Why avoid naming diseases after animals? The case of "Molluscum contagiosum".

For over 200 years, the name molluscum contagiosum-a dermatological disease-has unfairly associated molluscs (the second largest group of animals on the planet) with this highly contagious infectious disease. Herein, arguments are presented demonstrating the serious problem of continuing to use this name, including animal welfare concerns. Thus, to minimize any unnecessary impacts on the biodiversity and conservation of molluscs, we follow WHO best practices in naming diseases to suggest the use of the new term 'wpox' or 'water warts' as a synonym for molluscum contagiosum.

Quality of life in children with skin disease: A Spanish sample.

INTRODUCTION: The impact of skin diseases on quality of life varies widely, and some can have an impact similar to that of asthma or cystic fibrosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study with the aim of describing the degree to which quality of life was affected in paediatric patients managed in a dermatology clinic by means of the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). RESULTS: In our study, the skin disease with the greatest impact on quality of life was atopic dermatitis, chiefly on account of symptoms like pruritus and insomnia. It was followed by acne, mainly due to the associated negative feelings (shame, sadness, etc.). Quality of life in patients with viral warts and molluscum contagiosum was mostly affected by the treatment, chiefly based on cryotherapy. Most patients with nevi or café-au-lait spots did not have a decreased quality of life, although up to one third of them had negative feelings in relation to their skin disease. DISCUSSION: Atopic dermatitis was the common skin disease that caused the greatest impairment in quality of life in our sample, although other diseases also had an impact on different dimensions of quality of life. We ought to underscore the recommendation to use less painful treatments than cryotherapy for viral warts and molluscum contagiosum, as the impairment in quality of life in paediatric patients with these conditions was mainly due to the treatment.

Estudio de la calidad de vida en Dermatología Pediátrica: un ejemplo de la población española / Quality of life in children with skin disease: A Spanish sample

Introducción: Las enfermedades cutáneas pueden afectar a la calidad de vida de forma muy variable; el impacto de algunas dermatosis puede ser similar al del asma o la fibrosis quística. Material y métodos: Realizamos un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal con el objetivo de describir el grado de afectación de la calidad de vida de los niños que acudieron a la consulta monográfica de Dermatología Pediátrica, mediante el Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). Resultados: En este estudio la dermatosis con mayor impacto en la calidad de vida fue la dermatitis atópica, debido principalmente a síntomas como el prurito y el insomnio. El segundo grupo diagnóstico con mayor afectación fue el acné, debido principalmente a los sentimientos negativos (vergüenza, tristeza, etc.) asociados al mismo. Los pacientes con verrugas víricas y moluscos contagiosos tuvieron impacto en la calidad de vida debido principalmente al tratamiento de los mismos, que se realizó principalmente con crioterapia. La mayor parte de los pacientes con nevus o manchas café con leche no tuvieron afectación en la calidad de vida, si bien hasta un tercio de ellos tuvieron sentimientos negativos secundarios a su dermatosis. Discusión: La dermatitis atópica fue la enfermedad dermatológica común que más impactó en la calidad de vida en nuestra muestra de pacientes, aunque otros procesos también afectaron a la calidad de vida en distintos aspectos de la misma. Cabe destacar la recomendación de emplear en verrugas víricas y moluscos contagiosos tratamientos más indoloros que la crioterapia, ya que es el tratamiento lo que más impacta en la calidad de vida de los pacientes pediátricos. (AU)

Introduction: The impact of skin diseases on quality of life varies widely, and some can have an impact similar to that of asthma or cystic fibrosis. Material and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study with the aim of describing the degree to which quality of life was affected in paediatric patients managed in a dermatology clinic by means of the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). Results: In our study, the skin disease with the greatest impact on quality of life was atopic dermatitis, chiefly on account of symptoms like pruritus and insomnia. It was followed by acne, mainly due to the associated negative feelings (shame, sadness, etc.). Quality of life in patients with viral warts and molluscum contagiosum was mostly affected by the treatment, chiefly based on cryotherapy. Most patients with nevi or café-au-lait spots did not have a decreased quality of life, although up to one third of them had negative feelings in relation to their skin disease. Discussion: Atopic dermatitis was the common skin disease that caused the greatest impairment in quality of life in our sample, although other diseases also had an impact on different dimensions of quality of life. We ought to underscore the recommendation to use less painful treatments than cryotherapy for viral warts and molluscum contagiosum, as the impairment in quality of life in paediatric patients with these conditions was mainly due to the treatment. (AU)

Evolución del uso en los tratamientos de las verrugas plantares / Evolution of use in the treatments of plantar warts

Objetivo: Las verrugas plantares son lesiones cutáneas causadas por el virus del papiloma humano, teniendo una prevalencia en torno al 12 % en la población general. Sus tratamientos han evolucionado a lo largo de los años, por lo cual el objetivo principal del estudio fue conocer cómo ha evolucionado el uso de los distintos tratamientos físicos y químicos para verrugas plantares en España. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio longitudinal mediante una encuesta en dos periodos de tiempo diferentes, a través de un formulario de Google-Forms con 17 preguntas, con el fin de recopilar datos de podólogos en activo que tuvieran experiencia clínica en el tratamiento de verrugas plantares y que trabajasen en España. Se obtuvo un total de 889 respuestas procedentes de los 17 colegios de podólogos de España en ambos periodos. Resultados: Los resultados indicaron un aumento en el uso del láser (6.1 %), pasando a ser tratamiento de primera elección en el segundo periodo, y un aumento en el uso de cantaridina (8.0 %). Además, se mostró una disminución en el uso de crioterapia (14.5 %), ácido monocloroacético/tricloroacético (13.0 %) y ácido nítrico (2.3 %), aunque este último se mantiene como tratamiento de primera elección en ambos periodos. Conclusiones: La aparición de nuevos tratamientos menos invasivos y menos dolorosos, como el láser, provoca que otros tratamientos se vean desplazados, entre los que se encuentran algunos ácidos.(AU)

