Graduated in Medicine from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (1997) and ph.d. at Pathological Anatomy and Clinical Pathology from Universidade de São Paulo (2005). Has experience in Medicine, focusing on Dermatology, acting on the following subjects: dermatology, insect repelents, epidemiology and teledermatology (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Melasma is an acquired chronic hypermelanosis, characterized by brownish patches in photoexposed areas, especially the face. It mainly affects women at menacme and has an impact on the quality of life and psychological distress. The onset of melasma is related to genetic predisposition in association with individual characteristics and exposure to environmental factors. Chronic exposure t…
Introduction: Until now, there are no treatments for melasma which are highly efficient or present satisfactory results. Objectives: To evaluate efficacy and security of two sessions of microneedling (1,5mm), of tranexamic acid oral use (250mg, 2x/day for 60 days) and the combination of them in treatment for facial melasma in women. Method: Pilot study: 20 women with facial melasma; 10 of…
Melasma is a common disorder of hyperpigmentation, characterized by symmetric brown patches on skin exposed to sun. It's more frequent in the face, forehead and temples. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR), genetic influence and endocrine factors such as pregnancy, oral contraceptives, thyroid dysfunction and some medications and cosmetics are some of etiological factors. However none of them can…
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Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Melasma is a chronic, acquired and localized hypermelanosis that occurs in photoexposed areas, affecting mainly women during menacme and representing the third most frequent dermatological diagnosis in Brazilian women. Several factors have been linked to the development of melasma, but none is individually responsible. Diagnosis is predominantly clinical. Examinatio…
Anogenital warts (AGWs) are prevalent benign epithelial lesions: it is estimated that 10% of individuals will show anogenital warts throughout their lives and that the incidence is between 160 and 289 cases per 100,000 individuals per year, worldwide. Thus constituting major public health problem. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), especially HPV-6 and 11 types. Despite t…
Anogenital warts (AGWs) are prevalent benign epithelial lesions: it is estimated that 10% of individuals will show anogenital warts throughout their lives and that the incidence is between 160 and 289 cases per 100,000 individuals per year, worldwide. Thus constituting major public health problem. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), especially HPV-6 and 11 types. Despite t…
Introduction: Chronic leg ulcers are highly prevalent. The local treatment involves dressings and topical products. These treatments can cause contact dermatitis, which increases the mordibity of the disease and delay cicatrization. Objective: Identify frequency and most common allergens related to contact dermatitis in patients with chronic leg ulcers. Methodology: It's a prospective, tr…
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