Dermatologia e pesquisa científica: análise das publicações em hospital de ensino no sul do Brasil / Dermatology and scientific research: analysis of publications in a teaching hospital in southern Brazil

Introdução: a Dermatologia destaca-se entre as especialidades médicas por seu pioneirismo na descoberta e ca-racterização de afecções da pele, tornando-se proeminente a compreensão da conjuntura da produção científica na especialidade. Objetivo: analisar o perfil das publicações científicas do Serviço de Dermatologia da Santa Casa de Porto Alegre/Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre. Método: estudo transversal e descritivo realizado a partir da análise das publicações do Serviço de Dermatologia, no período de janeiro de 2019 a dezembro de 2020. Resultados: a partir do levantamento de dados,foram identificadas 54 publicações no período, constituídas 81,5% (n = 44) por artigos e 18,5% (n = 10) por capítulos de livro. A maioria dos artigos foi 'relato de casos' (56,8%; n = 25). Cerca de 46,3% das publicações contaram com a participação de residentes e/ou especializandos, principal-mente no 3º ano dos programas. Conclusão: a análise das publicações científicas revelou predomínio de artigos em periódicos, principalmente em veículos nacionais, com expressiva participação de especializandos. O desenvolvimento científico da Dermatologia pressupõe a valorização das atividades de pesquisa no âmbito dos programas de especiali-zação e residência, com potencial de contribuição para a melhoria dos serviços de saúde e produtividade acadêmica. (AU)

Background: Dermatology stands out among the medical specialties for its pioneering role in the discovery and characterization of skin conditions, making the understanding of the conjuncture of scientific production in the spe-cialty prominent. Objective: the study aimed to analyze the profile of scientific publications of the Dermatology Service of Santa Casa of Porto Alegre / Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre. Method: this cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted from the analysis of publications of the Dermatology Service from January 2019 to December 2020. Results: from the data collection, 54 publications were identified in the analyzed period, consisting of 81.5% (n = 44) of articles and 18.5% (n = 10) of book chapters. Most articles were 'case reports' (56.8%; n = 25). About 46.3% of the publications had the participation of residents and/or trainees, mainly in the 3rd year of the programs. Conclusion: the analysis of scientific publications revealed a predominance of articles in journals, mainly in national vehicles, with a significant participation of students. The scientific development of Dermatology presupposes the valorization of research activities within the scope of specialization and residency programs, with the potential to contribute to the improvement of health services and academic productivity. (AU)

Consultas a dermatología en el sector público de salud en Chile en 2019 / Consultations to dermatology in the public sector of health in Chile in 2019

Introducción: Existe una amplia heterogeneidad en la distribución de médicos y especialistas en las distintas regiones de Chile. Dermatología no está exenta de esta realidad. Conocer la población consultante resulta clave para complementar la situación sanitaria que la distribución de médicos y diferencias en el acceso, reflejan a nivel nacional. Objetivo: Analizar descriptivamente las consultas a Dermatología durante el 2019 en el Sector Público de salud en Chile; según región, rango etario y consultas en operativos. Materiales y Métodos: 250.649 consultas realizadas a Dermatología reportadas por el DEIS durante el 2019. Resultados: Del total de las consultas a cualquier especialidad en el sector público de salud, las consultas a Dermatología suponen un 2.7%. De estas, la Región Metropolitana concentra el 45.2% mientras que la Región de Aysén es la que más consulta en función de su población. Se establece un promedio nacional de 14.1 consultas por cada 1000 habitantes. Las Zonas Norte y Centro consultan bajo este promedio, mientras que la Zona Sur consulta por sobre este. En cuanto al rango etario, se establecen peaks de consultas entre los 0-4 años, 15-19 y finalmente 75-79. Discusión: Dermatología presenta un porcentaje no despreciable del total de consultas a especialidad. Destaca la baja consulta en la Zona Norte, dado el antecedente de mayor prevalencia de cáncer de piel no melanoma respecto a la media nacional. Asimismo, la mayor consulta en Aysén se condice con una mayor densidad de médicos en la región, respecto a otras regiones.