Aims: Plantar warts are skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus, with a prevalence of around 12 % in the general population. Its treatment has evolved over the years, so the main objective of the study is to find out how the use of different physical and chemical treatments for plantar warts in Spain has evolved through a longitudinal study. Material and methods: A survey was carried out through a Google-Forms form with 17 questions to collect data from active podiatrist clinicians, who had clinical experience in the treatment of plantar warts and who work in Spain. Results: A total of 889 responses were obtained from the 17 podiatry associations in Spain in both periods. The results indicated an increase in the use of the laser (6.1 %), becoming the treatment of first choice in the second period, and an increase in the use of cantharidin (8 %). In addition, a decrease in the use of cryotherapy (14.5 %), monochloroacetic/trichloroacetic acid (13 %) and nitric acid (2.3 %) is shown, although the latter remains as a first-choice treatment in both periods. Conclusions: The use of the different treatments against plantar warts has been modified over a period of 7 years, increasing in physical treatments such as laser and decreasing chemical treatments such as cryotherapy or monochloroacetic/trichloroacetic acid. The appearance of new treatments, less invasive and less painful, causes other treatments to be displaced.(AU)

Impacto Terapêutico da Associação do Uso de Imiquimode e Criocirurgia no Tratamento de Verrugas Subungueais e Periungueais: Relato de Caso / Therapeutic Impact of the Association of Imiquimod Use and Cryosurgery in the Treatment of Subungual and Periungual Warts: Case Report

Introdução: Habitualmente, as verrugas virais são causadas pelo papilomavírus humano (HPV) e, embora tenham tendência à resolu- ção espontânea, quando crônicas, conferem resistência terapêutica. Objetivo: Divulgar um caso de sucesso terapêutico da associação do uso de imiquimode e criocirurgia para verrugas virais periungueais e subungueais. Relato do caso: O relato é de um homem de 56 anos, com cinco anos de evolução de verrugas subungueais e periungueais distribuídas na maioria dos dedos das mãos. Anteriormente, foi tratado com antifúngicos pelo resultado micológico, sem sucesso. Foi submetido à biópsia subungueal, cujo anatomopatológico confirmou verruga plana. Foi proposto o tratamento combinado de imiquimode creme 5% e criocirurgia. Evoluiu com resolução completa das lesões virais. Conclusão: Os autores demonstram a importância dos achados anatomopatológicos no diagnóstico de verrugas virais recalcitrantes, bem como é ressaltada a eficácia da associação do uso de imiquimode e criocirurgia.

Introduction: Viral warts are usually caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and although they tend to resolve spontaneously, when chronic, they confer therapeutic resistance. Aim: To report a case of therapeutic success of imiquimod and cryosurgery combination for periungual and subungual viral warts. Case Report: The report is of a 56-year-old man with five years of evolution of subungual and periungual warts distributed on most fingers of the hands. Previously, he received treatment with antifungal drugs due to the mycological result, but it was unsuccessful. He underwent a subungual biopsy, whose pathology confirmed the flat wart. A combined treatment of imiquimod cream 5% and cryosurgery was proposed. The patient evolved with complete resolution of the viral lesions. Conclusion: The authors demonstrate the importance of pathological findings in the diagnosis of recalcitrant viral warts, as well as the efficacy of the association of imiquimod and cryosurgery.

Resección de tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein en una mujer embarazada: reporte de un caso y revisión de la bibliografía / Buschke-Löwenstein tumor resection in a pregnant women: A case report and literature review

Resumen INTRODUCCIÓN: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein se asocia con el virus del papiloma humano por lo que se considera una infección de transmisión sexual. Se caracteriza por un condiloma gigante, verrugoso, exofítico, con forma de coliflor, de crecimiento lento, pero que durante el embarazo puede crecer rápidamente y formar condilomas solitarios que afectan las estructuras vecinas. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 18 años, primigesta, con 35 semanas de embarazo, sin antecedentes de importancia para el padecimiento actual. Cuatro meses previos inició con verrugas en el perineo, con aumento acelerado de su tamaño en los últimos 30 días, asociado con dolor intenso a la movilización, secreción fétida, eritema e irritación interglútea y formación de un tumor friable con tendencia al sangrado y áreas de necrosis. CONCLUSIONES: El tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein es una alteración poco frecuente causada por el virus del papiloma humano, que puede tener crecimiento acelerado por el estímulo hormonal, propio del estado gestacional. El tratamiento de primera línea es la resección quirúrgica. El seguimiento de las pacientes debe ser estrecho, debido al alto índice de recidiva.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is associatted with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is considered a sexually transmitted infection, characterized by the presence of a giant wart, exophytic condyloma with the shape of a cauliflower, slow growth, but during pregnancy it can grow fast as a solitary condyloma, affecting other structures. This case provides a better understanding of an unusual pathology, which with surgical treatment was obtained aesthetic results and with adequate functionality of external genitalia. CLINICAL CASE 18-year-old female, primiparous with 35 weeks pregnant, with no significant history, 4 previous months begins with the presence of warts in the perineal region with accelerated increase in size in the last 30 days, associated with intense pain on mobilization, fetid discharge, and area oferythema and intergluteal irritation, friable tumor with a tendency to bleed with areas of necrosis. CONCLUSIONS: The Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is a rare pathology caused by HPV, which can present accelerated growth due to the hormonal stimulus of the gestational state, this tumor does not resolve spontaneously, so the surgical approach is considered top of the line. The follow-up of these patients must be close due to the high rate of recurrence.

