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1. Hpv-Associated Penile Pigmented Lesion

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Ananiev J., Tchernev G., Philipov S., Guarneri C., Zisova L., Hristova R., Betekhtin M., and Wollina U.

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hpv, papillomatosis, malignant melanoma, differential diagnosis, koilocytosis, Medicine
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HPV infection is involved in the etiology of a number of nonmalignant, premalignant and malignant cutaneous lesions. One of them is the so-called giant condyloma of Buschke-Löwenstein type (Buschke-Löwenstein tumor, BLT), which sometimes can imitate clinically other tumors or tumor-like conditions. Clinicians face a particular challenge in cases of BLT where, clinically, the lesions demonstrate a permanent brown hyperpigmentation in parallel with the dermatoscopic lack of the characteristic melanocytic network, globules or regression zones. There are uncommon clinical presentations with solitary, sharply demarcated pigmented lesions. In these cases the histopathological verification of the lesion is obligatory and the most efficient treatment method in the early period of the disease is the complete surgical excision. We report a case of a 74-year-old man who was admitted to the University Hospital “Lozenetz” in connection with profuse variceal bleeding of the esophagus associated with liver cirrhosis of unknown etiology. He underwent a consultative examination at the department of dermatology because of suspected advanced stage melanoma of the prepuce. Computed tomographic analysis indicated diffuse bone metastases located in the small pelvis and femur, as well as metastatic disease in the left inguinal lymph nodes. However, the subsequent histopathologic examination of the lesion, rather than showing melanoma, confirmed the presence of HPV-associated giant condyloma of Buschke and Löwenstein in initial stage, without histopathological evidence for invasive and destructive tumor growth. After his death, the patient’s relatives did not give consent for an autopsy, and therefore the genesis of the metastases, demonstrated by nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR), remained unclear. In some cases, the clinical picture of the malignant and premalignant cutaneous lesions in the genital area could be problematic. The complete surgical excision with a subsequent histopathological verification is the best way to find out the exact diagnosis

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2014
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2. Long‐term effectiveness and tolerability of apremilast in patients with moderate‐to‐severe plaque psoriasis: A 5‐year multicentre retrospective study—IL PSO (Italian landscape psoriasis).

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Gargiulo, L., Ibba, L., Malagoli, P., Amoruso, F., Balato, A., Bardazzi, F., Burlando, M., Carrera, C. G., Dapavo, P., Dini, V., Gaiani, F. M., Girolomoni, G., Guarneri, C., Lasagni, C., Loconsole, F., Marzano, A. V., Maurelli, M., Megna, M., Travaglini, M., and Costanzo, A.

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ORAL drug administration, COMORBIDITY, ANTIRHEUMATIC agents, APREMILAST, ELECTRONIC health records
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The article discusses a 5-year retrospective study on the long-term effectiveness and tolerability of apremilast in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in Italy. A total of 335 patients were treated with apremilast, with demographic characteristics and treatment outcomes recorded. Results showed significant reductions in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores over the study period, with a majority of patients achieving PASI 75, PASI 90, and PASI 100. The study concluded that apremilast demonstrated effectiveness and tolerability as a treatment option for patients with contraindications to biological treatments. [Extracted from the article]

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2024
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5. Efficacy and Safety of bimekizumab in elderly patients: real-world multicenter retrospective study - IL PSO (Italian Landscape Psoriasis)

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Orsini, D, Megna, M, Assorgi, C, Balato, A, Balestri, R, Bernardini, N, Bettacchi, A, Bianchelli, T, Bianchi, L, Buggiani, G, Burlando, M, Brunasso, A, Caldarola, G, Cameli, N, Campanati, A, Campione, E, Carugno, A, Chersi, K, Conti, A, Costanzo, A, Cozzani, E, Cuccia, A, D'Amico, D, Dal Bello, G, Dall'Olio, E, Dapavo, P, De Simone, C, Di Brizzi, E, Di Cesare, A, Dini, V, Esposito, M, Errichetti, E, Fargnoli, M, Fiorella, C, Foti, A, Fratton, Z, Gaiani, F, Gisondi, P, Giuffrida, R, Giunta, A, Guarneri, C, Legori, A, Loconsole, F, Malagoli, P, Narcisi, A, Paolinelli, M, Potestio, L, Prignano, F, Rech, G, Rossi, A, Skroza, N, Trovato, F, Venturini, M, Richetta, A, Pellacani, G, Dattola, A, Brunasso, Amg, Dall'Olio, E G, Di Brizzi, E V, Fargnoli, M C, Fiorella, C S, Gaiani, F M, Richetta, A G, Orsini, D, Megna, M, Assorgi, C, Balato, A, Balestri, R, Bernardini, N, Bettacchi, A, Bianchelli, T, Bianchi, L, Buggiani, G, Burlando, M, Brunasso, A, Caldarola, G, Cameli, N, Campanati, A, Campione, E, Carugno, A, Chersi, K, Conti, A, Costanzo, A, Cozzani, E, Cuccia, A, D'Amico, D, Dal Bello, G, Dall'Olio, E, Dapavo, P, De Simone, C, Di Brizzi, E, Di Cesare, A, Dini, V, Esposito, M, Errichetti, E, Fargnoli, M, Fiorella, C, Foti, A, Fratton, Z, Gaiani, F, Gisondi, P, Giuffrida, R, Giunta, A, Guarneri, C, Legori, A, Loconsole, F, Malagoli, P, Narcisi, A, Paolinelli, M, Potestio, L, Prignano, F, Rech, G, Rossi, A, Skroza, N, Trovato, F, Venturini, M, Richetta, A, Pellacani, G, Dattola, A, Brunasso, Amg, Dall'Olio, E G, Di Brizzi, E V, Fargnoli, M C, Fiorella, C S, Gaiani, F M, and Richetta, A G

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Purpose of the article: The aim of this multicenter observational study is to report data from real world on the use of bimekizumab in patients aged ≥ 65 years with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Elderly patients are poorly represented in clinical trials on bimekizumab for plaque psoriasis, and real-world studies are important to guide clinical choices. Materials and methods: A retrospective multicenter study was conducted in 33 dermatological outpatient clinics in Italy. Patients aged ≥ 65 years, with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and treated with bimekizumab were enrolled. No exclusion criteria were applied. Bimekizumab was administered following the Italian Guidelines for the management of plaque psoriasis and according to the summary of product characteristics, in adult patients who were candidates for systemic treatments. Overall, 98 subjects were included, and received bimekizumab up to week 36. Clinical and demographic data were collected before the initiation of treatment with bimekizumab. At baseline and each dermatological examination (4, 16, and 36 weeks), clinical outcomes were measured by the following parameters: (1) PASI score; (2) site-specific (scalp, palmoplantar, genital, nail) Psoriasis Global Assessment (PGA). At each visit, the occurrence of any adverse events (AEs) was recorded, including serious AEs and AEs leading to bimekizumab discontinuation. Results: The mean PASI score was 16.6 ± 9.4 at baseline and significantly decreased to 4.3 ± 5.2 after 4 weeks (p < 0.001), and 1.1 ± 1.7 after 16 week (p < 0.001). This level of improvement was maintained after 36 weeks (p < 0.001). PASI ≤2 was recorded in 36 (36.7%) at week 4, 68% and 69.4% at week 16 and 36, respectively. By week 16, 86/98 (87.8%) patients reached PASI75, 71/98 (72.4%) obtained PASI90, and 52/98 (53.1%) PASI100. Binary logistic regression tests showed a significant association of PASI100 by week 4 with lower PASI at baseline. PASI 100 at 16 or 36 weeks was not

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2024

6. Comparative effectiveness of tildrakizumab 200 mg versus tildrakizumab 100 mg in psoriatic patients with high disease burden or above 90 kg of body weight: a 16-week multicenter retrospective study - IL PSO (Italian landscape psoriasis)

