply with the legislation and offer training that does not cover the scope of the specialty and current demands of the population

Objetivo: analizar la correlación entre los objetivos, el programa y las metodologías utilizadas en los cursos de Especialización en Enfermería Dermatológica existentes en Brasil, comparando con la legislación vigente y bibliografía relacionada con el tema. Método: estudio documental, realizado de mayo a julio de 2022, en páginas web de instituciones de educación superior que ofrecieron estos cursos. Resultados: se constató un acceso a 46 instituciones privadas, 56,6% ubicadas en la región Sudeste y 43,5% en la modalidad de enseñanza a distancia. 41 instituciones pusieron a disposición el contenido programático; el 41,5% de las disciplinas era generalista, no siendo específicas del área; 26,8% sobre heridas y 17,1% dermatología. La actividad práctica apareció en el 26,8% de los cursos. Conclusión: los cursos cumplen parcialmente con la legislación y ofrecen una formación que no cubre el ámbito de la especialidad y las demandas actuales de la población.

Popular Diets and Skin Effects: A Narrative Review. / Dietas populares y su impacto en la piel. Una revisión narrativa.

Numerous diets for losing weight, building strength, and managing a range of cardiovascular, neurologic, and skin diseases have become popular in recent years. The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting in particular have shown promising results in clinical and sports medicine. The Mediterranean diet, in turn, is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits. Also popular are the paleo diet and vegan and gluten-free diets. Positive effects on inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and acne, have been observed in patients who practice intermittent fasting or follow ketogenic or Mediterranean diets. This last choice may also protect against certain skin cancers. We review the role of several popular diets in the management of skin disorders.

Sistema de procedimientos para la formación interdisciplinar de la habilidad diagnosticar en residentes de dermatología / A System of Procedures for the Interdisciplinary Training of the Dill To Diagnose in Dermatology Residents

Introducción: En las prácticas de laboratorio se adquiere la habilidad que permite corroborar el diagnóstico de las enfermedades de la piel y anejos después de un diagnóstico presuntivo, con la utilización del método clínico. Esto se respalda en las exigencias establecidas en los documentos normativos de ese proceso formativo. Objetivo: Proponer un sistema de procedimientos para la formación interdisciplinar de la habilidad "diagnosticar enfermedades dermatológicas en los residentes de dermatología, a partir de insuficiencias detectadas en el programa de la especialidad. Métodos: La investigación fue cualitativa, con un estudio descriptivo en el Hospital Provincial General Docente Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola, de Ciego de Ávila, desde 2018 hasta 2022. Se trabajó con toda la población conformada por 16 residentes de primer año en dermatología. Se utilizaron métodos de nivel teórico, empírico y estadístico. Resultados: En el sistema de procedimientos propuesto, se concretan fortalezas y debilidades, objetivo general, orientaciones metodológicas, precisión de los objetivos específicos y sistema de acciones para cada procedimiento, y sistema de control y evaluación de la efectividad de las acciones realizadas. La demostración de la formación de la habilidad diagnosticar, a través de un caso clínico real, reveló como esencial la consecutividad lógica de las acciones del residente desde la atención médica del caso y la formulación del diagnóstico presuntivo hasta el establecimiento del diagnóstico corroborativo en los laboratorios de anatomía patológica, microbiología y parasitología médica. Conclusiones: Se aporta un sistema de procedimientos que posibilita la formación de la habilidad "diagnosticar enfermedades dermatológicas en los residentes, con carácter secuencial, interdisciplinar e investigativo(AU)

Introduction: Laboratory practices provide the ability that allows corroborating the diagnosis of skin and adnexal diseases after a presumptive diagnosis, with the use of the clinical method. This is supported by the requirements established in the standardization documents of this training process. Objective: To propose a system of procedures for the interdisciplinary training of the skill to diagnose dermatological diseases in Dermatology residents, based on insufficiencies detected in the specialty program. Methods: The research was qualitative and consisted in a descriptive study carried out in Hospital General Docente Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola, of Ciego de Avila, from 2018 to 2022. The work was done with the entire population made up of 16 first-year residents in Dermatology. Theoretical, empirical and statistical methods were used. Results: In the proposed system of procedures, strengths and weaknesses are specified, together with general objective, methodological guidelines, precision of specific objectives and system of actions for each procedure, as well as system of control and evaluation of the effectiveness of the actions. Demonstrating the received formation for the diagnostic skill, through a real clinical case, revealed as essential the logical consecutivity of the resident's actions from the medical attention of the case and the formulation of the presumptive diagnosis to the establishment of the corroborative diagnosis in the laboratories of pathological anatomy, microbiology and medical parasitology. Conclusions: A system of procedures is provided that makes possible the formation of the skill to diagnose dermatological diseases in residents, with sequential, interdisciplinary and investigative character(AU)

