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Wang F, Zhou G, Zhang J. Minimally Invasive Semiconductor Laser Surgery Combined with 5-ALA Photodynamic Therapy for a Chronic Hyperplastic Candidiasis Patient Who Is Ineffective to Antifungal Therapy. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2024; 42:428-433. [PMID: 38717839 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2023.0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Background: Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis (CHC) is a chronic oral mucosal infection caused by Candida, which has potential for malignant transformation. Diagnosing CHC can be challenging due to its various manifestations. In addition, fungal treatments often prove to be ineffective, highlighting the urgent need for a new safe and efficient treatment approach. Given the potential of CHC to transform into malignancy, it is crucial to emphasize dynamic monitoring and follow-up after treatment. Objective: We attempted to investigate the effect of semiconductor laser pretreatment combined with 5-amino-levulinic acid (5-ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT) for CHC. Methods: We presented the successful treatment of CHC with mild dysplasia in a 30-year-old man using semiconductor laser and 5-ALA PDT after antifungal therapy proved ineffective. Toluidine blue staining, autofluorescence imaging, and DNA image cytometry were combined to dynamically monitor the progress of the disease. Results: We have obtained positive outcomes with the use of laser combined with PDT treatment. The patients experienced only mild adverse reactions after the treatment, and there was no indication of recurrence or malignant transformation during the subsequent follow-up period, as observed through various auxiliary examinations. Conclusions: This case report suggests that semiconductor laser surgery combined with PDT could be a promising treatment option for patients with CHC who do not respond to antifungal therapy. In addition, the use of combined noninvasive examinations might provide a more accurate assessment of malignant transformation in patients with CHC.
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- Feng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
- Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
- Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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Chen X, Liang Y, Guo Z, Huang R, Zheng W, Wu W, Li W. Photodynamic therapy combined with antifungal drugs against kerion: A report of six cases and literature review. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 46:104039. [PMID: 38452908 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Kerion, a severe manifestation of tinea capitis caused by dermatophytes, is a fungal skin disease primarily affecting children. This report discusses six cases of pediatric kerion that were successfully treated with a combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and antifungal agents. Additionally, we conducted a literature review, identifying and analyzing six published reports on kerion and tinea capitis. The characteristics and efficacies of these cases are summarized. In summary, early combination therapy and proactive pre-treatment interventions proved effective in maximizing therapeutic outcomes, reducing disease duration and minimizing adverse reactions such as cicatricial alopecia. This approach has emerged as a favorable choice for the treatment of kerion.
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- Xiaoli Chen
- Department of Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China; Department of Plastic and Dermatological Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China; Department of Plastic and Dermatological Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China; Department of Plastic and Dermatological Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China; Department of Plastic and Dermatological Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China; Department of Plastic and Dermatological Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
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- Department of Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, China; Department of Plastic and Dermatological Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
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Yang X, Jin X, Yang Z, Wang Y, Wei A, Yang X. Isolated Cutaneous Granuloma Caused by Candida Parapsilosis: Case Report and Literature Review. Mycopathologia 2024; 189:20. [PMID: 38407662 DOI: 10.1007/s11046-023-00812-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Candidal granuloma is an uncommon type of deep chronic cutaneous candidiasis. Candida albican is the most common causative pathogen for candidal granuloma. We report herein the original case of a 69-year-old Chinese woman presented with a 3-year of painful cutaneous lesion on the back of left hand. Physical examination revealed a 4 × 5 cm large infiltrative reddish plaque with unclear boundaries. The yellow-white crusts were observed on the uneven surface of plaque. Histopathological examination of biopsy tissue revealed that yeast cells and the horizontal section of hyphae in the dermis by hematoxylin eosin staining and periodic acid-Schiff staining. Finally, the pathogen was identified as Candida parapsilosis by mycological examination and molecular identification. The patient was treated with itraconazole oral 200 mg twice daily combined with topical terbinafine hydrochloride cream for 2 months. The lesions were fully resolved and no recurrence was observed. Since the cutaneous infection caused by C. parasilosis were rarely reported, we also reviewed all 11 cases of cutaneous infection caused by C. parapsilosis in the PubMed. Our study highlighted that chronic unilateral infiltrated plaques or ulcers should be aware of the occurrence of fungal granuloma including candidal granuloma especially in immunocompromised patients.