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Gargiulo, L, Ibba, L, Cascio Ingurgio, R, Malagoli, P, Amoruso, F, Balato, A, Bardazzi, F, Brianti, P, Brunasso, G, Burlando, M, Cagni, A, Caproni, M, Carrera, C, Carugno, A, Caudullo, F, Cuccia, A, Dapavo, P, Di Brizzi, E, Dini, V, Gaiani, F, Gisondi, P, Guarneri, C, Lasagni, C, Licata, G, Loconsole, F, Marzano, A, Megna, M, Mercuri, S, Musumeci, M, Orsini, D, Ribero, S, Ruffo Di Calabria, V, Satolli, F, Strippoli, D, Travaglini, M, Trovato, E, Venturini, M, Zichichi, L, Valenti, M, Costanzo, A, Narcisi, A, Gargiulo, Luigi, Ibba, Luciano, Cascio Ingurgio, Ruggero, Malagoli, Piergiorgio, Amoruso, Fabrizio, Balato, Anna, Bardazzi, Federico, Brianti, Pina, Brunasso, Giovanna, Burlando, Martina, Cagni, Anna E, Caproni, Marzia, Carrera, Carlo G, Carugno, Andrea, Caudullo, Francesco, Cuccia, Aldo, Dapavo, Paolo, Di Brizzi, Eugenia V, Dini, Valentina, Gaiani, Francesca M, Gisondi, Paolo, Guarneri, Claudio, Lasagni, Claudia, Licata, Gaetano, Loconsole, Francesco, Marzano, Angelo V, Megna, Matteo, Mercuri, Santo R, Musumeci, Maria L, Orsini, Diego, Ribero, Simone, Ruffo Di Calabria, Valentina, Satolli, Francesca, Strippoli, Davide, Travaglini, Massimo, Trovato, Emanuele, Venturini, Marina, Zichichi, Leonardo, Valenti, Mario, Costanzo, Antonio, Narcisi, Alessandra, Gargiulo, L, Ibba, L, Cascio Ingurgio, R, Malagoli, P, Amoruso, F, Balato, A, Bardazzi, F, Brianti, P, Brunasso, G, Burlando, M, Cagni, A, Caproni, M, Carrera, C, Carugno, A, Caudullo, F, Cuccia, A, Dapavo, P, Di Brizzi, E, Dini, V, Gaiani, F, Gisondi, P, Guarneri, C, Lasagni, C, Licata, G, Loconsole, F, Marzano, A, Megna, M, Mercuri, S, Musumeci, M, Orsini, D, Ribero, S, Ruffo Di Calabria, V, Satolli, F, Strippoli, D, Travaglini, M, Trovato, E, Venturini, M, Zichichi, L, Valenti, M, Costanzo, A, Narcisi, A, Gargiulo, Luigi, Ibba, Luciano, Cascio Ingurgio, Ruggero, Malagoli, Piergiorgio, Amoruso, Fabrizio, Balato, Anna, Bardazzi, Federico, Brianti, Pina, Brunasso, Giovanna, Burlando, Martina, Cagni, Anna E, Caproni, Marzia, Carrera, Carlo G, Carugno, Andrea, Caudullo, Francesco, Cuccia, Aldo, Dapavo, Paolo, Di Brizzi, Eugenia V, Dini, Valentina, Gaiani, Francesca M, Gisondi, Paolo, Guarneri, Claudio, Lasagni, Claudia, Licata, Gaetano, Loconsole, Francesco, Marzano, Angelo V, Megna, Matteo, Mercuri, Santo R, Musumeci, Maria L, Orsini, Diego, Ribero, Simone, Ruffo Di Calabria, Valentina, Satolli, Francesca, Strippoli, Davide, Travaglini, Massimo, Trovato, Emanuele, Venturini, Marina, Zichichi, Leonardo, Valenti, Mario, Costanzo, Antonio, and Narcisi, Alessandra

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Purpose: Tildrakizumab is a selective inhibitor of IL-23 approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in two dosages. We conducted a 16-week multicenter retrospective study to compare the effectiveness and safety of tildrakizumab 200 mg versus tildrakizumab 100 mg in patients with a high disease burden or high body weight. Materials and methods: Our retrospective study included 134 patients treated with tildrakizumab 200 mg and 364 patients treated with tildrakizumab 100 mg from 28 Italian Dermatology Units affected by moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The patients had a body weight above 90 kg or a high disease burden (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index [PASI] ≥ 16 or the involvement of difficult-to-treat areas). We evaluated the effectiveness of tildrakizumab at the week-16 visit in terms of PASI90, PASI100 and absolute PASI ≤ 2. Results: After 16 weeks of treatment with tildrakizumab 200 mg, PASI90 was reached by 57.5% of patients and PASI100 by 39.6% of patients. At the same time point, 34.3% and 24.2% of patients treated with tildrakizumab 100 mg achieved PASI90 and PASI100, respectively. Conclusions: Our data suggest that tildrakizumab 200 mg has better effectiveness than tildrakizumab 100 mg in patients with a body weight ≥ 90 kg and a high disease burden.

Published
2024

7. A risankizumab super responder profile identified by long‐term real‐life observation‐IL PSO (ITALIAN LANDSCAPE PSORIASIS)

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Gargiulo, L., primary, Ibba, L., additional, Malagoli, P., additional, Amoruso, F., additional, Argenziano, G., additional, Balato, A., additional, Bardazzi, F., additional, Burlando, M., additional, Carrera, C. G., additional, Damiani, G., additional, Dapavo, P., additional, Dini, V., additional, Fabbrocini, G., additional, Franchi, C., additional, Gaiani, F. M., additional, Girolomoni, G., additional, Guarneri, C., additional, Lasagni, C., additional, Loconsole, F., additional, Marzano, A. V., additional, Maurelli, M., additional, Megna, M., additional, Orsini, D., additional, Sampogna, F., additional, Travaglini, M., additional, Valenti, M., additional, Costanzo, A., additional, and Narcisi, A., additional

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2023
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8. A risankizumab super responder profile identified by long‐term real‐life observation‐IL PSO (ITALIAN LANDSCAPE PSORIASIS).

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Gargiulo, L., Ibba, L., Malagoli, P., Amoruso, F., Argenziano, G., Balato, A., Bardazzi, F., Burlando, M., Carrera, C. G., Damiani, G., Dapavo, P., Dini, V., Fabbrocini, G., Franchi, C., Gaiani, F. M., Girolomoni, G., Guarneri, C., Lasagni, C., Loconsole, F., and Marzano, A. V.

