Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle characterized by recurrent painful and inflamed lesions, predominantly affecting intertriginous regions. Due to its physical sequelae and impact on quality of life, we should be familiarized with this disease to make an appropriate diagnosis and implement an early treatment. This executive summary of the clinical guideline, elaborated by the hidradenitis suppurativa workgroup of the Chilean Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SOCHIDERM), reviews its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, comorbidities, psycho-emotional impact, clinical presentation, diagnosis, classifications, ultrasonographic evaluation, and its medical and surgical treatments. Finally, a therapeutic approach algorithm is proposed.

ABSTRACT Taxanes are a class of chemotherapeutic agents with common associated dermatologic adverse events, such as skin hyperpigmentation, hand-foot skin syndrome, paronychia and onycholysis. Taxane-induced scleroderma is rare. Few cases with skin findings resembling systemic sclerosis, have been reported after the administration of these agents. We report two cases with stage IV breast cancer, aged 66 and 71 years, who developed sclerodermic skin lesions in their extremities after starting treatment with placlitaxel and nabplaclitaxel respectively.

Los taxanos son agentes quimioterapéuticos cuyo uso se asocia a problemas dermatológicos tales como hiperpigmentación, síndrome manos-pies, paroniquia y onicolisis. La esclerodermia inducida por taxanos es rara, con pocos casos informados en la literatura. Informamos los casos de dos pacientes con cáncer de mama en estado IV, de 66 y 71 años, que desarrollaron lesiones esclerodérmicas en las extremidades después de ser tratadas con placlitaxel y nabplaclitaxel, respectivamente.

Abstract: Eosinophilic annular erythema is a rare, benign, recurrent disease, clinically characterized by persistent, annular, erythematous lesions, revealing histopathologically perivascular infiltrates with abundant eosinophils. This report describes an unusual case of eosinophilic annular erythema in a 3-year-old female, requiring sustained doses of hydroxychloroquine to be adequately controlled.

Abstract: A 54 year-old woman with a 3-year history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) consulted us because of weight loss, fever and skin eruption. On physical examination, erythematous plaques with a pseudo-vesicular appearance were seen on the back of both shoulders. Histological examination was consistent with rheumatoid neutrophilic dermatosis (RND). After 3 days of prednisone treatment, the skin eruption resolved. RND is a rare cutaneous manifestation of seropositive RA, characterized by asymptomatic, symmetrical erythematous plaques with a pseudo-vesicular appearance. Histology characteristically reveals a dense, neutrophilic infiltrate with leucocitoclasis but without other signs of vasculitis. Lesions may resolve spontaneously or with RA treatment. This case illustrates an uncommon skin manifestation of active rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract Erosive lichen planus is an uncommon variant of lichen planus. Chronic erosions of the soles, accompanied by intense and disabling pain, are some of its most characteristic manifestations. We present the case of a woman who developed oral and plantar erosive lichen planus associated with lichen planus pigmentosus and ungueal lichen planus that were diagnosed after several years. The patient failed to respond to multiple therapies requiring longstanding medication but remained refractory. Knowledge of the treatment options for erosive lichen planus is insufficient. Further research is required to clarify their effectiveness, ideally adopting an evidence-based methodology.

Skin necrosis must be considered as a syndrome, because it is a clinical manifestation of different diseases. An early diagnosis is very important to choose the appropriate treatment. Therefore, its causes should be suspected and confirmed quickly. We report eleven patients with skin necrosis seen at our Department, caused by different etiologies: Warfarin-induced skin necrosis, loxoscelism, diabetic microangiopathy, ecthyma gangrenosum, disseminated intravascular coagulation, necrotizing vasculitis, paraneoplastic extensive necrotizing vasculitis, livedoid vasculopathy, necrotizing fasciitis, necrosis secondary to the use of vasoactive drugs and necrosis secondary to the use of cocaine. We also report the results of our literature review on the subject.

Background: Bacillary angiomatosis is an unusual infectious disease, with angioproliferative lesions, typical of immunocompromised patients. It is caused by Bartonella quintana and Bartonella henselae, two infectious agents of the genus Bartonella, which trigger variable clinical manifestations, including cutaneous vascular and purpuric lesions, and regional lymphadenopathy, and even a systemic disease with visceral involvement. We report a 38-year-old HIV positive male presenting with a history of six months of cutaneous growing purple angiomatous lesions, located also in nasal fossae, rhi-nopharynx and larynx. The skin biopsy was compatible with bacillary angiomatosis. Polymerase chain reaction of a tissue sample showed homology with B. quintana strain Toulouse. The patient was treated with azithromycin and ciprofloxacin with a favorable evolution.