Tipificación del virus del papiloma humano en lesiones de cavidad bucal. Estudio desarrollado en los servicios de estomatología, Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Cartagena y el Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires / Typing of human papillomavirus in oral cavity lesions in stomatology services at the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad de Cartagena and the Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires

Objetivo: describir las características clínicas epidemiológicas en cavidad bucal de la infección por VPH y la asociación con su tipificación molecular. Métodos: se realizó un estudio analítico de corte transversal en 52 pacientes que acudieron a los servicios de estomatología en la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Cartagena y al Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires, a quienes se les abrió historia clínica y se les practicó prueba de PCR en tiempo real para la tipificación del VPH. Resultados: el análisis de los datos se efectuó a través de frecuencia y porcentaje. En cuanto a la parte inferencial, se usó la prueba chi cuadrado con un nivel de confianza P<0,05. De los 52 pacientes analizados, 67.3% eran mujeres con un predominio de edad entre los 50-59 años. El serotipo mayormente encontrado fue VPH 6, seguido del VPH 11 y otros tipos de VPH. La lesión elemental más preponderante fue la verrugosidad y la ubicación de predominio, la lengua. Conclusión: las infecciones por VPH se manifiestan frecuentemente en cavidad bucal con verrugosidades en lengua. Su estudio epidemiológico, incluyendo su tipificación, permitiría encontrar lesiones características para un diagnóstico, seguimiento y tratamiento oportuno.

Objective: Analyze the most common epidemiological clinical characteristics of HPV infection in the oral cavity and its molecular typing. Methods: An observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was carried out in 52 patients who attended the stomatology services of the Universidad de Cartagena and the Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires; a complete clinical history was carried out, including stomatological examination, biopsy, pathological study and real-time PCR test for HPV typing. Results: The data analysis was carried out by means of frequency and percentage. Regarding the inferential part, the chi-square test was used with a confidence level of P <0.05. Of the 52 studied patients 67.3% were women; with a predominant age between 50-59 years. The most common serotype found was HPV 6, followed by HPV 11 and other types of HPV. The predominant lesion was the wart and the predominant location, the tongue. Conclusion: The HPV infections are frequently manifested in oral cavity with Verrugosities in language and its typing, would allow a timely diagnosis of pharynx cancer.

Hallazgos en piel en pacientes con infección por VIH en Bogotá / Skin findings in patients with HIV infection in Bogotá

RESUMEN Objetivo Describir los hallazgos en piel y las características sociodemográficas de pacientes VIH positivos atendidos en un centro de remisión en Bogotá. Métodos Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo, incluyendo adultos con infección por VIH atendidos en el Hospital Universitario San Ignacio de Bogotá, entre abril de 2019 y febrero de 2020. A partir de un interrogatorio, un examen físico y la revisión de historias clínicas, se registraron hallazgos en piel, datos de terapia antirretroviral recibida, conteo de linfocitos CD4+ y carga viral para VIH, así como pruebas micológicas e histopatológicas (cuando fueron necesarias). Resultados Se evaluó un total de 168 pacientes que, en su mayoría, eran hombres (88,7%), en la cuarta década de la vida, de orientación HSH (77,4%), con fototipos del II al IV (97%) y manejados con terapia antirretroviral (94,6%). Se encontraron hallazgos en piel en el 97,6% de los pacientes, siendo más frecuentes las infecciones (43,8%), específicamente los condilomas anogenitales, principalmente en pacientes con <200 linfocitos CD4+/mm3, seguidas por las condiciones inflamatorias (35,4%), principalmente dermatitis seborreica y acné. Este último, más frecuente en pacientes con >200 linfocitos CD4+/mm3. Conclusiones Los hallazgos más frecuentes en piel fueron: dermatitis seborreica, condilomas anogenitales, verrugas virales, moluscos contagiosos y micosis superficiales, que se asemeja a lo reportado en poblaciones con buen control inmunovirológico de la enfermedad. La alta prevalencia de condilomas anogenitales nos invita a implementar estrategias de tamización para VPH, así como de educación en infecciones de transmisión sexual.

ABSTRACT Objetive To describe the skin findings and sociodemographic characteristics of HIV-positive patients attended at a medical center in Bogotá. Methods Descriptive observational study, including adults with HIV infection attended at the Hospital Universitario San Ignacio de Bogotá, between April 2019 and February 2020. Based on an interrogation, physical examination and review of medical records, skin fin-dings, data on antiretroviral therapy received, CD4+ lymphocyte count and viral load for HIV, as well as mycological and histopathological tests (when necessary) were recorded. Results A total of 168 patients were evaluated, most of whom were men (88.7%), in the fourth decade of life, of MSM orientation (77.4%), with phototypes II to IV (97%) and managed with antiretroviral therapy (94.6%). Skin findings were found in 97.6% of patients, with infections being more frequent (43.8%), specifically anogenital condylomas, mainly in patients with <200 CD4+ lymphocytes/mm3, followed by inflammatory conditions (35.4%), mainly seborrheic dermatitis and acne. The latter, more frequent in patients with >200 CD4+ lymphocytes/mm3. Conclusions The most frequent skin findings were: seborrheic dermatitis, anogenital condylomas, viral warts, molluscum contagiosum and superficial mycosis, which is similar to that reported in populations with good immunovirological control of the disease. The high prevalence of anogenital condylomas invites us to implement screening strategies for HPV, as well as education on sexually transmitted infections.

