Keywords: HYPERHIDROSIS; AXILLA; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; SWEAT GLANDS.

Rhinophyma is characterized by the hyperplasia of sebaceous glands in the nasal region, associated with a nodular thickening of the skin, enlargement of the pores, and fibrosis in the later stages. It occurs most commonly in male patients bearing rosacea, and may be associated with phymas in the region of the mentum (gnatophyma), ears (otophyma) and forehead (metophyma). The present article describes a case of giant rhinophyma with significant impact on the patient's quality of life, hampering breathing, sleeping, and eating. The lesion was successfully treated with electrosurgery.

Keywords: ELECTROSURGERY; RHINOPHYMA; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Introduction: Mohs micrographic surgery is a technique that offers high cure rates for non-melanoma skin cancer.
Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery in a reference center in dermatologic surgery.
Methods: Medical records of patients who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery in the period 2014-2015 at a dermatology reference center, in the city of Mogi das Cruzes (SP, Brazil), were analyzed.
Results: The patients' ages ranged from 38 to 87 years; of these 54% were women. The most affected topography was the nose (54% of patients). Previous history of skin cancer was positive in 62% of cases. The indication driver for micrographic surgery was the lesion's location in 67% of the patients, followed by the size (23%) and tumor recurrence (10%). The most prevalent intraoperative diagnosis was basal cell carcinoma (90%).
Conclusions: Mohs micrographic surgery is an excellent therapeutic option in cases of tumors of aggressive nature, large diameter and high-risk location. This study is in line with the current literature regarding the epidemiological data linked to the occurrence of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Keywords: MOHS SURGERY; SKIN NEOPLASMS; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

The evolution in surgical techniques for treatment of vitiligo has been producing extremely satisfying results in patients with stable vitiligo, without Köebner phenomenon and resistants to other types of treatment. Many techniques are available and should be used accordingly to the patient and to the dermatologist experience to optimize the results.

Keywords: VITILIGO, SURGERY, TRANSPLANTATION, DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Introduction: Hyperhidrosis is a common disease characterized by excessive sweating. Several treatment options are described as axillary liposuction and laserlipolysis.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of two treatment methods for axillary hyperhidrosis – one exclusively surgical (liposuction) and the other employing invasive laser therapy (laserlipolysis) – using a prospective, comparative study with a one-year follow up.
Methods: Liposuction was carried out in the right axilla, while laser lipolysis was performed in the left axilla. The evaluation was conducted using the starch-iodine test, comparative histological analysis and patient self-assessment questionnaires.
Results: Twelve patients took part in the study. The starch-iodine test indicated decreased sweating in all patients within one year after the procedures, while the histological analyses showed absence or reduction of the secreting ducts and acini on both sides and in all cases. After one year of follow-up, the patient's satisfaction index measured by the questionnaires remained positive in all cases, with 75% asserting maximum satisfaction, and 25% reporting difference between the sides (better results were described in the right hand side axilla).
Conclusions: Both techniques showed similar effectiveness after one year of follow-up. Laserlipolysis had a lower frequency of postoperative complications.

Keywords: LASERS; LASER THERAPY; DERMATOLOGY; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Case report of a 16-year-old female patient with diagnosis of subungual exostosis in the right hallux with clinical and histopathological diagnosis, submitted to total excision of the lesion and follow-up for five years with excellent aesthetic result.

Keywords: EXOSTOSES; BONE NEOPLASMS; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory, recurrent and debilitating skin disease. Its etiopathogenesis involves follicular occlusion and genetic, environmental and immunological factors. Diagnosis is predominantly clinical, and the therapeutic approach is a major challenge due to its impact on the patient's quality of life. The surgical option is the most indicated in severe cases, nevertheless there is no consensus on the ideal treatment, as outcomes are diverse, and the aesthetic aspect after the procedure is generally unfavorable. This article was aimed at reporting a surgical option with primary wound closure, whose aesthetic result was superior to those derived from traditional techniques.

Keywords: HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA; HIDRADENITIS; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; DERMATOLOGY; THERAPEUTICS

Introduction: Tuberous sclerosis is a dominant autosomal genodermatosis, classically characterized by facial angiofibromas, fibrotic plaques, periungual fibromas, leaf-shaped hypochromic maculae and fibrous frontal plaques.
Case report: A patient bore this disease, with Koenen tumors in all nail beds of hands and feet, which were resistant to the conventional treatment — simple excision and electrosurgery. Amputation of the nail beds was performed followed by reconstruction with full thickness skin grafts.
Conclusion: The amputation of the nail apparatus and reconstruction with full thickness skin grafts in aggressive, recurrent or high morbidity cases can be an effective therapeutic option.

