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    A Case Of Intermediate Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Lyell Syndrome) Induced By Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: A Report

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    Malaria is a parasite disease that is endemic in tropical country as Niger (West Africa). Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQ) is a synthetic antimalarial drug that is very often used to treat connective tissue diseases such as, scleroderma, systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis. This drug may induce numerous cutaneous adverse reactions as well as the other anti-malarial drugs. We report on a case of intermediate Lyell syndrome that occurred in the first week of treatment of malaria attack with a young woman, aged 19, following the administration of hydroxychloroquine sulfate

    Un cas de xeroderma pigmentosum observé au CNHU-HKM de Cotonou

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    Introduction : Le Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) est une maladie gĂ©nĂ©tique, entraĂźnant une sensibilitĂ© accrue au rayonnement ultraviolet avec pour consĂ©quences des lĂ©sions cutanĂ©es spĂ©cifiques sur les zones photoexposĂ©es. Observation: Il s’agissait d’un garçon de 3 ans, sans antĂ©cĂ©dent familial particulier, reçu pour des troubles pigmentaires du visage, Ă©voluant depuis un an, avec un dĂ©but en pĂ©riode nĂ©onatale marquĂ© par l’apparition de lĂ©sions bulleuses cutanĂ©es sur les zones photoexposĂ©es. Aucun facteur dĂ©clenchant n’était identifiĂ©. L’évolution de la maladie Ă©tait marquĂ©e par l’apparition de macules bigarrĂ©es. Les signes accompagnateurs Ă©taient une photophobie et un larmoiement. Les lĂ©sions cutanĂ©es Ă©voluaient par pĂ©riodes de poussĂ©es et rĂ©missions dans un contexte de retard psychomoteur. Le XP Ă©tait Ă©voquĂ© sur la base d’arguments cliniques. Aucun examen paraclinique spĂ©cifique n’était rĂ©alisĂ©. Une protection solaire et un Ă©mollient Ă©taient prescrits. La surveillance Ă©tait ophtalmologique et neurologique. Conclusion : Le XP Ă©tait Ă©voquĂ© devant des lĂ©sions cutanĂ©es bulleuses sur les zones photoexposĂ©es, ayant dĂ©butĂ© pendant la pĂ©riode nĂ©onatale. Un bilan paraclinique aurait permis la confirmation du diagnostic. Devant les risques de complications, une prise en charge multidisciplinaire est nĂ©cessaire.   Introduction : Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a genetic disorder, leading to increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation with consequences such as specific skin lesions on areas of photoexposure. Case report : It was about a 3 year old boy, with no particular family history, received for skin discolorations of the face, evolving since one year, with a beginning during neonatal period marked with the occurence of bullous skin lesions on photoexposed areas. No triggering factor was identified. The course of the disease was marked by the appearance of discolored macules. Accompagnying signs were photophobia and tearing. The skin lesions were evolving through oubreaks and remission periods in a context of psychomotor retardation. XP was discussed based on clinical arguments. No specific paraclinic assessement was performed. Sun protection and a skin emollient were prescribed. Monitoring was ophtalmologic and neurological. Conclusion : XP was discussed based on recurring bullous skin lesions on photoexposed areas, starting during the neonatal period. Paraclinic assessment would have allowed the confirmation of the diagnosis. With risks of complications, a multidisciplinary management is necessary

    Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratiques de la Dépigmentation Cosmétique Volontaire des Jeunes Filles en Milieu Scolaire et Universitaire du Département des Collines au Bénin

