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The use of facemask has become a key element to prevent the infection of Covid-19. Its prolonged use, both, by health personnel and the general population, has caused the appearance of multiple adverse effects at the facial level; highlighting the report of symptoms such as discomfort with the mask, facial itching, redness, erythema, among others. The appearance of dermatological diseases such as acne, allergic and irritative contact dermatitis, and exacerbation of pre-existing pathologies such as acne, rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis are also frequent. Knowledge of these complications is important for their prevention and proper management. (AU)

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The first case of infection by the virus SARS-CoV-2 was reported in China in the late 2019. The disease caused by this virus was called COVID-19 and was declared as a global pandemic by World Health Organization in March 2020. Among the consequences caused by the virus, some dermatological pathologies have been reported, such as Telogen effluvium (TE). In this review we will address the relation between Telogen effluvium and COVID-19. Material and methods: All literature related to Telogen effluvium and COVID-19 was searched in PubMed. Results: Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of patients diagnosed with TE has increased. This is explained on one hand by the infection itself of the virus, generating a proinflammatory and procoagulant answer that lead to TE. On the other hand, it can be explained due to the stress caused by the lockdowns and the psychological consequences of a global pandemic. Also, the therapies used to treat the infection may increase the severity of the TE. The relation between TE and Covid-19 is not totally clear yet, but it is important due to the great impact that generates in the lives of the patients. (AU)

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Introduction: Obesity is a growing global health problem; it may even be one of the worst public health issues. In Chile, 34.4% of the population is obese, therefore, is it important for clinicians to be aware of all the consequences of obesity. In this review, we will address the relation of four main dermatologic conditions with obesity: psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans and malignant melanoma. Material and methods: Search in pubmed for obesity and psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans and malignant melanoma. Results: Obesity has a direct impact in the prevalence and severity of psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans. The reduction on body weight has proven to reduce severity of psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Obese patients with psoriasis have a higher risk on adverse effects due to medication and less effectiveness of biological medications. Acanthosis nigricans is a clinical indicator of insulin resistance and a risk predictor for those with greater risk to develop diabetes in the future. The relationship between obesity and malignant melanoma is not clear and needs further research. Conclusion: Obesity is increasing, dermatologist will face this condition more frequently, it has a great impact over psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, acanthosis nigricans and malignant melanoma, thus it should be considered in treatment decisions. (AU)

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We present the case of a 52 year old woman with a history of bilateral ovarian cancer operated. The patient attended the dermatology unit for a sudden onset of a left plantar nodule of three weeks of evolution, painful on walking, with no other history in particular. At physical examination, the patient presented a surface nodule slightly hyperpigmented, with ill-defined edges, round shape, firm consistency, mobile and painful to compression, one cm of diameter, in the middle third of the left plant. No concomitant scars are seen. Doppler soft tissue ultrasound is requested, showing a granulomatous nodule on the surface of the plantar aponeurosis. The biopsy lesion revealed non-caseating granulomas in cell tissue, PAS and Ziehl-Neelsen staining are negative A left plantar subcutaneous sarcoidosis is diagnosed, systemic involvement is ruled out. Within the first year of follow-up, there are no new lesions or findings compatible with systemic disease. (AU)

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Skin cancer rates have increased worldwide despite the current prevention measures. It’s crucial to evaluate people’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour regarding sun exposure. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding sun exposure in the workers from primary health care. Method: 223 workers from three Family Care Centres(CESFAM) and from one Primary Emergency Service (SAPU) in the district of Recoleta were surveyed between the months of October and November 2015. Fisher’s exact test and Chi square test were used for statistic analysis. The survey included questions about demographic variables, knowledge of the association between sun radiation/skin cancer and attitudes towards sun protection. Results: the sample consists of 74 men and 149 women, with a mean age of 37 years ±SD 7.9. Phototype III was the most common (41.3percent). The majority of the surveyed declared to be aware of the association between sun exposure and skin cancer (93.3percent). As photoprotecting measures, sunscreens (87.4percent) and seeking shade (71.3percent) were the most frequently measures used. Regarding sunburns, 91.9percent declared to have at least one during their lifetime, 21.5percent occurring during the previous summer. As to the use of sunscreen, 42.1percent referred only using while at the pool / beach and 12.6percent declared not to use it at all. As for health promotion, 29.1percent declared they never recommend the use of sun protection measures in their working practice. Discussion: Although there is adequate knowledge regarding the effects of sun exposure, it doesn’t always reflect on favourable attitudes and photoprotecting measures. There was a significantly greater amount of females with adequate knowledge and use of sun protection measures. This study is one of the first to assess photoprotection behaviour in health care workers.