Carcinoma basocelular diagnosticado por dermatoscopia en consulta de dermatología del Hospital Universitario Miguel Enríquez

Fundamento: el carcinoma basocelular es un tumor maligno muy frecuente en el ser humano. Se considera invasivo de forma local, además de agresivo y destructivo. Objetivo: mostrar el comportamiento de los pacientes con carcinoma basocelular diagnosticados por dermatoscopia en consulta de dermatología del Hospital Universitario Miguel Enríquez, entre junio de 2020 y mayo de 2021. Método: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, para mostrar el comportamiento de los pacientes con carcinoma basocelular que asistieron a la consulta de dermatología del Hospital Universitario Miguel Enríquez en el periodo de junio 2020 a mayo 2021. El universo de estudio se conformó por los pacientes mayores de 18 años que presentaron una o varias lesiones presuntivas de carcinoma basocelular menores de 3 cm de diámetro. Se utilizaron las variables: edad, sexo, fototipo de piel, formas clínicas, patrones dermatoscópicos, topografía de la lesión, ocupación relacionada o no con la exposición solar. Se trabajó con frecuencias absolutas, porcentaje, media, desviación estándar, valores máximos y mínimos, la razón, pruebas de ji-cuadrado y t de student, con significación p≤0,05. Resultados: predominó en ancianos (66,4±14,9 años), en hombres (54,1 %), con fototipo 2 (57,8 %), y en nariz el 33,9 %. La forma nodular fue más frecuente (41,3 %), ocupación expuesta al sol (66,9 %), tamaño promedio de la lesión 1,4 cm. La dermatoscopia mostró predominio de los vasos arborizantes (73,4 %). Por histología se confirmó el 90,8 % de los casos. Conclusiones: predominaron entre los pacientes los ancianos, con fototipo 2. La forma nodular fue más frecuente, el tamaño promedio de la lesión fue de 1,4 cm. La dermatoscopia mostró predominio de los vasos arborizantes. La dermatoscopía resultó ser una herramienta necesaria para el uso sistemático en dermatología.

Foundation: basal cell carcinoma is a very common malignant tumor in humans. It is considered locally invasive, also aggressive and destructive. Objective: to show the behavior of patients with basal cell carcinoma diagnosed by dermoscopy in dermatology clinic of the Miguel Enríquez University Hospital, between June 2020 and May 2021. Method: a descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out to show the behavior of patients with basal cell carcinoma who attended the dermatology consultation at the Miguel Enríquez University Hospital from June 2020 to May 2021. The universe of study was made up of patients older than 18 years who presented one or more presumptive lesions of basal cell carcinoma less than 3 cm in diameter. The variables used were: age, sex, skin phototype, clinical forms, dermoscopic patterns, topography of the lesion, occupation related or not to sun exposure. We worked with absolute frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation, maximum and minimum values, the ratio, chi-square and student's t tests, with significance p≤0.05. Results: it prevailed in the elderly (66.4±14.9 years), in men (54.1 %), with phototype 2 (57.8 %), and in the nose 33.9 %. The nodular form was more frequent (41.3 %), occupation exposed to the sun (66.9 %), average size of the lesion 1.4 cm. Dermoscopy showed a predominance of arborizing vessels (73.4 %). By histology, 90.8 % of the cases were confirmed. Conclusions: the elderly prevailed among the patients, with phototype 2. The nodular form was more frequent, the average size of the lesion was 1.4 cm. Dermoscopy showed a predominance of arborizing vessels. Dermoscopy turned out to be a necessary tool for systematic use in dermatology.

