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Mandal S, Ghosh S, Das AD, Biswas B, Palanisamy C, Guha N, Maiti S, Dutta S, Singh NK, Koley M, Saha S. Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in Atopic Dermatitis in Adults: A Replication Trial with 6 Months' Follow-up. HOMEOPATHY 2023; 112:251-261. [PMID: 36882111 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory skin disease that can have a significant impact on quality of life. During the last four decades, a rising trend in AD has been observed in India. Homeopathic medicines are claimed to be beneficial in AD; however, convincing research evidence has been lacking. We compared the efficacy of individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) against placebos in the treatment of AD. METHODS In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 6 months' duration (n = 60), adult patients were randomized to receive either IHMs (n = 30) or identical-looking placebos (n = 30). All participants received concomitant conventional care, which included the application of olive oil and maintaining local hygiene. The primary outcome measure was disease severity using the Patient-Oriented Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis (PO-SCORAD) scale; secondary outcomes were the Atopic Dermatitis Burden Scale for Adults (ADBSA) and Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) - all were measured at baseline and every month, up to 6 months. Group differences were calculated on the intention-to-treat sample. RESULTS After 6 months of intervention, inter-group differences became statistically significant on PO-SCORAD, the primary outcome (-18.1; 95% confidence interval, -24.0 to -12.2), favoring IHMs against placebos (F 1, 52 = 14.735; p <0.001; two-way repeated measures analysis of variance). Inter-group differences for the secondary outcomes favored homeopathy, but were overall statistically non-significant (ADBSA: F 1, 52 = 0.019; p = 0.891; DLQI: F 1, 52 = 0.692; p = 0.409). CONCLUSION IHMs performed significantly better than placebos in reducing the severity of AD in adults, though the medicines had no overall significant impact on AD burden or DLQI.
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- Sanjukta Mandal
- Department of Materia Medica, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Shamshabad, Telangana, India
- Department of Repertory, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, India
- Department of Health and Family Welfare, Homoeopathic Medical Officer, Rajganj State Homoeopathic Dispensary, Rajganj Government Medical College and Hospital, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Materia Medica, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Howrah, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, India
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, National Tuberculosis Elimination Program Wing, Imambara Sadar Hospital, Hooghly, Govt. of West Bengal, India
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- Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Health and Family Welfare, East Bishnupur State Homoeopathic Dispensary, Chandi Daulatabad Block Primary Health Centre, Govt. of West Bengal, India
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- Department of Repertory, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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De A, Karekar S, Adhav C. Current Burden of Atopic Dermatitis in India: A Systematic Literature Review. Indian J Dermatol 2023; 68:487. [PMID: 37822382 PMCID: PMC10564215 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_181_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic dermatological condition affecting ~10% of adults and ~20% of the paediatric population in high-income countries. There is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the disease burden of AD in India. In this systematic review, the primary objective was to review epidemiological data on AD in India based on articles published between 2011 and 2021. The secondary objective was to assess the disease burden from economic and quality of life (QoL) perspectives. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases using predefined search strings. Relevant studies published in English on AD between 2011 and 2021 were included. This review included 11 articles, of which nine reported demographic and clinical characteristics. The reported prevalence ranged from 3.1% to 7.21% among the paediatric population, up to 16 years of age. The prevalence of AD ranged from 0.98% to 9.2% in studies including paediatric and adult patients. The cost of medications was reported to be the major contributor to the economic burden associated with AD. Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety were frequently reported in association with AD. Although AD is a common disorder affecting all age groups, there is a lack of substantial epidemiological data. None of the current studies covers the entire country. Hence, studies with a wider geographic scope covering all aspects of disease burden are required to help clinicians and policymakers to understand the disease burden and devise appropriate preventive and management strategies.