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- Xinyu Yang
- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
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Ji J, Liang CT, Zhong JJ, Kong X, Xu HX, Xu CC, Fu MH. 5-aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy in combination with antifungal agents for adult kerion and facial ulcer caused by Trichophyton rubrum. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024; 45:103954. [PMID: 38145772 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Dermatophytosis is the most common fungal infectious disease in the world, which is commonly caused by Trichophyton rubrum in China. The traditional therapies for treating dermatophytosis include topical and oral antifungal agents like terbinafine, griseofulvin, and azole antifungal drugs. However, 5-aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) as a new alternative therapy avoids the side effects and drug resistance of traditional antifungal agents. We report two cases diagnosed as kerion and tinea faciei secondary to ulcers with CARD 9 deficiency, both of whom were infected by T.rubrum. They were both successfully treated by ALA-PDT combined with antifungal drugs, providing a feasible strategy for therapeutic choice for adult kerion and ulcer treatment.
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- Juan Ji
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China
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- Department of Medical Mycology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China.
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- Department of Medical Mycology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, China.
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AlGhamdi AS, Qamar Z, AlSheikh R, Al Hinai MTA, Abdul NS, Aljoghaiman EA, Ali S. Clinical efficacy of 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy versus topical antifungal agent and surgical excision for the treatment of hyperplastic candidiasis. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 41:103258. [PMID: 36592782 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.103258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperplastic candidiasis (HC) is a chronic infection of oral mucosa caused by Candida. Owing to its potential for malignant transformation, its intervention requires attention. Conventional surgical resection might lead to irreversible damage and impact the patient's quality of life. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) alone and in combination with topical antifungal therapy (i.e., nystatin [combination therapy]) in comparison with nystatin and surgical resection for the treatment of HC. METHODS Forty subjects with clinical and histopathological diagnoses of HC were included in the study. Four study groups, with 10 participants each, were formed as follows: Group-I - receiving antifungal agent [nystatin]; Group-II - receiving surgical resection; Group-III - receiving PDT; and Group-IV - receiving 5-ALA-mediated PDT and nystatin [combination therapy]. Salivary and mucosal samples were collected for the quantification of Candida albicans and the treatment responses to different interventions were recorded at week-4, week-6, and week-8 after finishing therapies. RESULTS At the 3rd follow-up (i.e., at end of the 8th week after the interventions), complete improvement in 3 (30%), 2 (20%), 1 (10%), and 5 (50%) patients in group-I, group-II, group-III, and group-IV, respectively was observed. A statistically significant difference was obtained when the intervention responses were compared at week-4 (p<0.01), week-6 (p<0.01), and week-8 (p<0.0001) follow-ups in group-I, group-II, and group-IV subjects. At the 8-week follow-up regarding the salivary and mucosal samples, the lowest colony-forming units/milliliter score of C. albicans was observed in group-IV subjects. CONCLUSION The application of 5-ALA-mediated PDT in combination with nystatin gel possesses the potential as a well-tolerated and safe therapeutic modality for the treatment of patients with HC.
