Clinical observation on different frequency of auricular bloodletting combined with auricular point sticking for acne vulgaris / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical efficacy of different treatment frequency of auricular bloodletting combined with auricular point sticking for acne vulgaris.@*METHODS@#A total of 90 patients with acne vulgaris were randomized into a treatment group 1 (30 cases, 2 cases dropped off), a treatment group 2 (30 cases, 4 cases dropped off) and a treatment group 3 (30 cases, 5 cases dropped off). Combination therapy of auricular bloodletting and auricular point sticking at Fei (CO14), Shenmen (TF4), Neifenmi (CO18) and Shenshangxian (TG2p) were given once a week, twice a week and 3 times a week in the treatment group 1, the treatment group 2 and the treatment group 3 respectively, 4 weeks were as one course and totally 3 courses were required in the 3 groups. Before treatment and after 1, 2, 3 courses of treatment, the scores of global acne grading system (GAGS), skin lesion and quality of life-acne (QoL-Acne) were observed, the clinical efficacy was evaluated after 3 courses of treatment and the recurrence rate was evaluated in follow-up of 1 month after treatment in the 3 groups.@*RESULTS@#Compared before treatment, the scores of GAGS and skin lesion were decreased at each time point in the 3 groups (P<0.05), the QoL-Acne scores were increased after 1 course of treatment in the treatment group 3 and after 2, 3 courses of treatment in the 3 groups (P<0.05). There were no statistical differences in scores of GAGS, skin lesion and QoL-Acne among the 3 groups (P>0.05). There were no statistical differences in effective rate and recurrence rate among the 3 groups (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Different frequency of auricular bloodletting combined with auricular point sticking have similar efficacy in treating acne vulgaris, all can improve the skin lesion and quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris, and have a cumulative effect and good long-term curative effect.

Clinical efficacy of 585 nm Q-switched laser treatment on inflammatory lesion and postinflammatory erythema of acne vulgaris / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 585 nm Q-switched laser in the treatment of acne inflammatory lesions and postinflammatory erythema.@*METHODS@#A total of 25 patients with moderate facial acne, symmetrical distribution of inflammatory lesions and postinflammatory erythema on both sides of the face, were enrolled. Among the 25 patients, 22 patients completed all the treatment and evaluation, and 3 patients were lost to follow-up. 585 nm Q-switched laser was used on a randomly selected side of the face for three times of treatment at a 2 week interval. The evaluations were made before each treatment, 2 and 4 weeks after the last treatment, therefore the evaluation time points were before the treatment, weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8, respectively, for a total of 5 times. Acne severity was assessed using the investigator' s global assessment (IGA) score, and erythema severity was assessed using the investigator' s subjective erythema score and narrow-spectrum reflectance spectrophotometer at each follow-up.@*RESULTS@#After 3 times of treatment, there was statistically significant difference between the IGA score in week 8 and before treatment on both sides(Z=2.64, P < 0.01; Z=2.67, P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in IGA score between the treatment side and the control side before treatment and in week 8 (P=0.59, P=0.26). There was statistically significant difference between the investiga-tor' s subjective erythema score in week 8 and before treatment on the treatment side(Z=4.24, P < 0.01), while no significant difference was showed on the control side(Z=1.73, P=0.08). In week 8, the investigator's subjective erythema score of the treatment side was lower than that of the control side (Z=3.61, P < 0.01). The erythema index of the treatment side was significantly decreased at 5 time points (P < 0.01), and the index decreased significantly in week 8 compared with the index before treatment (P < 0.01), while the erythema index of the control side was not significantly different at 5 time points. The treatment related adverse events included erythema and edema after treatment and pain during treatment, the severity was mild to moderate, which resolved spontaneously within 1 to 3 days. Nine patients were very satisfied with the treatment, 7 patients were satisfied, and 6 patients considered average.@*CONCLUSION@#585 nm Q-switched laser has some effect in the treatment of postinflammatory erythema, and it ensures good tolerance and safety. There was no statistically significant difference between the treatment side and the control side on the improvement of acne inflammatory lesions.