Introduction: There is wide heterogeneity in the distribution of physicians in the different regions of Chile. Dermatology is no different from this reality. Studying the consulting population is key to complement the health situation that the distribution of physicians and differences in healthcare access reflect at the national level. Objective: To perform a descriptive analysis of the consultations made to Dermatology during 2019 in the Chilean Public Health Sector; according to region, age-range, and consultations in Health operatives. Materials and Methods: 250,649 consultations to Dermatology reported by the DEIS during 2019. Reslts: Of the total number of consultations to any specialty on the public sector, Dermatology accounts for 2.7%. Of these, the Metropolitan Region concentrates 45.2% of the consultations. Aysén is the region with the most consultations according to its population. There is a national average of 14.1 consultations per 1000 inhabitants. The Northern and Central regions consult below this average, while the Southern regions consult above it. Regarding age range, peaks of consultations are established between 0-4 years, 15-19 and finally 75-79. Discussion: Dermatology accounts for a non-negligible percentage of the total number of consultations to specialty. The low number of consultations in the Northern Zone is remarkable, given the history of high UV radiation in the area. Likewise, the greater number of consultations in Aysén is consistent with a greater density of physicians in the region when compared to other regions.

Seasonality of the hospitalizations at a dermatologic ward (2007-2017)

Abstract: There is little data in the literature concerning dermatologic admissions. Several diseases are seasonal in incidence and clinical worsening. We performed a survey of hospitalizations in the dermatology ward of a public hospital (April/2007 to May/2017). There were 1790 hospitalizations, whose main diagnoses were infectious dermatoses, neoplasias, psoriasis, bullous diseases and cutaneous ulcers. In winter, there were fewer hospitalizations for bacterial infections and urticaria, but more for leprosy. In summer, there were fewer hospitalizations for systemic and subcutaneous mycoses, but more for zoodermatoses and erythema multiforme. In the fall, more patients were admitted with mycoses. Spring favored urticaria and angioedema, but less cases of erythema multiforme and diabetic foot.

Análisis de las interconsultas con dermatología pediátrica de pacientes hospitalizados en un hospital pediátrico universitario / Analysis of pediatric dermatology inpatient consultations in a pediatric teaching hospital

Introducción. Las dermatosis son frecuentes en niños. Nuestro objetivo fue describir las interconsultas con dermatología de niños hospitalizados. Población y métodos. Se analizaron las solicitudes de interconsultas con dermatología pediátrica de 539 pacientes consecutivos (de 0 a 18 años de edad) entre enero de 2004 y abril de 2010; para determinar en la interconsulta, el grupo de dermopatías, diagnóstico principal, departamento solicitante, patrón diagnóstico, modalidad de tratamiento y derivación a otro departamento. Resultados. De 539 niños hospitalizados, 310 (57, 51%) eran varones y 229 (42, 49%), mujeres. El departamento de pediatría general (37, 5%), fue el que consultó más frecuentemente, seguido por oncología (15, 6%) y cirugía pediátrica (11%). La mayoría (32%) habían sido hospitalizados por una dermopatía o enfermedad relacionada. Las alergias cutáneas (47%) fueron las principales dermatosis consultadas, seguidas por enfermedades infecciosas (14, 7%) y trastornos sistémicos con manifestaciones cutáneas (10, 2%). La dermatitis atópica (7, 4%) y el eccema sin clasificar (7, 4%) fueron las dermatosis más frecuentes, seguidos de la urticaria papulosa (5, 4%). En el 80% de los pacientes, el diagnóstico fue clínico; requirieron biopsia cutánea el 15, 9% y análisis de laboratorio el 4%. El 51% de los pacientes requirió tratamiento local, el 6%, tratamiento sistémico, el 31%, sistémico combinado y ningún tratamiento en el 11, 1%. Se derivó a otro departamento al 2% de los pacientes. Conclusiones.Este estudio obtuvo datos importantes sobre los trastornos de piel y su tratamiento en niños hospitalizados desde la perspectiva de la interconsulta.

