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Dirr MA, Ahmed A, Schlessinger DI, Haq M, Shi V, Koza E, Ma M, Christensen RE, Ibrahim SA, Schmitt J, Johannsen L, Asai Y, Baldwin HE, Berardesca E, Berman B, Vieira AC, Chien AL, Cohen DE, Del Rosso JQ, Dosal J, Drake LA, Feldman SR, Fleischer AB, Friedman A, Graber E, Harper JC, Helfrich YR, Jemec GB, Johnson SM, Katta R, Lio P, Maier LE, Martin G, Nagler AR, Neuhaus IM, Palamar M, Parish LC, Rosen T, Shumack SP, Solomon JA, Tanghetti EA, Webster GF, Weinkle A, Weiss JS, Wladis EJ, Maher IA, Sobanko JF, Cartee TV, Cahn BA, Alam M, Kang BY, Iyengar S, Anvery N, Alpsoy E, Bewley A, Dessinioti C, Egeberg A, Engin B, Gollnick HPM, Ioannides D, Kim HS, Lazaridou E, Li J, Lim HG, Micali G, de Oliveira CMM, Noguera-Morel L, Parodi A, Reinholz M, Suh DH, Sun Q, van Zuuren EJ, Wollina U, Zhou Y, Zip C, Poon E, Pearlman R. Rosacea Core Domain Set for Clinical Trials and Practice: A Consensus Statement. JAMA Dermatol 2024:2817890. [PMID: 38656294 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.0636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Abstract
Importance Inconsistent reporting of outcomes in clinical trials of rosacea is impeding and likely preventing accurate data pooling and meta-analyses. There is a need for standardization of outcomes assessed during intervention trials of rosacea. Objective To develop a rosacea core outcome set (COS) based on key domains that are globally relevant and applicable to all demographic groups to be used as a minimum list of outcomes for reporting by rosacea clinical trials, and when appropriate, in clinical practice. Evidence Review A systematic literature review of rosacea clinical trials was conducted. Discrete outcomes were extracted and augmented through discussions and focus groups with key stakeholders. The initial list of 192 outcomes was refined to identify 50 unique outcomes that were rated through the Delphi process Round 1 by 88 panelists (63 physicians from 17 countries and 25 patients with rosacea in the US) on 9-point Likert scale. Based on feedback, an additional 11 outcomes were added in Round 2. Outcomes deemed to be critical for inclusion (rated 7-9 by ≥70% of both groups) were discussed in consensus meetings. The outcomes deemed to be most important for inclusion by at least 85% of the participants were incorporated into the final core domain set. Findings The Delphi process and consensus-building meetings identified a final core set of 8 domains for rosacea clinical trials: ocular signs and symptoms; skin signs of disease; skin symptoms; overall severity; patient satisfaction; quality of life; degree of improvement; and presence and severity of treatment-related adverse events. Recommendations were also made for application in the clinical setting. Conclusions and Relevance This core domain set for rosacea research is now available; its adoption by researchers may improve the usefulness of future trials of rosacea therapies by enabling meta-analyses and other comparisons across studies. This core domain set may also be useful in clinical practice.
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- McKenzie A Dirr
- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
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- Ophthalmology Department, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Pathology and Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Dermatology, George Washington School of Medicine and Health Science, Washington, DC
- Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Innsbruck, Austria
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- The Dermatology Institute of Boston Affiliate, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- The Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Department of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, Texas
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Dr George Martin Dermatology Associates, Kihei, Hawaii
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- Ambulatory Quality and Network Integration, The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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- Jefferson Center for International Dermatology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Royal North Shore Hospital of Sydney, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Florida State College of Medicine, Tallahassee
- Department of Dermatology, Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana
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- Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Dermatology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lions Eye Institute, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Dermatology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois, Chicago
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Barts Health National Health Service Trust and Queen Mary University, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, and Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Dermatology Department, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dermatology Department, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University Medical School Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Incheon St Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Second Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha Shi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Infantil, Universidad Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Ospedale-Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS Genova, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology B1-Q, Leiden University Medical Centre, RC Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, StädtischesKlinikum Dresden, Friedrichstr, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Rudnicka L, Arenbergerova M, Grimalt R, Ioannides D, Katoulis AC, Lazaridou E, Olszewska M, Ovcharenko YS, Piraccini BM, Prohic A, Rakowska A, Reygagne P, Richard MA, Soares RO, Starace M, Vañó-Galvan S, Waskiel-Burnat A. European expert consensus statement on the systemic treatment of alopecia areata. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024; 38:687-694. [PMID: 38169088 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of non-scarring hair loss. It is usually characterized by limited areas of hair loss. However, the disease may progress to complete scalp and body hair loss (alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis). In patients with alopecia areata hair loss significantly impacts the quality of life. Children and adolescents with alopecia areata often experience bullying, including physical aggression. The disease severity evaluation tools used in clinical practice are: the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and the Alopecia Areata Scale (AAS). A SALT score equal to or greater than 20 constitutes a commonly accepted indication for systemic therapy in alopecia areata. When using the AAS, moderate to severe alopecia areata should be considered a medical indication for systemic treatment. Currently, the only two EMA-approved medications for alopecia areata are baricitinib (JAK 1/2 inhibitor) for adults and ritlecitinib (JAK 3/TEC inhibitor) for individuals aged 12 and older. Both are EMA-approved for patients with severe alopecia areata. Other systemic medications used off-label in alopecia areata include glucocorticosteroids, cyclosporine, methotrexate and azathioprine. Oral minoxidil is considered an adjuvant therapy with limited data confirming its possible efficacy. This consensus statement is to outline a systemic treatment algorithm for alopecia areata, indications for systemic treatment, available therapeutic options, their efficacy and safety, as well as the duration of the therapy.
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- L Rudnicka
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Královské Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Immunology of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna, Italy School of Specialization Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre de Santé Sabouraud, Hopital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- CEReSS-EA 3279, Research Centrer in Health Services and Quality of Life Aix Marseille University, Dermatology Department, Universitary Hospital Timone, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, APHM, Marseille, France
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- CUF Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna, Italy School of Specialization Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Ramon y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS, Grupo Pedro Jaén Clinic, TricoHRC Research Group, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Caux F, Patsatsi A, Karakioulaki M, Antiga E, Baselga E, Borradori L, Caproni M, Cardones AR, Chandran NS, Dräger S, Drenovska K, Goebeler M, Günther C, Hofmann SC, Ioannides D, Joly P, Marinović B, Mariotti EB, Marzano AV, Morel KD, Murrell DF, Prost C, Sárdy M, Setterfield J, Skiljevic D, Uzun S, Vassileva S, Zambruno G, Schmidt E. S2k guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of linear IgA dermatosis initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024. [PMID: 38421060 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Linear IgA dermatosis (LAD) is a rare subepidermal autoimmune bullous disease (AIBD) defined by predominant or exclusive immune deposits of immunoglobulin A at the basement membrane zone of skin or mucous membranes. This disorder is a rare, clinically and immunologically heterogeneous disease occurring both in children and in adults. The aim of this project is to present the main clinical features of LAD, to propose a diagnostic algorithm and provide management guidelines based primarily on experts' opinion because of the lack of large methodologically sound clinical studies. METHODS These guidelines were initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Task Force Autoimmune Bullous Diseases (AIBD). To achieve a broad consensus for these S2k consensus-based guidelines, a total of 29 experts from different countries, both European and non-European, including dermatologists, paediatric dermatologists and paediatricians were invited. All members of the guidelines committee agreed to develop consensus-based (S2k) guidelines. Prior to a first virtual consensus meeting, each of the invited authors elaborated a section of the present guidelines focusing on a selected topic, based on the relevant literature. All drafts were circulated among members of the writing group, and recommendations were discussed and voted during two hybrid consensus meetings. RESULTS The guidelines summarizes evidence-based and expert opinion-based recommendations (S2 level) on the diagnosis and treatment of LAD. CONCLUSION These guidelines will support dermatologists to improve their knowledge on the diagnosis and management of LAD.