Participation of Latino Authors in TOP Dermatology Journals During 2021: a Brief Bibliometric Analysis / Participación de autores latinos en revistas TOP de dermatología durante el 2021: un corto análisis bibliométrico / Participação de autores latinos nas revistas TOP de dermatologia durante 2021: uma breve análise bibliométrica / Participation of Latino Authors in TOP Dermatology Journals During 2021: a Brief Bibliometric Analysis

A key global health objective is to promote the advancement of scientific production in disciplines with low publication volume, as opposed to specialties addressing pathologies that represent the greatest global disease burden (1). Dermatology is one such discipline, which has experienced substantial growth in research on immunopathogenic, pathophysiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects (2-4). The extent to which Latin American authors and institutions have been involved in publishing scientific articles in the dermatology journals with highest impact worldwide remains unknown.

Un objetivo clave de salud mundial es promover el avance de la producción científica en disciplinas con bajo volumen de publicación, a diferencia de especialidades que abordan las patologías que representan la mayor carga de enfermedad a nivel mundial (1). La Dermatología es una de esas disciplinas que ha experimentado un crecimiento sustancial en investigación en aspectos inmunopatogénicos, fisiopatológicos, diagnósticos y terapéuticos (2-4). El alcance en el cual los autores e instituciones latinoamericanas han participado en la publicación de artículos científicos en revistas de dermatología con mayor impacto mundial permanece incierto.

Um objetivo fundamental da saúde global é promover o avanço da produção científica em disciplinas com baixo volume de publicações, em oposição às especialidades que abordam patologias que representam a maior carga de doenças em todo o mundo (1). A Dermatologia é uma das disciplinas que tem experimentado um crescimento substancial nas pesquisas em aspectos imunopatogênicos, fisiopatológicos, diagnósticos e terapêuticos (2-4). A extensão da participação de autores e instituições latino-americanas na publicação de artigos científicos em revistas de dermatologia de maior impacto global permanece incerta.

Manifestaciones dermatológicas en pacientes oncológicos pediátricos en un hospital de tercer nivel de Honduras / Dermatological manifestations in pediatric oncology patients in a tertiary hospital in Honduras

Antecedentes: Los pacientes oncológicos pediátricos pueden desarrollar lesiones dermatológicas secundario a terapia antineoplásica, afectando piel, cabello y uñas. Objetivo: Describir las manifestaciones dermatológicas en los pacientes oncológicos pediátricos hospitalizados. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal llevado a cabo en sala de Hemato- Oncología Pediátrica, Hospital Escuela, período enero-junio 2022. Fueron incluidos 86 pacientes que presentaron manifestaciones dermatológicas durante el período del estudio. Para el análisis se generaron resultados como frecuencias, porcentajes y estadística descriptiva. La proporción de pacientes con manifestaciones dermatológicas se determinó como número total de pacientes con diagnósticos dermatológicos en el período del estudio/número total de pacientes hospitalizados en la sala de Hemato-Oncología Pediátrica multiplicado por 100. Resultados: La edad media fue 9.4 años (DS +/-5.0; rango: 5 meses-18 años). Predominó sexo masculino 62.8% (54/86), procedencia de Francisco Morazán 41.9% (36/86) y ambiente rural 53.5% (46/86). El diagnóstico oncológico fue leucemia linfoblástica aguda 60.5% (52/86), la clasificación fue malignidades hematológicas 67.4% (58/86). El principal fármaco oncológico administrado fue Vincristina 76.7% (76/86). El principal agente antineoplásico administrado fue alcaloides vegetales 75.6% (65/86). El tipo de lesión eritema 38.5% (34/86); la localización de la lesión fue en piel 47.6% (41/86). El diagnóstico dermatológico fue alopecia y mucositis 36.0% (31/86) respectivamente. La proporción de lesiones dermatológicas fue de 65.1% (86/132) y fueron clasificadas como secundarias al tratamiento oncológico 82.6% (71/86). Discusión: La proporción de lesiones dermatológicas fue 65%, siendo las principales manifestaciones alopecia y mucositis, posiblemente secundario a la administración de terapia antineoplásica específicamente alcaloides vegetales, similar a lo reportado en la literatura...(AU)

Concepción didáctica del proceso formativo interdisciplinar de la habilidad diagnosticar enfermedades para residentes de Dermatología / Didactic Concept of the Interdisciplinary Formation Process of the Diagnostic Ability of Dermatology Residents

