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van Zuuren EJ, Arents BWM, Miklas M, Schoones JW, Tan J. Identifying and appraising patient-reported outcome measures on treatment satisfaction in acne: a systematic review. Br J Dermatol 2020; 185:36-51. [PMID: 33176002 PMCID: PMC8359297 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND After dermatitis, acne is the next skin disease to contribute most to the burden of skin diseases worldwide. Recently, seven core outcome domains have been identified, which together form an Acne Core Outcome Set (ACORN). One of these was satisfaction with acne treatment. OBJECTIVES To identify studies that described the development of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS), evaluated one or more measurement properties of a PROM, or evaluated the interpretability of a PROM in patients with acne regarding treatment satisfaction. METHODS The COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) search strategy for identifying PROMS on acne treatment satisfaction was used. We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Emcare, PsycINFO and Academic Search premier (June 2020). Study selection, data extraction and assessment of methodological quality according to COSMIN guidance were carried out independently by two authors. RESULTS Only one study could be included, describing the development of a treatment satisfaction measure in patients with acne. The development was assessed as inadequate and data on measurement properties were lacking. Additionally, we found 188 studies reporting treatment satisfaction solely as an outcome, using a wide variety of methods, none of them standardized or validated. CONCLUSIONS We could not find a PROM on treatment satisfaction to recommend for a core outcome set in acne. There is an unmet need for a PROM on treatment satisfaction in acne that is robustly developed, designed and validated.
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- E J van Zuuren
- Dermatology Department, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Skin Patients Netherlands (Huidpatiënten Nederland), Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Windsor Clinical Research Inc., Windsor, ON, Canada
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- Walaeus Library, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Windsor Clinical Research Inc., Windsor, ON, Canada.,Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Antibacterial Activity Test of Extracts and Fractions of Cassava Leaves ( Manihot esculenta Crantz) against Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes Causing Acne. Int J Microbiol 2020; 2020:1975904. [PMID: 32089694 PMCID: PMC7008253 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1975904] [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: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This study is aimed at determining antibacterial activity from ethanol extracts and the most active fraction of cassava leaves against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes. Research carried out by the experimental method involved determination of plants, extraction with maceration method, fractionation with liquid-liquid extraction, antibacterial activity testing of extracts and fractions by agar diffusion method, determination of most active fraction from the extract, and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) testing of most active fraction by microdilution method. The results showed that ethanol extracts of cassava leaves had antibacterial activity against both bacteria with the most active fraction indicated by ethyl acetate. MIC values of ethyl acetate fraction against S. epidermidis were in the concentration range of 2.5%-5.0% (w/v) and against P. acnes were in the concentration range of 1.25%-2.5% (w/v). The MBC value of ethyl acetate fraction against S. epidermidis was at a concentration of 5% (w/v), while P. acnes was at a concentration of 2.5% (w/v). From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the ethanol extract of cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz) has antibacterial activity against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis as well as on Propionibacterium acnes. The fraction with the best activity from the ethanol extract of cassava leaves to the two test bacteria was shown by ethyl acetate fraction. It is suggested that cassava leaves are possible to be developed into standardized antiacne herbal.
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Mokhtari F, Shajari A, Iraji F, Faghihi G, Siadat AH, Sadeghian G, Adibi N. The effectiveness of adapalene 0.1% with intense pulsed light versus benzoyl peroxide 5% with intense pulsed light in the treatment of acne vulgaris: A comparative study. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 24:101. [PMID: 31850090 PMCID: PMC6906921 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_398_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common skin diseases with major psychological impacts. Hence, selecting the best treatment modality is so important; there are different ways to treat AV such as topical and systemic agents, laser, and also photodynamic therapy. In this study, we tried to assess the difference between the efficacy of combination therapy with intense pulsed light (IPL) and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) in comparison with IPL and adapalene (AD) in the treatment of the mild to moderate AV. Materials and Methods: Thirty Iranian females in reproductive age with mild to moderate acne were enrolled in this study. The left and right side of the patients were randomized to receive either AD 0.1% or BPO 5% every other day plus three sessions of monthly apart IPL in the treatment of AV. Different parameters of AV such as acne severity index (ASI), total acne lesions counting (TLC), and Acne Global Severity Scale (AGSS) were measured before, during, and after the treatments. Results: There was a significant difference regarding AGSS, TLC, and ASI before and after treatment with AD plus IPL (P < 0.001). Furthermore, there was a significant difference regarding AGSS, TLC, and ASI before and after treatment with BP plus IPL (P < 0.001). However, no significant difference regarding AGSS, TLC, and ASI were observed between the 2 groups after treatment (P > 0.05). No significant side effects were observed in both groups. Conclusion: Our study shows that there was not any significant difference between combining IPL with either AD or BPO so we can use either one of these combinations to achieve similar efficacy.