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- Frédéric Caux
- Department of Dermatology and Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, AP-HP and University Paris 13, Bobigny, France
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- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Unit, 2nd Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Rare Diseases Unit, European Reference Network-Skin Member, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Berne, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Rare Diseases Unit, European Reference Network-Skin Member, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Dermatology, Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology (LIED), University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Medical University-Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergy and Dermatosurgery, Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, University Witten-Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany
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- 1st Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Hospital of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Rouen University Hospital, INSERM 1234, Normandie University, Rouen, France
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Rare Diseases Unit, European Reference Network-Skin Member, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Dermatology and Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, AP-HP and University Paris 13, Bobigny, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany
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- St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, King's College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Dermatology, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Medical University-Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Genodermatosis Unit, Translational Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics Research Division, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology (LIED), University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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Sgouros D, Routsi E, Evangelodimou A, Lallas A, Apalla Z, Arvanitis DK, Pappa G, Lazaridou E, Fotiadou C, Evangelou G, Chaidemenos G, Ioannides D, Barkis I, Liopyris K, Nicolaidou E, Theotokoglou S, Syrmali A, Stratigos A, Rigopoulos D, Katoulis A. Use of Dermoscopy among Greek Dermatologists in Everyday Clinical Practice: A National Questionnaire-Based Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:972. [PMID: 38398285 PMCID: PMC10888643 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13040972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Background: Dermatoscopy has been established as an important diagnostic tool for a wide range of skin diseases. This study aims to evaluate the use of dermatoscopy in clinical practice among Greek dermatologists. Methods: A nationwide questionnaire-based survey was conducted collecting data on the frequency of dermatoscopic examinations, the types of lesions examined, training and educational resources, as well as factors influencing the choice to incorporate dermatoscopy into daily clinical routines. Results: A total of 366 Greek dermatologists participated in the survey. Most of the respondents reported the daily use of dermatoscopy in their practice. Pigmented and non-pigmented lesions, inflammatory diseases, cutaneous infectious, hair disorders, and nail lesions were the most common indications for dermatoscopy. Factors influencing the utilization of dermatoscopy included increased diagnostic accuracy, enhanced patient care, better patient communication and general compliance, and improved satisfaction among dermatologists. Conclusions: This national questionnaire-based study demonstrates that dermatoscopy has become an integral part of daily dermatological practice in Greece. The findings highlight the significance of structured training and education to promote dermoscopy's effective and routine use. Incorporating dermatoscopy into clinical practice not only improves diagnostic precision but also enhances patient care, contributing to the overall quality of dermatological services in Greece.
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- Dimitrios Sgouros
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
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- Dermatology Department, General Hospital of Athens, Evangelismos, 11635 Athens, Greece;
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.L.); (D.I.)
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (Z.A.); (E.L.); (C.F.)
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (Z.A.); (E.L.); (C.F.)
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (Z.A.); (E.L.); (C.F.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71500 Heraklion, Greece;
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (A.L.); (D.I.)
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Andreas Sygros” Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece; (E.R.); (K.L.); (E.N.); (A.S.); (D.R.)
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, “Attikon” General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece; (D.K.A.); (G.P.); (S.T.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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Rigopoulos D, Tampouratzi E, Angelakopoulos C, Apalla Z, Barkis I, Georgiou S, Delli F, Drosos A, Zafiriou E, Katsantonis J, Lazaridou E, Panagakis P, Papadavid E, Papakonstantis M, Roussaki-Schulze AV, Sotiriou E, Anastasiadis G, Chasapi V, Sfaelos K, Ioannides D. Real-world data on the effectiveness of brodalumab in patients with moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis in the Greek clinical setting (the BrIDGE study). J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024. [PMID: 38308561 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite that brodalumab's efficacy and safety have been assessed in randomized clinical trials, real-life data remain scarce. BrIDGE was an observational, prospective, single-cohort, multicentre study that recruited patients with moderate-to severe plaque psoriasis in Greece. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to assess the proportion of patients who achieved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)100 after 24 weeks. Other endpoints included: the maintenance of PASI90/100 through to 104 weeks, the short-term response [PASI75/90/100 and static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) 0/1] to brodalumab at 12-16 weeks and time to complete clearance. Moreover, we explored the change in quality of life [Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) 0/1] and adherence to brodalumab. METHODS Two hundred patients who were initiating treatment with or switching to brodalumab, were recruited. Analyses were conducted using the as observed data and three imputation approaches were also applied for the missing data (last observation carried forward, 'worst case' and 'best case' scenario). Continuous variables were reported using summary statistics, whereas categorical variables were reported in frequency tables. RESULTS Based on the 'as observed data', 42.0% of patients achieved PASI100 at Week 24 after 25.9 ± 3.5 weeks and 65% of patients attained PASI100 at Week 104. In total, 70.2%, 47.5% and 32.0% achieved PASI75/90/100, respectively, whereas 72.6% of patients achieved sPGA 0/1, at Weeks 12-16. With respect to sPGA status 82.8%, 89.2% and 92.5% of patients achieved sPGA 0/1 at Weeks 24, 52 and 104, respectively. The time to achieve PASI100 at Weeks 12-16 was 13.7 ± 1.3, 52.1 ± 3.4 weeks at Week 52 and 105.5 ± 4.8 weeks at Week 104. Mean DLQI and Psoriasis Symptom Inventory (PSI) scores decreased by 11.4 ± 7.0 and 15.4 ± 6.5 points from baseline to Week 104, respectively. Adherence to treatment was equal to 98.9%. CONCLUSIONS Brodalumab confers rapid and durable responses, as well as improvements in the quality of life of moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients.
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- 2nd Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical School, General University Hospital, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- State Dermatology Department, Hippokratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Xanthi, Xanthi, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital Larissa, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Dermatological Department, Tzaneio General Hospital, Piraeus, Greece
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- 2nd Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos", Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Stratigos AJ, Garbe C, Dessinioti C, Lebbe C, van Akkooi A, Bataille V, Bastholt L, Dreno B, Dummer R, Fargnoli MC, Forsea AM, Harwood CA, Hauschild A, Hoeller C, Kandolf-Sekulovic L, Kaufmann R, Kelleners-Smeets NW, Lallas A, Leiter U, Malvehy J, Del Marmol V, Moreno-Ramirez D, Pellacani G, Peris K, Saiag P, Tagliaferri L, Trakatelli M, Ioannides D, Vieira R, Zalaudek I, Arenberger P, Eggermont AMM, Röcken M, Grob JJ, Lorigan P. European consensus-based interdisciplinary guideline for invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Part 2. Treatment-Update 2023. Eur J Cancer 2023; 193:113252. [PMID: 37708630 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2023.113252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
Abstract
In order to update recommendations on treatment, supportive care, education, and follow-up of patients with invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), a multidisciplinary panel of experts from the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO), the European Dermatology Forum (EDF), the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), and the European Organisation of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) was formed. Recommendations were based on an evidence-based literature review, guidelines, and expert consensus. Treatment recommendations are presented for common primary cSCC (low risk, high risk), locally advanced cSCC, regional metastatic cSCC (operable or inoperable), and distant metastatic cSCC. For common primary cSCC, the first-line treatment is surgical excision with postoperative margin assessment or micrographically controlled surgery. Achieving clear surgical margins is the most important treatment consideration for patients with cSCCs amenable to surgery. Regarding adjuvant radiotherapy for patients with high-risk localised cSCC with clear surgical margins, current evidence has not shown significant benefit for those with at least one high-risk factor. Radiotherapy should be considered as the primary treatment for non-surgical candidates/tumours. For cSCC with cytologically or histologically confirmed regional nodal metastasis, lymph node dissection is recommended. For patients with metastatic or locally advanced cSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiotherapy, anti-PD-1 agents are the first-line systemic treatment, with cemiplimab being the first approved systemic agent for advanced cSCC by the Food and Drugs Administration/European Medicines Agency. Second-line systemic treatments for advanced cSCC, include epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (cetuximab) combined with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Multidisciplinary board decisions are mandatory for all patients with advanced cSCC, considering the risks of toxicity, the age and frailty of patients, and co-morbidities, including immunosuppression. Patients should be engaged in informed, shared decision-making on management and be provided with the best supportive care to improve symptom management and quality of life. The frequency of follow-up visits and investigations for subsequent new cSCC depends on underlying risk characteristics.