The aim of this study was to perform a descriptive study of the morphology, anatomical variations and morphometry of medial talocrural (or deltoid) ligament. We dissected 27 lower limbs obtained from amputations without histories of age, sex or disease. The measurements were made with a caliper, compass and ruler, expressing the results in millimeters. We described the superficial layer morphology of the medial ligament, measuring the size and ligament's thickness. For the deep layer we described and measured the length (l), width (w) and thickness (t). Results: Superficial layer: trapezoid form=66.7% (anterior margin=30.5 mm; posterior margin=27.6 mm; top margin=22.6 mm; bottom margin=50.5 mm), rectangular form=19% (anterior margin=19.3 mm; posterior margin=27.2 mm; top margin=24.4 mm; bottom margin=29.8 mm), triangular form=14.3% (anterior margin=37 mm; posterior margin=37.8 mm; bottom margin=48.3 mm). The average thickness of the superficial layer was 3.6 mm. Deep layer of the medial ligament: l=6.9 mm, w=11 mm, t=5.7 mm; presented rectangular form in 100%. In 76.2% of the specimens, the deep layer was covered completely by the superficial layer; however, in 23.8% the coverage is incomplete, showing the deep layer by posterior angle. The literature is contradictory regarding the anatomy and variations of the medial ligament of the ankle. There are important differences in morphology, attachments, subdivisions and relationships between the two layers of the deltoid ligament. Conclusions: We found significant anatomical variations in the morphology and the relationship between the superficial and deep layers of the deltoid ligament.

El objetivo fue realizar un estudio descriptivo de la morfología, variaciones anatómicas y la morfometría del ligamento talocrural medial (o deltoídeo). Se disecaron 27 miembros inferiores obtenidos de amputaciones sin antecedentes de edad, sexo, ni morbilidad. Las mediciones se realizaron con un pie de metro, regla y compás, expresando los resultados en milímetros. Se describió la morfología del ligamento medial en su capa superficial, midiendo el tamaño y grosor del ligamento. Para la capa profunda se describió y midió la longitud (l), ancho (a) y espesor (e). Resultados: En la capa superficial se observó: forma trapezoidal = 66,7% (margen anterior = 30,5 mm; margen posterior = 27,6 mm; margen superior = 22,6 mm; margen inferior = 50,5 mm), forma rectangular= 19% (margen anterior = 19,3 mm; margen posterior = 27,2 mm, margen superior = 24,4 mm; margen inferior = 29,8 mm), forma triangular = 14,3% (margen anterior=37 mm, margen posterior = 37,8 mm; margen inferior = 48,3 mm). El espesor promedio de la capa superficial fue de 3,6 mm. La capa profunda del ligamento medial: l = 6.9 mm, a = 11 mm, e = 5,7 mm, presentó forma rectangular en el 100% de los casos. En el 76,2% de las muestras, la capa profunda estaba completamente cubierta por la capa superficial, sin embargo, en 23,8% la cobertura fue incompleta, mostrando la capa profunda por el ángulo posterior. La literatura es contradictoria respecto a la anatomía y variaciones del ligamento medial del tobillo. Existen importantes diferencias en su morfología, inserciones, subdivisiones y las relaciones entre las dos capas del ligamento deltoídeo. Conclusiones: Se encontraron importantes variaciones anatómicas en la morfología y la relación entre las capas superficial y profunda del ligamento deltoídeo.

Background: The use of tattoos and piercings has increased, especially among adolescents in the last decades. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of these behaviors in adolescents and their association with risk behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use and sexual promiscuity. Material and Methods: An anonymous and confidential survey about tattooing and piercings was applied to randomly selected high school teenagers, attending municipal, private-subsidized and private schools, in four sectors of Santiago (north-east, south-east, north-west, south-west). Results: The surveys were answered by 1329 participants with a mean age of 15 years (62% women) from 9 schools in Santiago. The prevalence of tattoos was 1.7% (confidence intervals (CI) 1.1% to 2.5%). The figure for piercings was 30.6% (CI 28.2 to 33.1%). A higher prevalence of tattooing and piercings was observed in groups with a history of psychiatric disorders, criminal records, alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug consumption and initiation of sexual activity (p < 0,001). Conclusions: This study confirms that tattoos and piercings are indicators of adolescent risk behaviors.

