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Krysiak ZJ, Stachewicz U. Urea-Based Patches with Controlled Release for Potential Atopic Dermatitis Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071494. [PMID: 35890388 PMCID: PMC9320356 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) are widespread and affect people all over the world. Current treatments for dry and itchy skin are mostly focused on pharmaceutical solutions, while supportive therapies such as ointments bring immediate relief. Electrospun membranes are commonly used as a drug delivery system, as they have a high surface to volume area, resulting in high loading capacity. Within this study we present the manufacturing strategies of skin patches using polymer membranes with active substances for treating various skin problems. Here, we manufactured the skin patches using electrospun poly(vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) (PVB) fibers blended and electrosprayed with urea. The highest cumulative release of urea was obtained from the PVB patches manufactured via blend electrospinning with 5% of the urea incorporated in the fiber. The maximum concentration of released urea was acquired after 30 min, which was followed up by 6 h of constant release level. The simultaneous electrospinning and electrospraying limited the urea deposition and resulted in the lowest urea incorporation followed by the low release level. The urea-based patches, manufactured via blend electrospinning, exhibited a great potential as overnight treatment for various skin problems and their development can bring new trends to the textile-based therapies for AD.
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Kaniuk Ł, Podborska A, Stachewicz U. Enhanced mechanical performance and wettability of PHBV fiber blends with evening primrose oil for skin patches improving hydration and comfort. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:1763-1774. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02805g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The growing problem of skin diseases due to allergies causing atopic dermatitis, which is characterized by itching, burning, and redness, constantly motivates researchers to look for solutions to soothe these effects by moisturizing skin properly.
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- Łukasz Kaniuk
- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland
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- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland
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- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland
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Stachewicz U. Application of Electrospun Polymeric Fibrous Membranes as Patches for Atopic Skin Treatments. ADVANCES IN POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/12_2022_139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Moisturizing effect of skin patches with hydrophobic and hydrophilic electrospun fibers for atopic dermatitis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 199:111554. [PMID: 33421924 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema), one of the most common disease and also most difficult to treat, is seeking for novel development not only in medicine but also in bioengineering. Moisturization is the key in eczema treatment as dry skin triggers inflammation that damages the skin barrier. Thus, here we combine electrospun hydrophobic polystyrene (PS) and hydrophilic nylon 6 (PA6) with oils to create patches helping to moisturize atopic skin. The fibrous membranes manufactured using electrospinning: PS, PA6, composite PS - PA6 and sandwich system combining them were characterized by water vapor transmission rates (WVTR) and fluid uptake ability (FUA). To create the most effective moisturizing patches we use borage, black cumin seed and evening primrose oil and tested their spreading. We show a great potential of our designed patches, the oil release tests on a skin and their moisturizing effect were verified. Our results distinctly reveal that both fiber sizes and hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of polymer influence oil spreading, release from membranes and WVTR measurements. Importantly, the direct skin test indicates the evident increase of hydration for both dry and normal skin after using the patches. The electrospun patches based on the hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers have outstanding properties to be used as oil carriers for atopic dermatitis treatment.
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Krysiak ZJ, Kaniuk Ł, Metwally S, Szewczyk PK, Sroczyk EA, Peer P, Lisiecka-Graca P, Bailey RJ, Bilotti E, Stachewicz U. Nano- and Microfiber PVB Patches as Natural Oil Carriers for Atopic Skin Treatment. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:7666-7676. [PMID: 33225238 PMCID: PMC7672701 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Atopic
dermatitis (eczema) is a widespread disorder, with researchers
constantly looking for more efficacious treatments. Natural oils are
reported to be an effective therapy for dry skin, and medical textiles
can be used as an alternative or supporting therapy. In this study,
fibrous membranes from poly(vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl
acetate) (PVB) with low and high molecular weights were manufactured
to obtain nano- and micrometer fibers via electrospinning
for the designed patches used as oil carriers for atopic skin treatment.
The biocompatibility of PVB patches was analyzed using proliferation
tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which combined with
a focused ion beam (FIB) allowed for the 3D visualization of patches.