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- Abhishek De
- From the Department of Dermatology, Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Medical Advisor, Pfizer Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Medical Lead, Pfizer Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Mirrahimi B, Moazemi M, Eslami N, Jamshidi E, Mir M, Mohebbi R, Esmaily H. Evaluating the Effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid in Children With Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Triple-Blind Clinical Trial. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2023; 28:29-35. [PMID: 36777980 PMCID: PMC9901318 DOI: 10.5863/1551-6776-28.1.29] [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: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of dietary eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in children with atopic dermatitis. METHODS Forty-eight children with atopic dermatitis were randomly allocated to receive either 250 mg twice daily EPA (n = 24) or placebo (n = 24) for 4 weeks. The absolute improvement in the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index and the necessity to use topical corticosteroids was evaluated. RESULTS Based on an intention-to-treat analysis, after 2 weeks the scores decreased to 30.50 ± 8.91 and 38.34 ± 10.52 in the EPA and placebo groups, respectively (p = 0.015). Per-protocol analysis showed a decrease in scores to 18.01 ± 10.63 in the EPA group and to 30.11 ± 9.58 in the placebo group (p = 0.001). After 2 weeks, corticosteroid was needed in 11 (50.0%) patients in the EPA group and 14 (58.3%) patients in the placebo group (p = 0.571), and after 4 weeks, it was needed in 7 (33.3%) patients in the EPA group and 14 (63.6%) patients in the placebo group, respectively (p = 0.047). CONCLUSIONS Our results show significant favorable effects of EPA on the SCORAD scale and with regard to the necessity for corticosteroid readministration. Few adverse effects were reported in the 2 groups. We conclude that EPA supplementation is a well-tolerated and effective add-on strategy for reducing the severity of atopic dermatitis in children.
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- Bahador Mirrahimi
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy (BM, HS), School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee (MM, EJ), School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (NE), Mofid Children's Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee (MM, EJ), School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (MM, RM), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (MM, RM), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy (BM, HS), School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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The effect of probiotics on the clinical status of adult patients with atopic dermatitis: a systematic review. Eur J Med Res 2022; 27:94. [PMID: 35701836 PMCID: PMC9199243 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-022-00713-z] [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: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objectives To describe, through a literature review, the results and benefits of oral and topical probiotics for adult patients with atopic dermatitis. Design A systematic review of articles published over a 13-year period was conducted to answer the following questions: (1) what information is given in the scientific literature concerning the use of probiotics in adult patients with atopic dermatitis? (2) Was there an improvement in the clinical status of the patients? (3) Was there a change in the microbial profile in patients after using such approaches? (4) Among the probiotics used, which was the most used in adult AD patients? (5) What was the average time of these interventions? (6) What were the outcomes? Results Seven studies with different sample sizes, ranging from 16 to 109 patients, were included in this review. These studies were all clinical trials (7/7), and probiotics (7/7) was the model of intervention chosen. Probiotics showed a potential to relieve the symptoms of the study groups with a reduction of pruritus and SCORAD when compared to the placebo groups. However, their effectiveness varied according to the strain, period, and form of administration. Conclusions Many studies have demonstrated that probiotics improve the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and even its prevention. However, there is still much controversy and divergence concerning the real benefits. Despite this, probiotics have demonstrated a fair ability in improving AD adult patients’ symptoms in terms of decreasing pruritus and severity related to SCORAD.
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Ndhlovu GON, Dube FS, Moonsamy RT, Mankahla A, Hlela C, Levin ME, Lunjani N, Shittu AO, Abdulgader SM. Skin and nasal colonization of coagulase-negative staphylococci are associated with atopic dermatitis among South African toddlers. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265326. [PMID: 35298533 PMCID: PMC8929619 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background
Skin colonization with coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) is generally beneficial, but recent investigations suggest its association with flares and atopic dermatitis (AD) severity. However, this relationship remains unclear.
Objective
To assess patterns of staphylococcal colonization and biofilm formation in toddlers with and without AD from rural and urban South African settings.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study of AD-affected and non-atopic AmaXhosa toddlers from rural Umtata and urban Cape Town, South Africa. CoNS isolates were recovered from lesional, nonlesional skin samples and the anterior nares of participants. Identification of the staphylococci was achieved by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. The microtiter plate assay assessed in-vitro biofilm formation.
Results
CoNS and S. aureus commonly co-colonized nonlesional skin among cases (urban: 24% vs. 3%, p = 0.037 and rural 21% vs. 6%, p<0.001), and anterior nares in urban cases (24% vs. 0%, p = 0.002) than the control group. S. capitis colonization on nonlesional skin and anterior nares was positively associated with more severe disease in rural (48.3±10.8 vs. 39.7±11.5, P = 0.045) and urban cases (74.9±10.3 vs. 38.4±13, P = 0.004), respectively. Biofilm formation was similar between cases and controls, independent of rural-urban living.