Revisión del papel de las plantas medicinales en el tratamiento del acné / A review on the role of medicinal plants in treatment of acne

Antecedentes: el acné vulgar es un trastorno cutáneo muy común que puede presentarse con lesiones inflamatorias y no inflamatorias principalmente en la cara, pero también puede ocurrir en la parte superior de los brazos, el tronco y la espalda. El tratamiento del acné es de gran importancia y el acné vulgar y, por lo tanto, la bacteria que causa el acné, P. acnes, se han estudiado intensamente y se han propuesto varias soluciones. Sin embargo, poca investigación se ha centrado en el uso de plantas medicinales para el tratamiento de esta enfermedad de la piel. Sin embargo, hay una serie de plantas medicinales que se utilizan tradicionalmente para tratar el acné, y esto proporciona el ímpetu para que los científicos exploren sus propiedades medicinales. Objetivo: Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo revisar los enfoques de tratamiento a base de plantas medicinales para el acné. Metodología: Se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos científicas en línea autorizadas, incluidas Pubmed, MEDLINE, Link of Springer, Online Library of Wiley, Science Direct of Elsevier, Cambridge Core y Cochrane, y se recopilaron, combinaron y analizaron los datos útiles asociados con el objetivo del presente estudio. luego categorizado en términos de plantas medicinales, acné, acné vulgar, hierbas. Conclusión: Actualmente existe un fuerte enfoque en las plantas medicinales a nivel de investigación y, por lo tanto, existe una fuerte motivación para el uso de estos ingredientes en productos para el cuidado cosmético que deben probarse como seguros y efectivos con la ayuda de la investigación clínica

Background: Acne Vulgaris is a very common skin disorder which can present with inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions chiefly on the face but can also occur on the upper arms, trunk, and back. Treatment of acne is of a high importance and acne vulgaris and thus the acne-causing bacterium, P. acnes, have been intensively studied and several solutions have been proposed. Nevertheless, little research has focused on the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of this skin disease. However, there are a number of medicinal plants used traditionally to treat acne, and this provides the impetus for scientists to explore their medicinal properties. Objective: This work aimed to review medicinal plants-based treatment approaches for acne. Methodology: The authoritative online scientific databases including Pubmed, MEDLINE, Link of Springer, Online Library of Wiley, Science Direct of Elsevier, Cambridge Core, and Cochrane were searched and the useful data associated with the objective of present study were gathered, combined, and then categorized in terms of medicinal plants, acne, Acne Vulgaris, herbs. Conclusion: There is currently a strong focus on medicinal plants at a research level and therefore strong motivation exists for the use of these ingredients in cosmetic care products that need to be proven safe and effective with the aid of clinical research.

Aplicación móvil para diagnóstico, prevención y tratamiento estético del acné II / A Mobile Application for Diagnosis, Prevention and Cosmetic Treatments of Grade II Acne

Introducción: Algunos profesionales tienen dificultades para hacer la detección correcta de los signos y síntomas y para prescribir el tratamiento adecuado del acné II, que puede conducir a un tratamiento estético insatisfactorio. Por lo tanto, es necesario desarrollar tecnología educativa, por ejemplo, una aplicación. Objetivo: Desarrollar una aplicación multimedia en una plataforma móvil para el diagnóstico, prevención y tratamiento estético del acné grado II. Métodos: Las fases de desarrollo de la estructura de la aplicación fueron: Fase 1 - "Concepción: identificación de las necesidades del desarrollo de la aplicación". Fase 2 - "Elaboración del prototipo de aplicación": esta fase incluyó la revisión integradora de la literatura en las principales bases de datos. Fase 3- "Creación de la aplicación": esta fase consistió en desarrollar el algoritmo, estructurar la base de datos y desarrollar el software; Fase 4- "Transición": se realizaron las pruebas de funcionalidad de la aplicación. Resultados: La aplicación móvil consta de 10 pantallas descriptivas y 4 pantallas con videos explicativos, el cual se registró en el Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial (Ministerio de Desarrollo, Industria y Comercio Exterior) con el número de protocolo: BR: 51 2018 0001475 y está disponible de forma gratuita en línea en Google Play Store con el nombre de Face Care. Conclusión: El estudio permitió describir las etapas de planificación y desarrollo de una aplicación multimedia en una plataforma móvil para el diagnóstico, prevención y tratamiento estético del acné grado II(AU)