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PSORIASIS, PATIENT experience, PATIENTS' attitudes
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This article examines the effectiveness of risankizumab, a medication used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The study found that risankizumab was effective in improving psoriasis symptoms, with a high percentage of patients experiencing significant improvement and complete skin clearance. The study also found that patients who had not previously been treated with biologic drugs and those with a shorter disease history had better responses to the treatment. However, the study has some limitations, and further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of risankizumab on psoriasis. [Extracted from the article]

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2024
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9. COVID 19-associated chilblain-like acral lesions among children and adolescents: an Italian retrospective, multicenter study

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Romita, P., Maronese, C. A., de Marco, A., Balestri, R., Belloni Fortina, A., Brazzelli, V., Colonn, C., Di Lernia, V., El Hachem, May, Fabbrocini, G., Foti, C., Frasin, L. A., Guarneri, C., Guerriero, Cristina, Guida, S., Locatelli, A., Neri, Ilaria, Occella, C., Offidani, A., Oranges, T., Pellacani, G., Stinco, G., Stingeni, L., Barbagallo, T., Campanati, A., Cannavo, S. P., Caroppo, F., Cavalli, R., Costantini, Alessio, Cucchia, R., Diociaiuti, Andrea, Filippeschi, C., Francomano, M., Giancristoforo, S., Giuffrida, R., Martina, E., Monzani, N. A., Nappa, P., Pastorino, C., Patrizi, A., Peccerillo, F., Peris, Ketty, Recalcati, S., Rizzoli, L., Simonetti, O., Vastarella, M., Virdi, A., Marzano, A. V., Bonamonte, D., El Hachem M., Guerriero C., Neri I., Costantini A., Diociaiuti A., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Romita, P., Maronese, C. A., de Marco, A., Balestri, R., Belloni Fortina, A., Brazzelli, V., Colonn, C., Di Lernia, V., El Hachem, May, Fabbrocini, G., Foti, C., Frasin, L. A., Guarneri, C., Guerriero, Cristina, Guida, S., Locatelli, A., Neri, Ilaria, Occella, C., Offidani, A., Oranges, T., Pellacani, G., Stinco, G., Stingeni, L., Barbagallo, T., Campanati, A., Cannavo, S. P., Caroppo, F., Cavalli, R., Costantini, Alessio, Cucchia, R., Diociaiuti, Andrea, Filippeschi, C., Francomano, M., Giancristoforo, S., Giuffrida, R., Martina, E., Monzani, N. A., Nappa, P., Pastorino, C., Patrizi, A., Peccerillo, F., Peris, Ketty, Recalcati, S., Rizzoli, L., Simonetti, O., Vastarella, M., Virdi, A., Marzano, A. V., Bonamonte, D., El Hachem M., Guerriero C., Neri I., Costantini A., Diociaiuti A., and Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463)

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BACKGROUND: Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, great interest has been given to this disease, especially to its possible clinical presentations. Besides classical respiratory symptoms, dermatological manifestations occur quite often among infected and non-infected patients, particularly in children. A prominent IFN-I response, that is generally higher in children compared to adults, may not only cause chilblain lesions, but it could also prevent infection and viral replication, thus justifying the negative swab results, as well as the absence of relevant systemic symptoms in positive cases. Indeed, reports have emerged describing chilblain-like acral lesions in children and adolescents with either proven or suspected infection. METHODS: Patients aged from 1 to 18 years old were enrolled in this study from 23 Italian dermatological units and were observed for an overall period of 6 months. Clinical pictures were collected along with data on the location and duration of skin lesions, their association with concomitant local and systemic symptoms, presence of nail and/or mucosal involvement, as well as histological, laboratory and imaging findings. RESULTS: One hundred thirty-seven patients were included, of whom 56.9% were females. Mean age was 11.97±3.66 years. The most commonly affected sites were the feet (77 patients, 56.2%). Lesions (48.5%) featured cyanosis, chilblains, blisters, ecchymosis, bullae, erythema, edema, and papules. Concomitant skin manifestations included maculo-papular rashes (30%), unspecified rashes (25%), vesicular rashes (20%), erythema multiforme (10%), urticaria (10%) and erythema with desquamation (5%). Forty-one patients (29.9%) reported pruritus as the main symptom associated with chilblains, and 56 out of 137 patients also reported systemic symptoms such as respiratory symptoms (33.9%), fever (28%), intestinal (27%), headache (5.5%), asthenia (3.5%), and joint pain (2%). Associated comorbid conditions were observed in 9 patients presen

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2023

10. Brodalumab for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: An Expert Delphi Consensus Statement

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Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Bardazzi, F., Bianchi, L., Dapavo, P., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Micali, G., Offidani, A. M., Pellacani, G., Skroza, N., Angileri, R. G., Burlando, M., Campanati, A., Carrera, C. G., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Conti, A., Simone, C. D., Di Lernia, V., Errichetti, E., Galluzzo, M., Guarneri, C., Lasagni, C., Lembo, S., Loconsole, F., Megna, M., Musumeci, M. L., Prignano, F., Richetta, A. G., Trovato, E., Venturini, M., Peris, Ketty, Pinton, P. C., Fargnoli M. C., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Bardazzi, F., Bianchi, L., Dapavo, P., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Micali, G., Offidani, A. M., Pellacani, G., Skroza, N., Angileri, R. G., Burlando, M., Campanati, A., Carrera, C. G., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Conti, A., Simone, C. D., Di Lernia, V., Errichetti, E., Galluzzo, M., Guarneri, C., Lasagni, C., Lembo, S., Loconsole, F., Megna, M., Musumeci, M. L., Prignano, F., Richetta, A. G., Trovato, E., Venturini, M., Peris, Ketty, Pinton, P. C., Fargnoli M. C., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), and Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463)

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Brodalumab is a recombinant, fully human immunoglobulin IgG2 monoclonal antibody specifically targeted against interleukin-17RA that has been approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in Europe. We developed a Delphi consensus document focused on brodalumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Based on published literature and their clinical experience a steering committee drafted 17 statements covering 7 domains specific to the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis with brodalumab. A panel of 32 Italian dermatologists indicated their level of agreement using a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = “strongly disagree” to 5 = “strongly agree”) using an online modified Delphi method. After the first round of voting (32 participants), positive consensus was reached for 15/17 (88.2%) of the proposed statements. Following a face-to-face virtual meeting, the steering committee decided that 5 statements would form “main principles” and 10 statements formed the final list. After a second round of voting, consensus was reached in 4/5 (80%) of the main principles and 8/10 (80%) for consensus statements. The final list of 5 main principles and 10 consensus statements identify key indications specific to the use of brodalumab in the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in Italy. These statements aid dermatologists in the management of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis.

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2023

11. Real-World Apremilast Use for Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Italy: Patient Perspective, Characteristics, and Clinical Outcomes from the DARWIN Study

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Giofre, C., Fabbrocini, G., Potenza, C., Tiberio, R., Gisondi, P., Marasca, C., Nuzzo, C. M. A., Benincasa, E., Bianchi, L., Dapavo, P., Parodi, A., Atzori, L., Pasquale, R., Peris, Ketty, Amerio, P., Venturini, M., Schiavo, A. L., Romanelli, Margherita, Richetta, A., Cusano, F., Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Offidani, A., Guarneri, C., Prignano, F., Corazza, M., Bongiorno, M. R., Loconsole, F., Ori, A., Simoni, L., Amici, C., Palma, L. D., Andreis, D., Trevisan, F., Sala, S., Patane, R., Mele, F., Pernaci, A., Ruberti, S., Trogu, M., Pelicelli, S., Rizzoli, S., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Romanelli M., Fargnoli M. C., Giofre, C., Fabbrocini, G., Potenza, C., Tiberio, R., Gisondi, P., Marasca, C., Nuzzo, C. M. A., Benincasa, E., Bianchi, L., Dapavo, P., Parodi, A., Atzori, L., Pasquale, R., Peris, Ketty, Amerio, P., Venturini, M., Schiavo, A. L., Romanelli, Margherita, Richetta, A., Cusano, F., Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Offidani, A., Guarneri, C., Prignano, F., Corazza, M., Bongiorno, M. R., Loconsole, F., Ori, A., Simoni, L., Amici, C., Palma, L. D., Andreis, D., Trevisan, F., Sala, S., Patane, R., Mele, F., Pernaci, A., Ruberti, S., Trogu, M., Pelicelli, S., Rizzoli, S., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Romanelli M., and Fargnoli M. C.