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Phototherapy is the use of specific wavelenghts of light that have shown effectiveness in the treatment of several cutaneous diseases. Current indications for phototherapy in Dermatology include multiple pathologies and it is considered to be costeffective. Literature about its use in children is rare, there are no studies on phototherapy in Chilean children. Patients and methods: Observational, descriptive, retrospective study. Clinical records of pediatric patients treated with phototherapy at University of Chile Clinical Hospital between 2007 and 2015, were studied. For each patient, the following parameters were analyzed: age of starting treatment, sex, skin phenotype, diagnosis, prescribed phototherapy and weekly frecuency. Results: 146 patients, 85 girls and 51 boys, average age 11.7 +/- 4.0 years. Predominant skin phenotype, was Fitzpatrick type III. Vitiligo was identified as the most common indication for phototherapy (52,2 percent), followed by psoriasis (22,6 percent). By a large margin, the most used type of phototherapy was nb UVB (96.6 percent). Most of the patients were treated twice per week (69.2 percent). Discussion: The obtained results in this group are similar to those results described in the international literature. Further studies are required for a better knowledge about efficacy and possible long-term effects of phototherapy on Chilean children.

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INTRODUCTION: Childhood alopecia is a relative rare event in general paediatric dermatology practice. Hair loss in children may have multiple causes, and there are different types of alopecia according to age groups. The aim of the study was to describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of alopecia in children from two Chilean paediatric hospitals. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Descriptive analysis of clinical records of patients from the Dermatology Department of Roberto del Rio and Luis Calvo Mackenna Hospitals between January 2007 and June 2010. Patients with clinical diagnosis of alopecia were included. RESULTS: A total of 345 clinical records were analysed, with 179 males (51.9%). The median age was 72 months. Overall, the most common diagnoses were: alopecia areata (AA), (36.8%), tinea capitis (TC), (21%), nevus sebaceous (13.2%), and tellogen effluvium (8.7%). According to age groups, in newborns, the most common causes were aplasia cutis and nevus sebaceous. In toddlers, pre-school and school children, the principal causes were nevus sebaceous, AA and TC. Trichotillomania was also significant in school children. In adolescents, nevus sebaceous, AA and tellogen effluvium were the most frequent diagnoses. AA was statistically associated with autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, nail disorder, psychiatric disease, and Down's syndrome. The most common aetiological agent in TC was M. canis (86.6%). Trichotillomania was also statistically associated to psychiatric disorders. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the main causes of alopecia in children were acquired and non-scarring alopecia. In our results, the type of alopecia varies according to age group. Some types of childhood alopecia showed a close correlation to psychiatric disorders.

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Introducción: La alopecia infantil es una afección poco frecuente en la consulta dermatológica pediátrica. Su etiología es variable según el grupo etario estudiado. El objetivo fue estudiar la causa de alopecia en niños en 2 hospitales pediátricos de referencia nacional en Chile. Pacientes y método: Análisis descriptivo de registros clínicos del total de pacientes atendidos entre enero de 2007 y junio de 2010 en los Servicios de Dermatología de los Hospitales Roberto del Río y Luis Calvo Mackenna. Se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico clínico de alopecia. Resultados: Se encontraron 345 registros clínicos, 179 varones (51,9%). La mediana de edad fue 72 meses. Los diagnósticos más prevalentes fueron alopecia areata (AA) (36,8%), tiña capitis (TC) (21%), nevo sebáceo (13,2%) y efluvio telógeno (8,7%). Según el grupo etario predominaron en recién nacidos: aplasia cutis y nevo sebáceo; en lactantes, preescolares y escolares: nevo sebáceo, AA y TC. En escolares se agregó tricotilomanía. En adolescentes nevo sebáceo, AA y efluvio telógeno. Se observó una correlación significativa entre AA con enfermedad autoinmune, enfermedad tiroidea, alteraciones ungueales, enfermedad psiquiátrica y síndrome de Down. En TC el agente etiológico más prevalente fue Microsporum Canis (86,6%). La tricotilomanía se correlacionó con enfermedad psiquiátrica significativamente. Conclusiones: Las principales causas de alopecia infantil fueron adquiridas y no cicatriciales. La etiología varía de acuerdo al grupo etario estudiado. Algunos tipos de alopecia infantil presentaron alta prevalencia de enfermedad psiquiátrica.