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- AbdulRahman Saeed AlGhamdi
- Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of O&MFS and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat Oman
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- Department of OMFS and Diagnostic Sciences (Oral Pathology), Faculty of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Dey A, Singhvi G, Puri A, Kesharwani P, Dubey SK. An insight into photodynamic therapy towards treating major dermatological conditions. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022; 76:103751. [PMID: 36159728 PMCID: PMC9495279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT), as the name suggests is a light-based, non-invasive therapeutic treatment method that has garnered immense interest in the recent past for its efficacy in treating several pathological conditions. PDT has prominent use in the treatment of several dermatological conditions, which consequently have cosmetic benefits associated with it as PDT improves the overall appearance of the affected area. PDT is commonly used for repairing sun-damaged skin, providing skin rejuvenation, curbing pre-cancerous cells, treating conditions like acne, keratosis, skin-microbial infections, and cutaneous warts, etc. PDT mediates its action by generating oxygen species that are involved in bringing about immunomodulation, suppression of microbial load, wound-healing, lightening of scarring, etc. Although there are several challenges associated with PDT, the prominent ones being pain, erythema, insufficient delivery of the photosensitizing agent, and poor clinical outcomes, still PDT stands to be a promising approach with continuous efforts towards maximizing clinical efficacy while being cautious of the side effects and working towards lessening them. This article discusses the major skin-related conditions which can be treated or managed by employing PDT as a better or comparable alternative to conventional treatment approaches such that it also brings about aesthetic improvements thereof.
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- Anuradha Dey
- R&D Healthcare Division, Emami Ltd, 13, BT Road, Belgharia, Kolkata 700056, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India-333031
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- RNA Structure and Design Section, RNA Biology Laboratory (RBL), Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute — Frederick, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
- University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- R&D Healthcare Division, Emami Ltd, 13, BT Road, Belgharia, Kolkata 700056, India
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Zhang W, Wu S, Wang X, Wei P, Yan Z. Combination Treatment with Photodynamic Therapy and Laser Therapy in Chronic Hyperplastic Candidiasis: A Case Report. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 38:102819. [PMID: 35331953 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis (CHC) is a rare subtype of oral candidiasis. Due to the malignant transformation potential of this disease, its treatment deserves attention. Here we reported a refractory case of 85-year-old female with chronic hyperplastic candidiasis treated with combined photodynamic therapy and laser therapy with a superior clinical result. The patient had a two-months history of thick white plaque on her upper inner lip. Conventional antifungal therapy and repeated photodynamic therapy contributed slightly improvement to the hyperkeratosis lesion, and then it was removed by laser therapy. Recurrence was found at the follow-up visit of eighth- week, and the recurrent lesion was removed again by laser therapy and prophylactic photodynamic therapy was performed. The patient is still under follow-up.
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- Wenqing Zhang
- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing, PR China.
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Wang D, Kuzma ML, Tan X, He TC, Dong C, Liu Z, Yang J. Phototherapy and optical waveguides for the treatment of infection. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 179:114036. [PMID: 34740763 PMCID: PMC8665112 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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With rapid emergence of multi-drug resistant microbes, it is imperative to seek alternative means for infection control. Optical waveguides are an auspicious delivery method for precise administration of phototherapy. Studies have shown that phototherapy is promising in fighting against a myriad of infectious pathogens (i.e. viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa) including biofilm-forming species and drug-resistant strains while evading treatment resistance. When administered via optical waveguides, phototherapy can treat both superficial and deep-tissue infections while minimizing off-site effects that afflict conventional phototherapy and pharmacotherapy. Despite great therapeutic potential, exact mechanisms, materials, and fabrication designs to optimize this promising treatment option are underexplored. This review outlines principles and applications of phototherapy and optical waveguides for infection control. Research advances, challenges, and outlook regarding this delivery system are rigorously discussed in a hope to inspire future developments of optical waveguide-mediated phototherapy for the management of infection and beyond.
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- Dingbowen Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Research Institute, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Research Institute, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Research Institute, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA; Academy of Orthopedics, Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Degenerative Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510280, China
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Research Institute, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Materials Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Materials Research Institute, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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New Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in the Management of Candidiasis. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:jof7121025. [PMID: 34947007 PMCID: PMC8705304 DOI: 10.3390/jof7121025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The most important aetiological agent of opportunistic mycoses worldwide is Candida spp. These yeasts can cause severe infections in the host, which may be fatal. Isolates of Candida albicans occur with greater frequency and variable resistance patterns. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been recognised as an alternative treatment to kill pathogenic microorganisms. PDT utilises a photosensitizer, which is activated at a specific wavelength and oxygen concentration. Their reaction yields reactive oxygen species that kill the infectious microorganism. A systematic review of new applications of PDT in the management of candidiasis was performed. Of the 222 studies selected for in-depth screening, 84 were included in this study. All the studies reported the antifungal effectiveness, toxicity and dosimetry of treatment with antimicrobial PDT (aPDT) with different photosensitizers against Candida spp. The manuscripts that are discussed reveal the breadth of the new applications of aPDT against Candida spp., which are resistant to common antifungals. aPDT has superior performance compared to conventional antifungal therapies. With further studies, aPDT should prove valuable in daily clinical practice.