Fundamento: El estudio teórico, el diagnóstico realizado y la experiencia de los investigadores, posibilitan formular como problema de la presente investigación: limitaciones en el desarrollo de la habilidad diagnosticar enfermedades dermatológicas en los residentes de la especialidad de Dermatología del Hospital General Provincial Docente "Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola" de Ciego de Ávila. Objetivo: Elaborar una concepción didáctica del proceso de formación interdisciplinar de la habilidad diagnosticar enfermedades dermatológicas en los residentes de la especialidad de Dermatología, a partir de la caracterización del estado actual de esta habilidad. Metodología: Se realizó una investigación educativa con un componente descriptivo en el Hospital General Provincial Docente "Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola" de Ciego de Ávila, en los cursos escolares desde 2016 al 2020. La población de estudio fueron los 16 residentes de 1.er año que matricularon la especialidad de Dermatología en el período de estudio. Se emplearon métodos del nivel teórico y empírico. Resultados: La caracterización realizada reveló limitaciones en el desarrollo de la habilidad diagnosticar enfermedades dermatológicas en los laboratorios de Anatomía Patológica, Microbiología y Parasitología Médica, por los residentes (100 %). La concepción didáctica del proceso de formación interdisciplinar de la habilidad diagnosticar orienta el proceso desde las actividades docentes-atencionales y prácticas de laboratorio en una consecutividad lógica y sistematización desde las diferentes formas de enseñanza y tipologías de clase. Integra la interdisciplinariedad y la utilización del método investigativo establecido en las ideas rectoras. Conclusiones: La concepción didáctica como aporte de la investigación resuelve la contradicción dialéctica entre la aplicación del método clínico y los procedimientos en la práctica de laboratorio que se da en ese proceso formativo y constituye un soporte didáctico que respalda las actividades prácticas en los laboratorios para cumplir con los objetivos del Plan de estudio de la especialidad.

Background: The theoretical study, the diagnosis conducted and the experience of the researchers make possible to formulate the problem of the present research: limitations in the development of the ability to diagnose dermatological diseases in residents of the Specialty of Dermatology of the General Provincial Teaching Hospital "Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola" of Ciego de Avila. Objective: To elaborate a didactic conception of the interdisciplinary training process of the ability to diagnose dermatological diseases in residents of the specialty of Dermatology, based on the characterization of the current state of that ability. Methodology: An educational research with a descriptive component was conducted at the Provincial General Teaching Hospital "Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola" of Ciego de Avila, in the 2016-2020 school years. The study population consisted of the 16 first-year dermatology residents who enrolled in the specialty during the study period. Results: The characterization conducted showed limitations in the development of the ability to diagnose dermatological diseases in anatomic pathology laboratories, Microbiology and Medical Parasitology, by residents (100%). The didactic conception of the interdisciplinary training process of diagnostic ability focuses on teaching and learning activities and laboratory practices in a logical consecutiveness and systematization from the different forms of teaching and class typologies. It integrates the interdisciplinary and the use of the research method that is established in the guiding ideas. Conclusions: The didactic conception, as a research contribution, resolves the dialectic contradiction between the application of the clinical method and the procedures in laboratory practice that occurs in this formative process which is a didactic support that backs up the practical activities in the laboratories in order to achieve the objectives of the study plan of the specialty.

Nonvenereal Infections in Spanish Dermatology Clinics: Results of the DIADERM Study. / Enfermedades infecciosas no venéreas atendidas en consultas de Dermatología en España: resultados del estudio DIADERM.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The burden of nonvenereal infections in Spanish dermatology practice has not yet been evaluated. The aim of this study was to analyze the overall weight of these infections in outpatient dermatology caseloads. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational cross-sectional study of diagnoses made by a random selection of dermatologists from the Spanish Association of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) working in outpatient dermatology clinics. The data were obtained through the anonymous DIADERM survey. Diagnoses of infectious diseases were selected using codes from the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision. After excluding sexually transmitted infections, the diagnoses were classified into 22 groups. RESULTS: Spanish dermatologists diagnosed an estimated 16190 (95% CI, 9338-23042) nonvenereal infections on average per week, a figure that accounted for 9.33% of the dermatology caseload. The most common diagnostic groups were nonanogenital viral warts (7475 diagnoses, 46.17% of nonvenereal infections), dermatophytosis (3336, 20.61%), and other viral infections (1592, 9.84%), which included Molluscum contagiosum infections. Nonvenereal infections were more common than noninfectious dermatologic conditions in private clinics (P<.0020) and adults (P<.00001). Patients with these infections were also more likely to be discharged than those with other conditions in both public (P<.0004) and private (P<.0002) practices. CONCLUSIONS: Nonvenereal infections are frequent in dermatology. They are the third most common reason for outpatient visits, behind actinic keratosis and nonmelanoma skin cancer. By enhancing the participation of dermatologists in the management of skin infections and encouraging interactions with other specialists, we will be able to carve out a niche in an area we have scarcely ventured into to date.

