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da Silva EL, Pedraça ES, Salgueiro AP, Gazzi RP, Nunes JS, Cavagni J, Martins MAT, Rados PV, Pohlmann AR, Guterres SS, Frank LA, Visioli F. Efficacy and safety of a 0.05 % nanoencapsulated imiquimod hydrogel for the treatment of actinic cheilitis: Drug release analysis and clinical study. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2024; 62:102779. [PMID: 39147219 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2024.102779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a lip disorder, with no standard treatment. Imiquimod (IMIQ) is an immunomodulator that treat precancerous lesions; however, its commercial form causes severe adverse effects. This study aimed to assess IMQ release from a chitosan hydrogel containing 0.05 % nanoencapsulated (NANO) imiquimod (IMIQ-0.05 %-NANO) and its efficacy in AC treatment. The hydrogels were prepared by incorporating chitosan into polymeric nanocapsules (NCimiq) loaded with IMQ, produced using the interfacial deposition of preformed polymer method. IMQ release was evaluated using automated Franz Cells. A triple-blind randomized controlled trial (49 subjects) compared the efficacy of: IMIQ-0.05 %-NANO, 5 % free imiquimod (IMIQ-5 %), 0.05 % free imiquimod (IMIQ-0.05 %), and placebo hydrogel. The IMIQ-NANO-0.05 % and IMIQ-5 % groups exhibited significantly higher rates of clinical improvement (p < 0.05); however, the IMIQ-5 % group experienced more adverse effects (92.3 % of subjects) compared to other groups (p < 0.05). In conclusion, in the studied sample, IMIQ-NANO-0.05 % was a safe and effective option to treat AC.
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- Eduardo Liberato da Silva
- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Oral Medicine Unit, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Núcleo de Terapias Nanotecnológicas (NTnano), Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Núcleo de Terapias Nanotecnológicas (NTnano), Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program of Pharmaceutical Science, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Núcleo de Terapias Nanotecnológicas (NTnano), Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Núcleo de Terapias Nanotecnológicas (NTnano), Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Experimental Research Center, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Luo OD, Bose R, Bawazir MA, Thuraisingam T, Ghazawi FM. A Review of the Dermatologic Clinical Applications of Topical Photodynamic Therapy. J Cutan Med Surg 2024; 28:NP1. [PMID: 38243786 DOI: 10.1177/12034754231216969] [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: 01/22/2024]
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Topical photodynamic therapy is a widely approved therapy for actinic keratoses and low-risk nonmelanoma skin cancers with a rapidly growing range of emerging indications for other cutaneous diseases. This review summarizes the best-available evidence to provide a clinical update for dermatologists on the approved and emerging indications of photodynamic therapy. The body of evidence suggests that photodynamic therapy is superior or noninferior to other available treatment modalities for actinic keratoses, low-risk basal cell carcinomas, Bowen's disease, skin field cancerization, chemoprevention of keratinocyte carcinomas in organ transplant recipients, photoaging, acne vulgaris, and cutaneous infections including verrucae, onychomycosis, and cutaneous leishmaniasis. There is emerging evidence that photodynamic therapy plays a role in the management of actinic cheilitis, early-stage mycosis fungoides, extramammary Paget disease, lichen sclerosis, and folliculitis decalvans but there are no comparative studies with other active treatment modalities. Common barriers to topical photodynamic therapy include procedural pain, costs, and the time required for treatment delivery. There is significant heterogeneity in the photodynamic therapy protocols reported in the literature, including different photosensitizers, light sources, number of treatments, time between treatments, and use of procedural analgesia. Topical photodynamic therapy should be considered in the management of a spectrum of inflammatory, neoplastic, and infectious dermatoses. However, more comparative research is required to determine its role in the treatment algorithm for these dermatologic conditions and more methodological research is required to optimize photodynamic therapy protocols to improve the tolerability of the procedure for patients.