Detección de papilomavirus humano en mucosa oral en hombres con verrugas anogenitales / Detection of human papillomavirus in oral mucosa in men with anogenital warts

El virus del papiloma humano (HPV) es el agente etiológico de infecciones de transmisión sexual relacionadas con procesos oncogénicos genitales y orales. La biología molecular, mediante la identificación de los tipos virales involucrados, proporciona precisión diagnóstica con un enfoque epidemiológico. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la presencia de HPV en la mucosa oral de hombres con verrugas anogenitales y correlacionar los genotipos detectados en ambas muestras. Se estudiaron 26 pacientes varones con verrugas anogenitales que acudieron al Instituto de Dermatología de la ciudad de Resistencia (Argentina). La presencia de HPV en muestras orales y anogenitales se estudió mediante reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) y la genotipificación se realizó mediante PCR-RFLP. La prevalencia de HPV oral en pacientes con HPV anogenital fue del 46,2% (12/26). Se encontraron dieciocho genotipos con alto riesgo oncogénico en muestras orales de pacientes con infecciones únicas o múltiples y el tipo 16 fue el más frecuente (6 pacientes). Catorce genotipos en muestras orales fueron de bajo riesgo oncogénico, el más frecuente fue el tipo 6 (10 pacientes). En muestras anogenitales el genotipo 6 fue el más frecuente (13 pacientes), solo o en coinfección. Se encontró una alta prevalencia de HPV oral de malignidad de alto grado en nuestra población y coinfección con tipos oncogénicos. Las prácticas de sexo oral fueron la principal conducta de riesgo para la infección, lo que quedó demostrado por el hallazgo simultáneo del mismo tipo de HPV en muestras orales y anogenitales

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the etiologic agent of sexually transmitted infections related to genital and oral oncogenic processes. Molecular biology provides accurate diagnosis with an epidemiological approach, by identifying the viral types involved. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of HPV in oral mucosa from men with anogenital warts and to correlate the genotypes detected in both samples. Twenty-six male patients suffering anogenital warts who attended to the Institute of Dermatology in Resistencia (Argentina) were studied. The presence of HPV in oral and anogenital samples was studied by PCR and genotyping was performed by PCR-RFLP. The prevalence of oral HPV in patients with anogenital HPV was 46.2% (12/26). Eighteen genotypes with high oncogenic risk were found in oral samples of patients with single or multiple infections and type 16 was the most frequent (6 patients). Fourteen genotypes in oral samples were of low oncogenic risk and the most frequent was type 6 (10 patients). In anogenital samples the genotype 6 was the most frequent (13 patients), alone or in co-infection. A high prevalence of high-grade malignancy oral HPV in our population and co-infection with oncogenic types were found. Oral sex practices were the main risk factor for infection, which was demonstrated by the simultaneous finding of the same HPV type in oral and anogenital samples

Criocirurgia com nitrogênio líquido versus ácido tricloroacético no tratamento de verruga peniana por papilomavírus humano (HPV): um ensaio clínico randomizado / Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen versus trichloroacetic acid in the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV) penile wart: a randomized controlled trial

Introdução: verrugas anogenitais são a infecção sexualmente transmissível prevalente (0,5%) entre atendimentos dermatológicos. Dentre as estratégias de tratamento, destacam-se a crioterapia com nitrogênio líquido (NL) e causoterapia com ácido tricloroacético (ATA). Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia do NL versus ATA no tratamento de verrugas penianas em pacientes de instituição pública brasileira. Métodos: ensaio clínico aberto, paralelo e randomizado. Em cada visita, as verrugas foram contadas e submetidas à crioterapia (10s) ou à causoterapia (ATA 80%), após randomização. A principal variável dependente foi a contagem de lesões antes e após quatro semanas de tratamento. Foram analisados: eliminação completa, idade, imunossupressão, tabagismo, topografia e escolaridade. Resultados: foram avaliados 142 tratamentos em 52 participantes. Houve predominância de adultos jovens, menor escolaridade, e a principal topografia afetada foi a haste. A redução percentual média por sessão foi 48% para o NL e 26% para o ATA (p=0,11). Clearance completo foi atingido por 42 (81%) participantes, sendo que 39 (75%; IC95%: 64-85%) atingiram o clearance em até três sessões. A idade associou-se à pior taxa de resposta terapêutica (ß=-0,09; p<0,01). Conclusões: NL e ATA mostraram-se eficazes na terapêutica das verrugas penianas, sem diferença entre os tratamentos. A idade foi associada à pior resposta terapêutica.

Background: Anogenital warts are the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (0.5%) among dermatological consultations. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen (LN) and therapy with trichloroacetic acid (TCA) are remarkable among the treatment strategies. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of LN versus TCA in to treat penile warts in patients from a Brazilian public institution. Methods: Open, parallel, randomized clinical trial. Following randomization, the warts were counted and submitted to cryotherapy (10s) or case therapy (TCA 80%) in each visit. The primary dependent variable was the lesion count before and after four weeks of treatment. We assessed the following variables: complete clearance, age, immunosuppression, smoking, topography, and education. Results: 142 treatments were evaluated in 52 participants. There was a predominance of young adults, and the main topography affected was the penis shaft. The mean reduction rate per session was 48% for LN and 26% for TCA (p=0.11). 42 (81%) participants achieved complete clearance, with 39 (75%; 95% CI: 64-85%) reaching clearance in up to three sessions. Age was associated with a worse therapeutic response rate (ß =-0.09; p<0.01). Conclusions: LN and TCA proved to be effective to treat penile warts, without difference between treatments. Age was associated with a worse therapeutic response

Vitamina D intralesional em múltiplas verrugas plantares recorrentes - Um estudo cego, prospectivo e controlado por placebo / Intralesional vitamin D in multiple recurrent plantar warts - A single, blind, prospective, placebo-controlled study

