Papers by Cristina Bajo Del Pozo
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1998
Brief communications 655 Hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans (HLP), described by Flegel 1 in 195... more Brief communications 655 Hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans (HLP), described by Flegel 1 in 1958, is a rare autosomal dominant keratinization disorder, 2 although many cases are sporadic. Its onset occurs during adulthood, and it is characterized by small hyperkeratotic papules usually distributed symmetrically on the lower extremities.
Dermatology, 1999
A 65-year-old woman on whom a cardiac catherization using iodine contrast had been performed deve... more A 65-year-old woman on whom a cardiac catherization using iodine contrast had been performed developed 5 days later acute renal failure, respiratory insufficiency and cutaneous lesions consisting of two great vegetating masses located on both cheeks and pustular vesicular lesions on the extremities. A fortnight later, the patient died. We would like to stress this case because of the exceptional nature of vegetating iododerma at present, and the importance of recognizing a possibly fatal disease.
ABSTRACTBackgroundScabies is a neglected tropical disease of the skin, causing severe itching, st... more ABSTRACTBackgroundScabies is a neglected tropical disease of the skin, causing severe itching, stigmatizing skin lesions and systemic complications. Since 2015, the DerMalawi project provides an integrated skin diseases clinics and Tele-dermatology care in Malawi. Clinic-based data suggested a progressive increase in scabies cases observed. To better identify and treat individuals with scabies in the region, we shifted from a clinic-based model to a community-based outreach programme.MethodsFrom May 2015, DerMalawi project provide integrated skin diseases and Tele-dermatological care in the Nkhotakota and Salima health districts in Malawi. Demographic and clinical data of all patients personally attended are recorded. Due to a progressive increase in the number of cases of scabies the project shifted to a community-based outreach programme.For the community outreach activities, we conducted three visits between 2018 to 2019 and undertook screening in schools and villages of Alinafe ...
Cutis, 2018
VOL. 101 NO. 4 I APRIL 2018 E9 WWW.MDEDGE.COM/CUTIS A 68-year-old man with a history of type 2 di... more VOL. 101 NO. 4 I APRIL 2018 E9 WWW.MDEDGE.COM/CUTIS A 68-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia presented to the dermatology department with a cutaneous lesion on the posterior aspect of the right thigh of 2 years’ duration. The lesion had become larger during the 4 months prior to presentation and was mostly asymptomatic but became tender when subjected to trauma. Physical examination revealed a firm, 2-cm, slightly pigmented peduncule on the posterior right thigh. No lymphadenopathies were noted. The lesion was completely excised for histologic examination.
Uploads
Papers by Cristina Bajo Del Pozo