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- Alexander J Stratigos
- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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- Centre for Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Université Paris Cite, Dermato-Oncology AP-HP Hôpital Saint Louis, Cancer Institute APHP. Nord-Université Paris Cite, INSERM U976, Paris, France
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- Department of Melanoma and Surgical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Melanoma Institute Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Nantes Université, INSERM, CNRS, Immunology and New Concepts in ImmunoTherapy, INCIT, UMR 1302/EMR6001, Nantes, France
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- Skin Cancer Centre at University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Dermatology Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias University Hospital Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Centre for Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital (UKSH), Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Frankfurt University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Dermatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Centre for Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Dermatology Department of Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBER de enfermedades raras, Instituto Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Dermatology Service, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- UOC di Dermatologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Dermatology, Ambroise-Paré hospital, APHP, and EA 4340 'Biomarkers in Cancerology and Hemato-oncology', UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A, Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University Department of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- University Medical Center Utrecht and Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich, Technical University Munich and Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Centre for Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Medical Oncology, Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Stratigos AJ, Garbe C, Dessinioti C, Lebbe C, van Akkooi A, Bataille V, Bastholt L, Dreno B, Dummer R, Fargnoli MC, Forsea AM, Harwood CA, Hauschild A, Hoeller C, Kandolf-Sekulovic L, Kaufmann R, Kelleners-Smeets NW, Lallas A, Leiter U, Malvehy J, Del Marmol V, Moreno-Ramirez D, Pellacani G, Peris K, Saiag P, Tagliaferri L, Trakatelli M, Ioannides D, Vieira R, Zalaudek I, Arenberger P, Eggermont AMM, Röcken M, Grob JJ, Lorigan P. European consensus-based interdisciplinary guideline for invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Part 1: Diagnostics and prevention-Update 2023. Eur J Cancer 2023; 193:113251. [PMID: 37717283 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2023.113251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
Invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is one of the most common cancers in white populations, accounting for 20% of all cutaneous malignancies. Overall, cSCC mostly has very good prognosis after treatment, with 5-year cure rates greater than 90%. Despite the overall favourable prognosis and the proportionally rare deaths, cSCC is associated with a high total number of deaths due to its high incidence. A collaboration of multidisciplinary experts from the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO), the European Dermatology Forum (EDF), the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) and the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), was formed to update recommendations on cSCC, based on current literature and expert consensus. Part 1 of the guidelines addresses the updates on classification, epidemiology, diagnosis, risk stratification, staging and prevention in immunocompetent as well as immunosuppressed patients.
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- Alexander J Stratigos
- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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- Centre for Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Université Paris Cite, Dermato-Oncology AP-HP Hôpital Saint Louis, Cancer Institute APHP. Nord-Université Paris Cite, INSERM U976, Paris, France
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- Department of Melanoma and Surgical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Melanoma Institute Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Nantes Université, INSERM, CNRS, Immunology and New Concepts in ImmunoTherapy, INCIT, UMR 1302/EMR6001, Nantes, France
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- Skin Cancer Centre at University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Dermatology Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Department of Oncologic Dermatology, Elias University Hospital Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Centre for Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital (UKSH), Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Frankfurt University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- GROW-School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Dermatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Centre for Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Dermatology Department of Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBER de enfermedades raras, Instituto Carlos III, Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Dermatology Service, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- UOC di Dermatologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Dermatology, Ambroise-Paré hospital, APHP, and EA 4340 'Biomarkers in Cancerology and Hemato-oncology', UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University Department of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- University Medical Center Utrecht and Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich, Technical University Munich and Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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- Centre for Dermatooncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Medical Oncology, Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Tsentemeidou A, Vakirlis E, Papadimitriou I, Ioannides D, Sotiriou E. Metformin in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Is It Worth Pursuing Further? Skin Appendage Disord 2023. [DOI: 10.1159/000529359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) often coexists with obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, or impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Metformin is a medication used for the treatment of diabetes, acting in multiple ways. There is evidence that it decreases inflammatory cytokines, some of which are implicated in the pathogenesis of HS (TNF-α, IL-17). We performed a systematic review of data regarding the efficacy and safety of metformin for the treatment of HS. Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov), as well as the abstracts compendia of major dermatologic congresses, were searched. A total of 133 patients received metformin for HS across 6 studies, 117 of whom received it as monotherapy. The great majority of participants were female, in their thirties and overweight or obese, with one study including only children. The efficacy tools employed varied widely. Four studies (106 patients) documented improvement, 1 documented treatment failure, and 1 had mixed results. Only mild and transient side effects were noted. Metformin has been tried in few HS patients with acceptable efficacy in a fair number of them. As it is generally well tolerated and reasonably priced, carefully designed clinical trials comparing it with placebo are worth performing.
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Daviti M, Lallas K, Dimitriadis C, Moutsoudis A, Eleftheriadis V, Eftychidou P, Bakirtzi M, Stefanou E, Gkentsidi T, Papadimitriou I, Sotiriou E, Vakirlis E, Ioannides D, Lallas A. Real-life data on the management of incompletely excised basal cell carcinoma. Dermatology 2023:000529367. [PMID: 36731436 DOI: 10.1159/000529367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKROUND The histopathologic presence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) cells at one or more margins of the specimen after surgical excision is considered suggestive of incomplete tumor clearance. The management of incompletely excised BCC might vary in different clinical scenarios from re-excision to application of other treatmenents or even watchful waiting. OBJECTIVE Τo report the real-life management of incompletely excised BCC in a tertiary referral center and compare the recurrence rates according to the selected management modality. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary Dermatology Center in Northern Greece. Our electronic database was scanned over a 5-year period to retrieve all BCCs with available histopathologic assay reporting at least one involved margin (lateral or deep). The included patients were divided into 3 groups according to the selected management after incomplete excision: group 1 included those who underwent immediate re-excision (n=26), group 2 those who were followed-up without any additional therapy (n=40) and group 3 those who were treated with adjuvant/complementary non-surgical treatment (n=18). Finally, we recorded the presence or absence of residual tumor in the new histopathologic report of those tumors that were selected to be re-excised (group 1). The primary outcome was the appearance of clinical tumor recurrence. RESULTS Of 1689 BCCs recorded in our database, 84 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Re-excision had been selected in 26 of 84 patients (group 1), watchful waiting in 40 (group 2) and non-surgical treatments in 18 (group 3). The histopathologic reports of the 26 tumors of group 1 that were re-excised revealed residual tumor in 14 (53.8%) cases. Overall, a clinical recurrence occurred in 14 of 84 patients (16.7%) after a mean follow up of 17 months. The median time to recurrence was 14 months. Of 40 patients without any treatment, recurrence developed in 10 (25%), while only 2 of 18 patients treated with non-surgical treatments recurred (11.1%). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that positive histopathologic margins after BCC excision result in a clinical recurrence only in a proportion of patients. This percentage is higher when no further treatment is applied and lower when the area is re-excised or treated with imiquimod alone or combined with cryotherapy.
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Bakirtzi K, Sotiriou E, Papadimitriou I, Vakirlis E, Delli FS, Ioannides D. Anti-interleukin-17A biologics for the long-term treatment of bullous pemphigoid: A prospective, cohort study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e749-e751. [PMID: 36688248 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- K Bakirtzi
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- State Dermatology Department, Hippokratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Rigopoulos D, Angelakopoulos C, Apalla Z, Georgiou S, Delli F, Drosos A, Zafiriou E, Katsantonis J, Lazaridou E, Panagakis P, Papadavid E, Papakonstantis M, Roussaki‐Schulze A, Sotiriou E, Anastasiadis G, Tampouratzi E, Chasapi V, Sfaelos K, Ioannides D. Real world experience of brodalumab treatment in patients with moderate‐to‐severe plaque psoriasis in the Greek population: Results from an interim analysis of the BrIDGE study. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15886. [DOI: 10.1111/dth.15886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- 2nd Dermatology Department Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical School General University Hospital, University of Patras Patras Greece
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- State Dermatology Department Hippokratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Dermatology University General Hospital Larissa, University of Thessaly Larissa Greece
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- Dermatological Department Tzaneio General Hospital Piraeus Greece
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- 2nd Dermatology Department Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS Andreas Syggros Hospital Athens Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology Attikon University Hospital Athens Greece
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- 1st Dermatology Department Aristotle University, Medical School Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS Andreas Syggros Hospital Athens Greece
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- 1st Dermatology Department Aristotle University, Medical School Thessaloniki Greece
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Tsentemeidou A, Sotiriou E, Sideris N, Bakirtzi K, Papadimitriou I, Lallas A, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Apremilast in Psoriasis Patients With Serious Comorbidities: a Case Series and Systematic Review of Literature. Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022179. [PMID: 36534526 PMCID: PMC9681161 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1204a179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients with serious comorbidities are traditionally excluded from clinical trials. Apremilast is not contraindicated in active infections, malignancy and serious hepatic or renal impairment, but real-life data is needed to support this recommendation. OBJECTIVES The aim of this paper is to present our personal as well as literature-sourced real-world evidenced on apremilast use in psoriasis patients with serious baseline comorbidities. METHODS A case-series and systematic literature review were performed. The psoriasis archives of a tertiary-care hospital, four electronic databases (MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, Google scholar) and other sources were searched (January 2014 - July 2021). Identified records were considered eligible, if they reported on the use of apremilast monotherapy in psoriasis patients with chronic infections, history of malignancy, serious liver, renal, psychiatric, or other disease(s). RESULTS At least 841 psoriasis patients with serious baseline diseases received apremilast. Only 3 cases of cancer progression and no infection reactivations or worsening of other diseases were documented. No increased frequency/severity of adverse events or reduced drug efficacy were noted. Main limitations of this study are the exclusion of a few reports due to inappropriately documented data and the fact that at least some patients might have been counted more than once. CONCLUSIONS Apremilast is a safe and adequately efficacious option for psoriasis that cannot be treated/is challenging to treat with classic systemic agents and/or biologics.
