Dissecting Cellulitis and Alopecic and Aseptic Nodules of the Scalp in Pediatric Patients: An Atypical Age of Presentation Observed in Two Cases.

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is a rare inflammatory condition that progresses from papules and pustules to nodules and abscesses, ultimately leading to cicatricial alopecia. It primarily affects African men between the ages of 15 and 62, with exceptionally low prevalence in children. A milder form, described as "alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp" (AANS), presents as aseptic nodules associated with non-scarring alopecia and has a good prognosis. We report two atypical cases of DCS in Hispanic pediatric patients: an 18-month-old female infant and an 11-year-old male child who had a rapid and favorable clinical resolution consistent with AANS.

[Review of the post-COVID-19 syndrome associated to acute telogen effluvium]. / Revisión del síndrome post-COVID-19 asociado a efluvio telógeno agudo.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted our society in numerous ways. So far (November 2022) around 640 million SARS-CoV-2 infections have been confirmed worldwide. It is known that this disease has a main affection at the cardiopulmonary level, however, it affects almost all the organs and systems of the body, including the skin. Post-COVID-19 syndrome occurs in some patients, leaving significant sequelae that impact their quality of life. Among the most common sequelae are: cough, dyspnea, chronic fatigue, hyposmia and dysosmia. In addition to these, other sequelae not related to respiratory syndrome have been reported, such as hair loss, which has been observed in around 20% of post-COVID-19 patients, this could be attributable to acute telogen effluvium (TE). To date, no study has been conducted to determine the relationship of ET in those who have had COVID-19. Acute ET is defined as diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, usually self-limited, lasting for about 6 months. Within its etiology, severe systemic febrile illness, pregnancy, restrictive diets, severe stress and various drugs have been described. It seriously affects the quality of life of patients and is often associated with loss of confidence and low self-esteem.

La enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) ha impactado a nuestra sociedad en numerosos aspectos. Hasta el momento (noviembre 2022) se han confirmado alrededor de 640 millones de infecciones por SARS-CoV-2 en el mundo. Se sabe que esta enfermedad tiene afección principal a nivel cardiopulmonar, sin embargo, afecta casi todos los órganos y sistemas del cuerpo, entre ellos, la piel. El síndrome post-COVID-19 se presenta en algunos pacientes dejando secuelas significativas que impactan su calidad de vida. Entre las secuelas más comunes se encuentran: tos, disnea, fatiga crónica, hiposmia y disosmia. Además de estas se han presentado otras secuelas no relacionadas con el síndrome respiratorio, como la caída de pelo, que se ha observado en alrededor del 20% de los pacientes post-COVID-19, esto podría ser atribuible al efluvio telógeno (ET) agudo. Hasta la fecha, no se ha realizado ningún estudio para determinar la relación del ET en quienes han tenido COVID-19. El ET agudo se define como una pérdida de pelo difusa, no cicatrizal, generalmente autolimitada, con una duración de alrededor de 6 meses. Dentro de su etiología, se han descrito la enfermedad febril severa sistémica, el embarazo, las dietas restrictivas, el estrés severo y diversos fármacos. Afecta gravemente la calidad de vida de los pacientes y, a menudo, se asocia con pérdida de confianza y baja autoestima.

Advances in nanotechnology-based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders.

OBJECTIVE: Nanotechnology has been intensively applied to the development of novel cosmetic products for hair and scalp care during the last decades. Such a trend is corroborated by the fact that about 19% of the total nanocosmetics registered in the StatNano database are intended for hair and scalp care. Nanotechnology-enabled formulations based on nanoparticles, cyclodextrins, liposomes and nanoemulsions have emerged as novel approaches due to chemical stability and their controlled release. Regarding hair care formulations, nanocarriers can target the hair shaft, hair follicle and scalp. Therefore, they have been used to treat several hair disorders, including dandruff and other hair-damaging conditions. METHODS: This review addressed the most important nanocarriers applied to hair-related disorders improvement. Furthermore, the application for hair photoprotection and improvement of hair colour duration by nanotechnological formulations is also approached. Besides, we provided an overview of the current scenario of available nano-based commercial hair products and novel patented inventions. RESULTS: From the patent search, the Patent Cooperation Treaty was pointed as the most important depositing agency while the United States of America has been the most depositing country. On the contrary, according to the StatNano database, Brazil stands out in the hair care worldwide market, and it is also the main producer of hair cosmetics based on nanotechnology. CONCLUSION: As nano-based products offer several advantages over conventional cosmetics, it is expected that in future, there will be more research on nanocarriers applied to hair disorders, as well as commercial products and patent applications.

