Summary
Background
The cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 disease are poorly characterized.
Objectives
To describe the cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 disease and to relate them to other ...clinical findings.
Methods
We carried out a nationwide case collection survey of images and clinical data. Using a consensus we described five clinical patterns. We later described the association of these patterns with patient demographics, the timing in relation to symptoms of the disease, the severity and the prognosis.
Results
The lesions may be classified as acral areas of erythema with vesicles or pustules (pseudo‐chilblain) (19%), other vesicular eruptions (9%), urticarial lesions (19%), maculopapular eruptions (47%) and livedo or necrosis (6%). Vesicular eruptions appear early in the course of the disease (15% before other symptoms). The pseudo‐chilblain pattern frequently appears late in the evolution of the COVID‐19 disease (59% after other symptoms), while the rest tend to appear with other symptoms of COVID‐19. The severity of COVID‐19 shows a gradient from less severe disease in acral lesions to more severe in the latter groups. The results are similar for confirmed and suspected cases, in terms of both clinical and epidemiological findings. Alternative diagnoses are discussed but seem unlikely for the most specific patterns (pseudo‐chilblain and vesicular).
Conclusions
We provide a description of the cutaneous manifestations associated with COVID‐19 infection. These may help clinicians approach patients with the disease and recognize cases presenting with few symptoms.
What is already known about this topic?
Previous descriptions of cutaneous manifestations of COVID‐19 were case reports and mostly lacked illustrations.
What does this study add?
We describe a large, representative sample of patients with unexplained skin manifestations and a diagnosis of COVID‐19, using a consensus method to define morphological patterns associated with COVID‐19.
We describe five clinical patterns associated with different patient demographics, timing and prognosis, and provide illustrations of these patterns to allow for easy recognition.
Linked Editorial: Hay et al. Br J Dermatol 2020; 183:3–4.
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Sonidegib es un inhibidor del receptor transmembrana Smoothened (SMO), de la vía de señalización de Hedgehog, indicado para el tratamiento del carcinoma basocelular localmente ...avanzado (CBCla), no susceptible a cirugía curativa ni a radioterapia. Sonidegib ha demostrado su eficacia y seguridad en pacientes con CBCla en el ensayo de fase II (BOLT), donde el 61% (IC 95%: 48; 72) de los pacientes tratados con 200 mg de sonidegib tuvo una respuesta objetiva al tratamiento, con un tiempo medio hasta la respuesta de cuatro meses. La mediana de duración de respuesta fue de 26,1 meses y la mediana de supervivencia libre de progresión fue de 22,1 meses. Los eventos adversos más frecuentes fueron los espasmos musculares (54,4%), alopecia (49,4%) y disgeusia (44,3%), siendo principalmente de grado 1 y 2. Esta revisión proporciona un resumen sobre la eficacia, seguridad y tolerabilidad de sonidegib, así como consideraciones sobre su uso en el manejo de pacientes con CBCla.
Sonidegib is an antagonist of the transmembrane protein Smoothened in the Hedgehog signaling pathway. It is indicated for the treatment of locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) that is not amenable to curative surgery or radiotherapy. Sonidegib's efficacy and safety were demonstrated in the phase 2 BOLT trial, where 61% (95% CI, 48-72%) of patients with locally advanced BCC treated with sonidegib 200 mg achieved an objective response to treatment with a mean time to response of 4 months. The median duration of response was 26.1 months and the median progression-free survival was 22.1 months. The most common adverse events were muscle spasms (54.4%), hair loss (49.4%), and loss of taste (44.3%); most events were grade 1 or 2. In this review, we summarize the main findings on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sonidegib and discuss the management of locally advanced BCC with this drug.
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In recent years, remarkable improvements in our understanding of atopic dermatitis (AD) have revolutionized treatment perspectives, but access to reliable data from clinical practice ...is essential.
The Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry, BIOBADATOP, is a prospective, multicenter database that collects information on patients of all ages with AD requiring systemic therapy with conventional or novel drugs. We analyzed the registry to describe patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, and adverse events (AEs).
