M. La Plaça

Scalp Biopsies for Alopecia

Tullio Brunetti, Cosimo Misciali, Luca Rapparini, Francesca Bruni et autres

Background: Hair loss is one of the most common reasons patients seek dermatologic evaluation. Although clinical examination and trichoscopy establish the diagnosis in most cases, scalp biopsy remains essential when findings are inconclusive, when cicatricial alopecia is suspected, or when histopathologic documentation …

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Generational Divides and Guidance Needs in the Use of Social Media: Results from an Italian Dermatology Survey

Fortunato Cassalia, Andrea Danese, Carmine D’Acunto, Antonio Russo et autres

Background: The growing influence of social media in healthcare raises ethical, regulatory, and professional concerns. Dermatology, positioned at the intersection of clinical, surgical, and aesthetic medicine, faces unique challenges in navigating this digital landscape. Objectives: To assess how dermatology professionals in Italy …

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Management of periungual pyogenic granulomas due to EGFR inhibitors in real world

Luca Rapparini, Ginevra Martelli, Stephano Cedirian, Francesca Pampaloni et autres

The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.

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Infiltrated and ulcerated plaque of the lower limb: a case report

Gianluca Cafasso, Alessio Natale, Yuri Merli, M. La Plaça et autres

An 81-year-old man presented with a 4-week nonhealing plaque on the right lower leg following minor trauma. Despite wound care and systemic antibiotics, the lesion persisted and progressed. Histopathological evaluation of a punch biopsy led to a rare and unexpected diagnosis.

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A large erythematous plaque of the scalp

Tullio Brunetti, Costantino Ricci, Federico Bardazzi, M. Fiorentino et autres

A 71-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of asymptomatic, well-demarcated papules and plaques localized to the vertex area of the scalp. The lesions appeared smooth, ranging in color from red to brownish, and were covered by branching vessels. Dermatoscopy revealed elongated …

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Non‐Melanoma Skin Cancer in Transplant Recipients: A Single‐Centre Retrospective Cohort Study on the Role of Transplant Type, Immunosuppressive Exposure, and Tumor Subtypes

Corrado Zengarini, Vittoria Tagnin, Gioia Sorbi, Alba Guglielmo et autres

BACKGROUND: Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is a frequent long-term complication in transplant recipients, mainly due to chronic immunosuppression. Its incidence varies by transplant type and regimen, but existing evidence is often fragmented. OBJECTIVE: To assess long-term incidence and risk factors for NMSC, …

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Eccrine syringofibroadenoma: description of two cases

Alessio Natale, Tullio Brunetti, Yuri Merli, Cosimo Misciali et autres

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Buccal Mucosa as Substrate for Direct Immunofluorescence Should Be Included Early in the Diagnostic Work Up of Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

Andrea Gabusi, M. La Plaça, Davide Bartolomeo Gissi, Federica Filippi et autres

ABSTRACT Background In ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) direct immunofluorescence (DIF) represents the gold standard for definitive diagnosis. However, up to 50% of ocular MMP cases do not meet the immunopathological criteria. In addition, the risk of exacerbating conjunctival cicatrization makes ocular …

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Multiple-Site Lichen Planus: An Italian Case Series of 44 Patients

Federico Bardazzi, Lidia Sacchelli, Giacomo Clarizio, Federica Filippi et autres

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder affecting skin, mucosae, nails, and appendages, often with significant impact on quality of life. While associations between oral LP (OLP) and other localizations have been described, comprehensive analyses of patients presenting with …

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Scooping the Mite: A Simple Curette Technique for Scabies Burrow Sampling

Corrado Zengarini, Martina Mussi, Iria Neri, Bianca Maria Piraccini et autres

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Beyond the standard: targeted reapplication in palmoplantar scabies of infants

Martina Mussi, Corrado Zengarini, Gionathan Orioni, Marco Adriano Chessa et autres

Infantile scabies can be challenging to treat because of behavioural and anatomical factors that reduce the efficacy of topical therapies. In this small prospective cohort study, there were 22 neonates and infants with persistent palmoplantar scabies. Patients were treated exclusively with permethrin …

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Benefit-Risk Assessment of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Implications for Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons

Stephano Cedirian, Monia Donati, Luca Rapparini, Francesca Pampaloni et autres

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have gained prominence for their efficacy in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. Recent evidence suggests that their pleiotropic effects-beyond glycemic control and weight loss-include anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidative effects, which may beneficially support various …

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