Introdução: As verrugas, são proliferações epidérmicas benignas da pele. A maioria dos pacientes procura orientação médica, pois as verrugas são cosmeticamente inaceitáveis e podem ser dolorosas. As verrugas plantares, em particular, são tipicamente refratárias ao tratamento que requer várias sessões. As modalidades terapêuticas disponíveis são limitadas pela alta taxa de recorrência, dor e cicatrizes. Em contraste, as abordagens imunoterapêuticas estimulam o sistema imunológico do hospedeiro, aumentando a imunidade celular para eliminar o vírus. Objetivo: Avaliar a segurança e eficácia da injeção intralesional de vitamina D3 no tratamento de múltiplas verrugas plantares recorrentes. Métodos: Um total de 60 pacientes com verrugas plantares múltiplas recorrentes, foram divididos em dois grupos de 30. No grupo 1, 0,5ml de vitamina D intralesional foi injetado na base da maior verruga e no grupo 2, injetou-se 0,5ml de solução salina normal. As sessões foram repetidas a cada 2 semanas por no máximo 4 sessões e os pacientes foram acompanhados por um período de 12 meses. Resultados: No grupo de estudo, a eliminação completa foi observada em 73,3% (22) e nos controles, 70% dos pacientes não apresentaram resposta. Conclusão: A vitamina D3 intralesional é uma opção de tratamento segura e eficaz em verrugas plantares.

Introduction: Warts or verrucae, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), are a benign epidermal proliferation of the skin. Most patients seek medical advice as warts are cosmetically unacceptable and can be painful. Plantar warts, in particular, are typically refractory to treatment requiring multiple treatment sessions. High recurrence rates, pain, and scarring limit the available therapeutic modalities. In contrast, immunotherapeutic approaches stimulate the host immune system by enhancing cellular immunity to eliminate the virus. Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of intralesional vitamin D3 injection to treat multiple recurrent plantar warts. Methods: 60 patients with multiple recurrent warts were divided into two groups of 30 each. Group 1 received 0.5 ml intralesional vitamin D in the base of the largest wart, and Group 2 received 0.5 ml of normal saline. The sessions were repeated every two weeks for a maximum of four sessions, and patients were followed up for 12 months to detect any recurrences. Results: The study group showed complete clearance in 73.3% (22) individuals, while most controls (70%) showed no response. Conclusion: Intralesional vitamin D3 is a safe and effective treatment option for multiple recurrent plantar warts.

[Consensus on HPV of the Portuguese Society of Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction: Treatment]. / Consensos em HPV Masculino da Sociedade Portuguesa de Andrologia, Medicina Sexual e Reprodução: Tratamento.

The treatment of condyloma is generally a challenge in clinical practice. Although the spontaneous resolution rate is high, a significant proportion of patients seek treatment, not because of symptomatology, but mainly for aesthetic issues and concerns related to the transmission or worsening of existing lesions. The available treatments should be applied only for clinically evident macroscopic lesions. Ideally, available therapies should have rapid action onset and clearance, resolve symptoms, reduce recurrence rate and viral load, be effective in treating small lesions, and be well tolerated. However, none of the currently available treatments is clearly more effective than the others and there is no ideal treatment for all patients or for all condyloma. Therefore, the therapeutic decision should be based on the clinician's experience, available resources, lesion morphology, size, number and location, primary or recurrent lesions, disease severity, patient preference and expectations, patient's immune competence, convenience, tolerance, cost of treatment and results of previous therapies. The available treatments are divided into three groups: applied by the patient himself (imiquimod 3.75 or 5%, podophyllotoxin .5%, synecatekines 10% or 15%), applied by the health care provider (bi- and tricloacetic acids 80%-90%, intralesional interferon alpha, cryotherapy, surgical removal, electrofulguration, laser ablation) and experimental or alternative therapies (topical cidofovir, intralesional bleomycin, photodynamic therapy). Treatment methodologies can be further divided into their action - ablative or destructive treatment (cryotherapy, electrofulguration, laser ablation, surgical excision), cytotoxic or proapoptotic treatments (podophyllotoxin .5%, 5-fluoruracil, bleomycin) and immunomodulatory treatments (imiquimod 3.75% or 5%, synecatekines 10% or 15%, intralesional interferon alpha). The overall success rate of the various treatments available ranges from 23% to 94%. Only treatments that include cryotherapy or surgical excision are suitable in condyloma with any anatomical location and that have the highest success rate in monotherapy. Recurrences are common regardless of the treatment received. In contrast, immunomodulatory therapies despite having lower initial clearance rates appear to have higher probabilities of cure in the medium term, with low recurrence rates. Some treatments may be combined with each other and the effectiveness of combined therapies appears to be superior to monotherapy (proactive sequential treatment). The consensuses for the treatment of HPV also consider special situations: immunocompromised patients, meatus and intraurethral lesions and treatment of the partner.

[Recommendations in Male HPV from the Portuguese Society of Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction: Prevention]. / Recomendações em HPV Masculino da Sociedade Portuguesa de Andrologia, Medicina Sexual e Reprodução: Prevenção.

The prevention of HPV-related diseases is an important healthcare issue due to its increasing incidence. Primary prevention is most important in males as it avoids initial infection and includes the use of condom, circumcision and vaccination. Primary prevention with vaccination is effective in decreasing HPV-related lesions in women up to 45 years old and the existing data for men comes from the experience from vaccinating women. Although it is the only vaccine that prevents cancer, the worldwide rates of vaccination in males is very low due to lack of information related to efficacy and side effects, lack of recommendation from the treating doctor, price and concern about encouragement of sexual promiscuity.

[The consensus of the Portuguese Society of Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Reproduction on Male HPV: diagnosis]. / Consensos em HPV masculino da Sociedade Portuguesa de Andrologia, Medicina Sexual e Reprodução: diagnóstico.