We studied data entries for 258 patients who had received 347 systemic treatments for AD. Treatment was discontinued in 29.4% of cases, mostly due to a lack of effectiveness (in 10.7% of cases). A total of 132 AEs were described during follow-up. Eighty-six AEs (65%) were linked to a systemic treatment, most commonly dupilumab (39 AEs) and cyclosporine (38 AEs). The most common AEs were conjunctivitis (11 patients), headache (6), hypertrichosis (5), and nausea (4). There was 1 severe AE (acute mastoiditis) associated with cyclosporine.
Initial findings on AEs from the Spanish BIOBADATOP registry are limited by short follow-up times precluding comparisons or calculation of crude and adjusted incidence rates. At the time of our analysis, no severe AEs had been reported for novel systemic therapies. BIOBADATOP will help answer questions on the effectiveness and safety of conventional and novel systemic therapies in AD.
En los últimos años se ha producido una revolución en el conocimiento de la dermatitis atópica (DA) que ha revertido en un salto cualitativo en las expectativas terapéuticas. En este contexto, resulta fundamental disponer de datos de práctica clínica de calidad.
BIOBADATOP es el Registro Español de Dermatitis Atópica, un estudio observacional, prospectivo y multicéntrico, con una cohorte de pacientes de cualquier edad con DA que requieren el empleo de tratamiento sistémico (convencional o innovador). Se registraron los datos demográficos, de diagnóstico, los tratamientos y los acontecimientos adversos (AA).
Se incluyeron 258 pacientes, con 347 tratamientos sistémicos iniciados para la DA. Se suspendieron el 29,4% de los tratamientos, principalmente por falta de eficacia (10,7%). Durante el período de seguimiento se registraron 132 AA. Del total, el 65% (86) se relacionaron con el tratamiento sistémico iniciado, siendo los más frecuentes dupilumab (39 AA) y ciclosporina (38 AA). Los AA más frecuentes fueron: conjuntivitis (11 pacientes), cefalea (6), hipertricosis (5) y náuseas (4). Se registró un AA grave (mastoiditis aguda) relacionado con ciclosporina.
En este primer informe, la descripción de AA está limitada por los cortos períodos de seguimiento, que no permiten el cálculo de tasas de incidencias crudas ni ajustadas, y no se han realizado comparaciones. Hasta la fecha del análisis no se han registrado AA graves en relación con las nuevas terapias. BIOBADATOP permitirá generar conocimiento en términos de efectividad y de seguridad de los tratamientos sistémicos clásicos y de las nuevas terapias en DA.
El pioderma gangrenoso es una rara enfermedad cutánea ulcerada no infecciosa, perteneciente a las dermatosis neutrofílicas. Su etiopatogenia no está bien definida hasta el momento, barajándose un ...mecanismo inmunológico. La localización mamaria de la afectación es inusual, apareciendo tras cirugía en la mayoría de casos en relación con el fenómeno de patergia, pero también puede ser de aparición espontánea. Presentamos un caso de paciente con carcinoma de mama izquierda sometida a mastectomía radical con reconstrucción que desarrolla un pioderma gangrenoso bilateral postquirúrgico. Se diagnosticó erróneamente como dehiscencia de herida quirúrgica, procediéndose a múltiples desbridamientos que exacerbaron el problema y retrasaron el diagnóstico más de un año. Tras múltiples tratamientos, se decide inicio de terapia con infliximab debido a la refractariedad del proceso, evolucionando satisfactoriamente. La presentación de este caso tiene como objetivo el reconocimiento y abordaje precoz de esta entidad para aprender a prevenir su morbilidad física y psicológica.