Introduction: Some professionals have difficulties in correctly detecting signs and symptoms of acne II, as well as in prescribing the appropriate treatment for the condition, a fact that can lead to unsatisfactory cosmetic treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to develop educational technology; for example, an application. Objective: To develop a multimedia application on a mobile platform for diagnosis, prevention and cosmetic treatment of grade II acne. Methods: The application structure was developed in four phases: conception (identification of the application development needs), development of the application prototype (which included the integrative review of the literature from the main databases), creation of the application (which consisted in developing the algorithm, structuring the database and developing the software), and transition (during which the application's functionality tests were carried out). Results: The mobile application consists of ten descriptive screens and four screens with explanatory videos. It was registered within the National Institute of Industrial Property (Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade), with the protocol number BR: 51 2018 0001475. It is available online, for free, on the Google Play Store, under the name Face Care. Conclusion: This study allowed to describe the planning and development stages of a multimedia application on a mobile platform for the diagnosis, prevention and cosmetic treatment of grade II acne(AU)

Abordaje del acné desde atención primaria / Approaching acne from primary care

El Acné es un motivo de consulta dermatológica frecuente en la población joven de atención primaria (APS), que sin ser una patología de urgencia, se asocia a complicaciones estéticas y/o psicológicas que tienen un gran impacto en la calidad de vida del paciente. En su fisiopatología interactúan una serie de factores tales como: la queratinización anormal de la piel, y consiguiente obstrucción de la unidad pilosebácea, con posterior formación de microcomedones. El aumento del sebo, permite la colonización del P. Acnes y la consecuente cascada inflamatoria. Aunque no existe un consenso en cuanto a la clasificación, estas se pueden dividir en lesiones inflamatorias (pápulas, pústulas, nódulos o quística) o no-inflamatoria, (comedoniano). El tratamiento está orientado al tipo de lesión y su severidad. El arsenal farmacológico en APS considera el tratamiento tópico (retinoides y/o antibióticos) indicado a través de recetas magistrales y antibióticos orales para casos más avanzados. Sin embargo, a pesar de ser una patología manejable en APS, se debe tener en consideración la necesidad de derivación en casos determinados.

Acne is a frequent reason for dermatological consultation in the young population of primary care (PHC), which without being an emergency pathology, is associated with aesthetic and/or psychological complications that have a great impact on the quality of life of the patient. A series of factors interact in its physiopathology, such as: abnormal keratinization of the skin, and consequent obstruction of the pilosebaceous unit, with subsequent formation of microcomedons. The increase of sebum allows the colonization of P. Acnes and the consequent inflammatory cascade. Although there is no consensus as to the classification, these can be divided into inflammatory (papules, pustules, nodules or cystic) or non-inflammatory (comedonian) lesions. Treatment is oriented to the type of lesion and its severity. The pharmacological arsenal in APS considers topical treatment (retinoids and/or antibiotics) indicated through master prescriptions and oral antibiotics for more advanced cases. However, despite being a manageable pathology in PHC, the need for referral in certain cases must be taken into consideration.

Tratamiento del acné en la adolescencia / Treatment of acne in adolescents

El acné es la enfermedad dermatológica más común de la adolescencia. Aunque casi todos los casos remiten alrededor de la tercera década de la vida, cuando este problema conlleva una carga emocional para el paciente se requiere indicar tratamiento. En esta actualización, los autores revisan los distintos grados de compromiso de esta patología, el tratami-ento y los niveles de evidencia que tiene cada uno de ellos, con el objetivo de facilitar a los médicos de atención primaria el manejo de los pacientes que presentan esta enfermedad. (AU)

Acne is the most common dermatological condition in adolescents. Even though almost all cases will resolve around the third decade of life, treatment is indicated when this health problem carries an emotional burden for the patient. In this update, the authors review the grades of involvement of the disease and the available treatments according to levels of evidence, with the aim of helping primary care physicians to manage the patients presenting this illness. (AU)

Algorithm for acne treatment: Ibero-Latin American consensus

Abstract: Acne is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease with high prevalence among adolescents. By compromising face, thorax and back, with the risk of permanent scars, it has a negative impact on the quality of life. Effective, safe and early treatment is the key to remission, while decreasing the risk of physical and/or emotional sequelae. The Iberian-Latin American Group of Acne Studies joined professionals with expertise and developed a practical therapeutic algorithm, adapted to the reality of Latin American countries, Spain and Portugal. This article intends to disseminate it with an updated review on a rational, safe and effective acne treatment.

