Miguel Allevato

Prevalence of cutaneous manifestations in 200 patients with eating disorders

Background Eating disorders are increasing and show a variety of symptoms. They mainly include anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and eating disorders not specified (EDNOS). They predominate in females and represent an important danger, especially in teenagers. In serious cases, they may be life‐threatening.

Diseases mimicking onychomycosis

The diagnosis of onychodystrophy has increased in dermatology consultation. This could be due to its esthetic effect, pain or disability, physician awareness for detecting the disease in the context of dermatologic or systemic diseases, or a greater incidence. One of the first differential diagnoses that should be considered when an onychodystrophic nail is observed is onychomycosis, which is the cause in 50% of cases.

Melanoma on dysplastic nevus spilus

Background Nevus spilus is found with relative frequency. It is observed as a tan to brown macule serving as base to a speckle of smaller and darker maculo‐papular elements. On rare occasions it turns into a malignant melanoma.

Lichen striatus in an adult: successful treatment with tacrolimus

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