in 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Psoriasis Working Group (PWG) designed the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to determine the level of disease activity. We hereby ...present the results of an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study of the nationwide application of these criteria.INTRODUCTIONin 2017, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Psoriasis Working Group (PWG) designed the Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) criteria to determine the level of disease activity. We hereby present the results of an observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study of the nationwide application of these criteria.we conducted a non-randomized sampling, stratified to achieve autonomic and provincial representation of consecutive patients with psoriasis (Ps) vulgaris without active arthritis. A total of 830 patients were included: 493 men (59.5%), with a mean age of 51.4 years (SD, 14.2), from all autonomous regions of Spain (except for Ceuta and Melilla) and 44 (88%) out of the 50 provinces. A questionnaire was obtained with demographic data, DLQI, subjective assessment-on a scale from 0 to 10-of itching, erythema, desquamation, visibility, and the patients' PASI and BSA.MATERIAL AND METHODSwe conducted a non-randomized sampling, stratified to achieve autonomic and provincial representation of consecutive patients with psoriasis (Ps) vulgaris without active arthritis. A total of 830 patients were included: 493 men (59.5%), with a mean age of 51.4 years (SD, 14.2), from all autonomous regions of Spain (except for Ceuta and Melilla) and 44 (88%) out of the 50 provinces. A questionnaire was obtained with demographic data, DLQI, subjective assessment-on a scale from 0 to 10-of itching, erythema, desquamation, visibility, and the patients' PASI and BSA.more than 50% failed to meet the MDA criteria (491; 59.2%), with significant differences being reported by region, sex, and age. Additionally, significant differences were reported based on the therapy used (p < 0.001). The use of biological therapies was associated with higher MDA compliance compared to other therapies (59.4% vs 23.3%). No differences were reported among various biological therapies.RESULTSmore than 50% failed to meet the MDA criteria (491; 59.2%), with significant differences being reported by region, sex, and age. Additionally, significant differences were reported based on the therapy used (p < 0.001). The use of biological therapies was associated with higher MDA compliance compared to other therapies (59.4% vs 23.3%). No differences were reported among various biological therapies.the overall rate of MDA compliance is low, with differences being based on geographic location, sex, age, and drug used, yet none of these factors separately justify them.CONCLUSIONSthe overall rate of MDA compliance is low, with differences being based on geographic location, sex, age, and drug used, yet none of these factors separately justify them.
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En España, aunque el Ministerio de Sanidad elabora el informe de posicionamiento terapéutico (IPT) y las condiciones de reembolso de los fármacos, las Comunidades Autónomas (CC. AA.) ...gestionan los servicios de salud y deciden sobre las condiciones de prescripción en su ámbito territorial. El objetivo del estudio EQUIDAD fue describir los condicionantes para la prescripción de los nuevos fármacos en Dermatología en las CC. AA. y sus posibles diferencias.
Estudio transversal realizado en abril-mayo del 2023. Dos dermatólogos con responsabilidades directivas de cada Comunidad Autónoma (C. A.) informaron sobre los condicionantes autonómicos y locales en la prescripción de los fármacos cuyo IPT para el tratamiento de enfermedades dermatológicas fue publicado en los años 2016-2022. Los datos fueron recogidos mediante un cuestionario online.
Un total de 33 investigadores de 17 CC. AA. participaron en el estudio. Se observaron inequidades entre CC. AA. para el acceso a los nuevos fármacos. Existieron condicionantes autonómicos adicionales al IPT en psoriasis en el 64,7% de las CC. AA., siendo este porcentaje menor en dermatitis atópica (35,3%) o melanoma (11,8%). El más frecuente fue el requisito de un orden de prescripción previo para el uso del fármaco. En algunas CC. AA. se detectaron además variaciones y condicionantes locales (diferencias entre centros de una misma C. A.).
Existe una multiplicidad de criterios tanto a nivel autonómico como local que añade restricciones adicionales a las establecidas por los IPT y que plantean una situación de inequidad entre los pacientes y los profesionales de las diferentes CC. AA. en el acceso a los nuevos fármacos.