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- Aikaterini Tsentemeidou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tsentemeidou A, Sotiriou E, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Hidradenitis-suppurativa-bedingte Kosten, ein Plädoyer für Aufmerksamkeit: eine systematische Literaturübersicht. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2022; 20:1061-1075. [PMID: 35971574 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14796_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Die Daten zu Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)-bedingten Kosten sind begrenzt und inhomogen. Sie sind jedoch erheblich. Wir führten eine systematische Sichtung der Literaturberichte durch, in denen finanzielle Daten über jeden Gesundheitsbereich oder andere Ausgaben dokumentiert wurden, die durch HS und/oder HS-bedingte Auswirkungen auf Beschäftigung, Einkommen und persönliches wirtschaftliche Entwicklung entstanden sind (indirekte Kosten). Dafür wurden drei elektronische Datenbanken durchsucht (MEDLINE, ScienceDirect und die Cochrane Library -letzte Suche: 14. September 2021). Alle Kosten wurden inflationsbereinigt (2022) und in US-Dollar umgerechnet. Es wurden 23 Artikel eingeschlossen (18 Krankheitskostenstudien, 4 Beobachtungsstudien und 1 Fallserie), in denen ökonomische Daten von 77.287 HS-Patienten erfasst wurden. Die durch HS entstandenen durchschnittlichen jährlichen Kosten pro Patient reichten von 258 $ bis 8.078 $. Diese Zahl erhöhte sich bei chirurgischen Eingriffen, Krankheitsprogression, Antibiotika-Versagen und bestimmten Begleitkrankheiten. Der kostspieligste Faktor war die stationäre Versorgung, gefolgt von ambulanter und Notfallversorgung. Signifikante Unterschiede wurden zwischen den USA und den übrigen untersuchten Ländern beobachtet. Im Vergleich zu Psoriasis-Patienten waren Krankenhausaufenthalte bei HS wahrscheinlicher, länger und kostspieliger, während die weniger kostspielige ambulante Versorgung bei HS-Patienten verringert war. Das Vermeiden der Krankheitsprogression durch frühzeitige Diagnose und Optimierung der ambulanten dermatologischen Versorgung könnte HS-bedinge Ausgaben reduzieren.
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- Aikaterini Tsentemeidou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Griechenland
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Griechenland
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Griechenland
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Griechenland
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Tsentemeidou A, Vakirlis E, Sideris N, Bobos M, Panagopoulou A, Ioannides D, Sotiriou E. Extensive acquired macular hyperpigmentation in a teenager. Clin Exp Dermatol 2022; 47:1882-1885. [PMID: 35841289 DOI: 10.1111/ced.15284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A teenage girl with phototype IV skin presented with extensive gradually progressing asymptomatic macular hyperpigmentation not responding to topical steroids for several months. Histopathology showed foci of increased numbers of melanophages and melanin in the dermis.
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- Aikaterini Tsentemeidou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Alexandrian Campus, Sindos, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tsentemeidou A, Sotiriou E, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Hidradenitis suppurativa-related expenditure, a call for awareness: systematic review of literature. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2022; 20:1061-1072. [PMID: 35821567 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.14796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Data regarding hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)-related expenditure is limited and non-homogeneous, but HS does incur significant expenses. We performed a systematic review of literature reports documenting financial data regarding any healthcare domain or other expenditure incurred by HS and/or HS impact on work, income and personal economic growth (indirect costs). Three electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library - last search date: September 14th , 2021). All costs were adjusted for inflation (2022) and converted into US dollars. Twenty-three papers were included (18 cost-of-illness studies, 4 observational studies and 1 case series), drawing economic data from 77,287 HS patients. The total mean cost incurred by HS per patient per year ranged from $ 258 to $ 8,078. This number increased in case of surgical intervention, disease progression, antibiotic failure and certain comorbid diseases. The costliest healthcare sector was inpatient care, followed by outpatient and emergency care. Significant differences were observed between the USA and the rest of studied countries. Hospitalization was likelier, lengthier, and costlier for HS compared to psoriasis patients, whereas the less costly outpatient care appeared to be reduced among HS patients. Preventing disease progression by optimizing early diagnosis and dermatology outpatient care could decrease HS-related expenditure.
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- Aikaterini Tsentemeidou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sotiriou E, Bakirtzi K, Papadimitriou I, Tsentemeidou A, Kougkas N, Panagopoulou A, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Real-life intraclass switch among IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis: Results from a single-centre, 24-week, retrospective study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:e952-e953. [PMID: 35770467 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- E Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Borradori L, Van Beek N, Feliciani C, Tedbirt B, Antiga E, Bergman R, Böckle BC, Caproni M, Caux F, Chandran NS, Cianchini G, Daneshpazhooh M, De D, Didona D, Di Zenzo GM, Dmochowski M, Drenovska K, Ehrchen J, Goebeler M, Groves R, Günther C, Horvath B, Hertl M, Hofmann S, Ioannides D, Itzlinger-Monshi B, Jedličková J, Kowalewski C, Kridin K, Lim YL, Marinovic B, Marzano AV, Mascaro JM, Meijer JM, Murrell D, Patsatsi K, Pincelli C, Prost C, Rappersberger K, Sárdy M, Setterfield J, Shahid M, Sprecher E, Tasanen K, Uzun S, Vassileva S, Vestergaard K, Vorobyev A, Vujic I, Wang G, Wozniak K, Yayli S, Zambruno G, Zillikens D, Schmidt E, Joly P. Updated S2 K guidelines for the management of bullous pemphigoid initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:1689-1704. [PMID: 35766904 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes. This disease typically affects the elderly and presents with itch and localized or, most frequently, generalized bullous lesions. A subset of patients only develops excoriations, prurigo-like lesions, and eczematous and/or urticarial erythematous lesions. The disease, which is significantly associated with neurological disorders, has high morbidity and severely impacts the quality of life. OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY The Autoimmune blistering diseases Task Force of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology sought to update the guidelines for the management of BP based on new clinical information, and new evidence on diagnostic tools and interventions. The recommendations are either evidence-based or rely on expert opinion. The degree of consent among all task force members was included. RESULTS Treatment depends on the severity of BP and patients' comorbidities. High-potency topical corticosteroids are recommended as the mainstay of treatment whenever possible. Oral prednisone at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day is a recommended alternative. In case of contraindications or resistance to corticosteroids, immunosuppressive therapies, such as methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolate acid, may be recommended. The use of doxycycline and dapsone is controversial. They may be recommended, in particular, in patients with contraindications to oral corticosteroids. B-cell-depleting therapy and intravenous immunoglobulins may be considered in treatment-resistant cases. Omalizumab and dupilumab have recently shown promising results. The final version of the guideline was consented to by several patient organizations. CONCLUSIONS The guidelines for the management of BP were updated. They summarize evidence- and expert-based recommendations useful in clinical practice.