Introduction. Although skin diseases are associated with low rate of hospitalization, dermatological manifestations are frequent in hospitalized patients. The aim of the study was to describe the inpatient dermatological consultations in a pediatric teaching hospital. Population and Methods. Recorded data from inpatient pediatric dermatology consultation requests on a total of 539 consecutive inpatients (aged 0-18 years) from January 2004 to April 2010 were analyzed for consult diagnosis, dermatological disease group, primary diagnosis, requesting department, diagnostic pattern, treatment modality and referral to another department. Results. Of the 539 inpatients, 310 (57.51%) were males and 229 (42.49%) were females. The most frequent requesting department was general pediatrics (37.5%) followed by oncology (15.6%) and pediatric surgery (11.1%). Most of the patients (32.1%) had been hospitalized for dermatological or related disease followed by acute lymphoblastic leukemia (4.1%), chronic renal failure (2.6%), bronchopneumonia (2.6%) and epilepsy (2.4%). Allergic skin diseases (47.1%) were the leading group of dermatoses, which were followed by infectious diseases (14.7%), and systemic diseases with cutaneous manifestations (10.2%). Atopic dermatitis (7.4%) and unclassified eczema (7.4%) were the most frequent dermatoses followed by papular urticaria (5.4%). Most of the patients (80.0%) had diagnosis on clinical basis, whereas skin biopsy was performed in 15.9% and laboratory investigation in 4.1% of the patients. Local treatment was applied to 50.8% of the patients, systemic treatment to 5.8%, local and systemic treatment together to 31.0% while no treatment was given to 11.1%. Only 1.9% of the patients were referred to another department. Conclusions. This study provided important data on the spectrum of skin disorders and their management in pediatric inpatients from the consultation perspective in a pediatric teaching hospital with multispecialty clinics.

Scientific production of Brazilian dermatology: analysis of abstracts submitted at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (2005 to 2013) and those eventually published

Abstract In the last decade the presence of Brazilian physicians in International Meetings of Dermatology has been expressive. In parallel it has also been expressive the submission of poster abstracts in those Meetings. Considering the meetings from 2005 to 2013, 379 posters were presented in meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology. Brazilian universities were the origin of 59.9%. The Brazilian Society of Dermatology's recognized residency programs were the origin of 69.9% of the presented posters. Considering the period from 2005 to 2010 (n = 165 posters) the papers effectively published were 19 (11.5%).

Profile of patients admitted to a triage dermatology clinic at a tertiary hospital in São Paulo, Brazil

Abstract: Background: Knowledge of epidemiological data on skin diseases is important in planning preventive strategies in healthcare services. Objective: To assess data from patients admitted to a triage dermatology clinic. Methods: A retrospective study was performed of patients admitted over a one-year period to the Triage Dermatology Clinic at the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo Medical School. Data were obtained from record books. The variables analyzed were: patient age, gender, dermatologic disease (initial diagnosis), origin (from where the patient was referred) and destination (where the patient was referred to). Results: A total of 16,399 patients and 17,454 diseases were identified for analysis. The most frequent skin disorders were eczema (18%), cutaneous infections (13.1%), erythematous squamous diseases (6.8%) and malignant cutaneous neoplasms (6.1%). Atopic dermatitis was the most common disease in children. Acne was more common among children and adults, as were viral warts. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma were more common in the elderly. Contact dermatitis and acne predominated in women. The most frequent origins were: the primary/secondary health system (26.6%), other outpatient specialties (25.5%), emergency care (14.9%); while the destinations were: discharged (27.5%), follow-up in our Dermatology Division (24.1%), return (14.1%) and the primary/secondary health system (20.7%). Conclusion: Understanding the incidence of skin diseases is fundamental in making decisions regarding resource allocation for clinical care and research. Thus, we believe our findings can contribute to improving public health policies.

Comparison of dermatoses seen in community health camps and a tertiary care centre in Kashmir.

