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Dermatoscopic clues in dermatofibroma: What to know?

Conclusion: DF is a multifaceted tumor with a variety of benign patterns and rare atypical patterns, a better understanding of which will limit the need for skin biopsy.

Fabrice Akpadjan, Nadège Agbessi, Laura Dotsop, Christiane Koudoukpo

Conclusion: The hospital frequency of drug eruptions was relatively low at the Dermatology and Venereology Unit of DUHC-B/A. Sulfonamides, analgesics, and antimalarials were the most implicated drug categories. The majority of drug eruptions were benign, with FDE being the most common, while SJS was the most frequent severe form.

Niare Ndour, Maodo Ndiaye, Boubacar Ahy Diatta, Coumba Ndiaye, Mamadou Sarr, Saër Diadie, Mame Tené Ndiaye, Aminata Deh, Khadim Diop, Assane Diop, Moussa Diallo, Fatimata Ly, Suzanne Oumou Niang

Conclusion: Our study showed the frequency of systemic lupus in black phototypes. Its particularity lies in the delay in diagnosis, which is correlated with visceral damage.

Laurent Dupoirieux

Conclusion: Was present a case of malignant transformation of mycosis fungoides into a cutaneous lymphoma on the right arm. This lesion was remarkable by its evolution having nearly doubled its surface in fifteen days. Moreover, the patient also experienced a severe post-operative infection that may suggest an immune depression induced by the COVID-19 vaccine. In the discussion, we analyze the data that may impute this rapidly growing lymphoma to the COVID-19 vaccines. In our recent practice, we have observed several atypical skin tumors that we had not encountered before, and thus, the relationship with COVID-19 vaccines must be considered.

Abhineetha Hosthota, Niti Khunger, Anila Sara Tampi, Anjana Ravi, Shreya Sethunath, Leena Hanumappa Narayanaswamy

Conclusion: Bacterial biofilms are serious global health concerns due to their ability to tolerate antibiotics, host defense systems, and external stressors. Newer molecular and genome analyses have provided opportunities to understand the role of biofilm in the pathogenesis of cutaneous disorders. Biofilm is the predominant bacterial phenotype on the skin that alters host immunity and antibiotic susceptibility. Therefore, in the near future, researchers will have to rewrite its role in the etiopathogenesis of cutaneous diseases. Inappropriate use of antibiotics may enhance biofilm formation. Thus, better understanding of biofilm composition and structure will lead to the development of better therapeutic strategies.

William Ardila Castillo, Carlos Torres Suárez, Karla Cifuentes Uribe, Mirna E. Toledo Bahena, Herbey Rodrigo Moreno Salgado, Tania Barragan Arevalo

Conclusion: This new case identified a previously undocumented structural alteration in the chromosomal region 1p36.23-p36.22 as a potential cause of FFDD type III. While its exact contribution to the syndrome’s etiology and pathogenesis is not fully understood, this finding helps to characterize the observed phenotype. These chromosomal alterations are associated with more severe phenotypes, including neurodevelopmental delay and cardiac anomalies, highlighting the complexity and severity of these focal facial dermal dysplasias.

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.