Conclusion
CoNS colonization is associated with AD and disease severity and may be implicated in AD exacerbations. Studies are needed to understand their underlying pathological contribution in AD pathogenesis.
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- Gillian O. N. Ndhlovu
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, Division of Dermatology, Walter Sisulu University, Umtata, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatric, Division of Paediatric Allergy, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatric, Division of Paediatric Allergy, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatric, Division of Paediatric Allergy, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
- Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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Devadasan S, Sarkar R, Barman KD, Kaushik S. Role of Serum Melatonin and Oxidative Stress in Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: A Prospective Study. Indian Dermatol Online J 2020; 11:925-929. [PMID: 33344341 PMCID: PMC7734999 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_77_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Many factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) and recently the role of oxidative damage has been postulated. Objectives: To study the levels of oxidants and antioxidants including melatonin in the blood of children with AD and their association with the severity of AD. Methods: Thirty patients with atopic dermatitis, aged 6 months to 12 years, and equal number of age and sex-matched controls were included. Clinical characteristics and baseline severity assessment using SCORAD (scoring atopic dermatitis) severity index were noted. Blood superoxide dismutase, blood glutathione peroxidase, serum malondialdehyde, and serum melatonin levels were measured in cases and controls and results were compared. Results: The serum levels of malondialdehyde and melatonin were significantly higher among the cases compared to controls. The blood levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase were higher in cases but the difference with controls was not statistically significant. There was no significant correlation between these markers and the severity of the disease. Conclusions: Oxidative stress was increased in cases of childhood AD compared to the control group in this study. No correlation between oxidative stress and the severity of the disease was found. Larger studies are warranted.
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- Shanthy Devadasan
- Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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ASSESSMENT OF CLINICAL PROFILE OF CHILDREN AGED 9–16 YEARS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS. INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHILD HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.32677/ijch.2020.v07.i05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Vinnik T, Kreinin A, Abildinova G, Batpenova G, Kirby M, Pinhasov A. Biological Sex and IgE Sensitization Influence Severity of Depression and Cortisol Levels in Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatology 2020; 236:336-344. [PMID: 31914445 DOI: 10.1159/000504388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression is a common comorbid condition with atopic dermatitis (AD), particularly during the active disease cycle. Controversial results regarding the contribution of biological sex, immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization, and cortisol on AD severity and comorbid depression justify further investigation. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS To explore the influence of sex and IgE sensitization on biochemical and psychological parameters, and severity of AD, a case-control study of 105 volunteers (56 AD, 49 healthy controls (HC); 50 males, 55 females) was conducted over 10 weeks, starting at dermatological symptom onset. Disease severity, serum IgE, cortisol and testosterone levels, and depression scores were assessed at study baseline and after 10 weeks of conventional treatment. RESULTS Dermatological severity differed among AD males by IgE sensitization and was elevated in males with extrinsic atopic dermatitis (EAD). Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) scores were elevated in all patients at study baseline and improved with symptom reduction to HC levels, except female EAD. Severity of depression and dermatitis were correlated in EAD males at baseline and at week 10. Serum cortisol was elevated in male EAD at baseline, in contrast to males with intrinsic atopic dermatitis (IAD) at week 10. In addition, cortisol levels were found negatively correlated with SCORAD and HAMD scores in EAD males at week 10. CONCLUSION Pathophysiological features of AD and depression are likely related to different inflammation-based effects and appear to be biological sex-dependent. Cortisol levels depend on biological sex and IgE sensitization in AD and increase in males with EAD at exacerbation and IAD males at resolution. Biological sex-related disease triggers, IgE sensitization, and cortisol levels are important for the understanding of the mechanisms underlying AD and comorbid depression.
