Neurofibromatosis type 1, also known as von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis, is an autosomal dominant disorder that affects 1 in 3,000 newborns. Approximately 50% of neurofibromatosis type 1 patients have no family history of the disease. The tongue, the alveolar ridge of the buccal mucosa, gums, lips, palate, floor of the mouth, and pharyngomaxillary fossa can be affected by tumors associated with this condition; the tongue is the most common site. We report the case of a 29-year-old female patient with neurofibroma in the tongue, highlighting the possibility of disease manifestations in the oral cavity and differential diagnoses.

Keywords: NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1; NEUROFIBROMA, PLEXIFORM; NEUROFIBROMA; TONGUE NEOPLASMS.

Introduction: Infrared radiation (IR-A) causes structural changes in the skin, similar to those caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of cosmetic products concentrates in in vitro tests and clinical trials. A promising alternative is the use of fragments of human skin from elective cosmetic surgery, to evaluate the actual clinical benefits of a product applied topically.
Objective: The objective of this study was to correlate IR-A radiation effects in biopsies and in ex vivo skin fragments and in human fibroblasts culture by quantifying MMP-1, TIMP-1 and GADD45a mediators.
Methods: Collection of biopsies from 15 volunteers after IR-A applications for 5 consecutive days. Exposure to IR-A radiation of human skin fragments from elective cosmetic surgery, and human fibroblasts culture. Measurement of MMP-1, TIMP-1 and GADD45a mediators for further comparison of results.
Results: In the three models used, the IR-A radiation induced an increase in MMP-1, inhibited the synthesis of GADD45a, and did not changed TIMP-1 values.
Conclusion: Due to the positive correlation of the models studied, it may be suggested the use of ex vivo skin as plausible and sustainable tool to overcome differences between knowledge generated from in vitro and clinical experiments.

Keywords: SKIN AGING; MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE 1; SOLAR RADIATION; IN VITRO TECHNIQUES

Type 1 neurofibromatosis has multiple cutaneous lesions and limited treatment options. CO₂ laser is a useful tool for the removal of neurofibromas, the main source of cosmetic disfiguration for these patients. We present the treatment of neurofibromas with CO₂ laser in a patient over 4.5 years. The patient had lesions with variable diameter, diffusely distributed. After 16 sessions of CO₂ laser, we observed clinical improvement. Although it is a palliative treatment, the cosmetic improvement achieved substantiates the demanded effort and time in view of the psychological gains for the patient.

Keywords: Lasers, Gas; Laser Therapy; Neurofibromatosis 1

A woman with type I diabetes and Hashimoto’s disease presented necrobiosis lipoidica at 15 years of age. Cyclosporine 100 mg/day was prescribed; however, an abscess in the inguinal region led to treatment interruption. Then, she tried dimethyl fumarate at increasing doses up to 120 mg/day. The lack of results led to the discontinuation of the therapy. The third attempt was isotretinoin 40 mg/day for eight months, with wound healing. Recently, after a knee scar repair surgery, necrobiosis lipoidica lesions appeared at the suture site. The patient received isotretinoin 40 mg/day again, and the lesion regressed in three months.

Keywords: Necrobiosis Lipoidica; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Bacterial Infections

Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disease, with an incidence of 1/2,500-3,000 births and a prevalence of approximately 1/4,000-5,000 individuals. Genetic mutations in the NF1 gene cause it, affecting neural and skin tissues. Glomus tumor is a benign neoplasm originating from the glomus, a neuromyoatrial structure of the skin present at the fingertips and involved in thermoregulation. The literature historically considered these tumors isolated and sporadic, but some studies have proved a relationship with neurofibromatosis type I. Thus, patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 should be investigated. The case report provides additional support for the notion that NF1 has a risk associated with multiple glomus tumors.

Keywords: Glomus Tumor; Association; Case Reports; Neoplasms; Neurofibromatoses