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Starace M, Pampaloni F, Carpanese Miriam A, Sechi A, Bruni F, Alessandrini A. Is a triggering role or a causative role of PD-1/PDL-1 inhibitors in the development of paraneoplastic dermatomyositis? Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022105. [PMID: 36159126 PMCID: PMC9464532 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1203a105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Sechi A, Patrizi A, Raone B. Intralesional steroid injections to target sinus tract fibrosis in hidradenitis suppurativa: Results from an ultrasound-based retrospective study. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15710. [PMID: 35811390 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sechi A, Neri I, Patrizi A, Di Altobrando A, Clinca R, Caro RDC, Leuzzi M, Misciali C, Gaspari V. Ultrasound patterns of localized cutaneous leishmaniasis and clinical correlations. J Ultrasound 2022; 25:343-348. [PMID: 33527311 PMCID: PMC9148356 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00537-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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A single-center retrospective study reviewed the following sonographic features of 18 confirmed cases of localized cutaneous leishmaniasis to identify shared presentation patterns: echotexture, lesion borders, hypodermal involvement, soft-tissue changes, and vascular pattern. A second objective was to correlate these patterns with clinical characteristics, including sex, age, anatomical location, nodule vs. plaque presentation, raised borders, granulation tissue, swelling, hyperkeratotic crusting, disease onset, and healing time. Two main patterns were identified with high-frequency ultrasonography. The first pattern was characterized by a high level of inflammation and deep hypodermal involvement, while the second variant showed involvement limited to the dermis, with minimal inflammation. The "inflammatory pattern" showed ill-defined borders, mixed echotexture, prominent vascularity with central distribution, and was correlated with clinical signs of ulceration, granulation tissue, raised borders, and longer healing time (p < 0.05). The "pauci-inflammatory pattern" presented a well-defined structure with decreased echogenicity, reduced or absent vascularity with minimal soft-tissue changes, and was associated with a shorter healing time (p < 0.05).
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Pierobon E, Sechi A, Germi L, Pezzolo E, Trevisan G, Feliciani C, Naldi L. Severe injection site reaction ensuing the first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine: a case report. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2022; 157:281-282. [PMID: 35373779 DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.22.07162-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pierobon E, Germi L, Sechi A, Trevisan G, Pezzolo E, Feliciani C, Naldi L. Keratolysis exfoliativa-like eruption induced by ranolazine. Dermatol Reports 2022; 14:9264. [PMID: 35399369 PMCID: PMC8991443 DOI: 10.4081/dr.2022.9264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Dermatoses affecting palms may represent a dermatologic challenge from both the diagnostic, and therapeutic point of view. Patients with supposedly occupational dermatitis can spend months or even years in a frustrating attempt to avoid contact with possible irritants or allergens. To underline the importance of a thorough unbiased analysis of the patient’s history and clinical features, we present the iconic case of a bricklayer affected by a chronic, disabling desquamation of palms which in the end was classified as keratolysis exfoliativa (KE) attributed to ranolazine-intake, an antianginal drug. To the best of our knowledge, this specific adverse effect of druginduced KE of palms has never been reported before in association with ranolazine.
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Sechi A, Bassi A, Mazzatenta C, Cutrone M, Naldi L, Argenziano G, Piccolo V. Covid-19 and Covid-19 vaccine can slide along sides: a report of two cases of unilateral periflexural exanthem. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:e595-e596. [PMID: 35305031 PMCID: PMC9114993 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bassi A, Mazzatenta C, Sechi A, Cutrone M, Vincenzo P. Not only toes and fingers: COVID vaccine‐induced chilblain‐like lesions of the knees. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:e497-e498. [PMID: 35188988 PMCID: PMC9114987 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bardazzi F, Guglielmo A, Abbenante D, Sacchelli L, Sechi A, Valeria Rita Starace M. New insights on alopecia areata during COVID-19 pandemic: when infection or vaccination seems to play a role. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:1796-1798. [PMID: 35182005 PMCID: PMC9115072 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sechi A, Pierobon E, Pezzolo E, Germi L, Trevisan G, Zardo D, Riva G, Mondino S, Naldi L. Abrupt onset of Sweet syndrome, pityriasis rubra pilaris, pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta and erythema multiforme: unravelling a possible common trigger, the COVID-19 vaccine. Clin Exp Dermatol 2022; 47:437-440. [PMID: 34617317 PMCID: PMC8652785 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Sechi A, Zengarini C, Piraccini BM, Alessandrini A, Bruni F, Patrizi A, Naldi L, Starace M. Treatment of retronychia: A systematic review and suggested treatment algorithm. Dermatol Ther 2021; 35:e15251. [PMID: 34877747 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Retronychia is an inflammatory disorder typical of the great toes characterized by arrested nail growth, ingrowth of the nail plate into the proximal nail fold and paronychia. There is no standardized treatment for retronychia, and its management should be weighed based on the severity stage, treatment modality, and clinical outcome. In this paper, a systematic review of the literature was performed to assess all published data regarding the treatment of retronychia. A total of 231 patients from 24 studies were included in the analysis. Conservative management was adopted in mild-intermediate forms, consisting of medical (topical or intralesional high-potency corticosteroids) and podiatric treatment (taping, clipping back the onycholytic plate, orthosis), leading to a global cure rate of 41.2%, with no reported side effects. Non-conservative management, that is, chemical or surgical avulsion of the nail plate, proved resolutive in 71.2% of cases. Surgical avulsion of the nail plate produced the highest cure rate (78.2%), but was burdened by 9.6% of long-term sequelae, mainly nail dystrophies. A decision-making algorithm was designed to give clinicians treatment indications based on the severity stage of retronychia, treatment invasiveness, and possible clinical outcomes.