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- L Borradori
- Department of Dermatology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital, University of Parma, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Rouen University Hospital, Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Rouen University Hospital, INSERM U1234, Normandie University, Rouen, France
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Allergology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, AUSL Toscana Centro, Rare Diseases Unit, European Reference Network-Skin Member, University of Florence, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, AP-HP and University Paris 13, Bobigny, France
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Dermatology, Ospedale Classificato Cristo Re, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cell Biology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Autoimmune Blistering Dermatoses Section, Department of Dermatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Viapath Analytics LLP, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.,Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Blistering Diseases, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergy and Dermatosurgery, Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, University Witten, Herdecke, Germany
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Hospital of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Clinical Center Landstrasse, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Medical Faculty, The Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Masaryk University, University Hospital St. Anna, Brno.,Department of Dermatovenereology, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department Dermatology and Immunodermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- National Skin Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Center for Blistering Diseases, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology, Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Unit, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- DermoLab, Institute of Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology and Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, AP-HP and University Paris 13, Bobigny, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Clinical Center Landstrasse, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Medical Faculty, The Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria.,Abteilung Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Lehrkrankenhaus der Medizinischen Universität Wien, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.,Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Oral Medicine, St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Division of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Department of Human Molecular Genetics & Biochemistry, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Dermatology, the PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu and Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Dermatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.,Center for Research on Inflammation of the Skin, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Clinical Center Landstrasse, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Medical Faculty, The Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- National Skin Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Genetics and Rare Diseases Research Division, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.,Center for Research on Inflammation of the Skin, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany.,Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology (LIED), University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Rouen University Hospital, Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Referral Center for Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Rouen University Hospital, INSERM U1234, Normandie University, Rouen, France
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Bakirtzi K, Papadimitriou I, Vakirlis E, Chatzi-Sotiriou T, Ioannides D, Sotiriou E. Long-term efficacy of biologic treatment for psoriasis after COVID-19 infection. Clin Exp Dermatol 2022; 47:2025-2026. [PMID: 35747903 PMCID: PMC9349785 DOI: 10.1111/ced.15312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Katerina Bakirtzi
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of International and European Studies, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Augustin M, Sator PG, von Kiedrowski R, Conrad C, Rigopoulos D, Romanelli M, Ghislain PD, Torres T, Ioannides D, Aassi M, Schulz B, Jagiello P. Secukinumab demonstrated sustained retention, effectiveness and safety in a real-world setting in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis: long-term results from an interim analysis of the SERENA study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:1796-1804. [PMID: 35696305 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Randomised controlled trials of secukinumab have shown sustained efficacy and a favourable safety profile in multiple manifestations of psoriatic disease. OBJECTIVES To assess the long-term, real-world retention, effectiveness, and safety of secukinumab in routine clinical practice for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque-type psoriasis (PsO). METHODS SERENA (CAIN457A3403) is a large, ongoing, longitudinal, observational study conducted at 438 sites and 19 countries across Europe for an expected duration of up to 5 years in adult patients with moderate to severe PsO, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Patients received ≥16 weeks of secukinumab treatment before enrolment. This interim analysis presents data from PsO patients, who were enrolled in the study between October-2016-October-2018 and were observed for ≥2 years. RESULTS In total, 1756 patients (67.3% male) with a mean age of 48.4 years and body mass index of 28.8 kg/m2 were included in the analysis. The secukinumab treatment retention rates after 1, 2 and 3 years in the study were 88.0%, 76.4% and 60.5%, respectively. Out of the 648 patients who discontinued the study, the most common reasons included lack of efficacy (42.6%), adverse event (17.4%), physician decision (12.2%) and subject decision (11.6%). Mean±SD absolute PASI was 21.0±13.0 at the start of treatment (n=1,564). At Baseline, the mean±SD PASI score reduced to 2.6±4.8 and remained low at Year 1 (2.3±4.3), Year 2 (1.9±3.6) and Year 3 (1.9±3.5). The safety profile of secukinumab during the SERENA study was consistent with its known safety profile, with no new safety signals reported. Particularly low rates of inflammatory bowel disease (0.3%; Incidence Rate [IR]:0.15), candida infections (3.1%; IR:1.43) and MACE (0.9%; IR:0.37) were observed. CONCLUSIONS Secukinumab showed high treatment persistence, sustained effectiveness and a favourable safety profile up to 3 years of follow-up in the real-world population of PsO patients observed in SERENA.
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- M Augustin
- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Municipal Hospital Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
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- Company for Medical Study & Service Selters (CMS3) GmbH, Selters, Germany
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Dermatology and Venerology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology Department, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Dermatology, Cliniques Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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Rigopoulos D, Lazaridou E, Papadavid E, Georgiou S, Chasapi V, Sfaelos K, Cheliotis G, Ioannides D. Sub-population analysis of patients with plaque psoriasis treated with calcipotriol/betamethasone aerosol foam; effectiveness and patient satisfaction, according to baseline disease severity and prior psoriasis treatment experience, in a Greek population. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15484. [PMID: 35373423 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Fixed combination calcipotriol/betamethasone (Cal/BD) aerosol foam has been shown to be effective in psoriasis treatment in clinical trials, but real-world evidence is currently sparse. The real-world CELSUS study in Greece found that Cal/BD aerosol foam treatment was effective and associated with satisfaction in psoriasis patients. Patients from the CELSUS study (N = 400) were stratified by baseline disease severity according to physician's global assessment (PGA) score (mild vs. moderate vs. severe) and by previous psoriasis treatment (naïve vs. treatment-experienced). Proportions of patients achieving treatment success (clear/almost clear [PGA 0/1]) after 4 weeks' treatment with Cal/BD aerosol foam were reported for each subgroup. Psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) and patient-reported itch, itch-related sleep loss, scaling, dry skin, and erythema numerical rating scores were reported by subgroup. At baseline, 216 (54%) patients were systemic-or-topical psoriasis treatment-naïve and 184 (46%) were treatment experienced. By disease severity, there were 135 versus 89 patients with mild, 69 versus 83 with moderate and 12 versus 12 with severe disease in the treatment-naïve versus treatment-experienced groups, respectively. In the treatment-naïve group, treatment success was achieved by 72.6%, 56.5%, and 66.7% of patients with mild, moderate, and severe disease, respectively, while the proportions in the treatment-experienced group were 60.7%, 42.2%, and 25%, respectively. Reduction from baseline in psoriasis symptoms was observed in all patient groups. The greatest reductions were observed in treatment-naïve patients with severe disease. Clinically relevant benefits were observed with Cal/BD aerosol foam in psoriasis patients, regardless of prior treatment-experience and disease severity at baseline.
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, ATTIKON University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical School, General University Hospital, University of Patras, Rio, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sotiriou E, Tsentemeidou A, Sideris N, Lallas A, Kougkas N, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Apremilast survival and reasons for discontinuation in psoriasis: five-year experience from a Greek tertiary care centre. Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022076. [PMID: 35646455 PMCID: PMC9116518 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1202a76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Introduction: Drug survival is an indirect measure of efficacy and safety and its post-marketing assessment using real-life data is invaluable.
Objectives: To investigate the survival of apremilast in a cohort of psoriasis patients treated with apremilast in a Greek hospital.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study examined adult psoriasis patients receiving apremilast (March 2016 to January 2021). Primary endpoint was the cumulative survival probability at 52 weeks. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to calculate survival probability. Cox regression analysis was performed to investigate potential risk factors for apremilast discontinuation.
Results: 102 patients (29.4% females) with a mean age of 55.94 years (Standard Deviation 15.21) were included. 65 patients (63.7%) had discontinued treatment by lock date: 19 (18.6%) due to lack of efficacy, 24 (23.5%) due to loss of efficacy, 15 (14.7%) due to adverse reactions, and 7 (6.86%) due to other reasons. Cumulative survival probability at 52 weeks was 52.1%. Median survival time for all reasons for discontinuation was 58 weeks 95%Confidence Interval (40.02, 75.98).
Conclusions: Approximately half of patients remained on apremilast after a year of treatment. Secondary drug failure was the most common reason for discontinuation.
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- Elena Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Tsentemeidou A, Sotiriou E, Sideris N, Kourouklidou A, Lallas A, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Adalimumab effect on pain in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: systematic review and meta-analysis. Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022099. [PMID: 35646432 PMCID: PMC9116545 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1202a99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Pain is experienced by most patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and has a severe impact on their quality of life. Its management still presents a challenge. Adalimumab, a TNF-a antagonist, has shown promising results in HS-related pain reduction. Objectives To aggregate and synthesize all existing evidence regarding the effect of adalimumab on HS-associated pain. Methods We identified original controlled and uncontrolled studies with participants receiving adalimumab, which included change in pain score post-treatment compared to baseline as an end-point. We searched MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, the Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov and International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. The primary endpoint of our study was the mean change (continuous variable) of pain scores at week 12 compared to baseline. Results We performed a meta-analysis of 4 randomized controlled trials (282 patients in the intervention group and 266 patients in the control group). Adalimumab brought about a 0.418 reduction in mean pain score at its worst with 95%CI [−0.588, −0.248] and P = 0.000 at 12 weeks after treatment commencement. Four more studies were included in a qualitative synthesis, 2 of which reported statistically significant reduction in pain scores at week 12. Conclusions Adalimumab could be prescribed more readily in cases of HS associated with significant pain.