A new optical intra-tissue fiber irradiation ALA-PDT in the treatment of acne vulgaris in rabbit model: improved safety and tolerability

Abstract Background: Photodynamic therapy with topical aminolevulinic acid (ALA-PDT) has been suggested to be effective in treatment of acne vulgaris. However, adverse events occur during and after treatment. Objectives: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of optical intra-tissue fiber irradiation (OFI) ALA-PDT versus traditional ALA-PDT in treatment of acne vulgaris in rabbit models. Methods: Twenty-five rabbits of clean grade were used. Twenty rabbits were randomly selected to establish acne model and the other five were used as control. Rabbits in model group (40 ears) were further divided into four groups (10 ears/group): I, OFI-ALA-PDT with the head of optical fiber inserted into the target lesion (intra-tissue); II, traditional ALA-PDT group; III, OFI group; IV, blank control group without any treatment. Uncomfortable symptoms, adverse events, and effectiveness rates were recorded on post-treatment day 14, 30, and 45. Results: On post-treatment day 14, the effectiveness rate in OFI-ALA-PDT group was obviously higher than that of the other three groups (P<0.05). However, no improved effects were observed in OFI-ALA-PDT group on day 30 and 45. During the period of treatment, the frequencies of uncomfortable symptoms in ALA-PDT group were obviously higher than those in the other three groups (P<0.05). The adverse event rate in OFI-ALA-PDT group was obviously lower than that of the ALA-PDT group (P<0.05) Study limitations: The unblindness of the study and temporary animal models of acne induced may hamper the assessment and monitoring of the results, and future studies are still needed to clarify it further. Conclusion: The OFI-ALA-PDT group (intra-tissue irradiation) showed no improved efficacy on treating rabbit ear acne but had higher safety and better tolerability.

Efficacy and safety of superficial chemical peeling in treatment of active acne vulgaris

Abstract: Acne vulgaris is an extremely common condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit of the skin and characterized by presence of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, which might result in permanent scars. Acne vulgaris commonly involve adolescents and young age groups. Active acne vulgaris is usually associated with several complications like hyper or hypopigmentation, scar formation and skin disfigurement. Previous studies have targeted the efficiency and safety of local and systemic agents in the treatment of active acne vulgaris. Superficial chemical peeling is a skin-wounding procedure which might cause some potentially undesirable adverse events. This study was conducted to review the efficacy and safety of superficial chemical peeling in the treatment of active acne vulgaris. It is a structured review of an earlier seven articles meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The clinical assessments were based on pretreatment and post-treatment comparisons and the role of superficial chemical peeling in reduction of papules, pustules and comedones in active acne vulgaris. This study showed that almost all patients tolerated well the chemical peeling procedures despite a mild discomfort, burning, irritation and erythema have been reported; also the incidence of major adverse events was very low and easily manageable. In conclusion, chemical peeling with glycolic acid is a well-tolerated and safe treatment modality in active acne vulgaris while salicylic acid peels is a more convenient for treatment of darker skin patients and it showed significant and earlier improvement than glycolic acid

TeleCondutas: acne / TeleGuides: acne

Acne é a dermatose mais comum, acometendo cerca de 80% dos adolescentes e adultos jovens. É caracterizada por lesões não-inflamatórias (comedões abertos e/ou fechados) e por lesões inflamatórias (pápulas, pústulas, cistos ou nódulos) tipicamente localizados na face, pescoço, dorso, tórax e braços. A etiologia da acne vulgar resulta da associação dos seguintes fatores: hiperqueratinização e obstrução do infundíulo folicular, devido à descamação anormal do epitélio folicular; aumento da produção de sebo estimulada pelos andrógenos; colonização do folículo pelo Propionibacterium acnes, gerando inflamação. Esta guia apresenta informação que orienta a conduta para casos de acne no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde, incluindo: classificação da acne vulgar, Características da acne vulgar, Erupção acneiforme, Diagnóstico da acne vulgar, Tratamento - Orientações gerais, Tratamento - Medicamentos, Terapia tópica, Antibióticos sistêmicos, Terapia antiandrogênica, Acne na Gestante, Acompanhamento, Encaminhamento para serviço especializado.