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- Owen Dan Luo
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Buján Bonino C, Rodríguez-Blanco I, Sánchez-Aguilar Rojas D, Vázquez Veiga HA, Flórez Á. Topical and Intralesional Immunotherapy for the Management of Skin Cancer in Special Locations: Lips and Eyelids. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5018. [PMID: 37894385 PMCID: PMC10604909 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15205018] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The use of topical and intralesional immunotherapy in the treatment of cutaneous malignant neoplasia in sensitive areas such as the lips and eyelids is discussed. Surgery may not be feasible or may result in deformities in these areas, making alternative treatment options necessary. A narrative literature review was conducted using MEDLINE (PubMed) as the main literature database, collecting available evidence of experiences with various topical and intralesional therapies in the aforementioned anatomical locations, ranging from case reports to clinical trials. The clearance rates and potential adverse reactions of therapeutic options such as imiquimod 5%, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), photodynamic therapy (PDT), ingenol mebutate (IM), diclofenac, intralesional methotrexate, and interferon are reviewed. Although limited by their heterogeneity and the scarcity of clinical trials, these studies point towards promising response rates and minimal adverse effects, making these treatments viable options in selected cases.
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- Cecilia Buján Bonino
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, 36001 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, 36001 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, 36001 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Pontevedra, 36162 Pontevedra, Spain
- DIPO Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur), Servizo Galego de Saúde—Universidade de Vigo (SERGAS—UVIGO), 36213 Vigo, Spain
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Arisi M, Galli B, Pisani EG, La Rosa G, Licata G, Rovaris S, Tomasi C, Rossi M, Venturini M, Spiazzi L, Calzavara-Pinton P. Randomized Clinical Trial of Conventional versus Indoor Daylight Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2022; 12:2049-2061. [PMID: 35907163 PMCID: PMC9464288 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-022-00783-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Actinic cheilitis (AC) is the biologic precursor of invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the vermilion, and different treatment options have been investigated, but their efficacy is hampered by local inflammation, pain and slow recovery. Daylight photodynamic therapy (dl-PDT) has been demonstrated to represent a valuable treatment option for AC, but its feasibility is limited by weather conditions and latitude. Methods Our study proposed to compare the efficacy and tolerability of conventional photodynamic therapy (c-PDT) and indoor daylight photodynamic therapy (idl-PDT) with a white LED lamp for the treatment of AC. Sixteen patients were enrolled in the study: 8 (50%) treated with c-PDT and 8 (50%) treated with idl-PDT. All patients completed the study protocol. Results Both idl-PDT and c-PDT were demonstrated to be highly effective in terms of reduction of the cumulative lesional area and severity of the clinical score. Neither treatment was inferior to the other. The inflammatory reaction and the pain scores were milder with idl-PDT, whereas the cosmetic outcome was not different. Conclusion The present findings confirm that idl-PDT can represent a valid therapeutic strategy for AC patients as well, despite the procedural difficulties and the risk of poor tolerability related to the body site.
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- Mariachiara Arisi
- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy.
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, P. Le Spedali Civili 1, 25123, Brescia, Italy
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Yang Y, Shen S, Wang P, Wang X. Efficacy of photodynamic therapy in actinic cheilitis: a systematic review. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 38:102782. [PMID: 35218940 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has gradually developed into a promising modality for actinic cheilitis (AC), and many new PDT strategies are emerging. However, comprehensive reviews evaluating the efficacy of PDT strategies for AC are lacking. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the safety and efficacy of PDT strategies for AC. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using three databases to compare several types of PDT for AC in terms of clinical response (CR), histopathology response (HR), cosmetic result, and adverse events. RESULTS A total of 19 studies were included, and 292 subjects were finally enrolled. The complete CR rate of ALA-patch PDT, traditional photodynamic therapy (T-PDT), and daylight photodynamic therapy (DL-PDT) was 80.00% (24/30), 65.14% (114/179), and 76.74% (33/43), respectively. The rate of painless patients was 87.10% (27/31) in DL-PDT, whereas the rate was only 31.25% (15/48) in T-PDT. The rates of moderate and severe local phototoxicity were 47.78% (43/90) in T-PDT, 0.00% (0/23) in DL-PDT, and 21.05% (4/19) in ALA-patch PDT. CONCLUSION Published literature suggests that ALA-patch PDT seem to achieve high complete CR rate. Besides, DL-PDT might be a well-tolerated therapy compared with T-PDT and ALA-patch PDT. However, these assumptions are made based on very limited data. It is necessary to conduct a long-term larger sample randomized controlled trial to further evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of various PDT schemes for AC.