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Introduction: While several European studies have reported real-world apremilast use, patient-perceived benefits, and treatment satisfaction, local reimbursement criteria for apremilast vary and data from Italy are limited. Methods: The cross-sectional DARWIN study enrolled consecutive patients who had initiated apremilast for plaque psoriasis 6 (± 1) months prior to enrolment at a single visit across 24 Italian dermatological sites. Disease severity was assessed using body surface area (BSA) and Physician Global Assessment (PGA). Patient-reported outcomes assessed 6 (± 1) months after apremilast initiation were Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Patient Benefit Index (PBI), and 9-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9). Results: Of 184 patients enrolled between July 2019 and January 2021, 180 were included in the analysis. At apremilast initiation, median (25th–75th percentile) time since psoriasis diagnosis was 8.6 (3.2–22.2) years; median BSA, 10.0% (5.0–16.0); mean (standard seviation, SD) DLQI total score, 13.5 (8.0). Over half (54.9%) of patients with available data reported psoriasis had a very or extremely large effect on their quality of life (QoL); half reported itching (50.6%) and/or special areas involvement (50.0%). Most (73.9%) had comorbidities and were biologic-naïve (81.5%). The most common reasons for initiating apremilast were lack of efficacy of previous treatment (56.7%) and contraindications to other treatments (44.4%). At 6 (± 1) months, most patients were continuing apremilast and/or reported a Global PBI score ≥ 1 (minimum clinical benefit) (86.1% and 90.0%, respectively); approximately half achieved BSA ≤ 3% and/or DLQI total score ≤ 5 (47.1% and 48.5%); 18.8% achieved PGA = 0; mean (SD) TSQM-9 global treatment satisfaction score was 59.0 (24.8). Apremilast was well tolerated; no new safety signals were identified. Conclusions: Patients treated with apremilast for 6 months in Italian clinical practice rep

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2023

15. P-212 Impact of post-thaw blastocyst culture time prior to transfer on live birth rate in frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles: a retrospective observational study

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Ciaffaglione, M, primary, Reschini, M, additional, Guarneri, C, additional, Sanzani, E, additional, Cecchele, A, additional, Cucè, V, additional, Posa, A, additional, Balli, M, additional, Mangiarini, A, additional, Pinna, M, additional, Viganò, P, additional, Pisaturo, V, additional, and Restelli, L, additional

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2022
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16. Management of biological therapies for chronic plaque psoriasis during COVID-19 emergency in Italy

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Talamonti, M, Galluzzo, M, Chiricozzi, A, Quaglino, P, Fabbrocini, G, Gisondi, P, Marzano, A, Potenza, C, Conti, A, Parodi, A, Belloni Fortina, A, Bardazzi, F, Argenziano, G, Rongioletti, F, Stingeni, L, Micali, G, Loconsole, F, Venturini, M, Bongiorno, M, Feliciani, C, Rubegni, P, Amerio, P, Fargnoli, M, Pigatto, P, Savoia, P, Nistico, S, Giustini, S, Carugno, A, Cannavo, S, Rech, G, Prignano, F, Offidani, A, Lombardo, M, Zalaudek, I, Bianchi, L, Peris, K, Balestri, R, Bernardini, N, Botti, E, Burlando, M, Caldarola, G, Cattaneo, A, Dapavo, P, Dastoli, S, De Simone, C, Di Nuzzo, S, Diotallevi, F, Fierro, M, Fidanza, R, Foti, C, Gambini, D, Gambardella, A, Girolomoni, G, Guarneri, C, Gualdi, G, Hansel, K, Megna, M, Mugheddu, C, Musumeci, M, Patrizi, A, Pellacani, G, Piaserico, S, Richetta, A, Rosi, E, Rossi, M, Sacchelli, L, Tiberio, R, Tilotta, G, Trovato, E, Vezzoni, R, Zangrilli, A, Talamonti M., Galluzzo M., Chiricozzi A., Quaglino P., Fabbrocini G., Gisondi P., Marzano A. V., Potenza C., Conti A., Parodi A., Belloni Fortina A., Bardazzi F., Argenziano G., Rongioletti F., Stingeni L., Micali G., Loconsole F., Venturini M., Bongiorno M. R., Feliciani C., Rubegni P., Amerio P., Fargnoli M. C., Pigatto P., Savoia P., Nistico S. P., Giustini S., Carugno A., Cannavo S. P., Rech G., Prignano F., Offidani A., Lombardo M., Zalaudek I., Bianchi L., Peris K., Balestri R., Bernardini N., Botti E., Burlando M., Caldarola G., Cattaneo A., Dapavo P., Dastoli S., De Simone C., Di Nuzzo S., Diotallevi F., Fierro M. T., Fidanza R., Foti C., Gambini D. M., Gambardella A., Girolomoni G., Guarneri C., Gualdi G., Hansel K., Megna M., Mugheddu C., Musumeci M. L., Patrizi A., Pellacani G., Piaserico S., Richetta A. G., Rosi E., Rossi M. T., Sacchelli L., Tiberio R., Tilotta G., Trovato E., Vezzoni R., Zangrilli A., Talamonti, M, Galluzzo, M, Chiricozzi, A, Quaglino, P, Fabbrocini, G, Gisondi, P, Marzano, A, Potenza, C, Conti, A, Parodi, A, Belloni Fortina, A, Bardazzi, F, Argenziano, G, Rongioletti, F, Stingeni, L, Micali, G, Loconsole, F, Venturini, M, Bongiorno, M, Feliciani, C, Rubegni, P, Amerio, P, Fargnoli, M, Pigatto, P, Savoia, P, Nistico, S, Giustini, S, Carugno, A, Cannavo, S, Rech, G, Prignano, F, Offidani, A, Lombardo, M, Zalaudek, I, Bianchi, L, Peris, K, Balestri, R, Bernardini, N, Botti, E, Burlando, M, Caldarola, G, Cattaneo, A, Dapavo, P, Dastoli, S, De Simone, C, Di Nuzzo, S, Diotallevi, F, Fierro, M, Fidanza, R, Foti, C, Gambini, D, Gambardella, A, Girolomoni, G, Guarneri, C, Gualdi, G, Hansel, K, Megna, M, Mugheddu, C, Musumeci, M, Patrizi, A, Pellacani, G, Piaserico, S, Richetta, A, Rosi, E, Rossi, M, Sacchelli, L, Tiberio, R, Tilotta, G, Trovato, E, Vezzoni, R, Zangrilli, A, Talamonti M., Galluzzo M., Chiricozzi A., Quaglino P., Fabbrocini G., Gisondi P., Marzano A. V., Potenza C., Conti A., Parodi A., Belloni Fortina A., Bardazzi F., Argenziano G., Rongioletti F., Stingeni L., Micali G., Loconsole F., Venturini M., Bongiorno M. R., Feliciani C., Rubegni P., Amerio P., Fargnoli M. C., Pigatto P., Savoia P., Nistico S. P., Giustini S., Carugno A., Cannavo S. P., Rech G., Prignano F., Offidani A., Lombardo M., Zalaudek I., Bianchi L., Peris K., Balestri R., Bernardini N., Botti E., Burlando M., Caldarola G., Cattaneo A., Dapavo P., Dastoli S., De Simone C., Di Nuzzo S., Diotallevi F., Fierro M. T., Fidanza R., Foti C., Gambini D. M., Gambardella A., Girolomoni G., Guarneri C., Gualdi G., Hansel K., Megna M., Mugheddu C., Musumeci M. L., Patrizi A., Pellacani G., Piaserico S., Richetta A. G., Rosi E., Rossi M. T., Sacchelli L., Tiberio R., Tilotta G., Trovato E., Vezzoni R., and Zangrilli A.