HPV infection affects about 50% of sexually active individuals at least once in a lifetime. Diagnosis is made on careful inspection of the genital area and can be divided into benign lesions (genital warts or condyloma acuminatum) and pre-malignant lesions (intraepithelial neoplasia) that can lead to cancer (invasive neoplasia). Diagnostic recommendations are reviewed in Male, Female, Couple and in the immunocompromised host. Recent histological concepts are also discussed.

Protocolo Brasileiro para Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis 2020: infecção pelo papilomavírus humano (HPV) / Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections 2020: human papillomavirus (HPV) infection / Protocolo Brasileño para Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual 2020: infección por papilomavirus humano (PVH)

O artigo aborda a infecção pelo papilomavírus humano (human papillomavirus, HPV), tema constitutivo do Protocolo Clínico e Diretrizes Terapêuticas para Atenção Integral às Pessoas com Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis, publicado pelo Ministério da Saúde. Tal documento foi elaborado com base em evidências científicas e validado em discussões e consenso entre especialistas. São apresentados aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos, bem como orientações para os gestores e profissionais de saúde no diagnóstico, tratamento e prevenção da infecção pelo HPV. Este tema representa importante problema de saúde pública, haja vista essa infecção sexualmente transmissível ser a mais prevalente no mundo, capaz de desencadear o processo oncogênico do câncer do colo uterino, além de possibilitar a ocorrência de verrugas anogenitais. Neste artigo, são apresentadas informações importantes para o conhecimento do HPV, estratégias de ação para a prevenção e controle da infecção, uma assistência de qualidade e tratamento efetivo da doença.

This article addresses human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, this being one of the topics covered by the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The Protocol and Guidelines have been developed based on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with specialists. This article presents epidemiological and clinical aspects, as well as guidelines for health service managers and health workers about diagnosing and treating people with papillomavirus infection. This theme is an important public health problem, since it is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the world, capable of triggering the oncogenic process of cervical cancer, as well as the possibility anogenital warts occurring. Important information is presented for gaining knowledge about HPV, as well as action strategies for infection prevention and control, provision of quality care and effective treatment of the disease.

El tema del papilomavirus humano (PVH) es uno de los capítulos del Protocolo Clínico y Conductas Terapéuticas para la Atención Integral a Personas con Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual, publicado por el Ministerio de Salud de Brasil. Este documento fue desarrollado en base a evidencia científica y validado en discusiones con especialistas. Se presentan aspectos epidemiológicos y clínicos, así como guías para gestores y profesionales de la salud en el diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de la infección por papilomavirus. Este tema constituye uno de los principales problemas de salud pública, pues además de ser la infección transmitida sexualmente más prevalente en todo el mundo, puede tener implicaciones para el proceso oncogénico del cáncer de cuello uterino y la posibilidad de presentar verrugas anogenitales. Se presenta información sobre estrategias de acciones de prevención y control, las cuales son importantes para entender el problema, ofrecer asistencia de calidad y tratamiento efectivo.

Protocolo Brasileiro para Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis 2020: infecção pelo papilomavírus humano (HPV) / Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections 2020: human papillomavirus (HPV) infection / Protocolo Brasileño para Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual 2020: infección por papilomavirus humano (PVH)

Resumo O artigo aborda a infecção pelo papilomavírus humano (human papillomavirus, HPV), tema constitutivo do Protocolo Clínico e Diretrizes Terapêuticas para Atenção Integral às Pessoas com Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis, publicado pelo Ministério da Saúde. Tal documento foi elaborado com base em evidências científicas e validado em discussões e consenso entre especialistas. São apresentados aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos, bem como orientações para os gestores e profissionais de saúde no diagnóstico, tratamento e prevenção da infecção pelo HPV. Este tema representa importante problema de saúde pública, haja vista essa infecção sexualmente transmissível ser a mais prevalente no mundo, capaz de desencadear o processo oncogênico do câncer do colo uterino, além de possibilitar a ocorrência de verrugas anogenitais. Neste artigo, são apresentadas informações importantes para o conhecimento do HPV, estratégias de ação para a prevenção e controle da infecção, uma assistência de qualidade e tratamento efetivo da doença.

Abstract This article addresses human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, this being one of the topics covered by the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The Protocol and Guidelines have been developed based on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with specialists. This article presents epidemiological and clinical aspects, as well as guidelines for health service managers and health workers about diagnosing and treating people with papillomavirus infection. This theme is an important public health problem, since it is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the world, capable of triggering the oncogenic process of cervical cancer, as well as the possibility anogenital warts occurring. Important information is presented for gaining knowledge about HPV, as well as action strategies for infection prevention and control, provision of quality care and effective treatment of the disease.

Resumen El tema del papilomavirus humano (PVH) es uno de los capítulos del Protocolo Clínico y Conductas Terapéuticas para la Atención Integral a Personas con Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual, publicado por el Ministerio de Salud de Brasil. Este documento fue desarrollado en base a evidencia científica y validado en discusiones con especialistas. Se presentan aspectos epidemiológicos y clínicos, así como guías para gestores y profesionales de la salud en el diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de la infección por papilomavirus. Este tema constituye uno de los principales problemas de salud pública, pues además de ser la infección transmitida sexualmente más prevalente en todo el mundo, puede tener implicaciones para el proceso oncogénico del cáncer de cuello uterino y la posibilidad de presentar verrugas anogenitales. Se presenta información sobre estrategias de acciones de prevención y control, las cuales son importantes para entender el problema, ofrecer asistencia de calidad y tratamiento efectivo.