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- Yuling Yang
- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai.
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- Institute of Photomedicine, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai.
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Binnal DA, Tadakamadla DJ, Rajesh DG, Tadakamadla DSK. Photodynamic therapy for oral potentially malignant disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 37:102713. [PMID: 34999271 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in the treatment of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs) patients. METHODOLOGY An electronic search was conducted to retrieve articles published until September 2021. Meta-analyses were conducted for the outcomes of complete response (CR) and any response (AR) after treatment with PDT using data from single-arm studies, case series and non-randomised controlled trials (NRCTs). RESULTS In total, 49 articles were included. RCTs revealed insignificant mean difference (MD) in efficacy index between PDT and comparison groups (MD: 1.32; 95% CI:-28.10-30.72, p=0.930). The likelihood of CR (OR:0.84; 95% CI: 0.42-1.71, p=0.637) or AR (OR:2.10; 95% CI: 0.31-14.25, p=0.448) was not different in PDT group when compared with any comparison treatments in NRCTs. CR/AR among single arm studies was 60.6% (95% CI: 50.5-70.7, P<0.001) and 93.7% (95% CI:91.5-95.8, P<0.001) respectively. Higher prevalence of CR and AR was observed for dysplasia or carcinoma insitu (CIS) (CR: 81%, 95% CI: 70.8-91.3, P<0.001; AR: 94.3%; 95% CI: 89-99.6, P<0.001) and actinic cheilitis (AC) (CR: 73.9%, 95% CI: 65.9-81.9, P<0.001; AR:97%; 95% CI:94.9-99, P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS More than half of the patients receiving PDT showed CR, with more than 90% responding to the treatment. PDT was most effective on oral dysplasias, followed by AC.
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- Dr Almas Binnal
- Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore - 575001, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104.
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- Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore - 575001, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104.
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- Senior Research Fellow, National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellow, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia.
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Treatment Options and Post-Treatment Malignant Transformation Rate of Actinic Cheilitis: A Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13133354. [PMID: 34283099 PMCID: PMC8268797 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13133354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition that may evolve to a more aggressive type of skin cancer. Therefore, its therapy is crucial for the disease prognosis. In this systematic review, we tried to identify the best therapies of actinic cheilitis regarding safety, efficacy, recurrences, and the potential to progress to skin cancer. The therapeutic approach comprised invasive and topical treatments. The invasive therapies, such as partial surgery and laser treatments, had the best cosmetic and therapeutic results with few recurrences. Photodynamic therapy demonstrated satisfactory outcomes, while topical treatments were the least beneficial. Notably, the efficacy of photodynamic therapy was improved when combined with 5% imiquimod. However, except from photodynamic therapy, the other modalities were assessed in a limited number of patients. Finally, when actinic cheilitis is treated, no risk of cancer progression exists. Larger studies are necessary to confirm these results. Abstract Actinic cheilitis is a premalignant condition that may evolve to squamous cell carcinoma. A consensus on its management has not been established, and large clinical trials are lacking. We aimed to review the existing data regarding the treatment of actinic cheilitis with various modalities regarding safety, efficacy, recursions, and post-treatment malignant transformation. A systematic review was conducted through Pubmed, Ovid and the Cochrane library for studies in English language and the references of included papers from inception to January 2021. Case series were considered if ≥6 patients were included. Of the 698 articles, 36 studies and, overall, 699 patients were eventually reviewed. Laser ablation and vermilionectomy provided the best clinical and aesthetic outcomes with few recurrences, while photodynamic therapy was linked to more relapses. Generally, the adverse events were minor and there was no risk of post-treatment malignant transformation. The limitations of our review include the heterogeneity and the small number of patients across studies. Conclusively, invasive treatments demonstrated superior therapeutic and safety profile. Nevertheless, high-quality head-to-head studies that assess different modalities for actinic cheilitis and report patient preferences are lacking.