Au cours des dernières décennies, les nanotechnologies ont été intensivement appliquées au développement de nouveaux produits cosmétiques pour le soin des cheveux et du cuir chevelu. Cette tendance est corroborée par le fait qu'environ 19% du nombre total de nano-cosmétiques enregistrés dans la base de données StatNano sont destinés à la fois aux soins des cheveux et du cuir chevelu. Les formulations basées sur les nanoparticules, les cyclodextrines, les liposomes et les nano-émulsions sont devenues de nouvelles approches grâce à l'amélioration de la stabilité chimique des médicaments et des ingrédients actifs cosmétiques et à leur libération contrôlée. En ce qui concerne les formulations de soins capillaires, les nanocarriers peuvent cibler le follicule pileux, la tige des cheveux et du cuir chevelu. Par conséquent, ils ont été utilisés pour traiter plusieurs troubles capillaires, notamment les pellicules et d'autres affections capillaires. Dans cette revue, les nano-carriers les plus importants appliqués à l'amélioration des troubles liés aux cheveux ont été abordés. L'application pour la photoprotection des cheveux et l'amélioration de la durée de la couleur des cheveux par des formulations nanotechnologiques est également abordée. En outre, nous fournissons un aperçu du scénario actuel des produits capillaires commerciaux à base des nanotechnologies disponibles et des nouvelles inventions brevetées. D'après la recherche de brevets, le Traité de coopération en matière de brevets a été désigné comme l'agence de dépôt la plus importante, tandis que les États-Unis d'Amérique ont été le pays le plus déposant. Diversement, le Brésil se distingue sur le marché mondial des soins capillaires et il est aussi le principal producteur de cosmétiques capillaires basés sur les nanotechnologies. Par conséquent, comme les produits à base de nanotechnologies offrent plusieurs avantages par rapport aux cosmétiques conventionnels, on s'attend à ce que les recherches sur les nano-carriers appliqués aux troubles capillaires se multiplient à l'avenir, de même que les produits commerciaux et les demandes de brevets.

Effects of chemical straighteners on the hair shaft and scalp

Abstract Background The effects of chemical straighteners on the scalp and hair shaft are not fully known, although such substances are widely used. Hair straightening became popular in Brazil with the use of formaldehyde and its derivatives, despite the prohibition by the current legislation. Objective To identify changes in hair shaft and scalp caused by the use of chemical straighteners. Methods A search was performed using keywords in three databases from 03/16/2020 to 05/20/2020, with publications between the years 2000 to 2020. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 33 articles were selected for review. Results In some studies, hair relaxers were associated with eczema, desquamation, pain, burns, and inflammation in the scalp. Hair loss, damage to the shaft, alteration in the color of the hairs and in the composition of their amino acids were observed. Findings are variable across the studies. Study limitations The search was restricted to three databases, in two languages, different study designs were accepted. Conclusions Straightening techniques can have side effects, including scalp inflammation, damage to the shaft, and hair loss. Its long-term effects remain unknown and further studies are necessary.

Effects of chemical straighteners on the hair shaft and scalp.

BACKGROUND: The effects of chemical straighteners on the scalp and hair shaft are not fully known, although such substances are widely used. Hair straightening became popular in Brazil with the use of formaldehyde and its derivatives, despite the prohibition by the current legislation. OBJECTIVE: To identify changes in hair shaft and scalp caused by the use of chemical straighteners. METHODS: A search was performed using keywords in three databases from 03/16/2020 to 05/20/2020, with publications between the years 2000 to 2020. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 33 articles were selected for review. RESULTS: In some studies, hair relaxers were associated with eczema, desquamation, pain, burns, and inflammation in the scalp. Hair loss, damage to the shaft, alteration in the color of the hairs and in the composition of their amino acids were observed. Findings are variable across the studies. STUDY LIMITATIONS: The search was restricted to three databases, in two languages, different study designs were accepted. CONCLUSIONS: Straightening techniques can have side effects, including scalp inflammation, damage to the shaft, and hair loss. Its long-term effects remain unknown and further studies are necessary.