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    Introduction : La pratique de la dĂ©pigmentation cosmĂ©tique volontaire est de plus en plus adoptĂ©e par les jeunes filles. Ce phĂ©nomĂšne de " mode " rĂ©vĂšle un certain aspect socio-anthropologique qui assimile la couleur noire de la peau Ă  une vision nĂ©gative et infĂ©rieure de l'ĂȘtre humain. Objectif: l’objectif est de comprendre ce qui motive les jeunes filles scolarisĂ©es Ă  s’adonner Ă  une telle pratique plus spĂ©cifquement dâ€˜Ă©valuer leurs connaissances, attitudes et pratiques face Ă  la dĂ©pigmentation. MĂ©thode : Il s'agit d'une Ă©tude transversale rĂ©alisĂ©e entre Avril et Mai 2023 qui a concernĂ© 1039 Ă©tudiantes des Ă©coles et universitĂ©s du dĂ©partement des Collines sĂ©lectionnĂ©es par sondage alĂ©atoire simple Ă  plusieurs degrĂ©s. RĂ©sultats : La moitiĂ© des filles enquĂȘtĂ©es savaient que la dĂ©pigmentation est l’utilisation de produits chimiques dans le but d’éclaircir la peau. Pour la plupart (82,9%) d’entre elles, la couleur de la peau Ă©tait une reprĂ©sentation de critĂšre de beautĂ©. Une femme Ă  peau claire avait plus de valeur qu’une femme Ă  peau noire selon 43,0% des enquĂȘtĂ©es. 78,2% avaient adoptĂ© la pratique de la dĂ©pigmentation volontaire et le rythme d’application Ă©tait biquotidien chez 70,6% d’entre elles.  La principale motivation des filles Ă©tait d’uniformiser le teint. Conclusion : La dĂ©pigmentations est un phĂ©nomene bien connu des Ă©lĂšves et Ă©tudiantes du dĂ©partement des collines.  La plupart des enquĂȘtĂ©es pratique la dĂ©pigmentation et le critĂšre de beautĂ© est utilisĂ© pour justifier le phĂ©nomĂšne.   Introduction: the practice of voluntary cosmetic depigmentation is increasingly adopted by young girls. This "fashion" phenomenon reveals a certain socio-anthropological aspect that assimilates the black color of the skin to a negative and inferior vision of the human being. Objective:  was to understand what motivates young girls at school to engage in such a practice more specifically evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding depigmentation. Method: This is a cross-sectional study carried out between April and May 2023 which involved 1039 female students from schools and universities in the Collines department selected by simple multistage random sampling. Results: Half the girls surveyed knew that depigmentation is the use of chemicals to lighten the skin. For the majority (82.9%) of them, skin color was a representation of beauty criteria. A light-skinned woman was more valuable than a dark-skinned woman, according to 43.0% of respondents. 78.2% have adopted the practice of voluntary depigmentation, and 70.6% of them apply their products twice a day.  The girls' main motivation was to even out their skin color. Conclusion: Depigmentation is well known among pupils and students in the hill district.  Most of those surveyed practice depigmentation and the criterion of beauty is used to justify the phenomenon

    Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques de la dépigmentation cosmétique volontaire dans les lycées, collÚges et universités du département des Collines au Bénin

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    Introduction : la pratique de la dĂ©pigmentation cosmĂ©tique volontaire est de plus en plus adoptĂ©e par les jeunes filles. Ce phĂ©nomĂšne de " mode " rĂ©vĂšle un certain aspect socio-anthropologique qui assimile la couleur noire de la peau Ă  une vision nĂ©gative et infĂ©rieure de l'ĂȘtre humain. MĂ©thode : il s'agit d'une Ă©tude transversale rĂ©alisĂ©e entre avril et mai 2023 qui a concernĂ© 1039 Ă©tudiantes des Ă©coles et universitĂ©s du dĂ©partement des Collines sĂ©lectionnĂ©es par sondage alĂ©atoire simple Ă  plusieurs degrĂ©s. RĂ©sultats : la prĂ©valence de la dĂ©pigmentation chez les filles enquĂȘtĂ©es est de 78,2%. Les principaux produits utilisĂ©s sont les savons Ă  base de dĂ©rivĂ© mercuriel et d'hydroquinone (21,55%) et les lotions Ă  base d'hydroquinone et de corticoĂŻdes (75,65). 50% de ces filles savaient ce qu'Ă©tait la dĂ©pigmentation. Pour 82,9% d'entre elles, la couleur de la peau est une reprĂ©sentation d'un critĂšre de beautĂ© et 14,5% l'associent Ă  un critĂšre de classe sociale. Les principales motivations sont entre autres : ĂȘtre plus belle (58,8%) ; unifier le teint (23,0%) ; plaire aux hommes (15,5%) ; Ă  l'occasion d'Ă©vĂ©nements sociologiques tels que le mariage ou le baptĂȘme (1,7%) et la rivalitĂ© (0,8%). 49,8 % avaient pour complication principale une dyschromie, 24,1 % des vergetures, 14,9 % des dermatites allergiques, 3,3 % de l'acnĂ© et 3,0 % des mycoses. Conclusion : la prĂ©valence des dĂ©pigmentations enregistrĂ©es est trĂšs Ă©levĂ©e et les actions de sensibilisation ainsi que la rigueur dans le contrĂŽle des produits dĂ©pigmentants doivent ĂȘtre renforcĂ©es.   Introduction: the practice of voluntary cosmetic depigmentation is increasingly being adopted by young girls. This “fashion” phenomenon reveals a certain socio-anthropological aspect, which equates the black color of the skin with a negative and inferior vision of the human being. Method: this is a cross-sectional study carried out between April and May 2023 which involved 1039 female students from schools and universities in the Collines department selected by simple multistage random sampling. Results: the prevalence of depigmentation among the girls surveyed was 78.2%. The main products used were soaps based on mercurial derivative and hydroquinone (21.55%) and lotions based on hydroquinone and corticosteroids (75.65). 50% of these girls knew what depigmentation was. For 82.9% of them, skin color is a representation of a beauty criterion and 14.5% relate it to a social class criterion. The main motivations are among others: to be more beautiful (58.8%); even out the complexion (23.0%); pleasing men (15.5%); on the occasion of sociological events such as marriage or baptisms (1.7%) and rivalry (0.8%). 49.8% had dyschromia as the main complication; 24.1% had stretch marks, 14.9% had allergic dermatitis, 3.3% had acne; and 3.0% had mycoses. Conclusion: the prevalence of depigmentation recorded is very high and awareness-raising actions as well as rigor in the control of depigmenting products should be increased