Background: Various environmental, socio-economic and geographical factors influence the pattern of dermatoses in an area. Observations made at tertiary dermatology centres may not reflect the actual pattern of dermatoses at the community level. Aims: To evaluate the pattern of dermatoses at community level and compare it with that at a tertiary centre. Methods: Cases were registered through community visits in block Hazratbal in Kashmir valley, once a week over a calendar year. The pattern of dermatoses observed was compared with that seen at the tertiary centre over the same period. Results: A total of 1065 community cases, with 1105 dermatoses, were compared with 4358 patients with 4466 dermatoses seen at the tertiary centre. Non-infectious dermatoses in each group were more common than infectious dermatoses (34.08% infectious dermatoses versus 65.97% non-infectious in community cases and 29.42% infectious dermatoses versus 70.58% non-infectious in hospital patients). Infectious cases were seen significantly more in the community (34.08%) than at the tertiary centre (29.42%). Among the infectious diseases, fungal infection was the most common and in the non-infectious group, pigmentary disorders were the most common, followed by acne and eczema. Conclusion : Infectious dermatoses were found statistically significantly more in community cases as compared to hospital patients while the opposite was the case with non-infectious dermatoses. The study emphasizes the need for providing frequent dermatology services to the community at the primary healthcare level so that the burden of dermatoses, especially infectious, may be reduced. Also, wider studies should be conducted in different regions in order to assess the actual magnitude of dermatological illnesses in the community.

Presenting data in tables and charts

The present paper aims to provide basic guidelines to present epidemiological data using tables and graphs in Dermatology. Although simple, the preparation of tables and graphs should follow basic recommendations, which make it much easier to understand the data under analysis and to promote accurate communication in science. Additionally, this paper deals with other basic concepts in epidemiology, such as variable, observation, and data, which are useful both in the exchange of information between researchers and in the planning and conception of a research project.

Comparative study of the prevalence of sepsis in patients admitted to dermatology and internal medicine wards / Estudo comparativo da prevalencia de sepse em pacientes internados nas enfermarias de dermatologia e de clinica medica

BACKGROUND: Sepsis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. The prevalence of this condition has increased significantly in different parts of the world. Patients admitted to dermatology wards often have severe loss of skin barrier and use systemic corticosteroids, which favor the development of sepsis. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence of sepsis among patients admitted to a dermatology ward compared to that among patients admitted to an internal medicine ward. METHODS: It is a cross-sectional, observational, comparative study that was conducted at Hospital Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte. Data were collected from all patients admitted to four hospital beds at the dermatology and internal medicine wards between July 2008 and July 2009. Medical records were analyzed for the occurrence of sepsis, dermatologic diagnoses, comorbidities, types of pathogens and most commonly used antibiotics. RESULTS: We analyzed 185 medical records. The prevalence of sepsis was 7.6% among patients admitted to the dermatology ward and 2.2% (p = 0.10) among those admitted to the internal medicine ward. Patients with comorbidities, diabetes mellitus and cancer did not show a higher incidence of sepsis. The main agent found was Staphylococcus aureus, and the most commonly used antibiotics were ciprofloxacin and oxacillin. There was a significant association between sepsis and the use of systemic corticosteroids (p <0.001). CONCLUSION: It becomes clear that epidemiological studies on sepsis should be performed more extensively and accurately in Brazil so that efforts to prevent and treat this serious disease can be made more effectively. .

FUNDAMENTOS: A sepse é causa comum de morbimortalidade em pacientes internados. A sua prevalência está aumentando significativamente em diversas partes do mundo. Pacientes internados em enfermarias de dermatologia apresentam extensas áreas de perda da barreira cutânea, além de uso frequente de corticosteróides sistêmicos, condições favoráveis ao desenvolvimento de sepse. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a prevalência de sepse em pacientes internados em uma enfermaria de dermatologia e compará-la com a prevalência na enfermaria de clínica médica. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de estudo observacional transversal comparativo de análise de prontuários realizado na Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte. Foram coletados os dados de todos os pacientes internados em quatro leitos da clínica médica e da dematologia no período de julho de 2008 e julho de 2009. Foram analisados em busca da ocorrência de sepse, diagnósticos dermatológicas, comorbidades, tipos de patógenos mais associados e perfil de antibióticos mais utilizados. RESULTADOS: Foram analisados 185 prontuários e a prevalência de sepse entre os pacientes internados na enfermaria de dermatologia foi de 7,6% e na enfermaria de clínica médica 2,2% (p=0,10). Pacientes portadores de comorbidades, diabetes mellitus e neoplasias não demostraram maior ocorrência de sepse. O principal agente encontrado foi Staphylococcus aureus e os antibióticos mais utilizados foram ciprofloxacino e oxacilina. Houve significativa associação de sepse com o uso de corticosteróides sistêmicos (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Torna-se claro que devem ser realizados estudos epidemiológicos mais amplos e acurados no Brasil sobre a sepse, para que os esforços na prevenção e no tratamento dessa grave doença possam ser direcionados ...