Uma revisão sistemática e metanálise sobre a associação entre alopecia androgenética e o risco de síndrome metabólica / A systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between androgenic alopecia and the risk of metabolic syndrome

Este estudo conduziu uma revisão sistemática de estudos sobre a relação entre alopecia androgênica e síndrome metabólica. Realizamos uma revisão abrangente de bancos de dados, incluindo PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar, Scopus e Embase, e extraímos artigos relevantes publicados de 2010 a 2018. Os relatos de caso, artigos de revisão ou artigos sem textos completos foram excluídos. Nove estudos foram examinados para a etapa de metanálise. Os resultados mostraram uma relação significativa entre alopecia e síndrome metabólica (OR = 2,81; IC 95% = 2,16-3,66; I2 = 73%; P = 0,0003). Existe uma correlação significativa entre a alopecia androgênica e a síndrome metabólica.

This study conducted a systematic review of studies on the relationship between androgenic alopecia and metabolic syndrome. We performed a comprehensive review of databases including PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Embase, and extracted relevant articles published from 2010 to 2018. The case reports, review articles, or studies lacking full-text articles were excluded. We examined nine studies for the meta-analysis step. The results showed a significant relationship between alopecia and metabolic syndrome (OR = 2.81; CI 95% = 2.16-3.66; I2 = 73%; P = 0.0003). There is a significant correlation between androgenic alopecia and metabolic syndrome

Microagulhamento do couro cabeludo como terapia complementar no tratamento da alopecia de padrão feminino / Scalp microneedling as a complementary therapy for female pattern hair loss

A alopecia de padrão feminino figura dentre as queixas mais frequentes no consultório dermatológico e afeta até 50% das mulheres no climatério e na pós-menopausa. Apesar da existência de múltiplas terapias hoje disponíveis, algumas pacientes mostram-se refratárias aos tratamentos convencionais, sendo necessária a associação de tratamentos de segunda linha para a obtenção de bons resultados estéticos. Este trabalho ilustra as vantagens do microagulhamento nesse cenário por meio do relato de uma paciente de 48 anos de idade que não apresentou boa resposta clínica à associação do minoxidil tópico e à finasterida oral.

Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is one of the most frequent complaints in dermatological practice. It affects up to 50% of climacteric and postmenopausal women. Despite multiple therapies available nowadays, some patients are refractory to conventional treatments, requiring the association of second-line therapies to obtain good aesthetic results. This paper aims to show the advantages of microneedling of the scalp for such cases by reporting the case of a 48-years-old patient who failed to the association of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride therapy

Moniletrix of the scalp from almost normal aspect to total alopecia: variable intrafamilial expressiveness

Abstract Monilethrix is a rare defect of the hair shaft, with most cases showing an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and variable clinical expression. It is characterized by hypotrichosis secondary to hair fragility. The diagnosis is made through trichoscopy, detecting typical findings such as periodic narrowing at regular intervals, giving the hair the appearance of beads in a rosary. This article reports the case of six members of a family diagnosed with monilethrix with alopecia of varying degrees.

Moniletrix of the scalp from almost normal aspect to total alopecia: variable intrafamilial expressiveness.

Monilethrix is a rare defect of the hair shaft, with most cases showing an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and variable clinical expression. It is characterized by hypotrichosis secondary to hair fragility. The diagnosis is made through trichoscopy, detecting typical findings such as periodic narrowing at regular intervals, giving the hair the appearance of beads in a rosary. This article reports the case of six members of a family diagnosed with monilethrix with alopecia of varying degrees.

Abordagem dos aspectos técnicos no preparo da lâmina de tricograma com base de esmalte incolor / How to prepare a trichogram with transparent enamel base coat?

O tricograma configura-se em método semi-invasivo de fácil aplicabilidade e baixo custo, útil na avaliação dos diversos tipos de queda capilar no consultório dermatológico. Até o momento, não há padronização da técnica para coleta e realização do exame. A utilização de meios de interface entre lâmina e lamínula para a leitura do tricograma à microscopia óptica varia amplamente na literatura. Dentre as alternativas, a utilização de base de esmalte incolor configura-se em opção barata, acessível e prática, além de permitir a visualização das hastes capilares com mínima formação de artefato

The trichogram pictures an easy and semi-invasive method useful in the evaluation of different types of hair loss in daily practice. As of yet, there is no standardized methodology on how to collect and perform the exam. The use of liquid interface between blade and coverslip to read the trichogram under optical microscopy varies widely in the literature. Among the alternatives, the use of translucid fingernail polish is an inexpensive, accessible, and practical option, providing the examiner with proper visualization of the hair shafts with minimal artifact formation.