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Trager MH, Farmer K, Ulrich C, Basset-Seguin N, Herms F, Geskin LJ, Bouaziz JD, Lebbé C, de Masson A, Bagot M, Dobos G. Actinic cheilitis: a systematic review of treatment options. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 35:815-823. [PMID: 33251620 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Actinic cheilitis is a premalignant condition that can progress to squamous cell carcinoma with a higher propensity for metastasis than cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Optimal treatment for actinic cheilitis has not been established, and evidence-based estimates of clinical cure in the dermatology literature are limited. Here, we review and synthesize outcome data published for patients with actinic cheilitis after treatment with various modalities. A systematic review was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane library for English, French and German-language studies and references of included articles from inception to 20 January 2020. Studies were included if they reported on at least six patients with biopsy-proven actinic cheilitis. After quality appraisal, results of studies with the strongest methodology criteria were synthesized. 18 studies of 411 patients (published 1985 to 2016) were included. The majority of the studies were case series. Carbon dioxide laser ablation and vermilionectomy were associated with the most favourable outcomes with fewest recurrences. Chemical peel and photodynamic therapy were associated with higher recurrence. Adverse effects generally resolved in the weeks following treatment and cosmetic outcomes were favourable overall. In conclusion, there is a lack of high-quality comparative studies evaluating different treatment options for actinic cheilitis. The included publications used various outcome measures; however, the majority reported on the recently defined core outcome sets. These results suggest that both carbon dioxide laser ablation and vermilionectomy are effective treatments for actinic cheilitis. Prospective head-to-head studies are needed to compare these treatment modalities and to assess patient preferences.
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- M H Trager
- Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Skin Cancer Centre, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Skin Cancer Centre, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,U976, INSERM, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,U976, INSERM, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,U976, INSERM, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,U976, INSERM, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,U976, INSERM, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, APHP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,U976, INSERM, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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Treatments of actinic cheilitis: A systematic review of the literature. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 83:876-887. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.07.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Morton CA, Szeimies RM, Basset-Seguin N, Calzavara-Pinton P, Gilaberte Y, Haedersdal M, Hofbauer GFL, Hunger RE, Karrer S, Piaserico S, Ulrich C, Wennberg AM, Braathen LR. European Dermatology Forum guidelines on topical photodynamic therapy 2019 Part 1: treatment delivery and established indications - actinic keratoses, Bowen's disease and basal cell carcinomas. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 33:2225-2238. [PMID: 31779042 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a widely approved therapy for actinic keratoses, Bowen's disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ), superficial and certain thin basal cell carcinomas. Recurrence rates when standard treatment protocols are used are typically equivalent to existing therapies, although inferior to surgery for nodular basal cell carcinoma. PDT can be used both as lesional and field therapies and has the potential to delay/reduce the development of new lesions. A protocol using daylight to treat actinic keratoses is widely practised, with conventional PDT using a red light after typically a 3-h period of occlusion employed for other superficial skin cancer indications as well as for actinic keratoses when daylight therapy is not feasible. PDT is a well-tolerated therapy although discomfort associated with conventional protocol may require pain-reduction measures. PDT using daylight is associated with no or minimal pain and preferred by patient. There is an emerging literature on enhancing conventional PDT protocols or combined PDT with another treatment to increase response rates. This guideline, published over two parts, considers all current approved and emerging indications for the use of topical PDT in dermatology, prepared by the PDT subgroup of the European Dermatology Forum guidelines committee. It presents consensual expert recommendations reflecting current published evidence.