    Epidemic, Endemic, or Stewart–Bluefarb? When Several Forms of Kaposi Seem to Dispute Paternity

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    The role of human herpes virus 8 (HHV8) is demonstrated in the occurrence of Kaposi’s disease, but the role of cofactors is still hardly known. We report a case of Kaposi’s disease which occurred 10 years after a local trauma in an HIV-positive patient from Central Africa. A 38-year-old female, from and living in Central Africa, consulted for angiomatous papulo-nodules associated with purple-colored macules and painful lymphoedema of the right leg and foot that had been developing for 6 months. She reported a history of posttraumatic lymphoedema of the affected limb as a result of a road accident that occurred ten years earlier. The mucous were healthy. There was no sign of systemic lesions. The diagnosis of Kaposi’s disease was evoked with, in differential, a Stewart–Bluefarb syndrome-type of pseudo-Kaposi and an epidemic Kaposi disease. Retroviral serology was positive to HIV1 with a CD4 count of 600 cells/mm3. Histopathology of the lesions and duplex ultrasonography could not be performed. The rest of the biological assessment was without particularity. The diagnosis of epidemic Kaposi’s disease associated with cofactors involved in endemic Kaposi’s disease and Stewart–Bluefarb syndrome was retained. An antiretroviral treatment (emtricitabine, tenofovir, and efavirenz) allowed to obtain after 6 months a noticeable improvement of the lesions and a disappearance of the pain with however the persistence of a residual lymphoedema. This is a special case of Kaposi’s disease that seems to involve several factors. The role of cofactors in Kaposi’s disease remains to be elucidated

    Clinical evaluation of the deadline of healing of the ulcer of Buruli hurts of diameter lower or equal to 10 centimeters in pobe (Benin)

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    Introduction: Ulcer of Buruli is a skin disorder due to Mycobacterium ulcerans. The objective was to estimate the deadline of healing of the hurts of the ulcer of ulcer of Buruli of diameter ≀ 10 cm. Patients and Methods: It was about a retrospective, descriptive and analytical study, realized from 2010 to 2012 in PobĂš (Benin). Were included the patient, having had a positive PCR in Mycobacterium ulcerans, hurts of diameter ≀ 10 cm and treated according to the recommendations of the WHO. Results: A total of 104 patients have been included. The hurt patches represented the most frequent clinical shape (57%). The average deadline of consultation was 16.6 ±19.6 weeks. The patients presenting a hurt lesion and having consulted less than 5 weeks after the beginning of the disease, had an average deadline of healing of 85.1 ± 33.7 days versus 146.1 ± 80.2 days for those having consulted 27 weeks after the beginning of the disease (p <0.05). The average deadline of healing of forms by diameter ≀ 5cm was 105.1 ± 59.5 days versus 111. ± 44.3 days for that of hurt forms of 5 cm ≀ diameter ≀ 10 cm (p = 0.04). Conclusion: Delay in the consultation lengthens the deadline of healing of the hurts. The not hurt lesions whatever are their sizes have a deadline of healing longer than that of the hurt lesions. The results of this work should arouse other studies for new therapeutic perspectives of that affection

    Forme mixte de gale grave sur terrain de depigmentation cosmetique volontaire: A propos d’un cas au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Parakou (Benin) [Mixed form of grave scabies on voluntary cosmetic depigmation land: About a case at the Parakou (Benin) University Hospital Center (UHC)]

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    Severe forms of scabies are rare. They are more contagious, posing a public health problem during an epidemy in institution. The magnitude of the depigmenting cosmetic practice, a true phenomenon of society today, is at the origin of the recrudescence of certains infectious diseases in their rare forms like severe scaby. We report the first case of mixed form of severe at Parakou University Hospital Center. The body treatment with an antiscabious medicine associated with the disinfection of bedding, led to a total recovering. RÉSUMÉ Les formes graves de la gale sont rares. Elles sont plus contagieuses, posant un problĂšme de santĂ© publique lors d’épidĂ©mie en institution. L’ampleur de la pratique cosmĂ©tique dĂ©pigmentante, vĂ©ritable phĂ©nomĂšne de sociĂ©tĂ© de nos jours est Ă  l’origine de la recrudescence de certaines pathologies infectieuses dont des formes rares de gale grave. Nous rapportons le premier cas de forme mixte de gale grave sur terrain de dĂ©pigmentation cosmĂ©tique volontaire chez une jeune femme de 21 ans au CHU de Parakou. Le traitement corporel par un antiscabieux associĂ© Ă  la dĂ©sinfection de la literie, a conduit Ă  une guĂ©rison totale
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