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Successful treatment of chronic hyperplastic candidiasis with 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy: A case report. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 37:102633. [PMID: 34798345 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis (CHC) is a chronic oral mucosal infection caused by Candida. Refractory hyperplastic lesions may lead to epithelial dysplasia and carcinogenesis. Traditional surgical resection may cause irreversible damage and effect the patient's quality of life. This paper reports the case of a 63-year-old man with CHC. After routine treatment, local hyperplastic lesions remained. Photodynamic therapy with ALA was applied to the hyperplastic lesions and yielded satisfactory results, with no recurrence at 1 year. This case report describes a promising, effective method for the treatment of CHC.
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Ziental D, Mlynarczyk DT, Czarczynska-Goslinska B, Lewandowski K, Sobotta L. Photosensitizers Mediated Photodynamic Inactivation against Fungi. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11112883. [PMID: 34835655 PMCID: PMC8621466 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Superficial and systemic fungal infections are essential problems for the modern health care system. One of the challenges is the growing resistance of fungi to classic antifungals and the constantly increasing cost of therapy. These factors force the scientific world to intensify the search for alternative and more effective methods of treatment. This paper presents an overview of new fungal inactivation methods using Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (PACT). The results of research on compounds from the groups of phenothiazines, xanthanes, porphyrins, chlorins, porphyrazines, and phthalocyanines are presented. An intensive search for a photosensitizer with excellent properties is currently underway. The formulation based on the existing ones is also developed by combining them with nanoparticles and common antifungal therapy. Numerous studies indicate that fungi do not form any specific defense mechanism against PACT, which deems it a promising therapeutic alternative.
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- Daniel Ziental
- Chair and Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznan, Poland; (D.Z.); (K.L.)
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- Chair and Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznan, Poland;
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznan, Poland;
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- Chair and Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznan, Poland; (D.Z.); (K.L.)
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- Chair and Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 6, 60-780 Poznan, Poland; (D.Z.); (K.L.)
- Correspondence:
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Feng Y, Coradi Tonon C, Ashraf S, Hasan T. Photodynamic and antibiotic therapy in combination against bacterial infections: efficacy, determinants, mechanisms, and future perspectives. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 177:113941. [PMID: 34419503 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Antibiotic treatment, the mainstay for the control of bacterial infections, is greatly hampered by the global prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is effective against MDR infections, but PDT-induced bacterial inactivation is often incomplete, causing the relapse of infections. Combination of PDT and antibiotics is a promising strategy to overcome the limitation of both antibiotic treatment and PDT, exerting increased disinfection efficacy on MDR bacterial pathogens versus either of the monotherapies alone. In this review, we present an overview of the therapeutic effects of PDT/antibiotic combinations that have been developed. We further summarize the influencing factors and the governing molecular mechanisms of the therapeutic outcomes of PDT/antibiotic combinations. In the end, we provide concluding remarks on the strengths, limitations, and future research directions of PDT/antibiotic combination therapy to guide its appropriate usage and further development.
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- Yanfang Feng
- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Health Sciences and Technology (Harvard-MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA.