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- Aikaterini Tsentemeidou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Ioannides D, Antonakopoulos N, Chasapi V, Oikonomou C, Tampouratzi E, Lazaridou E, Rigopoulos D, Neofotistou O, Drosos A, Anastasiadis G, Rovithi E, Kalinou C, Papadavid E, Aronis P, Papageorgiou M, Protopapa A, Bassukas I, Lefaki I, Zafiriou E, Krasagakis K, Pokas E, Anagnostopoulos Z, Kekki A, Papakonstantis M. A real-world, non-interventional, prospective study of the effectiveness and safety of apremilast in bio-naïve adults with moderate plaque psoriasis treated in the routine care in Greece - The 'APRAISAL' study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:2055-2063. [PMID: 35451115 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Real-world data in patients with moderate psoriasis treated with apremilast is limited. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of apremilast in bio-naïve patients with moderate psoriasis in real-world clinical settings. METHODS This was a 52-week multicenter, observational, prospective study of adult outpatients with moderate psoriasis {[10%<body surface area<20% or 10<psoriasis area severity index (PASI)<20] and 10<dermatology quality of life index (DLQI)<20} initiated on apremilast ≤7 days before enrollment. Missing data were imputed using the last observation carried forward method. RESULTS A total of 287 eligible patients (median age: 54.2 years; median psoriasis duration: 9.8 years) were consecutively enrolled. At baseline, the median DLQI and PASI scores were 12.0 and 11.8, respectively. The 52-week DLQI ≤5 and PASI75 response rates were 68.3% and 61.0%. At 52 weeks, 70.8% and 72.7% of the patients shifted from moderate/severe/very severe to clear/minimal scalp and palmoplantar psoriasis involvement, respectively; the pruritus severity state improved in 67.2%. The 52-week Kaplan-Meier estimated drug continuation rate was 85.3%. The adverse drug reaction rate was 19.9%. CONCLUSIONS Apremilast is a safe and effective treatment for bio-naïve patients with moderate psoriasis and specific psoriasis manifestations.
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- D Ioannides
- 1st University Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hospital for Venereal & Skin Diseases of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Dermatology and Venereology Department of N.H.S,"Andreas Sygros" Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Patras, Greece
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- Dermatology Unit, Regional General Hospital "Tzaneio,", Piraeus, Greece
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- 2nd University Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "Papageorgiou" General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology & Venereology, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Andreas Sygros" Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology Department, "Konstantopoulio" District General Hospital of Nea Ionia, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Xanthi, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, "Evaggelismos" General Hospital of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, "Venizeleio- Pananeio" General Hospital of Heraklion, Greece
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- Outpatient Department of Dermatology, "Agios Pavlos" General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology & Venereology, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Attikon" University General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Clinical Dermatology, Hellenic Airforce 251 General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- State Department of Dermatology, Hospital for Venereal & Skin Diseases of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Outpatient Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Sitia, Greece
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- Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, University of Ioannina, Greece
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- Dermatology Unit, "EUROMEDICA" General Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- University Clinic of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Greece
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- Outpatient Department of Dermatology, "KAT" General Hospital of Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Genesis Pharma, Halandri, Greece
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- Clinic of Dermatology, 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Greece
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Spyridis I, Papageorgiou C, Apalla Z, Manoli SM, Eftychidoy P, Gkentsidi T, Bobos M, Boutis A, Vakirlis E, Sotiriou E, Ioannides D, Lallas A. The peculiar dermatoscopic pattern of scalp melanoma. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:1564-1567. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- I Spyridis
- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
- Department of Biomedical Science School of Health Sciences International Hellenic University, Alexandrian Campus Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
- First Department of Medical Oncology, Theageneio Cancer Hospital Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece
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Sotiriou E, Bakirtzi K, Vakirlis E, Papadimitriou I, Eftychidou P, Trifona M, Lallas A, Ioannides D. Long-term drug survival of secukinumab in real life in the era of novel biologics: a 5-year, retrospective study, including difficult-to-treat areas. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:e626-e627. [PMID: 35305054 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- E Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sotiriou E, Bakirtzi K, Papadimitriou I, Tsentemeidou A, Eftychidou P, Eleftheriadis V, Lallas A, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. A head-to-head comparison of risankizumab and ixekizumab for genital psoriasis: a real-life, 24-week, prospective study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 36:e359-e361. [PMID: 34923693 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- E Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Papadimitriou I, Bakirtzi K, Katoulis A, Ioannides D. Scalp Psoriasis and Biologic Agents: A Review. Skin Appendage Disord 2021; 7:439-448. [PMID: 34901174 DOI: 10.1159/000517806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Scalp-localized psoriasis is common among patients affected with plaque psoriasis, rendering its treatment exceedingly difficult. Furthermore, the symptoms caused by the disease like scaling, erythema, and pruritus, among others, pose a major psychological impact and a significant regression in the quality of life of the affected patients. Biologics have proved their efficacy in assuaging the symptoms, in terms of Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) reduction, and offering optimum quality of life, by decreasing the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) in the patients suffering from plaque psoriasis. Herein, we sought to evaluate the efficacy of biologics and small molecules in controlling the symptoms and their ability to offer long-term maintenance in the disease activity.
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- Ilias Papadimitriou
- First Dermatology and Venereology Department, School of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology and Venereology Department, School of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Dermatology and Venereology Department, School of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Lallas A, Martínez G, Arceu M, Kyrgidis A, Liopyris K, Brancaccio G, Longo C, Errichetti E, Sgouros D, Papageorgiou C, Fotiadou C, Siskou S, Manoli SM, Sotiriou E, Ioannides D, Katoulis A, Lazaridou E, Todorovska V, Argenziano G, Apalla Z. Clinical and dermatoscopic predictors of squamous cell carcinoma of the lips: a case-control, multicentric study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 36:222-227. [PMID: 34743367 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip accounts for 20% of all oral carcinomas. Its diagnosis may be challenging because it clinically resembles actinic cheilitis and inflammatory lesions of the lips. OBJECTIVES To determine clinical and dermatoscopic predictors of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip vs. other lip lesions. METHODS Multicentre retrospective morphological study, including histologically confirmed cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and controls consisting of actinic cheilitis and inflammatory lesions of the lips. Clinical and dermatoscopic images were evaluated for the presence of predefined criteria. Crude and adjusted odds ratios and corresponding 95% confidence intervals were calculated by univariate and multivariate logistic regression respectively. RESULTS A total of 177 lip lesions were evaluated, 107 (60.5%) were squamous cell carcinomas and 70 (39.5%) were controls. The most frequent dermatoscopic criteria of lip squamous cell carcinoma were scales (100%), white halos (87.3%) and ulceration (79.4%). The majority of squamous cell carcinomas displayed polymorphic vessels (60.8%), with linear (68.6%) and hairpin (67.6%) being the most frequent types. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that clinical predictors of lip squamous cell carcinoma were exophytic appearance and clinical hyperkeratosis, with 43-fold and 6-fold higher probability respectively. White clods and ulceration in dermoscopy presented a 6-fold and 4-fold increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma respectively. CONCLUSIONS A scaly lesion with exophytic growth, dermatoscopically displaying white clods, ulceration and linear and hairpin vessels is very likely a squamous cell carcinoma of the lip.
