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Ear contact dermatitis: Epidemiology and main contact allergens in Dakar, Senegal

Conclusion: Ear eczema remains a common dermatosis in dermato-allergological, with a predominance of metal and cosmetic allergens in Dakar. Improving cosmetovigilance, especially by regulating the concentration of nickel in cosmetic products and costume jewelry, could help to reduce the incidence of metal-allergy contact dermatitis.

Łukasz Świątek, Dominika Kowalczyk, Gokhan Zengin, Elwira Sieniawska, Katarzyna Borowska

Conclusion: Liquid formulation with Litsea cubeba essential oil was shown to be a safe and effective product for possible cosmetic anti-pigmentation/anti-aging applications.

Rebecca Martin, Dev Raj Rawol, Tara Dev Pant, Anupa Khadka, Upama Paudel, Sudip Parajuli

Conclusion: Hidden and late-diagnosed leprosy cases persist in Nepal. Data from a decade of leprosy patient records revealed certain areas with higher case numbers, indicating potential pocket areas. Active case-finding strategies are necessary to identify these hidden cases and work toward the complete elimination of leprosy in the country.

Fabrice Akpadjan, Elie Ataїgba, Claire Mouasso Dipita, Laura Dotsop, Nadège Agbessi, Odile Houngbo, Christiane Koudoukpo

Conclusion: Management of keloids remains a current concern for dermatologists, as the therapeutic arsenal is limited in our practice context.

Zineb Bennouna, Hanane Baybay, Zakia Douhi, Meryem Soughi, Sara Elloudi, Fatimazahra Mernissi

Conclusion: Intralesional vitamin D3 appears to be effective for the treatment of multiple cutaneous warts, especially in children. However, a higher concentration of vitamin D3 seems to be necessary for rapid and complete healing.

Khalifa E. Sharquie, Fatema A. Al-Jaralla

Conclusion: Idiopathic pseudolymphoma cutis is a rare reactive lymphomatous skin disease that runs a benign course, thus follow-up is only needed to support the clinical diagnosis. Histopathological and immunohistochemical panels are required to support the clinical diagnosis, although it could be inconclusive, in many cases, to differentiate between the benign or malignant course of the lymphoma. Hence, pseudolymphoma remains a diagnostic challenge, and only follow-up during the course of the disease will facilitate proper diagnosis.

Abla Sefako Akakpo, Kelly Tcheumagam Kamno, Julienne Noude Téclessou, Panawé Kassang, Piham Gnossike, Abas Mouhari-Touré, Koussaké Kombaté, Kissem Tchangai-Walla, Bayaki Saka, Palokinam Pitché

Conclusion: This study shows a significant increase in the incidence of MK over the 30 years of the study, with a predominance of HIV-associated MK. The generalized use of antiretroviral treatment with the «test and treat» strategy will help to reduce this mortality.

Mohammed Shanshal, Nihull Jakharia-shah

Conclusion: A 42-year-old woman presented with scar-like hyperpigmentation on the lower right abdominal quadrant. The lesion had been asymptomatic and had been present since early childhood following a varicella infection at the age of six. The patient initially believed the lesion to be a chickenpox scar and was reassured by her GP. The patient’s medical history included depression and fibromyalgia.