Actividad antibacteriana in vitro de aceites esenciales frente a microorganismos implicados en el acné / In vitro antibacterial activity of the essential oil against microorganisms involved in acne

Objetivo: evaluar la composición química, la sensibilidad antibacteriana y la concentración mínima inhibitoria in vitro de tres aceites esenciales de las especies vegetales Origanum vulgare L, Origanum vulgare ssp y Lippia alba Mill cultivadas en el norte del departamento de Bolívar (Colombia), obtenidos mediante hidrodestilación e hidrodestilación asistida por la radiación con microondas. Métodos: los aceites esenciales se obtuvieron por hidrodestilación e hidrodestilación asistida por radiación con microondas, a partir de las hojas; se determinó densidad relativa a 20 °C, índice de refracción, solubilidad de los aceites esenciales en etanol (70 por ciento v/v) y rotación óptica. La composición química se evaluó mediante cromatografía de gases/espectrómetro de masa (CG/EM). La actividad se realizó sobre tres bacterias implicadas en el desarrollo del acné: Propionibacterium acnes ATCC 11827, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 y Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228. Para determinar la sensibilidad antibacteriana y la concentración mínima inhibitoria, los aceites se diluyeron hasta la concentración deseada (1 000‒50 µg/mL) empleando el método de microdilución en caldo, y se empleó el lector de microplacas para la cuantificación del crecimiento bacteriano. Resultados: los rendimientos oscilaron entre 0,04 y 0,16 por ciento, dependiendo de la especie vegetal y el método de extracción utilizado. Los resultados de la prueba de sensibilidad mostraron que las bacterias fueron más sensibles al aceite esencial de orégano borde blanco (Origanum vulgare ssp) obtenido mediante ambos métodos de extracción; además, este aceite presentó el mayor contenido de monoterpenos oxigenados con reconocida actividad antibacteriana, como son el carvacrol y el timol. Conclusiones: el aceite esencial de orégano borde blanco (Origanum vulgare ssp) es considerado como promisorio para el control del componente bacteriano del acné vulgar(AU)

Objective: to assess the chemical composition, antibacterial sensitivity and the in vitro minimum inhibitory concentration of essential oils from plant species Origanum vulgare L, Origanum vulgare ssp y Lippia alba Mill cultured in the North of the Department of Bolívar (Colombia), obtained by hydrodistillation and by microwave radiation-assisted hydrodistillation. Methods: essential oils were extracted by distillation and microwave radiation-assisted hydrodistillation from the leaves; relative density at 20 °C, refractive index; solubility of the essential oils in ethanol (70 percent v/v) and optical rotation were all determined. The chemical composition was assessed using gas chromatography/ mass spectrometer The event was perfomed over three bacteria involved in the development of acne: Propionibacterium acnes ATCC 11827, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 y Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228. For the purpose of determining the antibacterial sensitivity and the minimum inhibitory concentration, oils were diluted up to reaching the desired concentration (1000-50 µg/mL) using broth microdilution method, and microplate reader for the quantification of bacterial growth. Results: Yields ranged from 0,04 to 0,16 percent, depending on the plant species and the extraction method used. The sensitivity test results showed that the bacteria were more sensitive to the essential oil oregano white border (Origanum vulgare ssp) obtained by both methods of extraction; in addition, this oil showed the greatest content of oxygenated monoterpenes, with known antibacterial activity, such as carvacrol and thymol. Conclusions: the essential oil of oregano white border (Origanum vulgare ssp) is considered as promising for the control of the bacterial component of acne vulgaris(AU)

Actividad antibacteriana in vitro de diecinueve aceites esenciales frente a bacterias asociadas al acné / In vitro antibacterial activity of nineteen essential oils against acne-associated bacteria

Objetivos: evaluar la actividad antibacteriana de 19 aceites esenciales sobre tres cepas asociadas al desarrollo del acné, (Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis y Staphylococcus aureus) y seleccionar los más promisorios con base en sus respectivas concentraciones mínimas inhibitorias (CMI) y su composición química, con el propósito de diseñar formas farmacéuticas de uso tópico para tratamiento antiacné. Métodos: las bacterias se replicaron en medios de agar y caldos específicos. Se determinó el momento de máxima densidad óptica (DO 620) para emplearlo como tiempo de incubación; luego se hicieron pruebas de evaluación de sensibilidad con la exposición de las cepas a concentraciones a 1000 ppm de cada uno de los aceites en caldo. Para solubilizarlos se empleó la mezcla 95:4:1 de caldo:etanol: polisorbato-80. A los aceites que inhibieron el crecimiento en más de un 90 por ciento, se les determinó la concentración mínima inhibitoria mediante metodologías de microdilución en caldo y su composición química por cromatografía de gases acoplada a espectroscopía de masas. Resultados: de los 19 aceites, siete fueron capaces de inhibir el crecimiento en más del 90 por ciento para las tres cepas a 1000 ppm. Las concentración mínima inhibitoria determinadas oscilaron entre 300 y 900 ppm. La composición química de todos los aceites fue consistente con la reportada en la literatura. Conclusiones: los aceites de tomillo (Thymus vulgaris L.), canela (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl) y clavo (Eugenia caryophyllata T.), en ese orden, alcanzaron las más bajas de concentración mínima inhibitoria; adicionalmente, de acuerdo con la literatura, los componentes más abundantes de los aceites promisorios, tienen reconocida actividad antiinflamatoria, y por tanto, es factible el diseño de formas farmacéuticas tópicas con base en ellos, para el tratamiento del acné(AU)