Sweet's syndrome, also known as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is characterized by fever, neutrophilia, erythematous and tender skin lesions that typically show a diffuse infiltrate of neutrophils in the upper dermis. This disorder has been associated with myeloproliferative syndromes. We report the case of a 53-year-old woman with an acute myeloid leukemia, presenting a Sweet's syndrome. A worsening of cutaneous lesions injuries was observed when granulocyte colony stimulating factor was added to treatment.

The lateral talofibular ligament injuries are a common problem in trauma. These correspond to the majority of ankle sprains, anterior talofibular ligament being the most frequent, followed by the calcaneal fibular. Through our study we will try to describe the anatomy of these ligaments, thus having a surgical tool for confrontation. A descriptive study was conducted on the morphometric lateral talocrural ligaments, resulting in an average of their measurements and frequency of anatomical variations. Were dissected 27 limbs from amputation with no history of age, sex and morbidity. The ligaments were measured with a tube foot, dry dividers and millimeter ruler, expressing the results in millimeters. We measured the length (l), width (a), thickness (e), area of origin (o) and insertion site (i). Described the anatomic variations presented these ligaments. The results were: fibulocalcaneal ligaments (l = 30.3 mm, a = 5.46 mm, e = 2.4 mm, ao = 46.17 mm²; ai = 66.59 mm²). No anatomic variations presented. Posterior talofibular ligament (l = 25.74 mm, a = 6.37 mm, e = 4.35 mm, ao = 40.1 mm²; ai = 80.19 mm²). In 22.2% described a projection accessory fiber (fascicle up or fibular) arising from the origin of the ligament, superior heading to attach to the articular surface of the fibula. Anterior talofibular ligament (l = 20.01 mm, a = 10.2 mm, e = 2.3 mm, ao = 60.03 mm²; ai = 66.96 mm²). In 57% of cases was unique, bifurcated in 43% and 0% triple-barbed. A 46.15% have arcuate fibers connecting the origins of the anterior fibulotalar and fibulocalcaneal ligaments. In conclusion important anatomical variations were found are not isolated, but form distinct anatomical groups each ligament.

Las lesiones del ligamento talofibular lateral son un problema común en traumatología. Éstas corresponden a la mayoría de los esguinces de tobillo, siendo el ligamento talofibular anterior el de mayor frecuencia, seguido del calcáneo fibular. Mediante nuestro estudio intentaremos describir la anatomía de estos ligamentos, teniendo así una herramienta para su enfrentamiento quirúrgico. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo morfométrico sobre los ligamentos talocrurales laterales, obteniéndose un promedio de sus medidas y frecuencia de variaciones anatómicas. Se disecaron 27 miembros inferiores obtenidos de amputaciones sin antecedentes de edad, sexo y morbilidad. Los ligamentos fueron medidos con un pie de metro, compás de puntas secas y regla milimetrada, expresando los resultados en milímetros. Se midió el largo(l), ancho(a), espesor(e), área de origen(ao) y área de inserción(ai). Se describieron las variaciones anatómicas que presentaron estos ligamentos. Los resultados fueron: Lig. calcáneo fibular (l=30,3mm; a=5,46mm; e=2,4mm; ao=46,17mm²; ai=66,59mm²). No presentó variaciones anatómicas. Lig. talofibular posterior (l=25,74mm; a=6,37mm; e=4,35mm; ao=40,1mm²; ai=80,19mm²). En 22,2% se describe una proyección de fibras accesorias (fascículo ascendente o tibial) que nacen del origen del ligamento, dirigiéndose hacia superior para insertarse en la caraarticular de la tibia. Lig. talofibular anterior (l=20,01mm; a=10,2mm; e=2,3mm; ao=60,03mm²; ai=66,96mm²). En 57% de los casos fue único, en 43% bifurcado y 0% trifurcado. Un 46,15% posee fibras arciformes que unen los orígenes de los ligamentos fibulotalar anterior y fibulocalcáneo. En conclusión se encontraron importantes variaciones anatómicas que no son aisladas, sino forman distintos grupos anatómicos de cada ligamento.