Factores asociados a la aceptabilidad de la vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano, Huánuco, Perú / Factors associated with the acceptability of the human papillomavirus vaccine, Huanuco, Peru

INTRODUCCIÓN: El virus del papiloma humano (VPH) produce la infección viral transmitida por vía sexual más frecuente del mundo. Una estrategia para reducir las tasas de infección por este virus es la vacunación a mujeres jóvenes de entre 9 a 13 años, por lo que es imperioso asegurar el máximo grado de aceptabilidad a la vacuna. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de conocimiento, las actitudes y creencias asociados a la aceptabilidad de la vacuna contra el VPH en los padres de Huánuco. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal analítico en 168 padres. Las asociaciones se evaluaron con la prueba de χ2 con un 95% de confianza, p significativa < 0,05. RESULTADOS: La media de la edad fue 35,08 años. El 27,3% de padres no aceptaba la vacuna. Se encontró relación estadísticamente significativa entre el nivel de conocimiento medio-alto (p = 0,017), actitudes positivas hacia las vacunas (p < 0,001), ausencia de creencias (p < 0,001), religión católica (p = 0,002) y presencia de estudios en el grado de instrucción (p = 0,016) con la aceptabilidad hacia la vacuna. Aquellos padres en los que se evidenciaba la presencia de creencias tenían 6,56 veces más probabilidades de no aceptar la vacuna. CONCLUSIONES: Los factores asociados a la aceptabilidad de la vacuna contra el VPH son el nivel de conocimiento medio-alto, actitudes positivas hacia las vacunas, ausencia de creencias, religión católica y presencia de estudios en el grado de instrucción.

BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) produces the most frequent sexually transmitted viral infection in the world. A strategy to reduce infection rates for this virus is vaccination to young women between 9 and 13 years, so it is imperative to ensure the highest degree of acceptability to the vaccine. AIM: To determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs associated with the acceptability of the HPV vaccine in the parents of a rural and urban area of ​​the Huanuco. METHODS: Analytical cross-sectional study in 168 parents. The χ2 test was used to assess associations, with 95% confidence, p significant < 0.05. RESULTS: The mean age was 35.08 years, 67% had secondary education and 27.3% of parents did not accept the vaccine. A statistically significant relationship was found between the level of medium-high knowledge (p = 0.017), positive attitudes towards vaccines (p < 0.001), absence of beliefs (p < 0.001), Catholic religion (p = 0.002) and presence of studies in the degree of education (p = 0.016) with the acceptability towards the vaccine. Those parents whose beliefs were evidenced were 6.56 times more likely not to accept the human papillomavirus vaccine. CONCLUSIONS: The factors associated with the acceptability of the human papillomavirus vaccine are the level of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, religion and the degree of instruction.

Epidermodisplasia verruciforme y carcinoma epidermoide - diagnóstico y tratamiento / Verruciform epidermodysplasia and epidermoid carcinoma - diagnosis and treatment

La epidermodisplasia verruciforme es una genodermatosis precancerosa de tipo autosómica recesiva, infrecuente, de distribución mundial. Los portadores de esta enfermedad presentan una inmunodepresión celular selectiva contra determinados tipos de virus papiloma humano, sobre todo con los genotipos 5 y 8, desarrollando desde edades tempranas de la vida lesiones semejantes a pitiriasis versicolor, verrugas planas y queratosis seborreicas, muy extendidas, crónicas y refractarias al tratamiento. Es habitual la aparición de carcinomas escamosos múltiples, especialmente en el contexto de cofactores carcinogénicos como el sol. Presentamos a un paciente con diagnóstico de epidermodisplasia verruciforme, que evidenciaba lesiones tipo verrugas planas, queratosis seborreicas y carcinoma escamoso, la cual fue tratada con excéresis con margen de seguridad y reconstrucción con injerto de piel parcial y colocación de sistema de aspiración sellada al vacío con buena evolución.

Verruciform epidermodysplasia is a rare, autosomal recessive precancerous genodermatosis with a worldwide distribution. Carriers of this disease present a selective cellular immunosuppression against certain types of human papilloma virus, especially with genotypes 5 and 8, developing from early ages of life lesions similar to pityriasis versicolor, flat warts and seborrheic keratoses, very widespread, chronic and refractory to treatment. Multiple squamous cell carcinomas are common, especially in the context of carcinogenic cofactors such as the sun. We present a patient with a diagnosis of verruciform epidermodysplasia, who evidenced flat wart-like lesions, seborrheic keratoses and squamous carcinoma, which was treated with excision with a margin of safety and reconstruction with partial skin graft and placement of a vacuum-sealed aspiration system with good evolution.

New recreational category associated with common wart transmission / Nova prática recreativa associada à transmissão de verrugas vulgares / Nueva práctica recreativa asociada a la transmisión de verrugas vulgares

ABSTRACT Introduction "Altinha", a variant of beach soccer that is very popular on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, is a recreational activity that adapts the basics of beach soccer to a game with a circular formation, with the participation of several players who mainly use the following parts of their bodies: feet, legs, head, knees and trunk. Since it is a Brazilian pursuit, the relationship between "altinha" and skin infections is poorly described. The authors report six cases of patients diagnosed with common warts, seeking to correlate the development of these lesions with participation in "altinha". Clinical Case Six patients, young adults from Rio de Janeiro who play "altinha" on Rio's beaches, with complaints of painless verrucous lesions, were assessed. Physical examination revealed cracked normochromic keratotic papules mainly affecting feet and legs of the dominant limb. In light of the medical history and physical examination, the diagnosis was of vulgar warts. The patients were treated with cryosurgery, obtaining satisfactory results. Discussion The sport and its outdoor environmental conditions favor transmission of the human papillomavirus due to exposure to factors such as humidity, sweating and trauma, besides direct contact with the infected skin of other players and with colonized surfaces. "Altinha" is played barefoot, and the equipment of choice is the soccer ball, which is constantly shared between players, leading to trauma caused not only by the ball, but also by the sand. Moreover, the activity demands physical exertion from participants, resulting in sweating and potential physical contact. Conclusion With the increasing popularity of "altinha" among beachgoers, dermatologists must be aware of the sun protection habits of these individuals. They must also be mindful of the need to examine their skin for related dermatosis and to warn them of the risk of infection by the human papillomavirus in this new sport. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.