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- C A Morton
- Department of Dermatology, Stirling Community Hospital, Stirling, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Dermatology & Allergology, Klinikum Vest GmbH, Recklinghausen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragón, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Zurich University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Unit of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Skin Cancer Centre, Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Andreadis D, Pavlou AM, Vakirlis E, Anagnostou E, Vrani F, Poulopoulos A, Kolokotronis A, Ioannidis D, Sotiriou E. Daylight photodynamic therapy for the management of actinic cheilitis. Arch Dermatol Res 2020; 312:731-737. [PMID: 32266532 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-020-02069-y] [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: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Early identification and adequate treatment of actinic cheilitis (AC), which affects the lower lip vermillion and is considered a precursor of squamous cell carcinoma, is mandatory. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been successfully used in AC. PDT with the use of daylight (DLPDT) is equally effective and more convenient than the conventional PDT. Data on short and long-term efficacy of DLPDT in AC are limited. Our primary purpose was to assess efficacy of DLPDT in AC as well as safety and tolerance. Twenty-two individuals with histologically confirmed AC received 2 MAL (5-aminolevulinic acid)-DLPDT sessions 1 week apart. Patients were evaluated clinically 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Non-complete responders were biopsied and excluded from the study if histological alterations were indicative of AC. Adverse events were recorded from baseline to the end of the 12-month follow-up period. Twenty patients completed the study. Overall, complete clinical response 12 months after treatment was 80% (16/20), while an association between treatment response and grade of dysplasia was observed (p = 0.016). With respect to response by grade, complete clinical response achieved in grade I AC was 100% (12/12) and 50% (4/8) in grade II AC. Main adverse events included mild erythema, oedema, and scaling, with no pain associated with DLPDT. According to our results, DLPDT seems to be of significant benefit for the treatment of grade I AC. Combination with the other treatment modalities could improve the efficacy in grade II AC. Further studies are needed for the assessment of late recurrences.
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- Dimitrios Andreadis
- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Varela-Centelles P, Seoane-Romero J, García-Pola MJ, Leira-Feijoo Y, Seoane-Romero JM. Therapeutic approaches for actinic cheilitis: therapeutic efficacy and malignant transformation after treatment. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 49:1343-1350. [PMID: 32171621 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a sun-induced premalignant lesion. AC is a clinical term housing a wide pathological spectrum ranging from hyperkeratosis to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the therapeutic efficacy of different approaches in clinical, histological, and cosmetic terms, and the malignization rate after treatment. A systematic search was undertaken in October 2016 and updated in April 2019 at MEDLINE (from 1966), Embase (from 1980), and Proceedings Web of Science (Conference Proceedings Citation Index-Science (CPCI-S) from 1990) databases. The search strategy was (("actinic" or "solar") AND ("cheilitis")) using both medical subject headings (MeSH) and freetext. A total of 392 potentially eligible reports were identified. After the selection procedure, 20 articles were included. It was concluded that surgical treatment is the first line of treatment for AC and has proved useful for the clinical and pathological control of the disorder. However, there was no evidence of effective treatment in preventing malignant transformations. Non-surgical procedures showed less consistent results, although drug therapy may improve the results obtained by other therapeutic approaches.
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- P Varela-Centelles
- CS Praza do Ferrol, EOXI Lugo, Cervo, e Monforte, Galician Health Service, Lugo, Spain.
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- School of Medicine & Dentistry, University "Santiago de Compostela", Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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Nguyen K, Khachemoune A. An update on topical photodynamic therapy for clinical dermatologists. J DERMATOL TREAT 2019; 30:732-744. [DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2019.1569752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Khoa Nguyen
- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Treatment of actinic cheilitis: a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 23:2041-2053. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02895-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Carvalho MDV, de Moraes SLD, Lemos CAA, Santiago Júnior JF, Vasconcelos BCDE, Pellizzer EP. Surgical versus non-surgical treatment of actinic cheilitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Dis 2018; 25:972-981. [PMID: 29908101 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review was to compare outcomes between surgical and non-surgical treatment of actinic cheilitis (AC). MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline were performed. A search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted. Articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria: randomized clinical trials, prospective/retrospective studies, and case series with at least 10 patients, with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. A weighted remission rate (RER) and recurrence rate (RR) with a 95% confidence interval was performed. Data analysis was performed using a comprehensive meta-analysis software. RESULTS A total of 283 ACs in 10 studies were included. About 2.5% surgically treated cases underwent malignant transformation. The weighted remission rate was higher for surgical (92.8%) compared to non-surgical treatment (65.9%). The recurrence rate was lower for surgical (8.4%) compared to non-surgical treatment (19.2%). CONCLUSION In this systematic review, the surgical treatment was more favorable than non-surgical for AC. Meanwhile, further studies are needed that should maximize methodological standardization and have greater rigor of the data collection process.