Flutuações sazonais e do horário de verão nas pesquisas do Google para dermatite seborreica do couro cabeludo / Seasonal and daylight saving time fluctuations in Google searches for scalp seborrheic dermatitis

Acredita-se que a dermatite seborreica do couro cabeludo, ou caspa, piore em gravidade durante o inverno, quando ocorre o nascer do sol tardio e menos luz do dia. Neste estudo, investigamos as tendências no interesse do mecanismo de pesquisa pelo termo "caspa", visto que se relacionam com as mudanças na luz do dia, nascer do sol e sazonalidade. Analisamos o interesse de pesquisa em vários países de latitudes variáveis em um período de cinco anos e exploramos o efeito do horário de verão sobre o interesse por doenças em duas cidades dos Estados Unidos. Discutimos nossas descobertas no contexto de mudanças hormonais e cuidados com a pele/comportamento

Scalp seborrheic dermatitis, or dandruff, is thought to worsen during the winter when there is later sunrise and less daylight. This study investigates trends in search engine interest for the term "dandruff" as they relate to changes in daylight, sunrise, and seasonality. We investigated the search interest in several countries of varying latitudes over a five-year period, and we explore the effect of daylight saving time on disease interest within two cities in the United States. We discuss our findings in the context of hormonal changes and skincare/behavior

[A report of successful management with simvastatin plus ezetimibe in alopecia areata]. / Reporte de manejo exitoso con simvastatina y ezetimibe en alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata is a common type of non-scarring alo¬pecia. Although the exact pathogenesis remains elusive, alopecia areata is thought to have a multifactorial etiology described as an interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental exposures. In patients with genetic susceptibility, stress, infection, and microtrauma have been documented to decrease immunosuppressive cytokines that generally maintain the hair follicle's immune privilege. There is currently no curative therapy for alopecia areata, although some treatments can induce hair growth in a percentage of patients. It has been postulated that simvastatin reestablishes the immune privilege, and ezetimibe would provide an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect. We report a case of a 23 years-old woman with alopecia areata successfully treated with simvastatin/ezetimibe.

La alopecia areata es un tipo común de alopecia no cicatricial. Aunque la patogénesis exacta permanece sin dilucidar, se piensa que la alopecia areata tiene una etiología multifactorial en donde se interrelacionan predisposición genética y factores ambientales. En pacientes susceptibles, se han documentado que el estrés, infecciones y microtraumas disminuyen las citoquinas inmunosupresoras que normalmente mantienen el privilegio inmune del folículo piloso. Actualmente no hay terapia curativa para la alopecia areata, aunque ciertos tratamientos pueden inducir el crecimiento del cabello en un porcentaje de pacientes. Se postula que la simvastatina restablece el privilegio inmune y ezetimibe aportaría un efecto inmunomodulador y antiinflamatorio. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 23 años con alopecia areata, exitosamente tratada con simvastatina y ezetimibe.

Reporte de manejo exitoso con simvastatina y ezetimibe en alopecia areata / A report of successful management with simvastatin plus ezetimibe in alopecia areata

La alopecia areata es un tipo común de alopecia no cicatricial. Aunque la patogénesis exacta permanece sin dilucidar, se piensa que la alopecia areata tiene una etiología multifactorial en donde se interrelacionan predisposición genética y factores ambientales. En pacientes susceptibles, se han documentado que el estrés, infecciones y microtraumas disminuyen las citoquinas inmunosupresoras que normalmente mantienen el privilegio inmune del folículo piloso. Actualmente no hay terapia curativa para la alopecia areata, aunque ciertos tratamientos pueden inducir el crecimiento del cabello en un porcentaje de pacientes. Se postula que la simvastatina restablece el privilegio inmune y ezetimibe aportaría un efecto inmunomodulador y antiinflamatorio. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 23 años con alopecia areata, exitosamente tratada con simvastatina y ezetimibe.