Lesiones cutáneas benignas y malignas en pacientes atendidos en un hospital general de Trujillo, Perú / Benign and malignant skin lesions in patients attended in a public hospital in Trujillo, Peru

Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas y demográficas de los pacientes con lesiones de piel atendidos en un hospital general de Trujillo, Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal, descriptivo, observacional y retrospectivo. Se hizo la revisión microscópica de 385 biopsias de piel de los archivos de Patología y de las historias clínicas de pacientes atendidos en el Hospital del Belén de Trujillo, durante el periodo comprendido entre enero del 2018 y diciembre del 2019. Resultados: La lesión más frecuente fue el carcinoma basocelular, localizado en alguna parte del rostro y de presentación mayor a edades de 60 años o más. En segundo lugar, carcinoma epidermoide. Las lesiones malignas afectaron al 66,7% de pacientes entre 55 y 79 años, con edad promedio de 67 años. En su mayoría (65,8%) fueron varones desocupados. De las lesiones benignas, la más frecuente fue el quiste de inclusión epidérmica y se ubicó en el tronco de varones entre 20 y 24 años. En segundo lugar, el pilomatrixoma se ubicó en los miembros superiores de menores de 10 años. Afectaron al 59,6%, entre los 30 y 54 años, con edad promedio de 44,1 años. En su mayoría (63,7%), se reportaron como ama de casa. Procedieron en su mayor parte de los distritos de Trujillo. No fue posible establecer el agente injuriante. Conclusiones: En personas de piel trigueña o cobriza, las lesiones tanto benignas como malignas tuvieron un patrón de presentación similar a la de otros estudios, tanto en localización, grupo etario y sexo. La procedencia y la ocupación no fueron contributorias.

SUMMARY Objective : To determine the clinical and socio demographic features of patients attended at a public hospital in Trujillo, Peru. Methods : A cross-sectional study that included 385 skin biopsies obtained from the archives of the Pathology Department and from the clinical charts of these patients at Hospital Belen in Trujillo from January 2018 to December 2019 was carried-out. Results : The most common entity was basocellular carcinoma located on the face in patients above 60 years of age. The second most common entity was epidermoid carcinoma. Malignant lesions affected 66.7% of patients between 55 and 79 years of age with a mean of 67 years. Most of the patients were unemployed males (65.8%). The most common benign lesion was the epidemic inclusion cyst mostly in the trunk among males from 20 to 24 years of age. The second most common benign lesion was the pilomatrixoma mostly located in the upper limbs of patients below 10 years of age. Benign lesions affected the 59.6% of the sample between 30 to 54 years of age with a mean of 44 years, mostly among housewives. Most of the patients came from districts of Trujillo. The causal agent was not identified. Conclusions : In mestizo patients both benign and malignant lesions had a clinical presentation similar as reported in the literature regarding location, age and gender distribution. Occupation and precedence were not contributory..

Selection of Quality Indicators for the Certification of Dermato-Oncology Units: The CUDERMA Project Delphi Consensus Study. / Proyecto CUDERMA: Consenso Delphi de los indicadores de calidad para la certificación de las unidades de dermatología de atención en dermato-oncología.

Quality indicators are crucial for standardizing and guaranteeing the quality of health care practices. The Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) launched the CUDERMA Project to define quality indicators for the certification of specialized units in dermatology; the first 2areas selected were psoriasis and dermato-oncology. The aim of this study was to achieve consensus on what should be evaluated by these indicators using a structured process comprising a literature review and selection of an initial list of indicators to be evaluated in a Delphi consensus study following review by a multidisciplinary group of experts. The selected indicators were evaluated by a panel of 28 dermatologists and classified as either «essential¼ or «of excellence¼. The panel agreed on 84 indicators, which will be standardized and used to develop the certification standard for dermato-oncology units.