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- Fatemeh Mokhtari
- Department of Dermatology, Isfahan Medical University, Isfahan, Iran.,Skin Disease and Leishmaniosis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Isfahan Medical University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Isfahan Medical University, Isfahan, Iran.,Skin Disease and Leishmaniosis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Isfahan Medical University, Isfahan, Iran.,Skin Disease and Leishmaniosis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Isfahan Medical University, Isfahan, Iran.,Skin Disease and Leishmaniosis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Skin Disease and Leishmaniosis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Skin Disease and Leishmaniosis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Asilian A, Faghihi G, Asemi Esfahani A, Mokhtari F, Nilforoushzadeh M, Mozafarpoor S. Comparison of two methods of subcision Nokor and blunt blade in acne scars treatment. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 18:1788-1793. [PMID: 31102320 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Revised: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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CONTEXT Subcision is a simple surgical method that can be effective in treatment of acne scars. AIMS This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the two methods of Nokor needle and blunt blade (BB) subcision in treatment of acne scars. SETTINGS AND DESIGN This clinical trial study was conducted on 28 patients with acne scars. PATIENTS AND METHODS One side of the face was treated with BB subcision method, and the other side was treated with Nokor needle method. Followed up period was 6 months after treatment. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 20) software using independent sample t test, Mann-Whitney test, Friedman test, and Fisher's exact test. RESULTS In follow-up period, the improvement of acne scars was comparable in both groups (P > 0.05). Complications were lower in BB method than another method (P < 0.05). The patient satisfaction was higher in BB method (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both of modalities offered similar improvement, but the complication rate was lower and the patient satisfaction was also higher in the BB method than another method.
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- Ali Asilian
- Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Madan S, Nehate C, Barman TK, Rathore AS, Koul V. Design, preparation, and evaluation of liposomal gel formulations for treatment of acne: in vitro and in vivo studies. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2018; 45:395-404. [PMID: 30442066 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2018.1546310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The study highlights the significance of co-application of bioactive components into liposomal gel formulations and their comparison to azithromycin for treatment of Acne. A Design of Experiments (DoE) approach was utilized to obtain optimized liposomal formulation encapsulating curcumin, with size and zeta potential of ∼100 nm and ∼14 mV, respectively, characterized by DLS, HR-TEM, FESEM, and AFM. The curcumin liposomal dispersion depicted excellent stability over the period of 60 days, which was further converted in gel form using Carbopol. Pharmacokinetics of curcumin-loaded liposomal gel showed that Tmax for curcumin was achieved within 1 h of post application in both stratum corneum and skin, indicating quick penetration of nano-sized liposomes. Stratum corneum depicted Cmax of 688.3 ng/mL and AUC0-t of 5857.5 h × ng/mL, while the skin samples displayed Cmax of 203.3 ng/gm and AUC0-t of 2938.1 h × ng/gm. Lauric acid and azithromycin liposomal gel formulations were prepared as per the optimum parameters obtained by DoE. In antibacterial activity using agar diffusion assay, lauric acid gel formulation revealed ∼1.5 fold improved antibacterial effect than curcumin gel formulation. Interestingly, their co-application (1:1) exhibited significantly enhanced antibacterial effect against both macrolide-sensitive (1.81 versus 1.25 folds) and resistant strains of P. acnes (2.93 versus 1.22 folds) than their individual counterparts. The in vivo studies in rat ear model displayed a ∼2 fold reduction in comedones count and cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1β) on co-application with curcumin and lauric acid liposomal gel compared to placebo treated group.