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Starace M, Iorizzo M, Sechi A, Alessandrini AM, Carpanese M, Bruni F, Vara G, Apalla Z, Asz-Sigall D, Barruscotti S, Camacho F, Doche I, Estrada BD, Dhurat R, Gavazzoni MF, Grimalt R, Harries M, Ioannidis D, McMichael A, Melo DF, Oliveira R, Ovcharenko Y, Pirmez R, Ramot Y, Rudnicka L, Shapiro J, Silyuk T, Sinclair R, Tosti A, Vano-Galvan S, Piraccini BM. Trichodynia and telogen effluvium in COVID-19 patients: Results of an international expert opinion survey on diagnosis and management. JAAD Int 2021; 5:11-18. [PMID: 34368790 PMCID: PMC8328568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 may be useful disease markers and prognostic indicators. Recently, postinfectious telogen effluvium and trichodynia have also been reported. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the presence of trichodynia and telogen effluvium in patients with COVID-19 and describe their characteristics in relation to the other signs and symptoms of the disease. METHODS Patients with a history of COVID-19 presenting to the clinics of a group of hair experts because of telogen effluvium and/or scalp symptoms were questioned about their hair signs and symptoms in relation to the severity of COVID-19 and associated symptoms. RESULTS Data from 128 patients were collected. Telogen effluvium was observed in 66.3% of the patients and trichodynia in 58.4%. Trichodynia was associated with telogen effluvium in 42.4% of the cases and anosmia and ageusia in 66.1% and 44.1% of the cases, respectively. In majority (62.5%) of the patients, the hair signs and symptoms started within the first month after COVID-19 diagnosis, and in 47.8% of the patients, these started after 12 weeks or more. LIMITATIONS The recruitment of patients in specialized hair clinics, lack of a control group, and lack of recording of patient comorbidities. CONCLUSION The severity of postviral telogen effluvium observed in patients with a history of COVID-19 infection may be influenced by COVID-19 severity. We identified early-onset (<4 weeks) and late-onset (>12 weeks) telogen effluvium.
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Pierobon E, Germi L, Sechi A, Trevisan G, Pezzolo E, Feliciani C, Naldi L. Keratolysis exfoliativa-like eruption induced by ranolazione. Dermatol Reports 2021. [DOI: 10.4081/dr.2021.9264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Dermatoses affecting palms may represent a dermatologic challenge from both the diagnostic, and therapeutic point of view. Patients with supposedly occupational dermatitis can spend months or even years in a frustrating attempt to avoid contact with possible irritants or allergens. To underline the importance of a thorough unbiased analysis of the patient’s history and clinical features, we present the iconic case of a bricklayer affected by a chronic, disabling desquamation of palms which in the end was classified as keratolysis exfoliativa (KE) attributed to ranolazine-intake, an antianginal drug. To the best of our knowledge, this specific adverse effect of drug-induced KE of palms has never been reported before in association with ranolazine.
