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Marcia Ramos-E-Silva

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PubMed2004

Facial and oral aspects of some venereal and tropical diseases.

Diseases of the tropical areas include some venereal diseases, and they are still very prevalent in some countries; Brazil is one of them. Very few cases are originated in large cities, as Rio de Janeiro, but at the University Hospital of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro we also see those patients who come from the interior of the State of Rio de Janeiro or from other states to seek medical care at better equipped hospitals for this type of investigation and therapy. Venereal and tropical dermatoses have many different cutaneous manifestations and may affect skin in several locations. The face is one of the affected areas especially when the disease has a predilection for cartilage, oral and/or nasal mucosa. Alterations observed on the skin of the face and on the mucosa of the mouth of some tropical diseases, such as leprosy, leishmaniasis, paracoccidioidomycosis, donovanosis, and syphilis, as they are observed in Brazil, are presented and discussed in this article.

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Leprosy: uncommon presentations.

The uniqueness of the clinical-dermatologic elements of leprosy recommends that control programs worldwide should diagnose the disease based on the so-called main clinical signs: cutaneous-neurological lesions with sensitivity-motor alterations without obligatory bacteriologic or histopathologic examination. The recognition of initial signs and symptoms of Hansen disease sometimes presents difficulties for its diagnosis, especially considering the relevance of an early diagnosis and the present guidelines for performance of decentralized treatment of the patient in the basic health-care network. The clinical cases illustrating this article were selected because of the degree of difficulty found in the confirmation of their diagnoses that required a histopathologic and/or bacteriologic examination.

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Connective tissue diseases: pseudoxanthoma elasticum, anetoderma, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in pregnancy.

The relationship between pregnancy and diseases of the elastic fibers, such as pseudoxanthoma elasticum, cutis laxa, and anetoderma, is discussed in this article. Dermatologists and other physicians must be aware that these problems may be present in pregnant women and must also know how to counsel those who suffer from these diseases because they can have severe manifestations and consequences during or after this period for both the pregnant mother and her offspring.

Connective Tissue Diseases↗
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Photoprotection in adolescence.

Physical changes and the establishment of personal values are characteristics of adolescence. Despite being well informed regarding sun protection and the skin cancer risks related to sun exposure, teenagers usually make little use of sunscreens and remain out in the sun for long periods. Besides the social appeal and the impression that a nice tan provides a healthy appearance, the tendency to deny long-term risks seems to influence sun exposure behaviors in this life period. Due to the strong relation between skin cancer and sun exposure in childhood and adolescence, it is important to encourage the adoption of photoprotection measures early in life. Adolescents have difficulty accepting guidance through official educational messages, and very few of them follow family recommendations. Celebrities, fashion, and the entertainment industry exert a greater influence on their choices. Thus, it is fundamental to incorporate photoprotection counseling into the medical routine, in an adolescent-driven way. This article reviews peculiarities of sun protection in adolescence and discusses the type of advice to be given to patients in this age group.

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