Selection of Quality Indicators for the Certification of Psoriasis Units: The CUDERMA Project Delphi Consensus Study. / Proyecto CUDERMA: Consenso Delphi de los indicadores de calidad para la certificación de las unidades de dermatología de atención en psoriasis.

Defining quality indicators is a key strategy for ensuring the quality and standardization of health care. The CUDERMA project, an initiative of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (AEDV), was undertaken to define quality indicators for the certification of specialized units in dermatology; the first 2 areas selected were psoriasis and dermato-oncology. The aim of this study was to reach a consensus on what should be assessed by the indicators used to certify psoriasis units. The structured process used to do this comprised a literature review to identify potential indicators, the selection of an initial set of indicators to be evaluated by a multidisciplinary group of experts and, finally, a Delphi consensus study. A panel of 39 dermatologists evaluated the selected indicators and classified them as either "essential" or "of excellence". Consensus was finally reached on 67 indicators, which will be standardized and used to develop the certification standard for psoriasis units.

Competências do enfermeiro especialista em dermatologia: revisão de escopo / Skills of specialist nurses in dermatology: a scoping review

OBJETIVO: Mapear as competências do enfermeiro especialista em Dermatologia. MÉTODO: Trata-se de uma scoping review, desenvolvida conforme as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Para elaboração da questão de pesquisa utilizou-se a estratégia Population, Concept e Context. A busca por publicações, sem limitar idioma e recorte temporal, foi realizada nas fontes: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE) via PubMed, Scopus, Embase e Cochrane Library, além de sites das associações de especialistas e no Google Acadêmico. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionadas 17 publicações, originando as categorias: avaliação integral do paciente dermatológico, prescrição de medicamentos, detecção precoce e prevenção do câncer de pele, tratamento de feridas e estética. CONCLUSÃO: Diante da vasta possibilidade de atuação do enfermeiro nesta área, constata-se a necessidade de ampliação da discussão e de pesquisas sobre o tema.

OBJECTIVE: To map the competencies of specialist nurses in Dermatology. METHOD: A scoping review was conducted according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The Population, Concept, and Context framework established the research question. The search for publications was carried out in different sources, including Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Latin America and the Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE) via PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Additionally, expert association websites and Google Scholar were searched. No language or time restrictions were applied. RESULTS: Seventeen publications were selected, originating the categories: integral evaluation of the dermatological patient, drug prescription, early detection and prevention of skin cancer, wound care, and aesthetics. CONCLUSION: Faced with the vast possibilities for nurses to work in Dermatology, there is a need to expand the discussion and research on the subject.

Cell Blocks from Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspirates: Diagnostic Yield in a Series of 51 Dermatologic Lesions.

The generation of cell blocks (CB) obtained from ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsies (USFNAB) is a well-established technique in breast and thyroid pathology, but is rarely used in dermatology. We reviewed CBs obtained from USFNAB of skin lesions, which were categorized as malignant skin tumors, benign skin tumors, inflammatory skin tumors or deposit skin diseases. The diagnostic yield of each category was compared to histopathology. The USFNAB of 51 skin lesions was processed into CBs. There was overall agreement between histopathology and CBs in 84.31% of cases. Diagnostic group concordance for benign, malignant as well as inflammatory and deposit skin lesions were 69.2%, 93.7% and 86.3% respectively. Cell block generation from USFNAB aspirates of skin lesions should be considered as part of the dermatologic diagnostic armamentarium. Further experience is needed to better understand for which types of dermatologic lesions it would be clearly indicated.

Analysis of Undergraduate Dermatology Syllabi at Spanish Universities: Does the Weight of Theoretical Content Match the Skin Conditions Seen in Primary Care and General Dermatology Practices? / Análisis de las características de la docencia de pregrado de Dermatología en las universidades españolas. ¿Los contenidos teóricos se aproximan a la casuística de los médicos de Atención Primaria y dermatólogos generales?