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Sechi A, Patrizi A, Vara G, Golfieri R, Neri I. Bei CALME (childhood asymmetry labium majus enlargement): die Ruhe bewahren und nachverfolgen. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2021; 19:1276-1282. [PMID: 34541793 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14528_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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CALME steht für childhood asymmetry labium majus enlargement und bezeichnet eine physiologische, nichtneoplastische Schwellung des Weichteilgewebes der Labia majora. CALME wird durch die Vergrößerung einer oder mehrerer normaler vulvärer Gewebeanteile verursacht und weist keine äußere Kapsel auf. Vereinzelte Berichte in der Literatur haben das Augenmerk auf diese gutartige Veränderung gelenkt und die Notwendigkeit betont, invasive Eingriffe mit möglichen Dauerfolgen zu vermeiden. Die Ätiopathogenese von CALME ist nach wie vor umstritten, wobei die Hypothese einer hormonell bedingten stromalen Hyperplasie der großen Schamlippen gegenüber der Annahme eines gutartigen neoplastischen Prozesses favorisiert wird. Dieser Artikel zielt darauf ab, einen detaillierten Überblick über die klinischen, histologischen und apparativen Befunde bei CALME zu geben und einen abgestuften Algorithmus zur Herangehensweise und zum Management von genito-inguinalen Geschwülsten bei pädiatrischen Patienten zu erstellen.
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Starace M, Vezzoni R, Alessandrini A, Bruni F, Carpanese MA, Misciali C, Sechi A, Piraccini BM. Therapeutic approach with squaric acid dibutylester for steroid resistant-alopecia areata incognita: A pilot study of a single center. Dermatol Ther 2021; 34:e15096. [PMID: 34390608 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Topical immunotherapy is widely used in the treatment of alopecia areata (AA). Alopecia areata incognita (AAI) is a relatively common disorder, predominantly affecting females, characterized by widespread hair thinning in the absence of typical alopecic patches. AAI can have a chronic relapsing course and in some cases can be resistant to current standard treatments. Topical immunotherapy has been used in the management of AA with encouraging results, but to date there are no literature studies reporting the efficacy of topical immunotherapy with squaric acid dibutylester (SADBE) in AAI. The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of topical immunotherapy with SADBE in AAI not responding to conventional steroid therapy. A total of 12 patients were enrolled in our Hair Disease Outpatient Service, with a proved histological diagnosis of AAI, and resistant to classical steroid therapy. Each patient underwent global photography, pull test, and trichoscopy at beginning and during the follow-ups. The efficacy of topical immunotherapy with SADBE was assessed by evaluating the changes of clinical and trichoscopic signs. Complete regrowth was achieved in 66.7% of cases (8/12), three patients remained unchanged on clinical evaluation but showed subclinical improvement on trichoscopy, whereas one patient progressed and worsened both on clinical and trichoscopic examination. All patients reported scalp diffuse mild erythema and itching the day after the application of SADBE, which were well tolerated. Three patients developed reactive cervical lymphoadenomegaly. No other side effects were observed. Topical immunotherapy with SADBE is widely used in the management of patchy AA and can be considered an effective alternative in resistant AAI, providing visible clinical and trichoscopic improvement in the majority of cases. Further studies are warranted to confirm and validate our findings.
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Sechi A, Vaccari S, Parlangeli A, Vara G, Patrizi A. Homogeneous blue lumps of the nipple-areola complex in pubertal girls. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:887-891. [PMID: 34184316 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Retroareolar cysts are benign breast lesions caused by the obstruction and consequent dilatation of Montgomery tubercles. Herein, we report two cases of premenarchal girls who developed retroareolar cysts. Their course and differential diagnosis are discussed.
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Sechi A, Patrizi A, Vara G, Golfieri R, Neri I. Keep CALME (childhood asymmetry labium majus enlargement) and follow up. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2021; 19:1276-1281. [PMID: 34164912 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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CALME is the abbreviation of "childhood asymmetry labium majus enlargement" and denotes a physiological, non-neoplastic swelling of labium majus soft tissues. It is caused by the expansion of one or more normal vulvar tissue components and is devoid of a peripheral capsule. A few reports in the literature have raised awareness of this benign condition and stressed the need to avoid invasive procedures with possible permanent sequelae. The etiopathogenesis of CALME is still debated, although the hypothesis of a hormone-driven major labia stromal hyperplasia is favored over the assumption of a benign neoplastic process. This article aims to provide a detailed review of the clinical, histological, and instrumental findings of CALME and provide a step-based algorithm to approach and manage genito-inguinal masses in pediatric patients.