Keywords: DERMATOLOGY; DERMATOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS; SKIN TRANSPLANTS

Introduction: Molluscum contagiosum is a dermatovirosis caused by a poxvirus. In the literature there are descriptions of different therapeutic approaches of this infection.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of imiquimod – isolated and associated with curettage – in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
Methods: Group A: 20 patients used 5% imiquimod cream 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Group B: 10 patients used a creamy base 3 times a week, for 6 weeks. After the initial 6 weeks, all patients underwent curettage.
Results: Group A: 31% decrease in the number of lesions in the 6th week, with a curettage effectiveness of 97.6%; Group B: 4.8% increase in the number of lesions in the 6th week, with a curettage effectiveness of 81.1%. The mean value for the pain level during curettage was 1.8 for Group A and 3.0 for Group B.
Conclusions: Due to the facts that the rate of cure of contagious molluscum lesions increased and the pain decreased when the curettage procedure was conducted after the use of the immunomodulator, it was possible to conclude that the association of 5% imiquimod cream to the curettage may be a therapeutic possibility.

Keywords: Molluscum Contagiosum; Dermatology; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures

Lesions located in fingers and toes, including the involvement of the nail apparatus, are not rare in dermatological practice. Many of them can be treated by dermatologist physicians qualified in dermatological and ungual surgeries, who rely on their knowledge of the origin and types, pathophysiology, and available therapeutic options for these lesions. The present study is aimed at presenting a bibliographical review on the various lesions that can affect this topography.

Keywords: Dermatologic surgical procedures; Fingers; Nail diseases

Skin cancers in the head and neck region account for 70-75% of malignant cutaneous tumors, of which 80% are basal cell carcinomas. Between 3-6% of malignant cutaneous tumors occur in the auricular pavilion. The authors of the present paper report an alternative technique for reconstructing the ear helix after excision of tumors, without the use of the classic compensation triangle. This method allows that the scar be located in the helical sulcus, resulting in a better aesthetic result, without unaesthetic retractions or scars located transversely to the helix.

Keywords: Dermatologic surgical procedures; Ear, External; Ear neoplasms

The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented healthy global threat, leading dermatologist surgeons/aestheticians to interrupt or alter clinical practice and adjust to the necessary precautionary methods. This article aims to prepare dermatologists for the upcoming difficulties and precautions for conducting procedures in the midst of coronavirus pandemics, focusing on recommendations and best practices for reopening aesthetic practice while mitigating risks to practitioners, patients, staff, and the general public.

Keywords: COVID-19; Dermatology; Pandemic; Physicians’ office, SARS-CoV-2.

Rhinophyma is a disfiguring and progressive disease of the nose with high prevalence. Despite being considered a benign condition, many patients have sought curative treatments due to aesthetic deformity and social stigmatization. There are several surgical techniques described in the treatment of this disease. This report aims to present a case that required an unusual therapeutic approach for the treatment of rhinophyma, given the patient's multiple comorbidities. The procedure was performed with no complications in the intra and postoperative period. The patient maintains an outpatient follow-up with a good long-term aesthetic result.

Keywords: Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Rhinophyma; Rosacea

The lower eyelid is one of the sites most affected by basal cell carcinoma (BCC). We present an option of inner corner skin flap with oral mucosa graft for eyelid reconstruction after BCC excision. This tumor affects approximately 60% of the lower eyelid and shows complete lower lacrimal canaliculus involvement. The use of internal corner skin transposition flap and oral mucosa graft is safe. The technique is reproducible and with good postoperative evolution. Positioning and eyelid movement were restored, allowing tear drainage through the upper canaliculus with complete correction of the tears’ overflow (epiphora).

Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; Skin Neoplasms; Dermatological Surgical Procedures; Surgical Flaps

We present a case of delayed-type hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid (HA)-based filler on the face following the Pfizer booster in a Moderna-vaccinated individual. It is the first known case of treatment of the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction with hyaluronidase following Covid vaccination. Hyaluronidase is a viable option to treat this reaction, particularly for patients who may not benefit from systemic treatment options. With an anticipated fourth round of vaccine boosters on the horizon, there may be an increased incidence of cutaneous adverse events, including the reaction discussed.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Inflammation; Dermal fillers; Hypersensitivity, Delayed; Hyaluronic acid