The oil spreading tests with evening primrose, black cumin seed, and
borage were verified with cryo-SEM, which showed the advantage nanofibers
have over microfibers as carriers for low-viscosity oils. The skin
tests expressed the usability and the enhanced oil delivery performance
for electrospun patches. We demonstrate that through the material
nano- and microstructure, commercially available polymers such as
PVB have great potential to be deployed as a biomaterial in medical
applications, such as topical treatments for chronic skin conditions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zuzanna J Krysiak
- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague 16612, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, U.K
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, U.K
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- International Center of Electron Microscopy for Material Science, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow 30-059, Poland
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Ridolo E, Martignago I, Riario-Sforza GG, Incorvaia C. Allergen immunotherapy in atopic dermatitis. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2017; 14:61-68. [PMID: 29110542 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2018.1401469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing skin disease, characterized by flare-up due to the exposure to allergens in patients sensitized to them. Currently, therapy of AD is mainly based on symptomatic treatment and avoidance of irritating/allergenic factors, house dust mites being particularly important. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is suggested to be the only etiologic treatment, to modify the natural history of the disease. Areas covered: The aim of this review is investigating the putative role of AIT in AD through the evaluation of the most recent scientific literature. Several studies have been conducted since 1970, with promising results in improving the clinical outcome of AD, but they often lack the necessary scientific rigorousness. Moreover, heterogeneity of the studies makes it very difficult to compare and to analyze data in a systematic review or meta-analysis. Expert commentary: As a result of the above-mentioned limitations, the treatment of AD with causative aeroallergen can nowadays be suggested only as an add-on therapy in selected patients who are non-responsive to the traditional therapy.
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- Erminia Ridolo
- a Medicine and Surgery Department , University of Parma , Parma , Italy
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- a Medicine and Surgery Department , University of Parma , Parma , Italy
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Zane LT, Chanda S, Jarnagin K, Nelson DB, Spelman L, Gold LFS. Crisaborole and its potential role in treating atopic dermatitis: overview of early clinical studies. Immunotherapy 2016; 8:853-66. [DOI: 10.2217/imt-2016-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by intense pruritus and eczematous lesions with up to 90% of patients presenting with mild to moderate disease. Current topical treatments for AD have not changed in over 15 years and are associated with safety concerns. In AD, overactivity of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), leads to inflammation and disease exacerbation. Crisaborole Topical Ointment, 2%, is a novel, nonsteroidal, topical anti-inflammatory PDE4 inhibitor currently being investigated for the treatment of mild to moderate AD. Preliminary studies in children and adults demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety profiles. Crisaborole may represent an anti-inflammatory option that safely minimizes the symptoms and severity of AD and that can be used for both acute and long-term management.
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- LT Zane
- Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1020 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1020 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1020 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1020 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Veracity Clinical Research, Queensland, Australia
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Pestereva NM, Khechumyan AF, Udovenko IL, Bekhterev VN. [The application of climatic therapy in the health resorts of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus: the current state-of-the-art and the prospects for the further development]. VOPROSY KURORTOLOGII, FIZIOTERAPII, I LECHEBNOĬ FIZICHESKOĬ KULTURY 2016; 93:56-61. [PMID: 27271836 DOI: 10.17116/kurort2016356-61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED The present review summarizes the data published in the domestic and foreign literature concerning the history of climatic therapy, the current concepts of the mechanisms of action of the climatic and weather factors on the human body, the modern therapeutic modalities and technologies for health promotion. We consider not only the achievements but also the problems arising from insufficient knowledge of the impacts of current climate and extreme weather conditions on the state of human health and some disputable issues of the new methods and technologies of climatic therapy. IN CONCLUSION the promising areas of further research and developments pertaining to climatic therapy as practiced under conditions of the Black Sea coast resorts.
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- N M Pestereva
- Research Centre of Balneotherapy and Rehabilitation, the branch of the federal state budgetary institution 'North Caucasian Federal Research and Clinical Centre', Federal Medico-Biological Agency, Sochi, Russia
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- Research Centre of Balneotherapy and Rehabilitation, the branch of the federal state budgetary institution 'North Caucasian Federal Research and Clinical Centre', Federal Medico-Biological Agency, Sochi, Russia
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- Research Centre of Balneotherapy and Rehabilitation, the branch of the federal state budgetary institution 'North Caucasian Federal Research and Clinical Centre', Federal Medico-Biological Agency, Sochi, Russia
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- Research Centre of Balneotherapy and Rehabilitation, the branch of the federal state budgetary institution 'North Caucasian Federal Research and Clinical Centre', Federal Medico-Biological Agency, Sochi, Russia
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