Introduction: Childhood alopecia is a relative rare event in general paediatric dermatology practice. Hair loss in children may have multiple causes, and there are different types of alopecia according to age groups. The aim of the study was to describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of alopecia in children from two Chilean paediatric hospitals. Patients and method: Descriptive analysis of clinical records of patients from the Dermatology Department of Roberto del Rio and Luis Calvo Mackenna Hospitals between January 2007 and June 2010. Patients with clinical diagnosis of alopecia were included. Results: A total of 345 clinical records were analysed, with 179 males (51.9%). The median age was 72 months. Overall, the most common diagnoses were: alopecia areata (AA), (36.8%), tinea capitis (TC), (21%), nevus sebaceous (13.2%), and tellogen effluvium (8.7%). According to age groups, in newborns, the most common causes were aplasia cutis and nevus sebaceous. In toddlers, pre-school and school children, the principal causes were nevus sebaceous, AA and TC. Trichotillomania was also significant in school children. In adolescents, nevus sebaceous, AA and tellogen effluvium were the most frequent diagnoses. AA was statistically associated with autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, nail disorder, psychiatric disease, and Down's syndrome. The most common aetiological agent in TC was M. canis (86.6%). Trichotillomania was also statistically associated to psychiatric disorders. Conclusions: In this study, the main causes of alopecia in children were acquired and non-scarring alopecia. In our results, the type of alopecia varies according to age group. Some types of childhood alopecia showed a close correlation to psychiatric disorders.

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En este trabajo se analizan las características clínico patológicas del MM Acral en población consultante de hospitales públicos, en los períodos 1992-2001 y 2005-2009. La muestra contó con 70 casos, de los cuales 51.4 por ciento correspondió a sexo femenino, la edad promedio de la muestra fue 66,6 años. Casi la totalidad de los MM acrales fueron de planta de pies (97.1 por ciento). Los diagnósticos de derivación, fueron MM en el 78.6 por ciento, seguido por otros diagnósticos (17.1 por ciento). El tipo clínico más frecuente fue melanoma nodular (31.4 por ciento). El tipo histológico más frecuente fue el melanoma invasivo (62.9 por ciento). El índice de Breslow más frecuente fue > 1.7 mm en el 52.9 por ciento. Este estudio es uno de los primeros sobre MM acral en población chilena, con resultados similares a lo publicado en la literatura internacional, sin embargo, destaca una edad promedio de diagnóstico más tardía y un porcentaje no menor de derivación con otro diagnóstico.

In this study we analyze the clinical and histopathological profile of acral MM in the population attending at state hospitals, during the periods (1992-2001) and (2005-2009). We analyzed 70 cases of acral MM, 51.4 percent were females, with average age of 66.6 years old. The majority of acral MM were located in soles (97.1 percent). The main clinical diagnosis was malignant melanoma (78.6 percent); however, a 17.1 percent of acral MM showed a different clinical diagnosis. The main clinical type of MM was Nodular Melanoma (31.4 percent). The most frequent histopathological type was invasive melanoma (62.9 percent). The most frequent Breslow thickness was > 1.7 mm (52,9 percent). This study is one of the first analyses of acral MM in the Chilean population, with similar results to the observed in the international literature; however, our patients presented an older average age of diagnosis and showed an important percentage of clinical diagnosis different to Malignant Melanoma.