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Chen R, Song Y, Zhen Y, Yao L, Shi Y, Cui Y, Li S. 5-Aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy has effective antifungal activity against Sporothrix globosa in vitro. Mycoses 2020; 63:1311-1320. [PMID: 32816371 DOI: 10.1111/myc.13171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND An alternative therapy for sporotrichosis is necessary to reduce the treatment time and raise clinical efficacy. The 5-Aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) is a promising platform with which to treat mycoses. However, despite the worldwide prevalence of Sporothrix globosa, a causative agent of sporotrichosis, the effect of ALA-PDT on this pathogen has not been validated. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ALA-PDT on S globosa and the protection of melanin through an in vitro study. The mechanisms involved were also investigated. METHODS To estimate the survival rate of S globosa treated with ALA-PDT and the protection offered by melanin, the conidia and yeast cells of wild-type S globosa (Mel+), other clinical strains, tricyclazole-treated Mel+ and an albino mutant strain (Mel-) were incubated with and without ALA or irradiation. Reactive oxygen species generation by Mel+ conidia induced by ALA-PDT was assayed. SEM and TEM were conducted to obverse ultrastructural changes in the conidia. A comet assay was performed to evaluate DNA damage. RESULTS The survival rate of S globosa conidia and yeast cells significantly decreased following incubation with 1.19M ALA and 162 J/cm2 irradiation in vitro. Melanin was not only capable of protecting the conidia against ALA-PDT, but also against ALA or irradiation alone. After induction by ALA-PDT, alterations in reactive oxygen species generation, DNA damage and ultrastructural changes were observed. CONCLUSIONS ALA-PDT inhibits the survival of S globosa conidia in vitro and therefore has potential for the treatment of sporotrichosis.
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- Ruili Chen
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Photodynamic therapy treatment of superficial fungal infections: A systematic review. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2020; 31:101774. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Yang H, Xu X, Ran X, Ran Y. Successful Treatment of Refractory Candidal Granuloma by Itraconazole and Terbinafine in Combination with Hyperthermia and Cryotherapy. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2020; 10:847-853. [PMID: 32405702 PMCID: PMC7367946 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-020-00384-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Candidal granuloma is a rare and refractory disease in clinical practice, usually reported in immunocompromised patients. We report a 57-year-old man who presented with candidal granuloma caused by Candida tropicalis. The diagnosis was confirmed according to histopathology and molecular identification. Prolonged duration of initial antifungal therapy did not obtain satisfactory improvement. Finally, the refractory disease was successfully treated by itraconazole and terbinafine in combination with hyperthermia and cryotherapy. The "blackish-red dot" dermoscopic sign of the verrucous granuloma gradually resolved during the treatment.
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- Heli Yang
- Department of Dermatovenereology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Shi L, Liu P, Liu J, Yang Y, Chen Q, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Wang X. Application of 5‐aminolevulinic acid‐photodynamic therapy in common skin diseases. TRANSLATIONAL BIOPHOTONICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/tbio.201900028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Lei Shi
- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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Pérez-Laguna V, Gilaberte Y, Millán-Lou MI, Agut M, Nonell S, Rezusta A, Hamblin MR. A combination of photodynamic therapy and antimicrobial compounds to treat skin and mucosal infections: a systematic review. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2019; 18:1020-1029. [PMID: 30821303 PMCID: PMC6520109 DOI: 10.1039/c8pp00534f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a growing approach to treat skin and mucosal infections. Despite its effectiveness, investigators have explored whether aPDT can be further combined with antibiotics and antifungal drugs. OBJECTIVE To systematically assess the in vivo studies on the effectiveness of combinations of aPTD plus antimicrobials in the treatment of cutaneous and mucosal infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS Searches were performed in four databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library databases, ClinicaTrials.gov) until July 2018. The pooled information was evaluated according to the PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS 11 full-text articles were finally evaluated and included. The best aPDT combinations involved 5-aminolevulinic acid or phenothiazinium dye-based aPDT. In general, the combination shows benefits such as reducing treatment times, lowering drug dosages, decreasing drug toxicity, improving patient compliance and diminishing the risk of developing resistance. The mechanism of action may be that first aPDT damages the microbial cell wall or membrane, which allows better penetration of the antimicrobial drug. LIMITATIONS The number of studies was low, the protocols used were heterogeneous, and there was a lack of clinical trials. CONCLUSIONS The additive or synergistic effect of aPDT combined with antimicrobials could be promising to manage skin and mucosal infections, helping to overcome the microbial drug resistance.
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