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2020

17. Update on the Management of Pediatric Psoriasis: An Italian Consensus

Author

Peris, Ketty, Fortina, A. B., Bianchi, L., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Balato, A., Bardazzi, F., Bernardini, N., Bonamonte, D., Bongiorno, M. R., Buligan, C., Cusano, F., Del Giudice, M. B. D. F., Hachem, M. E., Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Gualdi, G., Guarneri, C., Hansel, K., Malara, G., Mazzatenta, C., Micali, G., Narcisi, A., Neri, I., Oranges, T., Panzone, M., Parodi, A., Restano, L., Simonetti, O., Venturini, M., Di Lernia, V., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Fargnoli M. C., Peris, Ketty, Fortina, A. B., Bianchi, L., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Balato, A., Bardazzi, F., Bernardini, N., Bonamonte, D., Bongiorno, M. R., Buligan, C., Cusano, F., Del Giudice, M. B. D. F., Hachem, M. E., Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Gualdi, G., Guarneri, C., Hansel, K., Malara, G., Mazzatenta, C., Micali, G., Narcisi, A., Neri, I., Oranges, T., Panzone, M., Parodi, A., Restano, L., Simonetti, O., Venturini, M., Di Lernia, V., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), and Fargnoli M. C.

Abstract

Introduction: Psoriasis affects children with a considerable burden in early life. Treating pediatric psoriasis is challenging also because of the lack of updated specific guidelines. With the recent approval of several biologics for pediatric psoriasis and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the management of young psoriatic patients is facing major changes. A revision of treatment recommendations is therefore needed. Methods: In September 2021, a board of six Italian dermatologists convened to update treatment recommendations. The board issued evidence- and consensus-based statements covering relevant areas of pediatric psoriasis, namely: assessment of psoriasis severity, management of children with psoriasis, and treatment of pediatric psoriasis. To reach consensus, the statements were submitted to a panel of 24 experts in a Delphi process performed entirely via videoconference. A treatment algorithm was produced. Results: There was full consensus that psoriasis severity is determined by the extension/severity of skin lesions, site of lesions, and impact on patient quality of life. Agreement was reached on the need for a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric psoriasis and the importance of patient/parents education. The relevance of vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccination, for psoriatic children was acknowledged by all participants. Management issues that initially failed to reach consensus included the screening for psoriasis comorbidities and early treatment with biologics to prevent them and the use of telemedicine to facilitate patient follow-up. There was full consensus that topical corticosteroids are the first choice for the treatment of mild pediatric psoriasis, while phototherapy and systemic therapy are used in children with moderate-severe psoriasis. According to the proposed treatment algorithm, biologics are the first line of systemic therapy. Conclusions: Targeted systemic therapies are changing the treatment of moderate-severe pediatric psoriasis

Published
2022

18. Italian adaptation of EuroGuiDerm guideline on the systemic treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis

Author

Gisondi, P., Fargnoli, M. C., Amerio, P., Argenziano, G., Bardazzi, F., Bianchi, L., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Conti, A., Corazza, M., Costanzo, A., Dapavo, P., De Simone, Clara, Fabbrocini, G., Feliciani, C., Foti, C., Girolomoni, G., Guarneri, C., Marzano, A. V., Micali, G., Offidani, A., Parodi, A., Pellacani, G., Piaserico, S., Prignano, F., Romanelli, M., Rongioletti, F., Rubegni, P., Stinco, G., Stingeni, L., Tomasini, C. F., Venturini, M., Peris, Ketty, Calzavara-Pinton, P., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), DE Simone C. (ORCID:0000-0002-0898-0045), Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Gisondi, P., Fargnoli, M. C., Amerio, P., Argenziano, G., Bardazzi, F., Bianchi, L., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Conti, A., Corazza, M., Costanzo, A., Dapavo, P., De Simone, Clara, Fabbrocini, G., Feliciani, C., Foti, C., Girolomoni, G., Guarneri, C., Marzano, A. V., Micali, G., Offidani, A., Parodi, A., Pellacani, G., Piaserico, S., Prignano, F., Romanelli, M., Rongioletti, F., Rubegni, P., Stinco, G., Stingeni, L., Tomasini, C. F., Venturini, M., Peris, Ketty, Calzavara-Pinton, P., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), DE Simone C. (ORCID:0000-0002-0898-0045), and Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463)

Abstract

SIDeMaST (Società Italiana di Dermatologia Medica, Chirurgica, Estetica e delle Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse) contributed to the development of the present guideline on the systemic treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. With the permission of EuroGuiDerm, SIDeMaST adapted the guideline to the Italian healthcare context to supply a reliable and affordable tool to Italian physicians who take care of patients affected by moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The content of the guideline includes general information on the scope and purpose, health questions covered, target users and strength/limitations of the guideline, suggestions for disease severity grading and treatment goals. It presents the general treatment recommendations as well as detailed management and monitoring recommendations for the individual drugs including acitretin, cyclosporine, fumarates, methotrexate, adalimumab, apremilast, brodalumab, certolizumab pegol, etanercept, guselkumab, infliximab, ixekizumab, risankizumab, secukinumab, tildrakizumab and ustekinumab. Moreover, the guideline provides guidance for specific clinical situations such as patient with concomitant psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, a history of malignancies, a history of depression, diabetes, viral hepatitis, disease affecting the heart or the kidneys as well as concomitant neurological disease. Advice on how to screen for tuberculosis and recommendations on how to manage patients with a positive tuberculosis test result are given. It further covers treatment for pregnant women or those with childbearing potential. Information on vaccination, immunogenicity and systemic treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic is also provided.

Published
2022

20. Characteristic of chronic plaque psoriasis patients treated with biologics in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. risk analysis from the PSO-BIO-COVID observational study