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IINTRODUCCIÓN: Las alteraciones cutáneas asociadas a la Enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) constituyen un área poco estudiada. OBJETIVOS: Describir las alteraciones cutáneas de un grupo de pacientes con EP y su asociación a parámetros cutáneos funcionales (sebo y humedad). PACIENTES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional descriptivo prospectivo de pacientes con EP evaluados entre los meses de febrero y octubre del 2010. RESULTADOS: Se observó dermatitis seborreica (DS) en un 9,58 por ciento, no correlacionándose con seborrea (p=0,415), tiempo de evolución (p=0,338) ni severidad de la EP (p=0,787). Además, se observó un 6.84 por ciento de cáncer de piel no melanoma. La sebometría se asoció de forma inversa con la edad y mayores dosis de L-dopa. La higrometría no se asoció con tiempo de evolución, severidad de la EP ni fluctuaciones motoras. CONCLUSIONES: Los pacientes con EP evaluados tienen una mayor frecuencia de cáncer de piel no melanoma y DS, sin embargo, se necesitan más estudios para determinar su real asociación.

INTRODUCTION: Skin disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are a poorly studied area. OBJECTIVES: To describe skin changes in a group of PD patients and its association with cutaneous functional parameters (sebum and humidity). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Descriptive prospective observational study of PD patients evaluated between February and October 2010. RESULTS: Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) was observed in 9.58 percent and not correlated with seborrhea (p = 0.415), duration (p = 0.338) and severity of PD (p = 0.787). In addition, a 6.84 percent of non-melanoma skin cancer was observed. Sebometry was inversely associated with age and higher doses of L-dopa. Humidity was not associated with time of evolution, severity of PD or motor fluctuations. CONCLUSIONS: The evaluated patients with PD have a higher frequency of non-melanoma skin cancer and SD. However, more studies are needed to establish their real association.

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El envejecimiento de la población es un fenómeno a nivel mundial, conllevando a una merma progresiva de todas las funciones de la piel. Involucra una alta prevalencia de patologías como xerosis, prurito, infecciones y neoplasias. Este estudio busca establecer las patologías dermatológicas más frecuentes en pacientes de 65 años o más de tres centros de salud con distintas características demográficas, sociales y administrativas, y las posibles diferencias entre ellos, por medio del análisis descriptivo de sus fichas clínicas entre abril de 2010 y abril de 2011. Los resultados mostraron una mayor prevalencia de patologías dermatológicas en el centro de salud primario, presentándose con mayor frecuencia en pacientes de sexo femenino. Sin importar el centro de salud de origen, las enfermedades infecciosas de la piel son el grupo de mayor prevalencia. Estos resultados coinciden con otros estudios a nivel latinoamericano, pero difieren de estudios realizados en países desarrollados.

The aging population is a worldwide phenomenon which implies all functions including skin, with pathological prevalence of xerosis, itching, infection, and neoplasia. This study establish the dermatological pathologies most frequently seen in patients 65 years and older in three health centers with distinct demographic, social, and administrative characteristics - and the possible differences between them – through the descriptive analysis of their medical records from April 2010 to April 2011. The results showed a greater prevalence of dermatological pathologies in the first health center, with greater frequency in female patients. No matter the health center, infectious diseases of the skin are the prevalent group. The results concur with other Latin American studies, but differ from studies in developed countries.

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Introducción: el cáncer cutáneo es un problema de salud pública. Múltiples factores influyen en el desarrollo de esta neoplasia. El nortede Chile y particularmente Arica, tienen condiciones diferentes al restodel país, presentan mayores niveles de radiación solar, elevada foto exposición y un importante número de población amerindia. Objetivo: Determinar las tasas de incidencia de Carcinoma Basocelular (CBC),Carcinoma Espinocelular CEC y Melanoma Maligno (MM) en la población beneficiaria del Hospital Regional de Arica entre 2007 y 2011 ycaracterizar los tumores utilizando variables clínicas e histopatológicas. Metodología: Se analizaron 22.787 informes histopatológicos de biopsiasen el Hospital Regional de Arica, durante los años 2007 - 2011.Se obtuvieron 288 informes compatibles con cáncer de piel. Se analizaronlas variables de sexo, edad, raza, localización anatómica y tipo histológico. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante test de Fisher considerando un valor de p menor a 0,05 significativo. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 183 pacientes (64%) con CBC, 93 (32%) con CEC y 12 (4%)de MM. Las tasas de incidencia en total presentaron fluctuaciones,con un patrón decreciente, en CBC (44,03/ 100.000 en 2007, a 13.68/100.000 en 2011) y CEC (16,08/100.000 en 2007 a 8,92/ 100.000 en2011). La localización más frecuente fue cabeza y cuello, 154 pacientespara CBC (84%) y 44 con CEC (47%). En cuanto MM la ubicación más frecuente fue tronco en varones y extremidades superiores e inferiores,en mujeres...