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- Marianne de Vasconcelos Carvalho
- Post-Graduate Dentistry Program, School of Dentistry, Pernambuco University (UPE), Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.,School of Dentistry, Pernambuco University (UPE), Arcoverde, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Heath care providers should be comfortable with normal as well as pathologic findings in the lips, because the lips are highly visible and may display clinical manifestations of local, as well as systemic inflammatory, allergic, irritant, and neoplastic alterations. Fortunately, the lips are easily accessible. The evaluation should include a careful history and physical examination, including visual inspection, as well as palpation of the lips and an examination of associated cervical, submandibular, and submental nodes. Pathologic and microscopic studies, as well as a review of medications, allergies, and habits, may further highlight possible etiologies. Many lip conditions, including premalignant changes, are relatively easy to treat, when the abnormalities are detected early; however, advanced disease and malignancies are challenging for both the patient and clinician. Treatment should be focused on eliminating potential irritants or allergens and treatment of the primary dermatosis. In this paper we review physiologic variants as well as pathologic conditions of the lips.
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Radakovic S, Tanew A. 5-aminolaevulinic acid patch-photodynamic therapy in the treatment of actinic cheilitis. PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2017; 33:306-310. [PMID: 28703320 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a common disease caused by chronic ultraviolet exposure. OBJECTIVE Alacare is a self-adhesive, skin coloured 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA) patch that has been developed for the treatment of mild to moderate actinic keratosis (AK). Considering the good results in the treatment of AK, the standardized delivery of ALA and the simple application Alacare patch- photodynamic therapy (PDT) appears as an interesting treatment option for AC. METHODS We retrospectively assessed the efficacy, tolerability and cosmetic outcome of Alacare patch-PDT in eleven patients with AC. After occlusion with the Alacare patches for 4 hours, the AC lesions were illuminated with narrowband red light and a dose of 37 J/cm2 . All patients were clinically assessed for efficacy, side effects and cosmetic outcome at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after treatment. RESULTS Complete clinical response at the 3-month follow-up was achieved in eight of 11 patients (72,7%) and 12 of 15 AC lesions (80,0%), respectively. Up to the final 12-month follow-up, a recurrence was observed in two lesions. The complete clinical cure rate at 1 year after Alacare patch-PDT, thus, was 66,6% (10/15 lesions). The cosmetic outcome of the treatment was excellent in all cases. CONCLUSION Alacare patch-PDT was found to have substantial efficacy in the treatment of mild to moderate AC. Given its ease of use, absence of long-term side effects and the excellent cosmetic results Alacare patch-PDT might be considered as a promising new treatment option for the management of AC.
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- Sonja Radakovic
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Malamos D, Scully C. Sore or Swollen Lips Part 3: Diagnosis and Treatment. DENTAL UPDATE 2017; 44:70-74. [PMID: 29172315 DOI: 10.12968/denu.2017.44.1.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This series of three papers reviews the causes, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, and outlines the management of sore and/or swollen lips. Clinical relevance: Sore and/or swollen lips are not uncommon, often have a local cause but may reflect a systemic disease. The previous 2 papers in the series discussed their causes. This paper reviews their diagnosis and treatment.
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Andreadis D, Pavlou AM, Sotiriou E, Vrani F, Ioannides D, Kolokotronis A. Utility of photodynamic therapy for the management of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN ORAL ONCOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/2057178x16669161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT), defined as “the light-induced inactivation of cells, microorganisms, or molecules,” combines the use of a photosensitive agent or photosensitizer (PS) activated by irradiation with a light source to produce reactive oxygen species and highly reactive singlet oxygen. PDT has been used for the treatment of different oral diseases with promising results. This review describes the basic principles of PDT, including the nature of PS and the light sources, and focuses on evaluating the efficacy of this method, according to the existing data, for the treatment of different oral diseases. PubMed was used as the source of the relevant literature, about the clinical application of PDT in actinic cheilitis (AC), leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, oral lichenoid lesions, and oral cancer. Complete response to PDT as high as 100% has been reported not only in cases of AC but also in dysplasias/carcinomas in situ, T1N0, and T2N0. According to the available data, PDT appears to be a safe, well-tolerated therapy with limited adverse effects and excellent cosmetic outcome. Although PDT is a very promising therapy, further research is needed in order to investigate the cases that fail to respond, to examine the long-term prognosis for cases of reported complete response and thus avoid the future recurrence of diseases.