Author

Talamonti, Marina, Galluzzo, Marco, Chiricozzi, Andrea, Quaglino, Pietro, Fabbrocini, Gabriella, Gisondi, Paolo, Marzano, Angelo Valerio, Potenza, Concetta, Conti, Andrea, Parodi, Aurora, Piaserico, Stefano, Bardazzi, Federico, Argenziano, Giuseppe, Rongioletti, Franco, Stingeni, Luca, Micali, Giuseppe, Loconsole, Francesco, Rossi, Maria Teresa, Bongiorno, Maria Rita, Feliciani, Claudio, Rubegni, Pietro, Amerio, Paolo, Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Pigatto, Paolo, Savoia, Paola, Nisticò, Steven Paul, Giustini, Sandra, Carugno, Andrea, Cannavo', Serafinella Patrizia, Rech, Giulia, Prignano, Francesca, Offidani, Annamaria, Lombardo, Maurizio, Zalaudek, Iris, Bianchi, Luca, Peris, Ketty, PSO-BIO-COVID study group, Balestri R, Bernardini N, Belloni Fortini A, Burlando M, Caldarola G, Campione E, Cattaneo A, Dapavo P, Dastoli S, De Simone C, Di Nuzzo S, Diotallevi F, Fierro MT, Franchi C, Esposito M, Foti C, Gambini DM, Gambardella A, Girolomoni G, Giunta A, Guarneri C, Gualdi G, Hansel K, Megna M, Mugheddu C, Musumeci ML, Patrizi A, Pellacani G, Richetta AG, Rosi E, Sacchelli L, Tiberio R, Tilotta G, Trovato E, Venturini M, Vezzoni R, Talamonti, M., Galluzzo, M., Chiricozzi, A., Quaglino, P., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Marzano, A. V., Potenza, C., Conti, A., Parodi, A., Piaserico, S., Bardazzi, F., Argenziano, G., Rongioletti, F., Stingeni, L., Micali, G., Loconsole, F., Rossi, M. T., Bongiorno, M. R., Feliciani, C., Rubegni, P., Amerio, P., Fargnoli, M. C., Pigatto, P., Savoia, P., Nistico, S. P., Giustini, S., Carugno, A., Cannavo', S. P., Rech, G., Prignano, F., Offidani, A., Lombardo, M., Zalaudek, I., Bianchi, L., Peris, K., Talamonti, M, Galluzzo, M, Chiricozzi, A, Quaglino, P, Fabbrocini, G, Gisondi, P, Marzano, A, Potenza, C, Conti, A, Parodi, A, Piaserico, S, Bardazzi, F, Argenziano, G, Rongioletti, F, Stingeni, L, Micali, G, Loconsole, F, Rossi, M, Bongiorno, M, Feliciani, C, Rubegni, P, Amerio, P, Fargnoli, M, Pigatto, P, Savoia, P, Nisticò, S, Giustini, S, Carugno, A, Cannavo’, S, Rech, G, Prignano, F, Offidani, A, Lombardo, M, Zalaudek, I, Bianchi, L, Peris, K, Talamonti, Marina, Galluzzo, Marco, Chiricozzi, Andrea, Quaglino, Pietro, Fabbrocini, Gabriella, Gisondi, Paolo, Marzano, Angelo Valerio, Potenza, Concetta, Conti, Andrea, Parodi, Aurora, Piaserico, Stefano, Bardazzi, Federico, Argenziano, Giuseppe, Rongioletti, Franco, Stingeni, Luca, Micali, Giuseppe, Loconsole, Francesco, Rossi, Maria Teresa, Bongiorno, Maria Rita, Feliciani, Claudio, Rubegni, Pietro, Amerio, Paolo, Fargnoli, Maria Concetta, Pigatto, Paolo, Savoia, Paola, Nisticò, Steven Paul, Giustini, Sandra, Carugno, Andrea, Cannavo', Serafinella Patrizia, Rech, Giulia, Prignano, Francesca, Offidani, Annamaria, Lombardo, Maurizio, Zalaudek, Iri, Bianchi, Luca, Peris, Ketty, PSO-BIO-COVID study, Group, Balestri, R, Bernardini, N, Belloni Fortini, A, Burlando, M, Caldarola, G, Campione, E, Cattaneo, A, Dapavo, P, Dastoli, S, De Simone, C, Di Nuzzo, S, Diotallevi, F, Fierro, Mt, Franchi, C, Esposito, M, Foti, C, Gambini, Dm, Gambardella, A, Girolomoni, G, Giunta, A, Guarneri, C, Gualdi, G, Hansel, K, Megna, M, Mugheddu, C, Musumeci, Ml, Patrizi, A, Pellacani, G, Richetta, Ag, Rosi, E, Sacchelli, L, Tiberio, R, Tilotta, G, Trovato, E, Venturini, M, Vezzoni, R, Talamonti M., Galluzzo M., Chiricozzi A., Quaglino P., Fabbrocini G., Gisondi P., Marzano A.V., Potenza C., Conti A., Parodi A., Piaserico S., Bardazzi F., Argenziano G., Rongioletti F., Stingeni L., Micali G., Loconsole F., Rossi M.T., Bongiorno M.R., Feliciani C., Rubegni P., Amerio P., Fargnoli M.C., Pigatto P., Savoia P., Nistico S.P., Giustini S., Carugno A., Cannavo' S.P., Rech G., Prignano F., Offidani A., Lombardo M., Zalaudek I., Bianchi L., and Peris K.

Subjects
0301 basic medicine, Male, Clinical Biochemistry, Disease, Cohort Studies, 0302 clinical medicine, Drug Discovery, Receptors, 80 and over, Medicine, Aged, 80 and over, education.field_of_study, Incidence (epidemiology), Incidence, Interleukin-17, psoriasis, Middle Aged, dermatology, sars-CoV-2, Italy, biological therapy, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Cohort, Biological Product, COVID-19, Female, Settore MED/35 - MALATTIE CUTANEE E VENEREE, Adult, Aged, Biological Products, Biological Therapy, Chronic Disease, Humans, Pandemics, Psoriasis, Receptors, Interleukin, Risk Assessment, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Young Adult, Cohort study, Human, medicine.medical_specialty, Population, 03 medical and health sciences, Settore MED/35, Internal medicine, education, Pharmacology, Psoriasi, Pandemic, business.industry, Biological product, Interleukin, medicine.disease, Clinical trial, 030104 developmental biology, SARS-CoV-2, Cohort Studie, business
Abstract

Background The susceptibility of patients with chronic plaque psoriasis and the risks or benefits related to the use of biological therapies for COVID-19 are unknown. Few data about prevalence, clinical course and outcomes of COVID-19 among psoriatic patients were reported. The aims of this study were 1) to assess the prevalence and severity of COVID-19 in psoriatic patients treated with biologic agents during the first phase of the emergency (22 February to 22 April 2020) in Italy, and 2) to report the clinical outcomes of patients who have been exposed to individuals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods Patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis, aged ≥18 years and undergoing treatment with biologic agents as of 22 February 2020, were eligible to be included in PSO-BIO-COVID study. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients using any biologic for psoriasis treatment between 22 February and 22 April 2020 were registered. For all confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, data about concomitant disease, ongoing therapies, and comorbidities were also reported. Results A total of 12,807 psoriatic patients were included in the PSO-BIO-COVID study. In this cohort twenty-six patients (0.2%) had a swab confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Eleven patients required hospitalization and two died. 125 of 12807 patients (1.0%) with exposure to a patient with COVID-19 under quarantine or active health surveillance, were reported. Conclusion The incidence of COVID-19 observed in our cohort of psoriatic patients (0.2%) is similar to that seen in the general population (0.31%) in Italy. However, the course of the disease was mild in most patients. Biological therapies may likely lessen "cytokine storm" of COVID-19, which sometimes lead to multiple organ failure, ARDS, and death.

Published
2021

21. Ulcerative necrobiosis lipoidica: case report of an atypical presentation and literature review

Author

Di Bartolomeo, L., Macca, L., Motolese, A., Guarneri, C., and Guarneri, F.

Subjects
Male, Necrobiosis Lipoidica, Leg Ulcer, Humans, Middle Aged, Clinical diagnosis, Epidemiology, Necrobiosis lipoidica, Ulceration, Skin
Abstract

Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is a rare chronic granulomatous degenerative skin disease by unknown causes, which is mostly associated with diabetes mellitus, usually presenting with typical plaques of the shins. Although less common, some ulcerative forms may be seen in clinical practice. The occurrence of an atypical presentation in one of our patients was the occasion to review the pertinent literature.

Published
2021

22. Primary melanoma of the bladder: a case report and review of the literature

Author

Quaquarini, E., Saltalamacchia, G., Tresoldi, M. M., Schmid, M., Villani, L., Bernardo, A., Guarneri, C., and Camerota, T. C.

Subjects
Bladder cancer, KRAS mutation, Melanoma, Molecular status, Prognosis, Aged, 80 and over, Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle, Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras), Skin Neoplasms, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Humans, Lymph Node Excision, Female, Cystectomy
Abstract

Primary bladder melanomas are rare and aggressive neoplasms. We herein described a new case and performed a review of the literature.We present the case of a 81-year-old woman with a primary mucosal melanoma of the bladder after a history of acral melanoma (KRAS mutated) and lentigo maligna of the forehead. Using PubMed, we found that in literature 38 cases were described.In our patients, during a transurethral resection (TURBT), two bladder lesions were detected. The histologic exam revealed a malignant melanoma, Mib1/ki67: 10-12%, PDL11%. No BRAF, NRAS or KRAS mutations were detected. She subsequently underwent a transurethral revision of the trigone and a partial cystectomy of the dome with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection. Microscopical findings showed a residual 5 mm non-muscle-invasive melanoma of the bladder, with negativity of the surgical margins and of the 17 pelvic lymph nodes. No adjuvant treatment was proposed. To date the patient is disease-free.Primary bladder melanoma carries a poor prognosis and poses a therapeutic challenge to clinicians who manage patients with this rare condition. In our experience the multidisciplinary approach for the diagnosis and management of this rare cancer is mandatory.