Time needed to schedule dermatological consultations in Brazil / Tempo para agendamento de consultas dermatologicas no Brasil

BACKGROUND: It is not clear what the population's demand for dermatologists is, nor how many professionals are needed in order to provide adequate care in this area of expertise. Knowledge of the flow of patients at dermatological clinics throughout the country allows for the formation of expansion and distribution policies regarding professionals, and provides backing for the decision to increase medical residency places. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the time it takes to schedule a private dermatological consultation in Brazil, and other factors concerning consultations. METHODS: Survey with a random sample of 14% of Brazilian dermatologists, simulating the scheduling of emergency clinical and cosmetic consultations, and botulinum toxin procedures. Also, details relating to cost and professionals, were studied. Data were adjusted for each region of the country. RESULTS: A total of 873 dermatologists were evaluated. Full SBD members represented 85%, and 66% were women. The median time to schedule a consultation ranged from 6 (out-of-pocket payment) to 7 (medical insurance) consecutive working days. Times varied depending on the region. A multivariate analysis showed that out-of-pocket consultations and procedures were scheduled sooner than with medical insurance, regardless of whether they were clinical or cosmetic. CONCLUSION: The characteristics of dermatologists are varied throughout regions of the country. Private ...

FUNDAMENTOS: Não é clara a demanda populacional dermatológica, assim como a proporção de profissionais adequada para a cobertura de saúde na especialidade. O conhecimento da realidade de fluxo de atendimentos nos consultórios dermatológicos do País permite a formação de políticas de expansão e distribuição de profissionais, além de subsidiar a decisão de ampliação das vagas de residência médica. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar o tempo para agendamento de consulta dermatológica privada no Brasil e características ligadas à consulta. MÉTODOS: Inquérito populacional com amostra probabilística de 14% dos consultórios dermatológicos brasileiros, simulando o agendamento de consulta clínica de urgência, cosmiátrica e aplicação de toxina botulínica. Avaliaram-se também aspectos ligados ao custo e ao profissional. Dados foram ajustados para cada região do País. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 873 dermatologistas brasileiros. Sócios titulares da SBD foram 85% e mulheres, 66%. O tempo mediano para agendamento de consulta variou de 6 (particulares) a 7 (convênios) dias úteis consecutivos, esse valores variaram entre as regiões do País. A análise multivariada demonstrou que atendimentos e procedimentos particulares foram agendados mais rapidamente que os de convênios, independentemente, se clínico ...

Tumor triquilemal proliferante / Proliferating trichilemmal tumor

Contexto: O tumor triquilemal proliferativo é enfermidade pouco comum que se desenvolve a partir de lesões císticas foliculares, com alguns relatos de metástases, porém raras. Relato de caso: Descrevemos o caso de uma paciente de 93 anos, que apresentava tumoração de três centímetros há seis anos em couro cabeludo, que procurou o serviço por complicação associada (infecção). Foi realizada excisão cirúrgica completa, com realização de enxerto cutâneo para fechamento. Conclusões: Essa neoplasia de células escamosas aparentemente tem comportamento intermediário, em relação à malignidade, e necessita acompanhamento a longo prazo. Ainda há necessidade de mais estudos para identificar o porquê de alguns tumores terem comportamento indolente e outros, mais agressivo.

An observational and descriptive study of the epidemiology of and therapeutic approach to onychomycosis in dermatology offices in Brazil / Estudo obervacional descritivo da epidemiologia e abordagem terapêutica da onicomicose nos consultórios dermatológicos no Brasil