Introduction: skin cancer is a public health problem. Multiplefactors contribute to its appearance. Northern Chile, particularly Arica, has different conditions to the rest of the countryand showed higher levels of solar radiation, a higher sunexposure and a significant number of Amerindian population. Objetive: Determine the incidence rates of Basal Cell Carcinoma( BCC), Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and Malignantmelanoma (MM ) in the target population of Arica RegionalHospital, between 2007 and 2011 and characterize the skintumors according to the clinical and histopathological variables. Methodology: 22,787 histopathological reports from the Regional Hospital of Arica, during 2007-2011 were analyzed.288 reports compatible with skin cancer (BCC, SCC and MM)were obtained. For each tumor the variables of sex, age, race,anatomical location and histological type were analyzed. The statistical analysis was performed by the test of Fisher. Results:183 patients, 64% BCC, 32 % SCC and 4% MM wereobtained. Incidence rates of all skin cancer showed fluctuations with decreasing pattern in BCC (ranging from 44.03 /100,000 in 2007, to 13.68 / 100,000 in 2011) and SCC (rangingfrom 16.08 / 100,000 the year 2007 to 8.92 / 100,000 in2011). The most frequent location was head and neck, 154for BCC (84%) and 44 with SCC (47%). The most frequent location of MM was trunk in males and upper and lower limbsin females...

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Acral melanoma is an uncommon cutaneous malignant tumour, which may arise on the foot. A 73 years old female patient presented with an ulcerated lesion on the sole of the left foot for one year, associated to an older pigmented lesion. The biopsy of both lesions, showed “in situ cutaneous melanoma” in the pigmented lesion and “infiltrating cutaneous melanoma” in the ulcerated lesion. In this case report is discussed the epidemiology of acral melanoma around the world, showing the importance in early recognition and proper management...

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INTRODUCCIÓN: El Carcinoma basocelular (CBC) es la neoplasia más frecuente en la población humana. Se ha observado un aumento de su incidencia en todos los países, incluyendo a Chile. CBC es un tumor heterogéneo clínica e histológicamente. Entre sus factores de riesgo, destaca la exposición a la radiación ultravioleta. En Chile, en la última década se han realizado numerosas campañas de prevención del cáncer cutáneo y de detección precoz de esta neoplasia. El propósito de este trabajo es comparar el comportamiento del CBC en relación a parámetros demográficos, clínicos e histológicos en dos periodos de tiempo, 1995-1999 y 2005-2009 en la población de cuatro hospitales públicos de Santiago de Chile...

INTRODUCTION: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in the human population. There has been an increased incidence in all countries, including Chile. BCC is a clinically and histologically heterogeneous tumor. The main risk factor of BCC is the ultraviolet radiation exposure. In Chile, in the last decade, there have been numerous campaigns of skin cancer prevention and early detection of this neoplasm. The purpose of this paper is to compare the behavior of BCC in relation to demographic, clinical and histological parameters in two periods, 1995-1999 and 2005-2009 in the population of four hospitals in Santiago de Chile…

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Introducción: El cáncer de piel es actualmente una patología de alta prevalencia y ha llegado a constituir un real problema de salud pública. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las tasas de incidencia y características clínicas e histopatológicas del Carcinoma Basocelular (CBC), Espinocelular (CEC) y Melanoma Maligno (MM) en el hospital Regional de Iquique en el período 2006-2010. Metodología: Se analizaron 25.338 informes histopatológicos correspondientes a biopsias realizadas en el Servicio de Anatomía Patológica del Hospital Regional de Iquique, durante los años 2006-2010. Se obtuvieron 257 informes compatibles con cáncer de piel. Para cada tipo de tumor se analizaron las variables de sexo, edad, raza, localización anatómica, servicio de derivación y tipo histológico. El análisis estadístico se realizó a través de STATA®. Resultados: Se obtuvo un 65 por ciento de CBC, 28 por ciento de CEC y un 7 por ciento de MM. Las tasas de incidencia del total de cáncer cutáneo fueron fluctuantes, CBC (entre 11.07 y 22.10/ 100.000 habitantes), CEC (entre 5.03 y 9.33)/ 100.000 habitantes), MM ( 5-9/100.000). En relación con la edad, la edad promedio de CBC fue de 69.8+/- 14.9, CEC fue de 76.9+/-10.3 y MM fue de 64.7+/-15 años. En cuanto a la localización anatómica se encontró CBC, 75 por ciento en cabeza; 14 por ciento en tronco, 3 por ciento en extremidades. En el caso del CEC, 32 por ciento en cabeza, 30 por ciento en tronco, 34 por ciento en extremidades. MM se localizaba en un 38,8 por ciento en extremidades, 33,3 por ciento en cabeza y 11 por ciento en tronco. Discusión: En nuestro estudio se observaron similitudes en la clínica y en las características histopatológicas del cáncer de piel con otras regiones de Chile (Santiago, Concepción); sin embargo, se observó un mayor porcentaje de CEC y la localización anatómica del CEC de esta población difiere de análisis tanto de estudios nacionales como internacionales, encontrando...