Alopecia areata is a common type of non-scarring alo¬pecia. Although the exact pathogenesis remains elusive, alopecia areata is thought to have a multifactorial etiology described as an interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental exposures. In patients with genetic susceptibility, stress, infection, and microtrauma have been documented to decrease immunosuppressive cytokines that generally maintain the hair follicle's immune privilege. There is currently no curative therapy for alopecia areata, although some treatments can induce hair growth in a percentage of patients. It has been postulated that simvastatin reestablishes the immune privilege, and ezetimibe would provide an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect. We report a case of a 23 years-old woman with alopecia areata successfully treated with simvastatin/ezetimibe.

Pilomatrix carcinoma of the lacrimal caruncle: a case report / Carcinoma pilomatricial da carúncula lacrimal: relato de caso

ABSTRACT A 45-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of a mass located in the caruncle of his right eye. An incisional biopsy had been performed one month prior by another specialist, and the histopathology report showed basal cell carcinoma. The mass was completely excised with a 2 mm safety margin, and the large conjunctival defect was reconstructed with one sheet of amniotic membrane allograft. A histological diagnosis of pilomatrix carcinoma was established. To prevent recurrence after surgery, we added bevacizumab (25 mg/mL, 1.25 mg/mL per drop) eye drops four times per day for three months. At the one-year follow-up, the patient showed no evidence of local recurrence or distant metastasis after initial excision and remains under close follow-up. Pilomatrix carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a caruncular mass.

RESUMO Um homem de 45 anos apresentou história de massa na carúncula no olho direito durante 3 meses. Uma biópsia incisional foi realizada 1 mês antes por outro especialista e o laudo histopatológico mostrava carcinoma basocelular. A massa foi completamente excisada, com uma margem de segurança de 2 mm, e a grande lesão conjuntival foi reconstruída com uma folha de aloenxerto de membrana amniótica. Foi estabelecido um diagnóstico histológico de carcinoma pilomatricial. Para evitar a recorrência após a cirurgia, adicionamos colírio de bevacizumabe (25 mg/mL, 1,25 mg/mL por gota) quatro vezes ao dia durante três meses. No seguimento de 1 ano, o paciente não apresentou evidência de recidiva local ou metástase distante após a excisão inicial e continua sob acompanhamento próximo. O carcinoma pilomatricial deve ser considerado no diagnóstico diferencial de uma massa caruncular.

Estudio sobre la pérdida de cabello y las prácticas de cuidado entre los estudiantes de la Universidad de Manizales, Manizales (Colombia), 2016 / Study on hair loss and care practices among students of the Universidad de Manizales, Manizales (Colombia), 2016

Objetivo: el ambiente universitario sumado a las exigencias de tipo mental, físico y demás, representaría un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de patologías capilares, que impliquen la pérdida de cabello, dentro de la población de estudiantes universitarios. El objetivo de la presente investigación es identificar la frecuencia del fenómeno de la caída de cabello en estudiantes regulares de la Universidad de Manizales, Manizales (Colombia), 2016. Materiales y métodos: estudio poblacional de corte transversal analítico, en una muestra de 330 estudiantes de la Universidad de Manizales. Se aplicó un instrumento que medía variables demográficas, variables de cuidado capilar y las escalas de alopecia androgénica Hamilton-Norwood y Ludwig. Resultados: edad promedio 21,8 años. Según las escalas empleadas el 55,7% de los estudiantes presentan caída de cabello. Se encontró enfermedad autoinmune en 7,6% de la muestra, siendo la más común el hipotiroidismo autoinmune en un 44%. El antecedente de alopecia se encontró en el 42,7% de los participantes. El nivel de estrés encontrado fue moderado en un 76,7% según cuestionario de estrés de examen de Cisco. Hubo relación significativa (p=0,000) entre el fenómeno de caída de cabello detectado y el programa académico cursado por el estudiante, siendo los más afectados contaduría 85%, derecho 75% y medicina 72%. Psicología reportó la menor cifra con 27,5%. El 84% de los estudiantes con enfermedad autoinmune presentan caída de cabello, el porcentaje de caída de cabello en quienes refirieron estrés de examen moderdo fue de 59,4%. Conclusiones: en la población del presente estudio se encuentra una proporción alta de caída de cabello, lo que hace urgente una intervención..(AU)