Onychomycosis is a type of fungal infection that accounts for over 50% of all onycopathies. Some authors consider superficial mycosis the most difficult to be treated. Very few studies have been carried out in order to assess the epidemiology of onychomycosis in Brazil. To describe the epidemiological profile of onychomycosis in Brazilian dermatology offices and to assess the etiology of the disease, how often mycosis exams are requested, and the treatment adopted. A descriptive, observational study was carried out between May and July, 2010. Thirty-eight dermatologists from different Brazilian regions participated in the study, and 7,852 patients with any skin diseases who had all of their nails examined were included in the study. Of the 7,852 patients, 28.3% were clinically diagnosed as having onychomycosis. Women over 45 years old who practiced exercises or with a personal history of the disease showed greater likelihood of having onychomycosis. The disease was most seen in the feet, and the majority of cases involved the hallux. On the hands, the index finger was the most affected. Mycosis exams were not requested for all clinically suspected cases. When exams were done, results showed that the most common fungus was Trichophyton rubrum. The most common clinical lesion was distal-lateral. The most prescribed topical treatments were amorolfine and ciclopirox olamine, while systemic treatments included fluconazole and terbinafine. This study was important to describe the epidemiological behavior of onychomycosis in Brazilian ...

Fundamentos: As onicomicoses são infecções fúngicas que representam mais de 50% de todas onicopatias e são consideradas por alguns autores a micose superficial de mais difícil tratamento. Poucos estudos foram feitos para investigar a epidemiologia da onicomicose no Brasil. Descrever perfil epidemiológico da onicomicose nos consultórios brasileiros de dermatologia. Também observar a etiologia, a freqüência da solicitação do exame micológico e a terapia empregada. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo e observacional no período de Maio a Julho de 2010. Participaram 38 dermatologistas de diferentes regiões do Brasil e foram incluídos 7852 pacientes. Dos 7852 pacientes, 28.3% apresentaram diagnóstico de onicomicose. Mulheres, maiores de 45 anos, praticantes de esportes, ou com histórico pessoal da doença, apresentaram chance maior de adquirir onicomicose. A doença foi mais frequente nos pés, sendo o hálux, o dedo mais acometido. Nas mãos, o primeiro dedo foi o mais atingido. Exame micológico não foi solicitado para todos os casos. Quando realizado, o fungo mais freqüente foi o Trichophyton rubrum. A lesão clinica mais comum foi a distal-lateral. Os tratamentos tópicos mais prescritos foram amorolfina e ciclopirox olamina, enquanto os sistêmicos foram o fluconazol e a terbinafina. Este estudo foi de fundamental importância para descrever o comportamento epidemiológico ...

Perfil de la consulta dermatológica en el servicio de urgencia del hospital de Quellón / Profile of dermatologic consultation in the emergency service of hospital Quellon

Las consultas por enfermedades dermatológicas en los servicios de urgencia presentan una baja frecuencia y poseen una pobre descripción de sus características en la literatura. A raíz de lo anterior, confeccionamos un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo de las consultas dermatológicas realizadas en el Servicio de Urgencia del Hospital de Quellón, entre Abril 2010 y Marzo 2011. Los resultados mostraron que las causas dermatológicas representan un 4.9 por ciento del total de consultas. Esta cifra varía durante el transcurso del año, evidenciándose una mayor frecuencia en los meses de verano. Además, se observó que la proporción de consultas de urgencias atribuibles a una enfermedad de la piel es mayor en pacientes pediátricos y adolescentes que en los pacientes adultos. Finalmente, del total de consultas dermatológicas, las etiologías infecciosas y alérgicas fueron las diagnosticadas con mayor frecuencia. No se evidenció una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los promedios de consultas pediátrico adolescentes y de población adulta, entre las distintas estaciones del año.

The dermatological consultations in the emergency services have a low frequency and a poor description of its features in the literature. Therefore, we made a descriptive and retrospective study of dermatology consultations conducted in the hospital emergency service of Quellón, between April 2010 and March 2011. The results showed that skin pathology represent 4.9 percent of all consultations. This number varies throughout the year, showing a higher frequency in the summer months. In addition, we observed that the proportion of emergency visits attributable to a skin disease is higher in pediatric and adolescent patients than in adult patients. Finally, for all dermatological consultations, infectious and allergic etiologies were the more frequently diagnosed. No statistically significant difference was showed between pediatric adolescent and adult consultations, during the different seasons.