Published
2021

24. Helicobacter pylori and skin disorders: a comprehensive review of the available literature

Author

Guarneri, C., Ceccarelli, M., Rinaldi, L., Cacopardo, B., Nunnari, G., Guarneri, F., Guarneri, C., Ceccarelli, M., Rinaldi, L., Cacopardo, B., Nunnari, G., and Guarneri, F.

Subjects
vitiligo, Helicobacter pylori, Humans, psoriasis, Helicobacter pylori, Chronic urticaria, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Skin Diseases, Helicobacter Infections, chronic urticaria, rosacea
Abstract

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium identified for the first time about 30 years ago and commonly considered as the main pathogenic factor of gastritis and peptic ulcer. Since then, it was found to be associated with several gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal diseases. Helicobacter pylori is also associated with many skin disorders including, but not limited to, chronic urticaria, rosacea, lichen planus, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus vulgaris, vitiligo, primary cutaneous MALT-type lymphoma, sublamina densa-type linear IgA bullous dermatosis, primary cutaneous marginal zone B-cell lymphomas and cutaneous T-cell pseudolymphoma. Literature up to September 2020 shows that clear evidence exists only for some of the mentioned associations, while in the majority of cases, data appear contrasting. The aim of this review is to summarize the available studies on the topic and draw possible conclusions. Further clinical and laboratory studies are needed to assess the real plausibility and relevance of these associations, as well as the possible role of Helicobacter pylori with the underlying pathogenic mechanisms.

Published
2020

27. Radiotherapy in cancer and rheumathoid arthritis patients: cancer treatment or control of articular flares? We can achieve both

Author

Fiorica, F., Ciancio, G., Giuliani, J., Bonetti, A., Berretta, M., Guarneri, C., Giorgi, C., Furini, F., Guerra, V., and Govoni, M.

Subjects
Male, Radiotherapy, Cancer, Rheumatoid arthritis, NO, Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Antirheumatic Agents, Neoplasms, Radiotherapy, Rheumatoid arthritis, Cancer, Humans, Female, Aged, Retrospective Studies
Abstract

The study was aimed to investigate the role of radiotherapy (RT) as a risk factor for reactivation or worsening of symptoms in patients affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a single-center retrospective observational study on RA patients who developed cancer requiring RT during the course of the disease. The control group consisted of RA patients with cancer who did not undergo RT. In both groups, the disease activity was evaluated at baseline and at 6 and 12 months through the DAS28 index. A relapse was defined as an increase of20% in DAS28. A radiotherapist evaluated total and daily doses and timing of radiation. Acute and late toxicity was defined as events occurring within 90 days from the start and more than 90 days after the completion of RT, respectively.Seventy-two RA patients (38F/34M; mean age: 70±9 years; mean disease duration: 13±9 years), 29 (40.2%) of whom received radiotherapy (mean age 72.9±9 years), were enrolled. The most frequent malignancies were breast (27.2%), thyroid (9.8%), and skin (7%). Between radio-treated and non-radio-treated patients, no significant differences in RA reactivation (6/29 vs. 17/43; p=0.12) or mean exacerbation time (6.7 ± 4.9 months compared to 6.4 ± 4.1 months; p=0.78) were found. Overall, RT was well tolerated with low rates of both acute and late toxicity.In RA patients, RT was well tolerated and not associated with an increased risk of articular flares. Properly designed prospective clinical studies with a larger number of patients should be performed to confirm these data.

Published
2021

30. The clinical spectrum of COVID-19–associated cutaneous manifestations: An Italian multicenter study of 200 adult patients

Author

Marzano, A. V., Genovese, Giannicola, Moltrasio, C., Gaspari, V., Vezzoli, P., Maione, V., Misciali, C., Sena, P., Patrizi, A., Offidani, A., Quaglino, P., Arco, R., Caproni, M., Rovesti, M., Bordin, G., Recalcati, S., Potenza, C., Guarneri, C., Fabbrocini, G., Tomasini, C., Sorci, M., Lombardo, M., Gisondi, P., Conti, A., Casazza, G., Peris, Ketty, Calzavara-Pinton, P., Berti, Emanuele, Genovese G., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Berti E., Marzano, A. V., Genovese, Giannicola, Moltrasio, C., Gaspari, V., Vezzoli, P., Maione, V., Misciali, C., Sena, P., Patrizi, A., Offidani, A., Quaglino, P., Arco, R., Caproni, M., Rovesti, M., Bordin, G., Recalcati, S., Potenza, C., Guarneri, C., Fabbrocini, G., Tomasini, C., Sorci, M., Lombardo, M., Gisondi, P., Conti, A., Casazza, G., Peris, Ketty, Calzavara-Pinton, P., Berti, Emanuele, Genovese G., Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), and Berti E.

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 is associated with a wide range of skin manifestations. Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of COVID-19–associated skin manifestations and explore the relationships among the 6 main cutaneous phenotypes and systemic findings. Methods: Twenty-one Italian Dermatology Units were asked to collect the demographic, clinical, and histopathologic data of 200 patients with COVID-19–associated skin manifestations. The severity of COVID-19 was classified as asymptomatic, mild, moderate, or severe. Results: A chilblain-like acral pattern was significantly associated with a younger age (P <.0001) and, after adjusting for age, significantly associated with less severe COVID-19 (P =.0009). However, the median duration of chilblain-like lesions was significantly longer than that of the other cutaneous manifestations taken together (P <.0001). Patients with moderate/severe COVID-19 were more represented than those with asymptomatic/mild COVID-19 among the patients with cutaneous manifestations other than chilblain-like lesions, but only the confluent erythematous/maculo-papular/morbilliform phenotype was significantly associated with more severe COVID-19 (P =.015), and this significance disappeared after adjustment for age. Limitations: Laboratory confirmation of COVID-19 was not possible in all cases. Conclusions: After adjustment for age, there was no clear-cut spectrum of COVID-19 severity in patients with COVID-19–related skin manifestations, although chilblain-like acral lesions were more frequent in younger patients with asymptomatic/pauci-symptomatic COVID-19.

Published
2021

32. Acrokeratosis of Bazex as a sign of thyroid cancer: first description and review of thyroid-associated paraneoplastic dermatoses.

Author

MACCA, L., MANUELLA, L., TAIBI, R., and GUARNERI, C.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Bazex syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic skin disorder of unknown pathogenesis. Cutaneous findings are usually noticed before the diagnosis of the underlying malignancy, more frequently squamous cell carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract or metastasis to cervical lymph nodes. Association with other malignancies has been reported. CASE REPORT: Herein, we describe a case in course of metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma and review the relevant literature. RESULTS: A bibliographic search was conducted and a total of 8 studies concerning the association were reviewed. CONCLUSIONS: Physicians be aware of unexpected cutaneous conditions as a possible sign of underlying tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022

33. Diversity of clinical appearance of cutaneous manifestations in the course of COVID‐19

Author

Guarneri, C., Venanzi Rullo, E., Gallizzi, R., Ceccarelli, M., Cannavò, S.P., and Nunnari, G.

Subjects
Adult, Male, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), chilblains‐like lesion, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), media_common.quotation_subject, Dermatology, Letter to Editor, SARS‐CoV‐2, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, acrocianosis, chilblains-like lesion, Young Adult, 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, COVID‐19, Pandemic, Humans, Medicine, Socioeconomics, Pandemics, Aged, media_common, Aged, 80 and over, business.industry, Outbreak, Clinical appearance, Middle Aged, Infectious Diseases, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Skin Diseases, Viral, Female, business, Diversity (politics)
Abstract

The outbreak of COVID‐19 has stricken more than 203,000 people in Italy up to 30th of April 2020, with over 27,000 died according to official estimates1. While Italy was one of the most affected countries in Europe, the impact of the disease in the southern part of the state was less dramatic than in the north, due to some still not understood reasons. Particularly in Sicily, ‘only’ 3,140 cases have been recorded, of whom 533 encountered in the province of Messina.