Objective: the university environment added to the demands of mental, physical and other types, would represent a risk factor for the development of hair pathologies, involving hair loss, within the population of university students. The objective of the present investigation is to identify the frequency of the phenomenon of hair loss in regular students of the University of Manizales, Manizales (Colombia), 2016. Materials and methods: analytical cross-sectional population study, in a sample of 330 students of the Universidad de Manizales. An instrument that measured demographic variables, capillary care variables and the androgenic alopecia scales Hamilton-Norwood and Ludwig was applied. Results: average age 21.8 years. According to the scales used, 55.7% of students show hair loss. Autoimmune disease was found in 7.6% of the sample, the most common being autoimmune hypothyroidism in 44%. The history of alopecia was found in 42.7% of the participants. The level of stress found was moderate by 76.7% according to the Cisco exam stress test. There was a significant relationship (p = 0.000) between the phenomenon of hair loss detected and the academic program taken by the student, with the most affected being accountancy with 85%, law with 75% law, and medicine 72%. Psychology reported the lowest with 27.5%. 84% of students with autoimmune disease have hair loss, the percentage of hair loss in those who reported moderate levels of stress was 59.4%. Conclusions: in the population of the present study there is a high proportion of hair loss, which makes an intervention urgent..(AU)

Pilomatrix carcinoma: Reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Pilomatrix carcinoma: Case report and literature review

Pilomatrix carcinoma es la forma maligna del pilomatrixoma que es una neoplasia benigna que se presenta en niños y adultos. Es infrecuente, se presenta como un nódulo solitario a predominio de cabeza y cuello, de tamaño variable; en varones de mediana edad. Se considera una neoplasia maligna de bajo grado y el manejo de elección es la escisión completa. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 32 años con un nódulo en región temporal occipital derecha, blando e indoloro, de 1,8 cm de longitud. Al corte se observó un tejido sólido amarillento encapsulado, y a la microscopía, bordes bien delimitados por células basaloides con núcleos hipercromáticos, pleomórficos, nucléolo prominente y de 0 a 3 mitosis atípicas por campo de alto poder; centro necrótico y células "fantasma". Dentro del diagnóstico diferencial debe considerarse el pilomatrixoma proliferante, el quiste triquilemal proliferante maligno y el carcinoma de células basales con diferenciación matricial. Los estudios complementarios de inmunohistoquímica no fueron contributorios. (AU)

Pilomatrix carcinoma is the malignant counterpart of pilomatrixoma, which is a benign neoplasm affecting children and adults. It is a rare condition, presenting as a solitary nodule on the head or neck mostly seen in middle age males. It is considered a low grade malignant condition; surgical removal is the treatment of choice. We report the case of a 32-year-old male patient who presented with a nodular lesion of 1.8 cm located on the temporo-occipital region. The section of this nodule showed an encapsulated solid yellow tissue that showed under the microscopy well demarcated borders with basal cells presenting with pleomorphic, hyperchromatic nucleus, prominent nucleolus and 0-3 atypical mitosis per high power field, necrotic center and "ghost cells". The differential diagnosis should include pilomatrixoma proliferans, malignant proliferative trichilemmal cyst and basal-cell carcinoma with matricial differentiation. Complementary immunohistochemistry studies were non-contributory. (AU)

Yellow dots in trichoscopy: relevance, clinical significance and peculiarities

Abstract: Yellow dots are follicular ostium filled with keratin and/or sebum. Initially, they were exclusively associated with alopecia areata. Currently they have also been described in androgenetic alopecia, chronic cutaneous (discoid) lupus erythematosus, and dissecting cellulitis. Due to the growing importance of trichoscopy and its findings in the evaluation of the scalp, this article describes the main diseases in which yellow dots are a common trichoscopic finding, highlighting its characteristics in each dermatosis.