RESUMO Introdução A "altinha", variante do futebol de areia, bastante difundida nas praias cariocas, é uma atividade recreativa que adapta fundamentos do futebol de areia à prática em círculo, com a participação de vários jogadores, que usam principalmente os seguintes segmentos: pés, pernas, cabeça, joelhos e tronco. Por ser uma prática brasileira, a relação entre a "altinha" e infecções cutâneas é pouco descrita. Os autores relatam seis casos de pacientes diagnosticados com verruga vulgar, buscando correlacionar o desenvolvimento dessas lesões à prática da "altinha". Caso Clínico Seis pacientes jovens adultos do Rio de Janeiro e praticantes da "altinha" em praias cariocas, com queixa de lesões verrucosas indolores foram avaliados. Ao exame, apresentavam pápulas normocrômicas, ceratóticas, fissuradas, que acometiam principalmente pés e pernas do membro dominante. Mediante anamnese direcionada e exame físico, o diagnóstico foi verruga vulgar. Os pacientes foram tratados com criocirurgia, e os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios. Discussão O esporte e as condições externas da prática esportiva favorecem a transmissão do papilomavírus humano devido à exposição a fatores como umidade, sudorese e trauma, além do contato direto com a pele infectada de outros esportistas e com superfícies colonizadas. Os participantes praticam a "altinha" descalços e usam como equipamento uma bola de futebol, que é constantemente compartilhada pelos jogadores, o que leva a trauma tanto com a bola quanto com a areia. Além disso, a atividade exige esforço físico dos participantes, que gera sudorese, e eventual contato físico. Conclusão Com a prática cada vez mais frequente da "altinha" entre os frequentadores de praias, o dermatologista deve estar atento não só aos hábitos de proteção solar desses indivíduos, como também ao exame da pele em busca de dermatoses relacionadas, assim como alertar para o risco de infecção pelo papilomavírus humano nessa nova modalidade. Nível de Evidência IV; Série de casos .

RESUMEN Introducción La "altinha", una variante de fútbol playa, muy difundida en las playas del Rio de Janeiro, es una actividad recreativa que adapta los fundamentos del fútbol playa a la práctica en círculo, con la participación de varios jugadores, que utilizan principalmente los siguientes segmentos: pies, piernas, cabeza, rodillas y torso. Como una práctica brasileña, la relación entre "altinha" y las infecciones cutáneas está poco descrita. Los autores relatan seis casos de pacientes diagnosticados con verruga vulgar buscando correlacionar el desarrollo de estas lesiones con la práctica de "altinha". Caso Clínico Se evaluaron seis pacientes adultos jóvenes de Rio de Janeiro y practicantes de la "altinha" en sus playas, quejándose de lesiones verrugosas indoloras. En el examen, presentaron pápulas normocrómicas, queratóticas y fisuradas que afectaron principalmente a los pies y las piernas de la extremidad dominante. En vista de la anamnesis y el examen físico, el diagnóstico fue de verruga vulgar. Los pacientes fueran tratados con criocirugía, y los resultados fueron satisfactorios. Discusión El deporte y las condiciones externas de la práctica deportiva favorecen la transmisión del virus del papiloma humano en virtud de la exposición a factores como humedad, sudoración y trauma, además del contacto directo con la piel infectada de otros deportistas y con superficies colonizadas. Los jugadores practican la "altinha" descalzos y usan un balón de fútbol como equipo, que es constantemente compartida, lo que resulta en trauma tanto con el balón como con la arena. Asimismo, la actividad requiere esfuerzo físico de los participantes, lo que genera sudoración y eventual contacto físico. Conclusión Con la práctica cada vez más frecuente de la "altinha" entre los frecuentadores de las playas, el dermatólogo debe ser consciente no solo de los hábitos de protección solar de estos individuos, sino también de examinar la piel en busca de dermatosis relacionadas, así como alertarlos sobre el riesgo de infección por el virus del papiloma humano en esta nueva modalidad. Nivel de Evidencia IV; Serie de casos.

Condiloma acuminado na infância tratado com creme de imiquimode a 5%: relato de caso / Condylomata acuminata in childhood treated with 5% imiquimod cream: case report

O condiloma acuminado é causado pelo DNA-vírus, que pertence ao grupo papovavírus. Em menores de três anos, a transmissão tende a não ser por abuso sexual, mas, sim, de maneira vertical. Não existe consenso para o tratamento das verrugas anogenitais em crianças. O método escolhido é individualizado para o paciente, sendo a preferência por tratamentos menos traumáticos, com menor sequela. Embora ainda existam algumas restrições ao uso do imiquimode em menores de 12 anos, estudos já mostram o sucesso desta terapêutica nesta faixa etária. Será descrito um caso tratado com imiquimode creme a 5%, com resolução das lesões preexistentes

DNA-virus, which belongs to the papillomavirus group, causes Condylomata acuminata. In children under 3 years of age, transmission tends not to be due to sexual abuse but rather vertically. There is no consensus for the treatment of anogenital warts in children. The chosen method is individualized for each patient, preferring less traumatic treatments, with fewer sequelae. Although there are still some restrictions on the imiquimod use in children under 12, studies have already shown this therapy's success in this age group. We report a case treated with 5% imiquimod cream with the resolution of pre-existing lesions.