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De Ritis Ratio Is a Potential Independent Predictor of Recurrence of Single-Organ Cutaneous Small Vessel Vasculitis
by Thilo Gambichler, Larisa Ardabili, Belanna Domin, Laura Susok and Nessr Abu Rached
Dermato 2025, 5(2), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/dermato5020008 - 1 May 2025
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Background/objectives: According to the Chapel Hill Consensus Conference nomenclature, single-organ cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (SOCV) is defined histopathologically by immune complex-mediated vasculitis of the dermal capillaries/venules without systemic involvement. There is a lack of investigations studying predictors of SOCV outcomes. This multicenter retrospective [...] Read more.
Background/objectives: According to the Chapel Hill Consensus Conference nomenclature, single-organ cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (SOCV) is defined histopathologically by immune complex-mediated vasculitis of the dermal capillaries/venules without systemic involvement. There is a lack of investigations studying predictors of SOCV outcomes. This multicenter retrospective study aimed to assess whether baseline serum liver scores could predict SOCV recurrence. Methods: Data from 204 inpatients with histopathologically confirmed idiopathic SOCV treated between 2000 and 2022 were analyzed. All patients had baseline blood tests for platelets and liver parameters; those with systemic diseases were excluded. The study evaluated the AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI), Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index, and De Ritis ratio (DRR). Results: Recurrence was observed in 17.6% of patients. Univariable analysis identified hospital stay length, DRR, cutaneous extent, and cardiovascular comorbidities as predictors, but logistic regression confirmed only cutaneous extent and DRR as independent predictors of disease recurrence. Conclusions: A higher DRR (cut-off > 1.13) may indicate necrosis from reduced blood flow, making it a potential predictor of SOCV recurrence. Full article
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Deep Learning-Based Web Application for Automated Skin Lesion Classification and Analysis
by Serra Aksoy, Pinar Demircioglu and Ismail Bogrekci
Dermato 2025, 5(2), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/dermato5020007 - 24 Apr 2025
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Background/Objectives: Skin lesions, ranging from benign to malignant diseases, are a difficult dermatological condition due to their great diversity and variable severity. Their detection at an early stage and proper classification, particularly between benign Nevus (NV), precancerous Actinic Keratosis (AK), and Squamous Cell [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Skin lesions, ranging from benign to malignant diseases, are a difficult dermatological condition due to their great diversity and variable severity. Their detection at an early stage and proper classification, particularly between benign Nevus (NV), precancerous Actinic Keratosis (AK), and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), are crucial for improving the effectiveness of treatment and patient prognosis. The goal of this study was to test deep learning (DL) models to determine the best architecture to use in classifying lesions and create a web-based platform for improved diagnostic and educational availability. Methods: Various DL models, like Xception, DenseNet169, ResNet152V2, InceptionV3, MobileNetV2, EfficientNetV2 Small, and NASNetMobile, were compared for classification accuracy. The top model was incorporated into a web application, allowing users to upload images for automatic classification, thereby offering confidence scores as a measure of the reliability of predictions. The tool also has enhanced visualization capabilities, which allow users to investigate feature maps derived from convolutional layers, enhancing interpretability. Web scraping and summarization techniques were also employed to offer concise, evidence-based dermatological information from established sources. Results: Of the models evaluated, DenseNet169 achieved the best classification accuracy of 85% and was, therefore, chosen as the base architecture for the web application. The application enhances diagnostic clarity by visualizing features and promotes access to trustworthy medical information on dermatological disorders. Conclusions: The developed web application serves as both a diagnostic support system for dermatologists and an educational system for the general public. By using DL-based classification, interpretability techniques, and automatic medical information extraction, it facilitates early intervention and increases awareness regarding skin health. Full article
(This article belongs to the Collection Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology)
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Stimulator of InterferoN Genes (STING)-Associated Vasculopathy with Onset in Infancy Syndrome (SAVI) Associated with Disseminated Molluscum Contagiosum Under Baricitinib Treatment
by Thilo Gambichler, Yusa Devrim and Laura Susok
Dermato 2025, 5(2), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/dermato5020006 - 2 Apr 2025
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Background/objectives: Stimulator of Interferon Genes (STING)-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI) is a rare autoinflammatory disorder caused by gain-of-function mutations in the TMEM173 gene. These mutations result in chronic activation of the STING pathway and excessive type I interferon production, leading to [...] Read more.
Background/objectives: Stimulator of Interferon Genes (STING)-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI) is a rare autoinflammatory disorder caused by gain-of-function mutations in the TMEM173 gene. These mutations result in chronic activation of the STING pathway and excessive type I interferon production, leading to systemic inflammation, vascular abnormalities, interstitial lung disease, and skin ulcerations. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, including baricitinib, have shown promise in mitigating systemic and organ-specific manifestations. However, these inhibitors broadly suppress immune pathways, potentially increasing vulnerability to infections. Case presentation: This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with SAVI (due to a heterozygous TMEM173 mutation) who developed disseminated molluscum contagiosum (MC) while receiving baricitinib therapy. Laboratory results revealed lymphopenia, low CD4/CD8 ratio, and impaired immune cell activity, suggesting compromised antiviral immunity. Discussion: Despite SAVI’s association with excessive type I interferon signaling, this chronic hyperactivation may cause immune dysregulation, exhausting T cells and natural killer cells vital for viral defense. Furthermore, baricitinib suppresses interferon signaling via the JAK-STAT pathway, reducing inflammatory damage in SAVI but also impairing antiviral responses. Moreover, MC viruses evade host immune defenses by antagonizing STING and TANK-binding kinase 1-mediated interferon activation, further contributing to infection risk. This report is the first to document MC in a SAVI patient and highlights the rare complication of disseminated MC due to impaired type I interferon signaling and immune suppression from baricitinib therapy. This case underscores the need for vigilance regarding viral infections in SAVI patients treated with JAK inhibitors. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue What Is Your Diagnosis?—Case Report Collection)
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