Cilindros capilares: relato de caso e revisão de literatura / Hair rollers: case report and literature review

Introdução: Os cilindros capilares (CC) caracterizam-se por concreções cilíndricas branco-amareladas que envolvem a haste capilar, sem, porém, a ela aderir. Relato de caso: Paciente sexo feminino, 20 anos, fototipo III. Vem a consulta dermatológica devido a queda de cabelos de início há 3 meses. No início do quadro começou a observar nódulações esbranquiçadas aderidas às hastes dos fios, na porção proximal dos mesmos, assintomáticos. Exame micológico direto e cultura negativos. Levantada então a hipótese clínica de eflúvio telógeno e cilindros capilares. Foi então prescrito solução capilar de ácido retinóico 0,05% diariamente e orientada a não amarrar os fios. A paciente retornou ao consultório 4 semanas após, com diminuição das concreções esbranquiçadas. Discussão: Embora os CC sejam uma condição benigna e de baixa morbidade, é difícil o diagnóstico nas primeiras consultas, o que gera custos desnecessários com tratamentos inadequados.

Introduction: The capillary cylinders characterize for white-yellow cylindrical concretions that involve the hair shaft, without, however, adhering to it. They were described for the first time in 1957 for Kligman, and even though they are not uncommon, its bibliographic references are somehow rare, mostly in books. Case report: Female patient, 20 years old, photype III. The patient comes to the dermatologist complaining of losing hair for the last three months after applying a "brush progressive" which contained formaldehyde, without information of its concentration in the product. In the beginning the patient has also noticed some white little balls attached to the hair shafts in the proximal portion of it, whit no symptoms. She still reports having the habit to tie her hair strongly. To the dermatological examination, there have been noticed homogeneous thickness hair, positive to the traction (falling 6 hairs to traction in the right temporal region) and a discreet bitemporal rarefaction. The patient presented white concretions mostly in the front-temporal regions, which easily release to manipulation. Direct mycological examination and culture were negatives. There have been brought up two clinical hypothesis: telogen effluvium and capillary cylinders. It has been prescribed capillary solution of retinoic acid 0,05% daily and oriented to not tie her hair. The patient came back 4 weeks later, with decreasing of white concretions. Discussion: Even though the capillary cylinders are benign conditions and have low morbidity, and the fact of not being well known, frequently, there is confusion in its diagnosis, which can generate unnecessary costs and inadequate treatment.

[Frontal fibrosing alopecia: case series and literature review]. / Alopecia frontal fibrosante: serie de casos y revisión de la literatura.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a disease characterized by a symmetric and progressive loss of hair in the fronto-temporal and fronto-parietal lines that generally affects postmenopausal women. It is considered a variant of lichen planus pilaris for its clinical and histopathological features; although, its etiopathology is still unknown. In this report, we analyzed 4 cases of this disease and we discussed its clinical and histopathological characteristics, as well as their course after initiating treatment.

La alopecia frontal fibrosante es una entidad caracterizada por una pérdida de pelo simétrica y progresiva a nivel fronto-temporal y fronto-parietal, que generalmente afecta a mujeres posmenopáusicas. Por sus características clínicas e histopatológicas se le considera una variante del liquen plano pilar; sin embargo, su etiopatogenia aún es desconocida. En este reporte analizamos 4 casos de esta enfermedad y discutimos sus características clínicas e histopatológicas, así como su evolución después del tratamiento.

Edema frontal após aplicação de minoxidil 5% e biotina em injeções intradérmicas / Frontal edema after application of 5% minoxidil and biotin in intradermal injections

A intradermoterapia, ou mesoterapia, é procedimento não cirúrgico, minimamente invasivo, que consiste em múltiplas aplicações de substâncias farmacológicas diluídas por via intradérmica ou subcutânea. Já foram relatados vários efeitos adversos posteriores a esse procedimento: alopecia, erupção liquenoide, oleoma, indução de psoríase e infecções cutâneas. A informação científica sobre o tema é escassa, e há poucos estudos com metodologia rigorosa acerca da eficácia e do mecanismo de ação da via intradérmica. Relata-se caso de edema frontal após intradermoterapia com minoxidil e biotina.

Intradermotherapy, also known as mesotherapy, is a non-surgical procedure, minimally invasive consisting of multiple applications of pharmacological substances diluted by intradermally or subcutaneously. Adversities already been reported after treatment mesoterápico as alopecia, lichenoid rash, oleoma, psoriasis induction and skin infections. There is scant scientific information on the subject, and few studies with more rigorous methodology of the efficacy and mechanism of action of intradermally. Knowing this, there was this article having a complicating account of this method in a patient of our service, and elucidate some of its benefits and other complications.