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Dermatol Online J ; 30(1)2024 Mar 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38762864

ABSTRACT

Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare immunologic hypersensitivity reaction to stimuli that presents as widespread eruption with mucocutaneous detachment and involvement of other organs. Multiple causes have been noted in literature, including numerous medications. In this report, we present a 52-year-old woman who arrived at the emergency department with a complaint of rash, malaise, and pruritus. She subsequently developed diffuse cutaneous and mucosal detachment. Work-up supported a diagnosis of SJS/TEN secondary to her thyroid replacement therapy, derived from desiccated pig thyroid glands. The patient's natural thyroid medication was discontinued and she responded well to appropriate treatment. This case is unique in that thyroid replacement therapy is not a commonly reported trigger of SJS/TEN. Providers should be aware of the potential for natural thyroid and other animal-derived natural medications to cause adverse reactions such as SJS/TEN.


Subject(s)
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome , Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/etiology , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Animals , Swine , Thyroid Gland/pathology
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Surg. cosmet. dermatol. (Impr.) ; 14: e20220149, jan.-dez. 2022.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1398271

ABSTRACT

Apresentamos um caso de hipersensibilidade tardia ao preenchimento à base de ácido hialurônico na face após o reforço da vacina Pfizer em um indivíduo imunizado com Moderna. Este é o primeiro caso conhecido de tratamento da reação de hipersensibilidade tardia com hialuronidase após a vacinação anti-Covid. A hialuronidase é uma opção viável para tratar esta reação, particularmente para pacientes que podem não se favorecer com as opções de tratamento sistémico. Com uma quarta ronda de reforço de vacinas planejada no horizonte, pode haver um aumento da incidência de eventos adversos cutâneos, incluindo a reação discutida.


We present a case of delayed-type hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid (HA)-based filler on the face following the Pfizer booster in a Moderna-vaccinated individual. It is the first known case of treatment of the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction with hyaluronidase following Covid vaccination. Hyaluronidase is a viable option to treat this reaction, particularly for patients who may not benefit from systemic treatment options. With an anticipated fourth round of vaccine boosters on the horizon, there may be an increased incidence of cutaneous adverse events, including the reaction discussed.

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Dermatol Ther ; 35(3): e15275, 2022 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34923732

ABSTRACT

Tetracycline-class antibiotics are frequently prescribed by dermatologists, commonly for acne vulgaris. Gastrointestinal absorption of first and second-generation tetracycline-class antibiotics, including doxycycline and minocycline, may be reduced by co-administration with food, resulting in potentially lower clinical efficacy. Development of novel compounds and formulations that are not impacted by diet could improve compliance, absorption, and effectiveness among patients. The objective of this study is to investigate weight-based dosing protocols and the impact of food intake, including high-fat meals, on the absorption, and clinical efficacy of sarecycline, a novel oral narrow-spectrum third-generation tetracycline-class antibiotic approved by the Food and Drug Administration for acne vulgaris treatment. Data from 12 clinical studies were analyzed using population pharmacokinetic modeling, exposure-response modeling and pharmacodynamics to evaluate sarecycline dosing recommendations. The extent of exposure is estimated to decrease by 21.7% following co-administration of a sarecycline tablet with a high-fat meal. Based on the PopPK-PD model, this is equivalent to a decrease in efficacy of 0.9 inflammatory lesions, which is not clinically meaningful. Sarecycline can be administered using weight-based dosing with or without food. Co-administration with high-fat food has a limited impact on clinical efficacy. The pharmacokinetics of oral sarecycline may provide added convenience and support ease of use and improved compliance for acne vulgaris patients.


Subject(s)
Acne Vulgaris , Acne Vulgaris/diagnosis , Acne Vulgaris/drug therapy , Administration, Oral , Anti-Bacterial Agents , Eating , Humans , Minocycline/therapeutic use , Tetracyclines , Treatment Outcome
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Dermatol Online J ; 26(1)2020 Jan 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32155022

ABSTRACT

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are making headlines, pushing the boundaries of educational experiences and applicability in a variety of fields. Medicine has seen a rapid growth of utilization of these devices for various educational and practical purposes. With respect to the field of dermatology, very few uses are discussed in the literature. We briefly present the current status of VR/AR with regard to this specialty.


Subject(s)
Augmented Reality , Dermatology , Virtual Reality , Dermatology/education , Dermatology/methods , Humans
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Surg Technol Int ; 35: 50-57, 2019 11 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31480092

ABSTRACT

Dressing is an essential element of standard wound care. The main purpose of wound dressing is: a) provide a temporary protective physical barrier, b) absorb wound drainage, and c) provide the moisture necessary to optimize re-epithelialization. The choice of dressing depends on the anatomical and pathophysiological characteristics of the wound. Contemporary wound dressings provide additional benefits, such as antimicrobial properties and pain relief. In this concise review, we discuss the principles of wound dressing, highlight the features of basic and advanced types of dressings, and offer some practical tips on the choice and application of dressings.


Subject(s)
Bandages , Wound Healing , Wounds and Injuries/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Humans
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Int Wound J ; 15(3): 363-374, 2018 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29314626

ABSTRACT

Up to 15 billion dollars of US health care expenditure each year is consumed by treatment of poorly healing wounds whose etiologies are often associated with aberrancies in tissue oxygenation. To address this issue, several modes of tissue oxygen delivery systems exist, including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Topical Oxygen Therapy (TOT), but their efficacies have yet to be fully substantiated. Micro/nanobubbles (MNBs), which range anywhere from 100 µm to <1 µm in diameter and are relatively stable for hours, offer a new mode of oxygen delivery to wounds. The aim of this article is to systematically review literature examining the use of TOT for wound healing and use of MNBs for tissue oxygenation using the MEDLINE database. The search yielded 87 articles (12 MNB articles and 75 TOT articles), of which 52 met the inclusion criteria for this literature review (12 MNB articles and 40 TOT articles). Additionally, we present an analysis on the efficacy of our MNB generating technology and propose its use as a wound healing agent.


Subject(s)
Hyperbaric Oxygenation , Oxygen/therapeutic use , Wound Healing , Wounds and Injuries/therapy , Administration, Topical , Humans
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J Invest Dermatol ; 137(2): e11-e16, 2017 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28110712

ABSTRACT

Collective cell migration is a hallmark of wound repair, cancer invasion and metastasis, immune responses, angiogenesis, and embryonic morphogenesis. Wound healing is a complex cellular and biochemical process necessary to restore structurally damaged tissue. It involves dynamic interactions and crosstalk between various cell types, interaction with extracellular matrix molecules, and regulated production of soluble mediators and cytokines. In cutaneous wound healing, skin cells migrate from the wound edges into the wound to restore skin integrity. Analysis of cell migration in vitro is a useful assay to quantify alterations in cell migratory capacity in response to experimental manipulations. Although several methods exist to study cell migration (such as Boyden chamber assay, barrier assays, and microfluidics-based assays), in this short report we will explain the wound healing assay, also known as the "in vitro scratch assay" as a simple, versatile, and cost-effective method to study collective cell migration and wound healing.


Subject(s)
Cell Movement , Wound Healing , Cells, Cultured , Humans , Skin/cytology
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