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- A Lallas
- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "George Papanikolaou", Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Andreas Syggros Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology Department, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.,Centro Oncologico ad Alta Tecnologia Diagnostica, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Institute of Dermatology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Second Department of Dermatology, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Dermatology Department, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Bakirtzi K, Sotiriou E, Vakirlis E, Papadimitriou I, Lallas A, Kougkas N, Lazaridou E, Ioannides D. When the low may still be high: the heavy burden of residual psoriasis in difficult-to-treat areas despite a low DLQI score among patients under biologics or apremilast: a 5-year, prospective, case-control study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 36:e145-e147. [PMID: 34553801 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- K Bakirtzi
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Kyrmanidou E, Koletsa T, Sotiriou E, Ioannides D, Fotiadou C, Chatzopoulos S, Apalla Z, Hytiroglou P, Lazaridou E. Immunohistochemical evidence implicating plasmacytoid dendric cells in the early stages of AA and its clinical impact. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 36:e104-e106. [PMID: 34487410 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- E Kyrmanidou
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- School of Statistics and Insurance Science, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Lallas A, Kyrgidis A, Manoli SM, Papageorgiou C, Lallas K, Sotiriou E, Vakirlis E, Sidiropoulos T, Ioannides D, Apalla Z. Delayed skin cancer diagnosis in 2020 because of the COVID-19-related restrictions: Data from an institutional registry. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 85:721-723. [PMID: 34052332 PMCID: PMC8156834 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Aimilios Lallas
- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece; DERMOMEDICA Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece; DERMOMEDICA Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- DERMOMEDICA Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece; Second Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- State Clinic of Dermatology, Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Rigopoulos D, Lazaridou E, Papadavid E, Georgiou S, Chasapi V, Sfaelos K, Cheliotis G, Ioannides D. Patient-reported outcomes with calcipotriol/betamethasone aerosol foam in patients with plaque psoriasis in Greece. Results from the CELSUS study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e931-e934. [PMID: 34374131 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- D Rigopoulos
- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, ATTIKON University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical School, General University Hospital, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS, Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology, LEO Pharma Hellas, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sotiriou E, Tsentemeidou A, Bakirtzi K, Lallas A, Ioannides D, Vakirlis E. Psoriasis exacerbation after COVID-19 vaccination: a report of 14 cases from a single centre. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e857-e859. [PMID: 34363647 PMCID: PMC8447325 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- E Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Papadimitriou I, Bakirtzi K, Sotiriou E, Vakirlis E, Hatzibougias D, Ioannides D. Delayed localized hypersensitivity reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: a 6-month retrospective study. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 47:157-158. [PMID: 34288056 PMCID: PMC8444881 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- I Papadimitriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Microdiagnostics Private Pathology and Molecular Laboratory, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Ioannides D, Antonakopoulos N, Georgiou S, Chasapi V, Katsantonis I, Drosos A, Rigopoulos D, Antoniou C, Anastasiadis G, Bassukas I, Ioannidou D, Protopapa A, Neofotistou O, Krasagakis K, Aronis P, Papageorgiou M, Lazaridou E, Patsatsi A, Lefaki I, Roussaki-Schulze AV, Satra F, Anagnostopoulos Z, Papakonstantis M. Effectiveness and safety of apremilast in biologic-naïve patients with moderate psoriasis treated in routine clinical practice in Greece: the APRAISAL study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:1838-1848. [PMID: 34036627 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Apremilast is an oral phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor indicated for patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis. OBJECTIVES To examine the effectiveness of apremilast on Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and nail, scalp and palmoplantar involvement, when administered prior to biologics. METHODS This 52-week real-world study included biologic-naive adults with moderate psoriasis (psoriasis-involved body surface area 10% to <20%, or PASI 10 to <20 and DLQI 10 to <20). Apremilast was initiated ≤7 days before enrolment. Data from the first 100 eligible patients who completed 24 weeks (W24) of observation (or were prematurely withdrawn) are presented in this interim analysis using the last-observation-carried-forward imputation method. RESULTS Eligible patients (mean age: 49.9 years; 71.0% males; median disease duration: 8.0 years) were consecutively enrolled between April and October 2017, by 18 dermatology specialists practising in hospital outpatient settings in Greece. Baseline DLQI (median: 12.0) and PASI (median: 11.7) scores improved (P < 0.001) at all postbaseline timepoints (Weeks 6, 16 and 24; W24 median decreases: 9.0 and 9.4 points respectively). At W24, DLQI ≤5, DLQI 0 or 1, and PASI-75 response rates were 63.0%, 25.0% and 48.0% respectively. The Nail Psoriasis Severity Index score in patients with baseline nail involvement (n = 57) decreased at all postbaseline timepoints (P < 0.001; W24 median decrease: 20.0 points). At W24, 50.0% and 51.7% of patients with baseline scalp (n = 76) and palmoplantar (n = 29) involvement respectively achieved postbaseline Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) score of 0 or 1 if baseline score was ≥3, or 0 if baseline score was 1 or 2. The adverse drug reaction rate was 21.0% (serious: 2.0%). CONCLUSIONS These interim results indicate that through 24 weeks, apremilast improved quality of life and reduced disease severity in biologic-naive patients with moderate plaque psoriasis, while demonstrating safety consistent with the known safety profile.
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- D Ioannides
- 1st University Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hospital of Venereal & Skin Diseases of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Dermatology and Venereology Department of N.H.S, 'Andreas Sygros' Hospital Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology Unit, Piraeus Regional General Hospital 'Tzaneio', Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Xanthi, Xanthi, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology & Venereology, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'Andreas Sygros' Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology & Venereology, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, 'Andreas Sygros' Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Athens 'Evangelismos', Athens, Greece
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- Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, General Hospital of Heraklion 'Venizeleio- Pananeio', Heraklion, Greece
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- Outpatient Department of Dermatology, General Hospital of Sitia, Sitia, Greece
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- Dermatology Department, Konstantopoulio District General Hospital of Nea Ionia, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece
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- Clinical Dermatology, Hellenic Airforce 251 General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- State Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Venereal & Skin Diseases of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd University Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki 'Papageorgiou', Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd University Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki 'Papageorgiou', Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Dermatology Unit, 'EUROMEDICA' General Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- University Clinic of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
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- Genesis Pharma, Athens, Greece
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- Clinic of Dermatology, 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Papadimitriou I, Bakirtzi K, Lallas A, Vakirlis E, Sotiriou E, Lazaridou E, Ioannides D. Psoriasis vs. its mimickers: when the dermatoscope casts light on challenging cases in everyday clinical practice. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e793-e796. [PMID: 34166543 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- I Papadimitriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Siskou S, Lallas A, Theodoropoulos K, Sgouros D, Trakatelli M, Patsatsi A, Trigoni A, Manoli M, Papageorgiou C, Liopyris K, Katoulis A, Stratigos A, Ioannides D, Lazaridou E, Apalla Z. Diagnostic and management challenges of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: a retrospective study in Greek population. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e776-e779. [PMID: 34143550 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- S Siskou
- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Dermomedica, Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece.,First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Dermomedica, Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece.,First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Dermomedica, Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Kapodistrian University of Athens, A. Syggros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Kapodistrian University of Athens, A. Syggros Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Dermomedica, Dermatology Unit, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Lallas K, Arceu M, Martinez G, Manoli SM, Papageorgiou C, Ilieva A, Todorovska V, Vakirlis E, Sotiriou E, Ioannides D, Apalla Z, Lallas A. Dermoscopic Predictors of Benignity and Malignancy in Equivocal Lesions Predominated by Blue Color. Dermatology 2021; 238:301-306. [PMID: 34098554 DOI: 10.1159/000516468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Blue color in dermoscopy can be seen in a wide range of benign and malignant lesions, melanocytic or not. Some blue-colored dermoscopic criteria have been associated with specific tumors, such as blue-white veil with melanoma and homogeneous blue with blue nevi. However, when blue color occupies a large part of the lesion's surface, the dermoscopic assessment might be particularly challenging. OBJECTIVE To identify dermoscopic predictors associated with benignity and malignancy in tumors characterized by a predominant dermoscopic presence of blue color. METHODS We retrospectively screened our institutional database for tumors exhibiting blue color in at least 50% of their surface with available histopathologic diagnosis. Lesions with blue color covering less than 50% of their extent and lesions not histopathologically assessed were excluded. The dermoscopic images were evaluated for the presence of predefined criteria, including the characteristics of the blue color, coexisting colors, and the vascular structures. RESULTS Of 91 included tumors, 53 were benign (35 blue nevi, 10 angiomas, and 8 seborrheic keratoses) and 38 malignant (12 melanomas and 26 basal cell carcinomas). Our analysis revealed 3 potent dermoscopic predictors of benignity: extension of blue color in more than 75% of the surface, diffuse distribution of blue color, and absence of vessels, posing a 2.3-fold, 5.6-fold, and 6.7-fold increased probability of benignity, respectively. In contrast, asymmetric distribution of blue color, blue clods, coexistence of gray color and linear vessels were significantly predictive of malignancy, posing a 8.9-fold, 2.8-fold, 13.5-fold, and 10.4-fold increased probability, respectively. CONCLUSION In predominantly blue tumors, the probability of malignancy is high when blue color is seen in clods or is asymmetrically distributed and when gray color or linear vessels coexist. In contrast, a diffuse distribution of blue color, its expansion in more than 75% of the surface, and the absence of vessels are highly suggestive of a benign tumor.