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- Tatyana Vinnik
- Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel, .,Department of Dermatovenereology, Astana Medical University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan,
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- Medical Centre Hospital of the President's Affairs Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Astana Medical University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Chaudhary SK, Singh SK, Kumari P, Kanwal S, Soman SP, Choudhury S, Garg SK. Alterations in circulating concentrations of
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‐31 and total IgE in dogs with atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 2019; 30:383-e114. [DOI: 10.1111/vde.12762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Sujeet K. Chaudhary
- Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu‐Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU) Mathura 281 001 India
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu‐Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU) Mathura 281 001 India
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu‐Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU) Mathura 281 001 India
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu‐Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU) Mathura 281 001 India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry DUVASU Mathura 281 001 India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry DUVASU Mathura 281 001 India
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Oliveira ADT, Sodré CS, Ferreira DDC, Abad EDD, Saintive S, Ribeiro M, Cavalcante FS, Piciani B, Gonçalves LS. Oral Aspects Identified in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: A Literature Review. Open Dent J 2018; 12:424-434. [PMID: 29988222 PMCID: PMC6006715 DOI: 10.2174/1874210601812010424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is more prevalent in children (10-20% of the world's population) than in adults. As its etiology is multifactorial, it is important to know the most frequent oral manifestations in atopic dermatitis patients. Methodology: In the last decades, the correlation between atopic dermatitis and conditions and/or changes in the oral cavity has been demonstrated by several studies. The objective of this paper was to describe, through a review of the literature, the oral health conditions and/or oral aspects identified in patients with atopic dermatitis. Search Strategy: A descriptive literature review was carried out through a bibliographical survey based on the last 10 years, in order to answer the study questions. Results: As a result, we found six studies with different sample sizes, ranging from 43 to 468 patients, and the majority of them were of cross-sectional study design. Discussion: Two studies performed their analysis through dental exams and reported that patients with atopic dermatitis tend to have a greater frequency of carious lesions, and two studies correlated Candida with atopic dermatitis through mycological analyzes. Conclusion: There are a few studies in the literature that identify the oral aspects of atopic dermatitis. More investigations are needed in order to contribute to the knowledge of such oral aspects and the approach to treat these patients regarding oral health.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Faculty of Dentistry, Veiga de Almeida University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Pediatric Dermatology Service, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Veiga de Almeida University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Medical Genetics Service, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Vaneckova J, Bukač J. The severity of atopic dermatitis and the relation to the level of total IgE, onset of atopic dermatitis and family history about atopy. FOOD AGR IMMUNOL 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2016.1183598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- J. Vaneckova
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty Hospital and Medical Faculty of Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Medical Faculty of Charles University, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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Andersen R, Thyssen J, Maibach H. Qualitative vs. quantitative atopic dermatitis criteria - in historical and present perspectives. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 30:604-18. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- R.M. Andersen
- Department of Dermatology; University of California at San Francisco; San Francisco CA USA
- Department of Dermato-Allergology; National Allergy Research Centre; Copenhagen University Hospital; Gentofte Denmark
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- Department of Dermato-Allergology; National Allergy Research Centre; Copenhagen University Hospital; Gentofte Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology; University of California at San Francisco; San Francisco CA USA
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Seifeldin NS, El Sayed SB, Asaad MK, Aly AA. Role of the tumor necrosis factor family member LIGHT in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. Int J Dermatol 2015; 54:e376-82. [PMID: 26043794 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Revised: 08/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND LIGHT (the name of which is derived from "homologous to lymphotoxins, exhibits inducible expression, competes with herpes simplex virus glycoprotein D for herpes simplex virus entry mediator, and expressed by T lymphocytes"), is a member of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily that is involved in various inflammatory diseases. OBJECTIVES To assess serum LIGHT levels in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) before and after treatment and compare it with controls. To correlate serum LIGHT with the severity scoring of AD (SCORAD) index. Another objective is to compare LIGHT levels between lesional skin in patients with AD and controls. METHODS Twenty patients with AD and 20 healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Serum LIGHT levels were examined using an enzyme immunoassay technique. Serum total IgE levels, absolute eosinophil count, and eosinophil percentage were also done for both patients and controls. The SCORAD index was done for every patient before and after treatment. Skin LIGHT levels were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit and compared with control skin. RESULTS Serum LIGHT levels in patients with AD were significantly higher than that of healthy controls and correlated positively with SCORAD index. LIGHT concentrations decreased as the symptoms were improved by treatment. A significant correlation was found on comparing the LIGHT serum levels and other established markers of disease severity. LIGHT levels in lesional skin in these patients were markedly higher than LIGHT levels in normal skin. CONCLUSION LIGHT may play an important role in the pathogenesis of AD. This may presumably have possible future implications on the treatment of this chronic disease.
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- Neveen Salah Seifeldin
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Alaa Ahmed Aly
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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