Although the Spanish Ministry of Health prepares national therapeutic positioning reports (TPRs) and drug reimbursement policies, each of the country's 17 autonomous communities (ACs) is responsible for health care services and prescription requirements in its territory. The aim of the EQUIDAD study was to describe and explore potential differences in prescription requirements for new dermatology drugs across the autonomous communities.
Cross-sectional study conducted in April and May, 2023. Two dermatologists with management responsibilities from each autonomous community reported on territorial and more local prescription requirements for drugs covered by national TPRs issued between 2016 and 2022.
Thirty-three researchers from 17 autonomous communities participated. The data submitted revealed between-community inequities in access to new drugs. Overall, 64.7% of the regions imposed additional prescription requirements to those mentioned in the TPRs for psoriasis. This percentage was lower for atopic dermatitis (35.3%) and melanoma (11.8%). The most common requirement for accessing a new drug was a previous prescription for another drug. Differences and additional requirements were also detected at
the local level (i.e., differences between hospitals within the same autonomous community).
Spain's autonomous communities have multiple regional and local prescription requirements that are not aligned with national TPR recommendations. These differences result in inequitable access to new drugs for both patients and practitioners across Spain.
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En los últimos años se ha producido una revolución en el conocimiento de la dermatitis atópica (DA) que ha revertido en un salto cualitativo en las expectativas terapéuticas. En este ...contexto, resulta fundamental disponer de datos de práctica clínica de calidad.
BIOBADATOP es el Registro Español de Dermatitis Atópica, un estudio observacional, prospectivo y multicéntrico, con una cohorte de pacientes de cualquier edad con DA que requieren el empleo de tratamiento sistémico (convencional o innovador). Se registraron los datos demográficos, de diagnóstico, los tratamientos y los acontecimientos adversos (AA).
Se incluyeron 258 pacientes, con 347 tratamientos sistémicos iniciados para la DA. Se suspendieron el 29,4% de los tratamientos, principalmente por falta de eficacia (10,7%). Durante el período de seguimiento se registraron 132AA. Del total, el 65% (86) relacionaron con el tratamiento sistémico iniciado, siendo los más frecuentes dupilumab (39AA) y ciclosporina (38AA). Los AA más frecuentes fueron: conjuntivitis (11pacientes), cefalea (6), hipertricosis (5) y náuseas (4). Se registró un AA grave (mastoiditis aguda) relacionado con ciclosporina.
En este primer informe, la descripción de AA está limitada por los cortos períodos de seguimiento, que no permiten el cálculo de tasas de incidencias crudas ni ajustadas y no se han realizado comparaciones. Hasta la fecha del análisis no se han registrado AA graves en relación a las nuevas terapias. BIOBADATOP permitirá generar conocimiento en términos de efectividad y seguridad de los tratamientos sistémicos clásicos y las nuevas terapias en DA.
In recent years, remarkable improvements in our understanding of atopic dermatitis (AD) have revolutionized treatment perspectives, but access to reliable data from clinical practice is essential.
The Spanish Atopic Dermatitis Registry, BIOBADATOP, is a prospective, multicenter database that collects information on patients of all ages with AD requiring systemic therapy with conventional or novel drugs. We analyzed the registry to describe patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, and adverse events (AEs).
We studied data entries for 258 patients who had received 347 systemic treatments for AD. Treatment was discontinued in 29.4% of cases, mostly due to a lack of effectiveness (in 10.7% of cases). A total of 132 AEs were described during follow-up. Eighty-six AEs (65%) were linked to a systemic treatment, most commonly dupilumab (39AEs) and cyclosporine (38AEs). The most common AEs were conjunctivitis (11patients), headache (6), hypertrichosis (5), and nausea (4). There was 1severe AE (acute mastoiditis) associated with cyclosporine.
Initial findings on AEs from the Spanish BIOBADATOP registry are limited by short follow-up times precluding comparisons or calculation of crude and adjusted incidence rates. At the time of our analysis, no severe AEs had been reported for novel systemic therapies. BIOBADATOP will help answer questions on the effectiveness and safety of conventional and novel systemic therapies in AD.
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