Scientific output of Brazilian dermatologists during the last 25 years in the five highest impact factor journals in dermatology / Produção científica de dermatologistas brasileiros nos últimos 25 anos, nos cinco jornais de maior fator de impacto em dermatologia

BACKGROUND: The qualitative and quantitative scientific output of Brazilian dermatologists in journals of high impact factor is little known. OBJECTIVE: To describe the scientific output of dermatologists from Brazilian institutions in journals of high impact factor. METHODS: The five journals with the highest impact factor in dermatology were analyzed. All articles produced from Brazilian institutions between 1986 and 2010 were compiled and the following aspects were analyzed: position of Brazilian researchers in the list of authors, selected theme, experimental design, studied disease, area of interest and year of publication. RESULTS: Seventy-four articles written with the participation of Brazilian dermatologists have been identified. Upon grouping the articles in five-year periods, an important increase was observed in the Brazilian production from the year 2006 onwards. The dermatologists were placed as second authors in the majority of cases (53.66%). According to the selected theme to be studied, the majority of the articles had a laboratory focus (45.95%). The majority of the articles reported cross-sectional studies or non-controlled clinical trials (both at 17.57%), and pemphigus foliaceus was the most studied disease (29.73%). CONCLUSION: The increase in the number of publications by Brazilian dermatologists over the last years is encouraging, but it is still small in comparison to the total number of articles published in these five periodicals.

FUNDAMENTOS: A produção científica da dermatologia brasileira, qualitativa e quantitativamente, é pouco conhecida. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a produção científica dos dermatologistas vinculados a instituições brasileiras. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados os cinco jornais de maior fator de impacto em dermatologia. Compilados os trabalhos vinculados a instituições brasileiras de 1986 a 2010 e analisados: posição dos pesquisadores Brasileiros na lista de autores, objeto temático, delineamento, doença estudada, área de interesse da investigação e ano de publicação. RESULTADOS: Foram contabilizados setenta e quatro trabalhos realizados por dermatologistas de instituições brasileiras. Agrupando os trabalhos de cinco em cinco anos, um aumento importante foi observado na produção brasileira de 2006 em diante. Os dermatologistas foram classificados como investigadores secundários na maioria dos casos (53,66%). Segundo o objeto temático estudado, a maioria dos artigos era de enfoque laboratorial (45,95%). Em relação ao delineamento, constatou-se que os trabalhos na maioria eram transversais ou ensaios clínicos não controlados (ambos com 17,57%). Os trabalhos de investigação também foram tabulados conforme a doença estudada, e a mais estudada foi pênfigo foliáceo (29,73%). CONCLUSÃO: O aumento do número de publicações nos últimos anos é alentador, mas ainda pequeno comparado ao número de artigos publicados nesses periódicos.

Inpatient dermatological consultations in a university hospital

INTRODUCTION: Dermatology is primarily an outpatient specialty, but it also plays an important role in the care of inpatients. METHODS: We conducted a prospective study that recorded data from inpatient dermatology consultation request forms over a period of four months. The study evaluated 313 requests that led to 566 visits, 86 biopsies, 35 laboratory exams, 41 direct microscopic studies, 18 direct immunofluorescence analyses, 14 skin cultures and a few other exams. RESULTS: The most frequent requesting service was internal medicine (24 percent), followed by neurology (12 percent), cardiology (11 percent), infectious diseases and pediatrics (8 percent each) and psychiatry and general surgery (6 percent each). The most frequent diagnostic groups were infectious diseases (25 percent, divided into fungal infections (13 percent), bacterial infections (7 percent) and viral infections (5 percent)), eczemas (15 percent) and drug reactions (14 percent). To our knowledge, this is the first study to attempt to evaluate the impact of the consultations by asking multiple-choice questions that were analyzed by the authors. In 31 percent of the cases, the consultation was considered extremely relevant because it aided in managing the disease that led to admission or treated a potentially severe dermatological disease. In 58 percent of the cases, the consultation was considered important because it facilitated diagnosis and/or treatment of a dermatological disease that was unrelated to the reason for admission.