Objectives: to assess the antibacterial activity of 19 essential oils against three bacterial strains associated with acnes occurrence, (Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus), and to select the most promising oils on the basis of their minimum inhibitory concentrations and chemical composition, in order to design pharmaceutical dosage forms for topical acne treatment. Methods: bacteria were replicated using specific agars and broths. Time of maximum optical density (OD620) was determined to use it as the incubation time. Then susceptibility evaluation tests were made by exposing strains to 1000 ppm concentrations of each of the oils in broth. The 95:4:1 broth:ethanol:polysorbate-80 mixture was used to make oils soluble. For those oils which inhibited growth by more than 90 percent, their minimum inhibitory concentrations were determined by broth microdilution methodology and its chemical composition through gas chromatography /mass spectroscopy. Results: out of the 19 oils, seven were able to inhibit growth by more than 90 percent at 1000 ppm for the three strains. Estimated minimum growth concentrations ranged 300 to 900 ppm. The chemical composition of all oils was consistent with that reported in the literature. Conclusions: the thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl) and clove (Eugenia caryophyllata T.) oils, reached the lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations; additionally, according to the literature, the most abundant components of the promising oils are well known by its anti-inflammatory activity and therefore it is feasible to design topical pharmaceutical forms for the treatment of acne(AU)

Actualización del síndrome de ovario poliquístico y su importancia en dermatología / Update of polycystic ovary syndrome and its importance in dermatology

El Síndrome de Ovario Poliquístico es un trastorno endocrino común que afecta a mujeres en edad reproductiva que puede causar problemas metabólicos y deterioro psicosocial importante. Las manifestaciones dermatológicas más frecuentes del hiperandrogenismo incluyen acné, hirsutismo y alopecia, cuyo reconocimiento es esencial para hacer un diagnóstico precoz. Las modalidades de tratamiento incluyen terapia hormonal con el objetivo de modular la producción de andrógenos y su acción, así como tratamientos no hormonales dirigidos a condiciones dermatológicas específicas.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age, which can cause metabolic, reproductive and psychosocial impairment. The most common skin manifestations of hyperandrogenism are acne, hirsutism and alopecia, whose recognition is essential for early diagnosis. There are several treatment modalities, including hormonal therapy in order to modulate androgen production and their effects, as well as other non hormonal treatments targeted to specific dermatologic conditions.

Acne Vulgaris and high glycemic load diet

A twenty-year-old Bahraini female complained of acne over the face and back, which exacerbatedwith high glycemic diet, such as potato chips and banana. The patient was advised to eat low glycemic diet and was treated with oral antibiotics, topical retinoid and topical bactericidal gel; her condition improved significantly

La homeopatía frente a casos con tratamiento convencional / Treating patients on conventional drugs homeopathically

Durante mucho tiempo se creyó que un paciente no podía ser tratado con Homeopatía si es que, al momento de la consulta, se encontraba siguiendo un tratamiento alopático. Los doctores Morrison y Herrick establecen las pautas generales que deben seguirse al respecto y los inconvenientes que aparecen al momento de tratar de remplazar la medicina convencional por la medicina homeópata. Una parte del trabajo rescata la opinión que tienen algunos pacientes acerca de los dos sistemas clínicos terapéuticos, así como las expectativas de la familia (y de la sociedad, por extensión) en torno al método clínico configurado por Samuel Hahnemann.

For a long time it was believed that a patient could not be treated with Homeopathy if, at the time of consultation, was following an allopathic treatment. The doctorsHerrick Morrison established the general guidelines to be followed in this regard and disadvantages that appear when trying to replace the conventional medicine homeopathic medicine. Part of the work rescues the opinion they have some patients on the two treatment clinical systems as well as the expectations of the family (and society by extension) about the clinical method set by Samuel Hahnemann.