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- Dimitrios Andreadis
- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oral Medicine/Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Michaud T. [What's new in instrumental dermatology?]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2016; 142 Suppl 3:S8-S17. [PMID: 26792415 DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(16)30002-3] [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: 11/30/2022]
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The publications in the field of aesthetic dermatology including those related to laser treatment and related procedures are numerous. Nevertheless, a large number of them lack a serious and well-structured methodological approach or are biased and may lead to false conclusion due to conflict of interest. The selection of the publications used for this review, while subjective, has been based on the strength of the methodology applied as well as their benefit to the dermatological community as a whole. The themes evaluated in this review are the following: injections of botulinum toxin, male ageing skin, complications after aesthetic procedures, innovative therapeutic advanced treatment in aesthetic, laser therapies cryolipolysis and photodynamic therapy.
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- T Michaud
- 5, rue du Werkhof, 68100, Mulhouse, France.
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Choi S, Kim K, Song KH. Efficacy of ablative fractional laser-assisted photodynamic therapy for the treatment of actinic cheilitis: 12-month follow-up results of a prospective, randomized, comparative trial. Br J Dermatol 2015; 173:184-91. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- S.H. Choi
- Department of Dermatology; College of Medicine; Dong-A University; Dong dae sin-dong, Seo-gu; Busan 602-715 Korea
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- Department of Dermatology; College of Medicine; Dong-A University; Dong dae sin-dong, Seo-gu; Busan 602-715 Korea
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- Department of Dermatology; College of Medicine; Dong-A University; Dong dae sin-dong, Seo-gu; Busan 602-715 Korea
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Morton CA, Szeimies RM, Braathen LR. Update on topical photodynamic therapy for skin cancer. VESTNIK DERMATOLOGII I VENEROLOGII 2014. [DOI: 10.25208/0042-4609-2014-90-6-26-34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Topical photodynamic therapy has become an established therapy option for superficial non-melanoma skin cancers with a substantial evidence base. In this update the increased choice in photosensitizers and light sources are reviewed as well as novel protocols to move beyond lesional treatment and address field therapy. Daylight PDT is emerging as an alternative to conventional office/hospital-based PDT that offers the advantage of much reduced pain. Although most studies have assessed efficacy of PDT in immune-competent patients, there is accumulating evidence for topical PDT being considered an option to assist in reducing the skin cancer burden in organ transplant recipients. The fluorescence associated with photosensitizer application can help delineate lesions prior to full treatment illumination and offers a useful adjunct to treatment in patients where diagnostic uncertainty or poor lesion outline complicates clinical care. PDT may also offer significant benefit in delaying/preventing new cancer development and combined with its recognized photo-rejuvenating effects, is emerging as an effective therapy capable of clearing certain superficial skin cancers, potentially preventing new lesions as well as facilitating photo-rejuvenating effects in treated areas.
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Basset-Seguin N. Revue Panoramique de la PDT Principe, photo-sensibilisateurs, sources de lumières et indications validées en dermatologie. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2013; 140 Suppl 2:223-8. [DOI: 10.1016/s0151-9638(13)70138-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Morton CA, Szeimies RM, Sidoroff A, Braathen LR. European guidelines for topical photodynamic therapy part 1: treatment delivery and current indications - actinic keratoses, Bowen's disease, basal cell carcinoma. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012. [PMID: 23181594 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 246] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a widely used non-invasive treatment for certain non-melanoma skin cancers, permitting treatment of large and multiple lesions with excellent cosmesis. High efficacy is demonstrated for PDT using standardized protocols in non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses, Bowen's disease, superficial basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and in certain thin nodular BCC, with superiority of cosmetic outcome over conventional therapies. Recurrence rates following PDT are typically equivalent to existing therapies, although higher than surgery for nodular BCC. PDT is not recommended for invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Treatment is generally well tolerated, but tingling discomfort or pain is common during PDT. New studies identify patients most likely to experience discomfort and permit earlier adoption of pain-minimization strategies. Reduced discomfort has been observed with novel protocols including shorter photosensitizer application times and in daylight PDT for actinic keratoses.
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- C A Morton
- Department of Dermatology, Stirling Community Hospital, Stirling, UK.
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