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Caposiena Caro RD, Chiricozzi A, Sechi A, Molinelli E, Venturini M, Candi E, Malvaso D, Peris K, Patrizi A, Offidani A, Calzavara-Pinton P, Bianchi L. Flares as dynamic predictive factor of response to adalimumab in hidradenitis suppurativa, real-life data. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2021; 157:240-246. [PMID: 34159775 DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.21.07049-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is characterized by periodic worsening of both clinical manifestations and symptoms. The aim was to investigate the role of flare outbreak as a possible predictive factor of response to Adalimumab. METHODS 115 HS patients in treatment with adalimumab, with moderate-severe HS, ≥3 abscesses and inflammatory-nodules (ANs) from 5 Italian centers were included in this retrospective analysis. The information about gender, ages at onset/baseline, therapeutic delay, family history, body mass index, smoking, comorbidities, phenotypes, body areas, severity indexes at baseline was collected. Baseline characteristics, total number and timeline of flares were analysed by regression and survival analysis with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR). RESULTS During the observational period, 80.9% of patients developed flares, detecting 252 flares. Univariate model identified five factors associated with the absence of response: age (p-value=0.020), comorbidities (p-value=0.030), genital-perineal involvement (pvalue= 0.004), no response at week-12 (p-value=0.027), and flares outbreak (p-value=0.010). Joint analysis of recurrent and terminal events showed a positive correlation between flare recurrence and no-response (p-value<0.001). Among the identified variables associated with poor response to the therapy: occurrence of a flare before week-12 was the one with the highest risk of no response (p-value<0.001). The limitations are: study's retrospective design, limited number of patients, absence either of a consensus about flare definition, placebo control group or standard therapy of flares during adalimumab therapy. CONCLUSIONS The analysis of a "dynamic" variable, as flares evaluation together with an appropriate clinical baseline assessment can be a useful approach to predict the middle-long-term response to adalimumab.
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Guglielmo A, Virdi A, Vincenzi C, Zanotti Russo M, Sechi A, Patrizi A, Neri I. 'Colouring' wipes phenomenon: a peculiar skin pigmentation induced by ascorbic acid observed during lockdown. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:1075-1078. [PMID: 33577095 PMCID: PMC9213943 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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During the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic, an unusual outbreak of yellow–brown pigmentation on the skin of children was reported. Because of the restrictions on movement promulgated during the lockdown, most consultancies were performed using teledermatology. Data concerning personal care products and application of topical substances were collected, which revealed use of the same brand of wipes for all patients. A liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis was performed to compare the components of the wipes before and after the observation of the pigmentation, in order to detect the responsible substance. This analysis revealed a level about 10‐fold higher than normal of ascorbic acid and its oxidation products (dehydroascorbic acid and L‐threonic acid) in the wipes associated with the pigmentation. These ‘colouring wipes’ represent a peculiar but harmless phenomenon that highlights the importance of careful questioning about personal care products used by patients.
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Caposiena Caro RD, Chiricozzi A, Sechi A, Molinelli E, Venturini M, Candi E, DE Simone C, Peris K, Patrizi A, Offidani A, Calzavara-Pinton P, Bianchi L. Factors related to the onset and recurrence of flares in hidradenitis suppurativa patients treated with adalimumab. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2021; 157:137-141. [PMID: 33982548 DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.21.06966-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is characterized by periodic worsening of symptoms. However, clinical parameters associated with flare are still to be established. The aim was too investigate factors associated with flare outbreak in HS patients in treatment with adalimumab. METHODS Moderate-severe HS patients were included in this retrospective analysis. In total, 115 HS patients treated with adalimumab from 5 Italian centers were reviewed. Gender, ages at onset/baseline, therapeutic delay, family history, body mass index, smoking, comorbidities, phenotypes, body areas involved, Hurley stage, International Hidradenitis Suppurativa Severity Score System (IHS4), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Visual Analogue Scale for pain (pain-VAS) were collected at baseline. Flares were modelled with baseline features using univariate and multivariate Coxregression. The factors significantly correlated with flares in the univariate model were analyzed using a recurrent event survival analysis (Andersen-Gill model) to assess the relation between them and flares recurrence. RESULTS During the observation period 80.9% of patients developed flares, detecting 252 flares, overall. A univariate model identified five risk factors associated with the outbreak of flares: age, therapeutic delay, groin involvement, Hurley III, higher IHS4, whereas, from multivariate model, only IHS4 resulted to be significantly correlated. Additionally, flares were positively associated with higher DLQI and pain-VAS. Finally, the Andersen-Gill model showed four factors correlated with flares recurrence: age, therapeutic delay, Hurley III and higher IHS4. The limitations are: study's retrospective design, absence of a consensus about flare definition. CONCLUSIONS An early treatment of HS may prevent both the disease progression and reduce the recurrence of flares.