Published
2020

34. Patients' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics influence the therapeutic decision-making process in psoriasis

Author

Scala, E., Megna, M., Amerio, P., Argenziano, G., Babino, G., Bardazzi, F., Bianchi, L., Caldarola, Giacomo, Campanati, A., Cannavo, S. P., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Conti, A., Damiani, G., Dapavo, P., De Simone, C., Esposito, M., Fabbrocini, G., Fargnoli, M. C., Ferrara, F., Fidanza, R., Gualdi, G., Guarneri, C., Hansel, K., Malagoli, P., Malara, G., Micali, G., Mugheddu, C., Musumeci, M. L., Odorici, G., Offidani, A., Pescitelli, L., Prignano, F., Raimondo, A., Ribero, S., Rongioletti, F., Stingeni, L., Trifiro, C., Zanframundo, S., Balato, A., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), Scala, E., Megna, M., Amerio, P., Argenziano, G., Babino, G., Bardazzi, F., Bianchi, L., Caldarola, Giacomo, Campanati, A., Cannavo, S. P., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Conti, A., Damiani, G., Dapavo, P., De Simone, C., Esposito, M., Fabbrocini, G., Fargnoli, M. C., Ferrara, F., Fidanza, R., Gualdi, G., Guarneri, C., Hansel, K., Malagoli, P., Malara, G., Micali, G., Mugheddu, C., Musumeci, M. L., Odorici, G., Offidani, A., Pescitelli, L., Prignano, F., Raimondo, A., Ribero, S., Rongioletti, F., Stingeni, L., Trifiro, C., Zanframundo, S., Balato, A., and Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387)

Abstract

Background Knowledge regarding differences in care for psoriatic patients is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate factors influencing prescription of systemic treatments for patients with psoriasis with a special focus on socioeconomic factors. Methods and findings This was a non-interventional, cross-sectional study, conducted in 18 Italian University and/ or hospital centers with psoriasis-specialized units. Questionnaires evaluating demographic and socioeconomic characteristics were administered to participants. Overall, 1880 consecutive patients affected by mild-to-severe psoriasis were recruited. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses of systemic therapy prescription, with a special focus on biologics, accounting for the above mentioned characteristics were performed. Our analysis showed that all analyzed patients' characteristics were significantly associated with biological therapy compared to non-biological systemic one. Particularly, women were less likely to receive biologics than men (OR = 0.66; 95% CI, 0.57-0.77). Elderly patients (≥65 years) and subjects with a BMI ≥30 had lower odds to receive biologics respect to adults (≥35-64 years) (OR = 0.33; 95% CI, 0.25-0.40), and subjects with BMI≥25<30 (OR = 0.64; 95% CI, 0.53-0.77), respectively. Northern and Southern patients were both less likely to receive biologics than Central patients (OR = 0.75; 95% CI, 0.63-0.89, and OR = 0.56; 95% CI,0.47-0.68, respectively). Lower economic profile and never reading books were both associated with decreased odds of receiving biological therapy. Conclusions This study shows that sex, age, comorbidities, and socioeconomic characteristics influence the prescription of systemic treatments in psoriasis, highlighting that there are still unmet needs influencing the therapeutic decision-making process that have to be addressed.

Published
2020

35. Management of biological therapies for chronic plaque psoriasis during COVID-19 emergency in Italy

Author

Talamonti, M., Galluzzo, M., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Quaglino, P., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Marzano, A. V., Potenza, C., Conti, A., Parodi, A., Belloni Fortina, A., Bardazzi, F., Argenziano, G., Rongioletti, F., Stingeni, L., Micali, G., Loconsole, F., Venturini, M., Bongiorno, M. R., Feliciani, C., Rubegni, P., Amerio, P., Fargnoli, M. C., Pigatto, P., Savoia, P., Nistico, S. P., Giustini, S., Carugno, A., Cannavo, S. P., Rech, G., Prignano, F., Offidani, A., Lombardo, M., Zalaudek, I., Bianchi, L., Peris, Ketty, Balestri, R., Bernardini, N., Botti, E., Burlando, M., Caldarola, Giacomo, Cattaneo, A., Dapavo, P., Dastoli, S., De Simone, Clara, Di Nuzzo, S., Diotallevi, F., Fierro, M. T., Fidanza, R., Foti, C., Gambini, D. M., Gambardella, A., Girolomoni, G., Guarneri, C., Gualdi, G., Hansel, C., Megna, M., Mugheddu, C., Musumeci, M. L., Patrizi, A., Pellacani, G., Piaserico, S., Richetta, A. G., Rosi, E., Rossi, M. T., Sacchelli, L., Tiberio, R., Tilotta, G., Trovato, E., Vezzoni, R., Zangrilli, A., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Caldarola G. (ORCID:0000-0002-8837-9232), De Simone C. (ORCID:0000-0002-0898-0045), Talamonti, M., Galluzzo, M., Chiricozzi, Andrea, Quaglino, P., Fabbrocini, G., Gisondi, P., Marzano, A. V., Potenza, C., Conti, A., Parodi, A., Belloni Fortina, A., Bardazzi, F., Argenziano, G., Rongioletti, F., Stingeni, L., Micali, G., Loconsole, F., Venturini, M., Bongiorno, M. R., Feliciani, C., Rubegni, P., Amerio, P., Fargnoli, M. C., Pigatto, P., Savoia, P., Nistico, S. P., Giustini, S., Carugno, A., Cannavo, S. P., Rech, G., Prignano, F., Offidani, A., Lombardo, M., Zalaudek, I., Bianchi, L., Peris, Ketty, Balestri, R., Bernardini, N., Botti, E., Burlando, M., Caldarola, Giacomo, Cattaneo, A., Dapavo, P., Dastoli, S., De Simone, Clara, Di Nuzzo, S., Diotallevi, F., Fierro, M. T., Fidanza, R., Foti, C., Gambini, D. M., Gambardella, A., Girolomoni, G., Guarneri, C., Gualdi, G., Hansel, C., Megna, M., Mugheddu, C., Musumeci, M. L., Patrizi, A., Pellacani, G., Piaserico, S., Richetta, A. G., Rosi, E., Rossi, M. T., Sacchelli, L., Tiberio, R., Tilotta, G., Trovato, E., Vezzoni, R., Zangrilli, A., Chiricozzi A. (ORCID:0000-0002-6739-0387), Peris K. (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Caldarola G. (ORCID:0000-0002-8837-9232), and De Simone C. (ORCID:0000-0002-0898-0045)

Abstract

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Published
2020

38. From the Aosta Valley to Sicily: Differences in Clinico-Pathologic Features and Distribution of Risk Factors in Italian Melanoma Patients: A Multicenter Survey from the GIPME: P-013

Author

Fava, P., Crocetti, E., Pimpinelli, N., Chiarugi, A., Fargnoli, M. C., Maurichi, A., Rubegni, P., Manganoni, M. A., Bottoni, U., Catricalá, C., Cavicchini, S., Santinami, M., Alaibac, M., Annetta, A., Astrua, C., Borghi, A., Bressy, S., Calzavara Pinton, P., Capizzi, R., Clerico, R., Colombo, E., Corradin, M. T., De Simone, P., Fantini, F., Ferreli, C., Filosa, G., Girgenti, V., Giuliani, E., Guarneri, C., Lamberti, A., Lisi, P., Nardini, P., Papini, M., Peris, K., Pizzichetta, M. A., Salvini, C., Savoia, P., Strippoli, D., Tolomio, E., Tomassini, M. A., Vena, G. A., Zichichi, L., and Quaglino, P.

Published
2013

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