Introduction: Skin cancer incidence rates have increased in the last decades. The purpose of this investigation was to study the incidence rates and the clinical and histopathological pattern of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Malignant Melanoma (MM) in the National Health Service Hospital of Iquique, Chile. Methodology: 25.338 histopathological reports from the Anatomical Pathology Department were analyzed during the period 2006-2010. 257 skin tumors were found. The variables: sex, age, race, anatomical localization and histopathological types of each tumour were also studied. The statistical analysis was performed by STATA®. Results: 65 percent of BCC, 28 percent SCC, 7 percent of MM were found. The skin cancer incidence rates obtained in our study changed from year to year. BCC (changed between 11.07 and 22.1 / 100.000 inhabitants), SCC ( changed between 5.03 and 9.33/ inhabitants), MM ( changed between 5 and 9 /100.000 inhabitants). Regarding the age, the average age of BCC was 69.8+/- 14.9, of SCC was 76.9+/-10.3 and of MM was 64.7+/-15 years old. Concerning the anatomical location of the tumours, 75 percent of BCC were located in the head; 14 percent in trunk, 3% in lower and upper extremities. In the case of SCC, 32 percent were located in the head, 30 percent in the trunk, and 34 percent in lower and upper extremities. Furthermore, a 38.8 percent of MM percent were located in the lower and upper extremities, 33.3 percent of MM in the head and 11 percent in the trunk. Discussion: In this study, the clinical and histopathological pattern of the cutaneous tumours were similar to those found in other cities of Chile (Santiago, Concepción); however; we found a different anatomical location of SCC in this study, different of national and international results. We observed a higher location of SCC in trunk and extremities. Also, it is important to establish that in this study, we observed a higher percentage of SCC...

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Introducción: El carcinoma basocelular (CBC) corresponde a la neoplasia maligna más común en la población humana. Sus tasas de incidencia están aumentando en todo el mundo. Objetivo: El propósito de esta investigación fue analizar la localización anatómica del CBC facial y cuero cabelludo, por sexo y agresividad histológica. Metodología: Se analizaron 1732 casos de CBC (958 mujeres, 774 hombres), provenientes de 4 hospitales públicos de Santiago, Chile, durante los años 2005-2009. Las localizaciones analizadas fueron: cuero cabelludo, la frente, los párpados, la zona del ojo, las orejas, la mejilla izquierda, mejilla derecha, región medio facial y el mentón. Los subtipos histológicos Micronodular, Morfeiforme y Metatípico fueron clasificados como histológicamente agresivos, mientras que los tipos histológicos Sólido, Queratótico, Quístico, Adenoideo y Superficial se clasificaron como histológicamente no agresivos. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante la prueba de Chi cuadrado. Resultados: Se observó una mayor frecuencia de CBC en la región medio facial (42,8 por ciento) seguida de la frente (11,3 por ciento), el párpado (10 por ciento), las orejas (7,5 por ciento), el cuero cabelludo (4,21 por ciento) y el mentón (1,85 por ciento). Discusión: Estos resultados están de acuerdo en su gran mayoría con los obtenidos en publicaciones internacionales. La distribución del CBC en cara está relacionada directamente con el grado de exposición a la radiación ultravioleta de cada sitio anatómico. En cuanto al género, la frecuencia de CBC fue mayor en mujeres que en hombres en todos los lugares anatómicos en el rostro. En el cuero cabelludo, los hombres mostraron una mayor proporción de CBC. En cuanto a la agresividad de los tumores, no hubo diferencias significativas en los lugares observados. Además, los histológicamente no agresivos fueron mayores en frecuencia en todas las localizaciones dentro de la cabeza...

Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin is now the most common malignancy in the human population. Its incidence rates are increasing worldwide. Objective: The purpose of this research was to analyze the anatomical location of facial and scalp BCC, per gender and histological aggressiveness. Methodology: A total of 1732 (958 females, 774 males), BCC from 4 state hospitals from Santiago, Chile (2005-2009) was studied. The analyzed subsides were: scalp, forehead, eyelid, eye zone, ears, left cheek, right cheek, middle face and chin. Micronodular, Morpheiform and Metatipical histological subtypes were classified as aggressive and Superficial, Keratotic, Adenoid, Nodular were classified as non-aggressive histological subtypes. The statistical analysis was performed by the Chi square test. Results: We observed a highest frequency of BCC in middle face (42.8 percent) followed by forehead (11.3 percent), eyelid (10 percent), ears (7.5 percent), scalp (4.21 percent) and chin (1.85 percent). Discussion: These results are mainly in agreement with those obtained in other populations reported in the international literature; the BCC distribution in the head is related to ultraviolet radiation exposure of each anatomical site. Regarding the gender, the frequency of BCC was higher in females than in males in all anatomical locations within the face. In the scalp, males showed a higher proportion of BCC. Regarding the aggressitivity of the tumours, no differences within the locations were observed. Also, non-aggressive histological tumors were higher in frequency in all locations within the head. This investigation helps to identify the possible risk zones of BCC within the face and scalp in the Chilean population.

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Introducción: Las patologías cutáneas son una frecuente razón de consulta en prisiones. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el perfil de patologías cutáneas en un centro penal chileno. Metodología: Se estudiaron 89 internos con cinco o más años de reclusión seleccionados al azar. La muestra corresponde al 36 por ciento de la población de un centro penal ubicado en la IV Región de Coquimbo. Se registraron los siguientes datos: nivel educacional, orientación sexual, antecedentes de uso de drogas, hábito de fumar, ingesta de alcohol, fenotipo cutáneo, actividad laboral en prisión y años de reclusión. Resultados: La edad promedio de los reclusos fue de 34,8 años, con un promedio de tiempo de reclusión de 7 años. Un 85,4 por ciento de los internos examinados presentó alguna patología cutánea, dentro de las cuales las más frecuentes fueron pitiriasis versicolor (22,4 por ciento), onicomicosis (18 por ciento) y tinea pedis (14,6 por ciento). No se encontraron diferencias significativas entre el perfil patologías cutáneas y prisioneros con más o menos de 10 años de reclusión; hábito de fumar; orientación sexual; ingesta alcohólica; fenotipo de piel; actividad laboral dentro de la prisión y consumo de drogas ilícitas. Discusión: Este es el primer estudio acerca del perfil de patologías dermatológicas en un recinto penitenciario chileno, cuyos resultados confirman reportes previos descritos en otros países, donde las patologías cutáneas más frecuentes encontradas corresponden a patologías de origen micótico, posiblemente explicado por el estrés, condiciones sanitarias, poco acceso a la atención de salud, actividad física, entre otras. A diferencia de otros estudios, en el nuestro no se encontró escabiosis ni pediculosis.

Introduction: The skin diseases are a frequent reason for consultation in prisons. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the profile of skin disorders in a detention center in Chile. We studied 89 inmates with five or more years of imprisonment randomly selected. Results: The sample corresponds to 36 percent of the population of a penal facility located in the IV Region of Coquimbo. The following data were recorded: educational level, sexual orientation, drug use, smoking, alcohol intake, skin phenotype, work activity in prison and years of imprisonment. The average age of inmates was 34.8 years, with an average time of seven years imprisonment. 85.4 percent of inmates analyzed, showed some skin disease, the most frequent were pityriasis versicolor (22.4 percent), onychomycosis (18 percent) and tinea pedis (14.6 percent). No significant differences were found between the profile of skin diseases and the following: prisoners with more and less than 10 years of imprisonment, smoking habit , sexual orientation, alcohol intake, skin phenotype; work activity within the prison and use of illicit drugs. Discussion: This is the first study on the profile of dermatological diseases in a Chilean prison, whose results confirm previous reports described in other countries, where the most common skin diseases found correspond to diseases of fungal origin, possibly explained by stress, health conditions, poor access to health care, physical activity, among others. Unlike other studies, in our investigation, we did not observed scabies or lice.