INTRODUCTION: Undergraduate dermatology courses vary in the nearly 50 Spanish medical faculties that teach the subject. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of these courses and to analyze whether the weight assigned to dermatology topics reflect the caseloads of primary care physicians and general dermatologists in the Spanish national health system. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study of syllabi used in Spanish medical faculties during the 2021-2022 academic year. We determined the number of teaching hours in public and private university curricula and compared the weight of dermatology topics covered to the dermatology caseloads of primary care physicians and general dermatologists as reported in published studies. RESULTS: Most medical faculties taught dermatology for one semester. The median number of credits offered was 4.5. On average, lectures covered 24 theoretical topics, and seminars and workshops covered 9 topics. We identified a clear disparity between the percentage of time devoted to dermatology topics in course lectures and the skin conditions usually managed in primary care and general dermatology practices. DISCUSSION: The skin diseases most commonly treated by primary care physicians and general dermatologists are underrepresented in the curricula of Spanish medical faculties. The topics that should be given more weight in syllabi, or recovered for inclusion in dermatology courses, should be re-examined. Our findings show that the topics that ideally should be emphasized more are types of dermatitis, infectious skin diseases, acne, psoriasis, rashes, and the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant neoplasms. There should be additional support for the theoretical teaching of these topics.

Cell Blocks from Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspirates: Diagnostic Yield in a Series of 51 Dermatologic Lesions. / [Artículo traducido] Bloques celulares obtenidos de la punción-aspiración con aguja fina ecoguiada: rendimiento diagnóstico en una serie de 51 lesiones dermatológicas.

The generation of cell blocks (CBs) obtained from ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsies (USFNAB) is a well-established technique in breast and thyroid pathology, but is rarely used in dermatology. We reviewed CBs obtained from USFNAB of skin lesions, which were categorized as malignant skin tumors, benign skin tumors, inflammatory skin tumors or deposit skin diseases. The diagnostic yield of each category was compared to histopathology. The USFNAB of 51 skin lesions was processed into CBs. There was overall agreement between histopathology and CBs in 84.31% of cases. Diagnostic group concordance for benign, malignant as well as inflammatory and deposit skin lesions were 69.2%, 93.7% and 86.3% respectively. Cell block generation from USFNAB aspirates of skin lesions should be considered as part of the dermatologic diagnostic armamentarium. Further experience is needed to better understand for which types of dermatologic lesions it would be clearly indicated.

Prevalência das Dermatoses Atendidas no Mutirão Dermatológico de um Ambulatório Universitário / Prevalence of Dermatoses Treated in the Dermatological Task Force of a University Outpatient Clinic

As dermatoses referem-se às patologias que acometem a pele e seus anexos, sendo, muitas delas, manifestações iniciais de distúrbios subjacentes. O exame dermatológico indica diversas alterações e lesões cutâneas, possibilitando melhor acurácia diagnóstica dentro da variedade de doenças que acometem a pele. As afecções na dermatologia impactam na qualidade de vida do paciente, elevando riscos para transtornos psicossociais e depressão. Porém, existe negligência nas políticas públicas de saúde relacionadas a essas patologias, devido à subestimação das suas taxas de morbimortalidade e letalidade. O objetivo desse estudo se baseia no levantamento de dados estatísticos a respeito das principais afecções dermatológicas. É um estudo transversal prospectivo, cujos dados foram coletados, por meio de anamnese e exame físico, no ambulatório do Centro Universitário São Camilo (PROMOVE), em novembro/2021, em São Paulo. Foram atendidos 92 pacientes, sendo o CID primário L70 ("acne vulgar") o mais prevalente, seguido pelos CIDs L81 ("outros transtornos de pigmentação"), D21 ("neoplasias benignas do tecido conjuntivo e de tecidos moles") e L20 ("dermatite atópica"), respectivamente. Com base na distribuição das doenças dermatológicas por idade, os DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Years) atingem o pico entre 10 e 20 anos, devido à acne. Isto explica o fato da ser uma doença de grande impacto psicológico, principalmente nesta faixa etária. Dessa maneira, essas informações podem auxiliar no alinhamento de políticas de prevenção; conscientização do médico generalista acerca das principais dermatopatologias, incentivando o início de tratamentos para doenças como acne e dermatite atópica; diagnósticos precoces e consequente melhora da qualidade de vida.