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- Konstantinos Lallas
- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sotiriou E, Bakirtzi K, Papadimitriou I, Paschou E, Vakirlis E, Lallas A, Ioannides D. COVID-19 vaccination intention among patients with psoriasis compared with immunosuppressed patients with other skin diseases and factors influencing their decision. Br J Dermatol 2021; 185:209-210. [PMID: 33609286 PMCID: PMC8014832 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- E Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sotiriou E, Tsentemeidou A, Vakirlis E, Sideris N, Bakirtzi K, Papadimitriou I, Lallas A, Ioannides D. Is apremilast for psoriasis as effective and safe as reported in clinical trials? Five-year experience from a Greek tertiary hospital: long-term real-life efficacy and safety of apremilast in Greece. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:1542-1544. [PMID: 33811368 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Apremilast has been approved as an effective and safe treatment for psoriasis, but clinical trial results may differ from real-life data. This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated the long-term efficacy and safety of apremilast in a Greek cohort of adult patients with psoriasis who had received at least one dose of apremilast between March 2016 and January 2021. The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients who achieved 75% reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI75) at Week 16. Absolute PASI, PASI90 (90% reduction) and adverse events were also recorded at various timepoints. In total, 102 patients (29.4% women, 70.6% men) with a mean ± SD age 55.94 ± 15.21 years were included. PASI75 and PASI90 were achieved by 20.8% and 1.98% of patients, respectively, at Week 16. According to our results, PASI90 achievement was significantly lower than that reported in clinical trials. The efficacy of apremilast increased gradually until Week 24, with further improvement noted in good responders up to Week 52.
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- E Sotiriou
- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Rigopoulos D, Lazaridou E, Papadavid E, Georgiou S, Chasapi V, Sfaelos K, Cheliotis G, Ioannides D. A real‐world, observational study on the effectiveness with calcipotriol/betamethasone aerosol foam in patients with plaque psoriasis in Greece: the CELSUS study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e454-e457. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- D. Rigopoulos
- 1st Department of Dermatology‐Venereology University of Athens Athens Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology‐Venereology Aristotle University Medical School Thessaloniki Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology ATTIKON University Hospital Athens Greece
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- Department of Dermatology Medical School General University HospitalUniversity of Patras Patras Greece
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology NHS Andreas Syggros Hospital Athina Greece
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- LEO Pharma Hellas; Dermatology Kifisia Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology‐Venereology Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Greece
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Papadimitriou I, Bakirtzi K, Sotiriou E, Lallas A, Vakirlis E, Lazaridou E, Ioannides D. Teledermoscopy of common pink, flat and scaly lesions as an adjuvant diagnostic method in everyday clinical practice: so far, so close. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e507-e509. [PMID: 33730402 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- I Papadimitriou
- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Romiopoulos I, Pana ZD, Pyrpasopoulou A, Linardou I, Avdelidi E, Sidiropoulou M, Chatzidrosou E, Ioannides D, Karagiannis A, Roilides E. Fulminant cryptococcal meningoencephalitis after successful treatment of primary cutaneous cryptococcosis. Germs 2021; 10:388-391. [PMID: 33489955 DOI: 10.18683/germs.2020.1232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Introduction Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is a life-threatening disease affecting mainly immunocompromised hosts. Case report We present a case of a 64-year-old immunocompetent patient, who initially developed a traumatic scalp skin infection due to Cryptococcus neoformans. The patient received oral fluconazole and subsequently liposomal amphotericin B due to the development of resistance with resolution of the infection. Two years later, during chemotherapy for newly diagnosed gastric and lung cancer, he developed fulminant cryptococcal meningoencephalitis, which did not respond to liposomal amphotericin B and flucytosine. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first case of fulminant cryptococcal meningoencephalitis following long latency after adequately treated primary cutaneous infection.
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- MD, PhD, Infectious Diseases Unit, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, PhD, Infectious Diseases Unit, 2 Propedeutic Dept of Internal Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, 2 Propedeutic Dept of Internal Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, Neurology Dept, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, Microbiology Dept, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, PhD, A' Dept for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, PhD, 2 Propedeutic Dept of Internal Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- MD, PhD, Infectious Diseases Unit, Hippokration Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Katoulis AC, Diamanti K, Damaskou V, Pouliakis A, Bozi E, Koufopoulos N, Rigopoulos D, Ioannides D, Panayiotides IG. Decreased melanocyte counts in the upper hair follicle in frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to lichen planopilaris: a retrospective histopathologic study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e343-e345. [PMID: 33332678 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- A C Katoulis
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "A. Sygros" Hospital for Cutaneous and Venereal Diseases, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Dermatology, Hospital for Cutaneous and Venereal Diseases, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, "Attikon" University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Apalla Z, Spyridis I, Kyrgidis A, Lazaridou E, Kyriakou A, Fotiadou C, Pikou O, Sotiriou E, Vakirlis E, Papageorgiou C, Delli F, Moutsoudis A, Manoli SM, Ioannides D, Lallas A. Vismodegib in real-life clinical settings: A multicenter, longitudinal cohort providing long-term data on efficacy and safety. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 85:1589-1592. [PMID: 33253837 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Zoe Apalla
- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Second Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- State Dermatology Department, Hippokratio General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Dermatology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Ioannides D, Vryzaki E, Pantelis P, Panagakis P, Syggros A, Tampouratzi E, Drosos A, Dimitris R, Rigopoulos D, Antoniou C, Tomai K, Bassukas I, Papakonstantis M. 13643 Improvement in specific locations, quality of life, and pruritus after 24 weeks of apremilast in bio-naïve moderate plaque psoriasis patients who failed to achieve a PASI-75 response: Interim results of a real-world prospective study in Greece (APRAISAL). J Am Acad Dermatol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.06.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Zissimopoulou O, Leontidou E, Tsiptsios D, Manolis A, Ioannides D, Trypsiani I, Steiropoulos P, Constantinidis TC, Tripsianis G, Nena E. Association of Family Income with Health Indices and Healthcare Utilization in a Large Sample of Residents in Northern Greece. Maedica (Bucur) 2020; 15:490-502. [PMID: 33603907 PMCID: PMC7879352 DOI: 10.26574/maedica.2020.15.4.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective:To describe the impact of subjects' family income, which was used as a proxy for socioeconomic status, with health characteristics and healthcare utilization of a large representative sample of population in Northern Greece, taking into account several socio-demographic characteristics and health behaviors of the participants. Material and method:Eight hundred and twelve participants (43.7% males) with a mean age of 49.±14.8 years (range 19-83 years), from the area of Thrace, Greece, were enrolled in this cross-sectional populational study. A two-stage stratified sampling scheme was used and subjects were classified, according to the net mean monthly household income, into three financial levels: low .1000 Euro; medium 1001-2000 Euro; and high >2000 Euro. Self-reported questionnaires for socio-demographic, lifestyle and health related characteristics were collected. Sleep characteristics, utilizing Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Athens Insomnia Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Berlin Questionnaire, and mental health, using Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale and Beck Depression Inventory have been also assessed. Results:The majority of participants belonged to the lower income level (476 subjects, 58.6%). Lower income level was associated with a higher prevalence of high alcohol consumption (p=0.030), low adherence to Mediterranean diet (p=0.016), low physical activity (p<0.001) and either short or long nocturnal sleep duration (p<0.001). After adjusting for all socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics, subjects with low income had a higher risk for anxiety (aOR=1.97, p=0.017), depression (aOR=4.88, p<0.001), dyslipidemia (aOR=2.50, p=0.007), diabetes (aOR=3.58, p<0.001), obesity (aOR=1.97, p=0.038), cardiovascular disease (aOR=3.04, p=0.015) and sleep disorders, as well as for primary (aOR=3.56, p=0.017) and secondary (aOR=2.49, p=0.010) healthcare utilization compared to subjects with high income. Conclusion:Low income is an important factor, which adversely affects the health of individuals via different pathways such as adaptation of harmful everyday habits. Large-scale prospective cohort studies are necessary to verify these associations in a methodologically more robust way.
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- Orestia Zissimopoulou
- Laboratory of Medical Statistics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Statistics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Neurophysiology Department, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory of Medical Statistics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Statistics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Environmental Protection, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Medical Statistics, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Social Medicine, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Trüeb RM, van Neste D, Gavazzoni Dias MFR, Kopera D, Lee WS, Ioannides D, Rezende HD, Fellas AR, Uribe NC. Comment on: The Gabrin sign. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 84:e147-e148. [PMID: 33253850 PMCID: PMC7832436 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Ralph M Trüeb
- Center for Dermatology and Hair Diseases Professor Trüeb and University of Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Dermatology, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Centro de Ciências Médicas, Hospital Universitário Antonia Pedro, Niterói-Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University Medical School, Hospital of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Alvaro Alvim School Hospital, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center for Dermatology and Hair Diseases Professor Trüeb and University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Dermatology and Hair Diseases Professor Trüeb and University of Zurich, Switzerland
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Papadimitriou I, Bakirtzi K, Sideris N, Paschou E, Vrani F, Vakirlis E, Lallas A, Ioannides D, Sotiriou E. Has the migratory wave altered the fungal landscape in Greece? A 5-year epidemiological study from a mycological reference centre in Northern Greece. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 35:e278-e280. [PMID: 33222282 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- I Papadimitriou
- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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