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Sechi A, di Altobrando A, Cerciello E, Maietti E, Patrizi A, Savoia F. Drug Intake and Actinic Keratosis: A Case-Control Study. Dermatol Pract Concept 2021; 11:e2021031. [PMID: 33954014 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1102a31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Background Actinic keratosis (AK) is a form of premalignant keratinocyte dysplasia. Recently, the role of photosensitizing drugs in the development of AK has been postulated. Objective This study evaluated a possible association between the use of photosensitizing drugs and the development of AK. A secondary aim was to identify a possible association between any medication other than those primarily examined and AK. Methods A single-center, case-control study assessed the cumulative drug exposure of 90 patients with AK and 90 controls visiting a dermatology service for other skin ailments. Before the visit, patients were interviewed to collect data on daily therapy and the lag-time of discontinued drugs within the last 2 years, and to record the drug's active ingredient, dosage, and duration of therapy. In addition, sociodemographic characteristics including age, sex, educational level, skin phototype, and cumulative sun exposure habits were gathered. Results By logistic regression, exposures to angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and antiplatelet agents were identified as independent risk factors for the development of AK. ARB intake was associated with AK only at high exposure (OR = 13.6; 95% CI, 2.0-93.8). The use of antiplatelet drugs was borderline, yet not significant, at low exposure (OR = 3.31; 95% CI, 0.86-12.7), but increased in a dose-dependent manner. The strongest correlation was found at the highest cumulative dose (>1100 dose unit-years (OR = 4.38; 95% CI, 1.16-16.6). Conclusions High exposure to ARBs and antiplatelet agents may promote AK carcinogenesis in at-risk patients.
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Leuzzi M, Di Donato G, Baraldi C, Sechi A, Patrizi A, Neri I. Genitale Papeln bei einem Kind. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2021; 19:469-470. [PMID: 33709585 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14188_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Vara G, Rustici A, Sechi A, Mosconi C, Lucidi V, Golfieri R. Texture Analysis on Ultrasound: The Effect of Time Gain Compensation on Histogram Metrics and Gray-Level Matrices. J Med Phys 2021; 45:249-255. [PMID: 33953501 PMCID: PMC8074715 DOI: 10.4103/jmp.jmp_82_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aims: Texture analysis (TA) is becoming an increasingly used tool in radiological research. Some papers have been published on its use in ultrasound (US), but the way in which the machine settings affect the features has not yet been fully explored. With this research, we analyze how the time gain compensation (TGC) influences the features of the gray-level matrices in the abdominal US setting. Subjects and Methods: We analyzed the images acquired from the hepatorenal acoustic window of a healthy 29-year-old volunteer acquired with different TGC settings. TA was carried out using the LifeX software. Results: Several both 1st and 2nd order gray-level matrices features showed a strong correlation with TGC settings. Conclusions: TGC settings must be accounted for when carrying out further TA studies.
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Sechi A, Tartari F, Patrizi A, Virdi A, Leuzzi M, Neri I. Severe hidradenitis suppurativa in a patient affected by Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome type 9: possible shared pathogenetic aspects. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2021; 156:254-255. [PMID: 33423449 DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.20.06602-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Guglielmo A, Sechi A, Patrizi A, Gurioli C, Neri I. Head and neck dermatitis, a subtype of atopic dermatitis induced by Malassezia spp: Clinical aspects and treatment outcomes in adolescent and adult patients. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:109-114. [PMID: 33155738 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Head and neck dermatitis (HND) is a clinical variant of atopic dermatitis (AD), presenting in adolescence or adulthood and characterized by involvement of the head, neck, and superior part of the trunk. The role of Malassezia spp has been advocated in the pathogenesis of HND, and antifungal agents represent the treatment of choice. METHODS A retrospective single-center study was performed to define the clinical features and treatment response of HND among adolescent and adult patients. RESULTS Thirty-one patients were identified, 17 with "adolescent-onset" and 14 with "adult-onset" HND. Adolescent-onset HND positively correlated with a past history of AD and presented with exclusive head and neck involvement (P < .05). Adult-onset HND was associated with concomitant widespread atopic eczema, involving the flexural areas of the upper and lower limbs, trunk, nipples, or hands (P < .05). A positive response to itraconazole in combination with topical treatments was observed in both groups. CONCLUSIONS This study delineates two HND clinical phenotypes: adolescent vs adult onset. Different characteristics were observed in terms of relationship to AD and eczema localization. A history of AD in childhood and presentation with exclusive involvement of head and neck regions was observed predominantly in the adolescent-onset form, while adult-onset HND often occurred in association with diffuse dermatitis and a past history of AD was less frequent than in the adolescent group. The study is limited by the single-center retrospective nature, which may lead to diagnostic and selection biases, and the small cohort of patients.
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Leuzzi M, Sechi A, Filippi F, Di Altobrando A, Gurioli C, Neri I. Infantile hemangioma with minimal or arrested growth and isolated spinal dysraphism: A new or underrecognized entity? Indian J Dermatol 2021; 66:559-561. [PMID: 35068518 PMCID: PMC8751710 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_267_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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