Dermatoses refer to pathologies that affect the skin and its appendages, many of which are initial manifestations of underlying disorders. Dermatological examination indicates various skin changes and lesions, enabling better diagnostic accuracy within the variety of diseases that affect the skin. Conditions in dermatology impact the patient's quality of life, increasing risks for psychosocial disorders and depression. However, there is negligence in public health policies related to these pathologies, due to the underestimation of their morbidity, mortality and lethality rates. The goal of this study is based on the collection of statistical data regarding the main dermatological conditions. It is a prospective cross-sectional study, whose data were collected, through anamnesis and physical examination, at the outpatient clinic of São Camilo University Center (PROMOVE), in November/2021, in São Paulo. 92 patients were treated, with primary ICD L70 ("acne vulgaris") being the most prevalent, followed by ICDs L81 ("other pigmentation disorders"), D21 ("benign neoplasms of connective tissue and soft tissue") and L20 ("atopic dermatitis"), respectively. Based on the distribution of dermatological diseases by age, DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Years) peak between 10 and 20 years old, due to acne. This explains the fact that it is a disease with a great psychological impact, especially in this age group. In this way, this information can help align prevention policies; general practitioner awareness of the main dermatopathologies, encouraging the initiation of treatments for diseases such as acne and atopic dermatitis; early diagnoses and consequent improvement in quality of life.

Acompanhamento dermatológico de enfermagem na estratégia saúde da família: um relato de experiência / Dermatological nursing care in the family health strategy: an experience report / Cuidados de enfermería dermatológica en la estrategia de salud familiar: informe de una experiencia

O desenvolvimento de lesões por pressão vem sendo um tema bastante discutido dentro e fora do âmbito hospitalar, sendo considerado um indicador de qualidade da assistência hospitalar, quando o aparecimento ocorre mediante uma internação. Cabe ao enfermeiro o acompanhamento dermatológico, avaliação e prescrição de coberturas e correlatos, consoante o estágio da lesão por pressão. Por esta razão, este estudo teve como objetivo descrever a experiência de graduandos de enfermagem durante acompanhamento dermatológico de uma pessoa idosa. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência realizado entre os meses de fevereiro e maio de 2021. Através da experiência relatada neste estudo, foi possível compreender a complexidade e relevância do cuidado humanizado, e os desafios enfrentados pelo enfermeiro da Estratégia Saúde da Família nos cuidados à pessoa idosa com lesão por pressão. Do ponto de vista acadêmico, essa experiência proporcionou aos alunos confrontar os conhecimentos teóricos acerca do assunto, além de incorporar a importância do olhar holístico para o usuário.

The development of pressure injuries has been a much discussed topic inside and outside the hospital environment, being considered an indicator of the quality of hospital care when the appearance occurs during hospitalization. The trained nurse is responsible for dermatological follow-up, evaluation and prescription of dressings and related items, depending on the stage of the pressure injury. For this reason, this study aimed to describe the experience of nursing students during the dermatological follow-up of an elderly person. This is a descriptive study of the experience report type carried out between the months of February and May 2021. Through the experience reported in this study, it was possible to understand the complexity and relevance of humanized care, and the challenges faced by nurses in the Health Strategy of the Family in the care of the elderly with pressure injuries. From an academic point of view, this experience allowed students to confront theoretical knowledge about the subject, in addition to incorporating the importance of a holistic view for the user.

El desarrollo de las lesiones por presión ha sido un tema muy discutido dentro y fuera del ámbito hospitalario, siendo considerado un indicador de la calidad de la atención hospitalaria cuando su aparición ocurre durante la hospitalización. La enfermera capacitada es responsable del seguimiento dermatológico, evaluación y prescripción de apósitos y artículos relacionados, según la etapa de la lesión por presión. Por eso, este estudio tuvo como objetivo describir la experiencia de estudiantes de enfermería durante el seguimiento dermatológico de una persona mayor. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo del tipo relato de experiencia realizado entre los meses de febrero y mayo de 2021. A través de la experiencia relatada en este estudio fue posible comprender la complejidad y relevancia del cuidado humanizado, y los desafíos enfrentados por los enfermeros en el Estrategia Salud de la Familia en el cuidado del anciano con lesiones por presión. Desde el punto de vista académico, esta experiencia permitió a los estudiantes confrontar conocimientos teóricos sobre el tema, además de incorporar la importancia de una mirada holística para el usuario.