Cutaneous drug reactions in patients admitted to the dermatology unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica / Reacciones cutáneas medicamentosas en pacientes ingresados en la Unidad de Dermatología del Hospital Universitario de West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

OBJECTIVE: Cutaneous reactions are among the most common adverse reactions to drugs. The purpose of this study is to examine the aetiology and outcome of cutaneous drug reactions among patients admitted to the Dermatology Ward at the University Hospital of the West Indies. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective study looking at all patients who were admitted with a diagnosis of a cutaneous drug eruption from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2005. Data included patient demographics, date of admission to hospital, duration of hospitalization and a detailed drug history including any previous episodes of drug sensitivity. All drugs reportedly ingested by the patients up to three months prior to their cutaneous reaction were documented and the period of time between drug ingestion and the appearance of skin lesions was also noted. Clinical diagnosis, co-morbidities, histopathological diagnosis, final outcome and all ensuing disabilities were noted. The data retrieved were collated and analyzed using SPSS 12.0. RESULTS: The results showed a female to male ratio of 2.2:1. The categories of drugs most commonly implicated were antimicrobials followed by anti-epileptic drugs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The most common form of drug eruption requiring admission was the exanthematous drug eruption followed by erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. CONCLUSION: In general, the causative agents identified and the types of drug eruptions were similar to those found in previous studies. However, the anti-epileptic drugs, phenytoin and carbamazepine, ranked among the most commonly implicated drugs which differ significantly from other studies.

Las reacciones cutáneas se hallan entre las reacciones adversas más comunes frente a los medicamentos. El propósito de este estudio fue examinar la etiología y la evolución clínica de las reacciones cutáneas medicamentosas entre pacientes ingresados a la sala de dermatología en el Hospital Universitario de West Indies. MÉTODOS: Este es un estudio retrospectivo que pasa revista a todos los pacientes que fueron ingresados con diagnóstico de erupción cutánea desde el 1ero. de enero de 1997 al 31 de diciembre de 2005. RESULTADOS: Los resultados mostraron una proporción hembra-varón de 2.2:1. Las categorías de los medicamentos más frecuentemente implicados fueron los antimicrobianos, seguidos por los medicamentos antiepilépticos y los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos. La forma más común de erupción que requirió ingreso a causa de medicamentos, fue la erupción exantemática medicamentosa seguida por el eritema multiforme, la necrólisis epidérmica tóxica, y el síndrome de Stevens-Johnson. CONCLUSIÓN: En general, los agentes causativos identificados y los tipos de erupciones medicamentosas, fueron similares a los hallados en estudios previos. Sin embargo, los antiepilépticos conocidos como fenitoína y carbamazepina, estuvieron entre los medicamentos más comúnmente implicados, presentándose en tal sentido una diferencia significativa con los otros estudios.

Campaña de atención dermatológica en el interior de la provincia de Jujuy: nuestra experiencia / Dermatologic assistance campaing throughout Jujuy: our experience

La Sociedad Jujeña de Dermatología, estimulada por la Campaña de Prevención del Cáncer de Piel que organiza la SAD y en adhesión a la misma, cumple anualmente actividades de atención dermatológica en el interior de la provincia de Jujuy, priorizando la misma en los lugares más críticos en cuanto a asistencia especializada y acceso geográfico. Presentamos un informe de la última Campaña, brindando aspectos históricos y antecedentes y un resúmen de la patología relevante, destacando las características étnicas y regionales como factor de incidencia de la misma, así como la ausencia de cáncer de piel

Onicomicosis: frecuencia actual en un departamento de dermatología de la Ciudad de México / Onychomycosis: current frequency in a Dermatology Departament of Mexico City

En el presente estudio las onicomicosis ocuparon 24 por ciento de los casos enviados con diagnóstico de micosis. En el transcurso de tres años se estuiaron 524 pacientes con estudio micológico confirmatorio, pero el agente etiológico sólo se determinó en 33 por ciento. Las onicomicosis se presentaron fundamentalmente en adultos de sexo femenino (66.6 por ciento), afectaron las uñas de los pies en 92 por ciento y uñas de las manos en 8 por ciento. En niños se observaron en 4 por ciento y en ancianos en 14 por ciento. Se aislaron dermatofitos en 73.8 por ciento, Candida sp. en 22.2 por ciento, otros oportunistas en 4 por ciento e infecciones mixtas en 10.8 por ciento. El agente preponderante en cualquier forma clínica fue Trichophyton rubrum