Avaliação laboratorial de pacientes que fazem uso de isotretinoína oral para o tratamento da acne grave / Laboratory evaluation of patients using oral isotretinoin for severe acne treatment

A acne é, frequentemente, uma manifestação temporária da puberdade, correlacionando-se mais com a idade puberal do que com idade cronológica. A isotretinoína é um composto retinóide (ácido 13-cis-retinoico) derivado da vitamina A, sendo indicada para o tratamento da acne cística severa e acne conglobata resistente a outras formas de tratamento. A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar a presença de alterações lipídicas, hepáticas nos processos de coagulação e presença de anemia em pacientes que fizeram uso de isotretinoína oral para o tratamento da acne grave. Método: Essa pesquisa caracterizou-se por um estudo exploratório, aberto prospectivo da análise de exames laboratoriais de trinta pacientes que fizeram uso de isotretinoína oral. Resultados: As concentrações de colesterol e triglicerídeos apresentaram diferenças significativas (p > 0,05 e p < 0,05, respectivamente, quando analisados os resultados dos exames realizados antes do tratamento e após três meses do início do uso da isotretinoína oral. Os resultados de AST, ALT, contagem de plaquetas, hematócrito de hemoglobina estavam dentro dos valores de referências, porém foram observadas alterações estatisticamente significativas (p < 0,05 para todos os parâmetros. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que é relevante o acompanhamento laboratorial mensal de cada paciente e que este contribui de forma direta para a manutenção de valores laboratoriais basais durante o tratamento oral com a isotretinoína.

Lípidos séricos y enzimas hepáticas en pacientes tratados con isotretinoína oral / Seric lipids and hepatic enzymes in patients treated with oral isotretinoin

La isotretinoína es un retinoide empleado en el tratamiento del acné. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar colesterol, triglicéridos, transaminasa glutámico oxalacética, transaminasa glutámico pirúvica y fosfatasa alcalina, pretratamiento, trimestralmente durante el tratamiento y postratamiento en pacientes tratados con isotretinoína oral procedentes de consultas dermatológicas del Estado Carabobo. La edad Promedio de la muestra estudiada fue (19,4 ± 4,7 años), los valores de colesterol mostraron variación estadísticamente significativa para el primer trimestre (P=0,044), Los triglicéridos se incrementaron en el segundo trimestre (P=0,036) para ambos géneros, mientras que para el tercer trimestre solo el género masculino experimentó incremento. Transaminasa glutámico oxalacético en el primer trimestre se incrementó en el género femenino, sin embargo, no fue estadísticamente significativo. En los demás trimetres los valores de las enzimas hepáticas no superaron los valores de referencia. No se evidencian diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los niveles del pretratamiento y postratamiento. Es recomendable monitorear los lípidos séricos y transaminasas durante el primer trimestre de tratamiento aunque los cambios observados fueron discretos en la mayoría de los pacientes

Isotretinoin is a retinoid used to treat acne. The aim of this sindy was to determine cholesterol, triglyceride, seric glutami oxalacetic transaminase, seric glutami pyruvic transaminase and alkaline phosphatase pretreatment, quarterly during treatment and post-treatment in patients treated with oral isotretinoin dermatological consultations from Carabobo State. The overage age of the sample was (19.4 ± 4.7 years), cholesterol values showed statistically significant variation in the first quarter (P=0.044). Triglycerides increased in the second quarter (P=0.036) for both genders, while for the third quarter only increase in male. Seric glutami oxalacetic transaminase in the first quarter increased in females, but was not statistically significant. In other quarters the liver enzyme values did not exceed reference values. No statistically significant differences are evident between the levels of pretreatment and postreatment. It is advisable to monitor serum lipids and transaminases during the first quarter of treatment although the observed changes were discrete in most patients

historical panorama of acne vulgaris

Although acne is described in very ancient writings dating back to Ebers papyrus, its clear description is found after Fuchs coined the term 'Acne vulgaris' and Erasmus Wilson separated it from acne rosacea. The early treatment of acne was based upon the witchcraft. Later new therapies evolved with the discoveries in the field of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. The following review focuses on the historical overview of acne vulgaris, highlighting persons and discoveries in medieval and modern period.