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- Sumit Madan
- a Centre for Biomedical Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology , New Delhi , India
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- a Centre for Biomedical Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology , New Delhi , India
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- a Centre for Biomedical Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology , New Delhi , India
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- b Department of Chemical Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology , New Delhi , India
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- a Centre for Biomedical Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology , New Delhi , India
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Sacchidanand SA, Lahiri K, Godse K, Patwardhan NG, Ganjoo A, Kharkar R, Narayanan V, Borade D, D’souza L. Synchronizing Pharmacotherapy in Acne with Review of Clinical Care. Indian J Dermatol 2017; 62:341-357. [PMID: 28794543 PMCID: PMC5527713 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_41_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that involves the pathogenesis of four major factors, such as androgen-induced increased sebum secretion, altered keratinization, colonization of Propionibacterium acnes, and inflammation. Several acne mono-treatment and combination treatment regimens are available and prescribed in the Indian market, ranging from retinoids, benzoyl peroxide (BPO), anti-infectives, and other miscellaneous agents. Although standard guidelines and recommendations overview the management of mild, moderate, and severe acne, relevance and positioning of each category of pharmacotherapy available in Indian market are still unexplained. The present article discusses the available topical and oral acne therapies and the challenges associated with the overall management of acne in India and suggestions and recommendations by the Indian dermatologists. The experts opined that among topical therapies, the combination therapies are preferred over monotherapy due to associated lower efficacy, poor tolerability, safety issues, adverse effects, and emerging bacterial resistance. Retinoids are preferred in comedonal acne and as maintenance therapy. In case of poor response, combination therapies BPO-retinoid or retinoid-antibacterials in papulopustular acne and retinoid-BPO or BPO-antibacterials in pustular-nodular acne are recommended. Oral agents are generally recommended for severe acne. Low-dose retinoids are economical and have better patient acceptance. Antibiotics should be prescribed till the inflammation is clinically visible. Antiandrogen therapy should be given to women with high androgen levels and are added to regimen to regularize the menstrual cycle. In late-onset hyperandrogenism, oral corticosteroids should be used. The experts recommended that an early initiation of therapy is directly proportional to effective therapeutic outcomes and prevent complications.
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- Consultant Dermatologist, Wizderm Speciality Skin and Hair Clinic, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Shree Skin Centre and Pathology Laboratory, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Dr. Ganjoo's Skin and Cosmetology Centre, New Delhi, India
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- Consultant Dermatologist, Dr. Kharkar's Skin Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Mokhtari F, Gholami M, Siadat AH, Jafari-Koshki T, Faghihi G, Nilforoushzadeh MA, Hosseini SM, Abtahi-Naeini B. Efficacy of Intense-pulsed Light Therapy with Topical Benzoyl Peroxide 5% versus Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Alone in Mild-to-moderate Acne Vulgaris: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Res Pharm Pract 2017; 6:199-205. [PMID: 29417078 PMCID: PMC5787904 DOI: 10.4103/jrpp.jrpp_17_29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: Acne vulgaris is a disease of pilosebaceous unit with multifactorial pathogenesis and threats patients' social functioning. There is a growing research to find faster, more effective, and easy to use treatments. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of benzoyl peroxide 5% (BP) with and without concomitant intense-pulsed light (IPL) therapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris. Methods: In this controlled trial, 58 eligible patients with mild-to-moderate acne and Fitzpatrick skin phototype III and IV were randomly allocated to two groups. All patients were asked to use a thin layer of BP every night. The IPL therapy was administered at the end of first, 2nd, and 3rd months. Acne Global Severity Scale (AGSS), Acne Severity Index (ASI), and total lesion counting (TLC) along with patient satisfaction were recorded. Patients were also examined 1 month after the final therapeutic visit. Findings: The IPL group showed greater reduction in AGSS (P < 0.001) and TLC (P = 0.005) than the control group. However, the difference in ASI was not significant (P = 0.12). Patients in IPL groups were more satisfied than control group (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Adding IPL to BP can result better response to BP alone. In acne treatment, combination therapy such as IPL and other topical agents should be kept in mind.
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- Fatemeh Mokhtari
- Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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