In recent months, there have been reported several dermatologic manifestations in COVID-19 patients such as erythematous rash, widespread urticarial, chickenpox-like vesicles, acroischemia, chilblainlike eruptions and petechial rash mimicking dengue. 1,2 In this study, we present a case of alopecia areata (AA) in a patient who tested positive for COVID-19. Our purpose is to further characterize dermatologic manifestations of this disease.At the end of September, a 38-year-old healthy male patient presented to the dermatologic department because of sudden appearance of bald spots affecting the beard.The patient had been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection in August, a month before the appearance of the bald spots.
Patients with atopic dermatitis commonly experience ophthalmic complications, and a higher incidence of conjunctivitis has been observed during treatment with dupilumab. We present the case of a 49‐year‐old woman with persistent severe atopic dermatitis who complained of refractory conjunctivitis associated with dupilumab. Ocular examination showed features of atopic conjunctivitis for which an external topical application to the eyelids of pimecrolimus 10 mg/g cream was prescribed. The patient showed substantial clinical remission after only 12 days. This case was remarkable as the medication applied externally to the eyelid skin was effective in treating the conjunctival involvement possibly due to penetration of pimecrolimus through the eyelid layers. Further studies are needed to support the use of this drug for dupilumab‐related conjunctivitis.
<p class="abstract">Pruritus of unknown origin is defined as itching lasting for more than 3 weeks without a clear identifiable cause. Aetiology of itching is wide ranging and includes chronic renal failure, cholestasis and internal malignancy. Iron deficiency has been described to be causative of pruritus but the mechanism underlying this association remains unclear. We report the case of a female patient with iron deficiency anemia and generalized pruritus, resolved after intravenous administration of iron-complex supplements and we explained a possible mechanism between this association.</p>
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