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El doctor Luis Prunés fue uno de los grandes maestros de la dermatología chilena. Se formó como dermatólogo en el hospital Saint-Louis en París. En la década 1920 ingresó al Hospital San Luis de Santiago y en 1938 asumió como profesor titular de la cátedra “Clínica Universitaria de Piel y Sífilis” del Hospital San Vicente de Paul. En 1938 fue el primer presidente de la Sociedad Chilena de Dermato-sifilología. Fue un gran investigador de patologías cutáneas; estudió principalmente la lepra y las lesiones cutáneas asociadas a minerales. Es recordado por preconizar la importancia de la biopsia cutánea. Jubiló en 1954 dejándonos un importante legado dermatológico. El Dr. Prunés recopiló sus mejores casos en más de 20archivos fotográficos, los cuales se encuentran en la biblioteca del Departamento de Dermatología del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar parte de su archivo fotográfico, mostrando imágenes impresionantes de tumores cutáneos y lesiones cutáneas inducidas por arsénico.

Dr. Luis Prunés is one of the masters of the Chilean dermatology. He was trained as dermatologist at the Saint-Louis hospital in Paris. Since 1920 he worked as dermatologist at the San Luis Hospital in Santiago and in 1938 he took over as Professor and Chairman of the “University Clinic of Skin and Syphilis” at San Vicente de Paul Hospital. In 1938, he was the first president of the Chilean Society of Dermatology. He studied leprosy and skin lesions associated with minerals. He is also remembered for advocating the importance of skin biopsy. He retired in 1954, leaving an important legacy. Dr. Prunés compiled his best clinical cases in more than 20 photographic archives, which are located at the Library of the Dermatology Department in the University of Chile Clinical Hospital. The purpose of this paper is to present part of his photographic archive, showing stunning images of large cutaneous tumors and arsenic-induced skin lesions.

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La teledermatología (TD) revoluciona la atención en dermatología, facilitando su acceso a regiones remotas. La TD asincrónica (TDA), utilizada para el diagnóstico dermatológico a través del envío de información mediante e-mail, ha sido implementada en forma limitada en Chile. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la efectividad y la satisfacción usuaria (SU) de la TDA en un centro de salud rural de Chile. Se diseño un sistema de teleconsultas, capacitando a los médicos generales en patología dermatológica más frecuente y se realizó contrarreferencia. Se analizaron 172 teleconsultas. Las patologías más frecuentes fueron: acné (11,1 por ciento), onicomicosis (8,7 por ciento), psoriasis (4,1 por ciento), dermatitis de contacto (4,1 por ciento) y verrugas (4,1 por ciento), Se encontró alta concordancia diagnóstica (CD) entre médicos generales y especialista (88,3 por ciento). La SU general alcanzó un 97 por ciento y se logró la resolución del 99,4 por ciento de las teleconsultas. La TDA permite proporcionar atención dermatológica a distancia, lo que permitiría favorecer a diversas localidades rurales de Chile.

Teledermatology (TD) revolutionizes the delivery of dermatology services by facilitating the access to specialist services at a distance. Asynchronous TD (ATD) is used for skin diseases diagnosis by sending information and images through e-mail. Its implementation in Chile has been limited. The purpose of this study was to analize the effectiveness and the user satisfaction (US) of the application of ATD in a rural helath center in Chile. A teleconsultation system was designed, primary care general practitioners were trained in dermatological diagnosis and implementation of the cross-refertence was developed. We assessed 172 teleconsultations. The most frequent pathologies were acne (11,1 percent), onychomycosis (8,7 percent), psoriasis (4,1 percent), contact dermatitis (4,1 percent) and warts (4,1 percent). The diagnosis concordance (DC) was 88,3 percent and the general US reached 97 percent. Diagnostic and therapeutic resolution was achieved in 99,4 percent of the teleconsultations. ATD was able to provide a distant dermatological assistance, helping several rural areas of Chile.

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