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Luger T, Dirschka T, Eyerich K, Gollnick H, Gupta G, Lambert J, Micali G, Ochsendorf F, Ständer S, Traidl-Hoffmann C. Developments and challenges in dermatology: an update from the Interactive Derma Academy (IDeA) 2019. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 34 Suppl 7:3-18. [PMID: 33315305 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17009] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
The 2019 Interactive Derma Academy (IDeA) meeting was held in Lisbon, Portugal, 10-12 May, bringing together leading dermatology experts from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Over three days, the latest developments and challenges in relation to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation and management of dermatological conditions were presented, with a particular focus on acne, atopic dermatitis (AD) and actinic keratosis (AK). Interesting clinical case studies relating to these key topics were discussed with attendees to establish current evidence-based best practices. Presentations reviewed current treatments, potential therapeutic approaches and key considerations in the management of acne, AK and AD, and discussed the importance of the microbiome in these conditions, as well as the provision of patient education/support. It was highlighted that active treatment is not always required for AK, depending on patient preferences and clinical circumstances. In addition to presentations, two interactive workshops on the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs/STDs) presenting to the dermatology clinic, and current and future dermocosmetics were conducted. The potential for misdiagnosis of STIs/STDs was discussed, with dermoscopy and/or reflectance confocal microscopy suggested as useful diagnostic techniques. In addition, botulinum toxin was introduced as a potential dermocosmetic, and the possibility of microbiome alteration in the treatment of dermatological conditions emphasized. Furthermore, several challenges in dermatology, including the use of lasers, the complexity of atopic dermatitis, wound care, use of biosimilars and application of non-invasive techniques in skin cancer diagnosis were reviewed. In this supplement, we provide an overview of the presentations and discussions from the fourth successful IDeA meeting, summarizing the key insights shared by dermatologists from across the globe.
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- T Luger
- Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Centroderm Clinic, Wuppertal, Germany.,Faculty of Health, University Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Unit of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- University Department of Dermatology, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Frankfurt University Hospital, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Center for Chronic Pruritus, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Chair and Institute of Environmental Medicine, UNIKA-T, Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Augsburg, Germany
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In dermato-oncological treatment there are many gonadotoxic interventions. Alkylating and hormonally active substances as well as gonadal irradiation, in particular, are known to have a fertilization-limiting effect in men. Since 2017 certified skin cancer centers in Germany therefore have the task to implement counselling on preservation of fertility. This is supported by the S2k guidelines on preservation of fertility in oncological treatment. Because recommendation of the various interventions from the dermato-oncological guidelines are dependent on the stage, the authors advocate at least the question "Is the desire to have children of interest to you?" when patients reach the appropriate stage. Fertility protection of men via cryopreservation of ejaculates or testicular tissue is then a simple and safe option. The procedure is standardized and usually available. In addition, the possibility of cryopreservation of testicular tissue from prepubertal male children and infants is now available via the new Androprotect project. If signs of hypogonadism occur during therapy, a treatment can be considered by weighing up the effects of testosterone but in this case it is important to take the anabolic and immunomodulating effects into account.
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- T Weberschock
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland. .,Arbeitsgruppe EbM Frankfurt, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland
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Ochsendorf F, Kleimann P, Wolter M, Kaufmann R. Frankfurter Dermatologentagung – 31. Oktober 2018. Akt Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/a-0685-2929] [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: 10/28/2022]
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- F. Ochsendorf
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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Ochsendorf F, Abdel-Naser M. Andrologische Aspekte in der dermatologischen Praxis. Akt Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-107908] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Meissner M, Kleemann J, Kaufmann R, Ochsendorf F. The erbium:YAG Laser: a new technique for the treatment of scrotal calcinosis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 31:e207-e209. [PMID: 27606883 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- M Meissner
- Department Dermatology, Venereology und Allergology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department Dermatology, Venereology und Allergology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department Dermatology, Venereology und Allergology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department Dermatology, Venereology und Allergology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Nast A, Dréno B, Bettoli V, Bukvic Mokos Z, Degitz K, Dressler C, Finlay A, Haedersdal M, Lambert J, Layton A, Lomholt H, López-Estebaranz J, Ochsendorf F, Oprica C, Rosumeck S, Simonart T, Werner R, Gollnick H. European evidence-based (S3) guideline for the treatment of acne - update 2016 - short version. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 30:1261-8. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A. Nast
- Division of Evidence-Based Medicine; Klinik für Dermatologie; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Berlin Germany
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- Department of Dermatocancerolgy; Nantes University Hospital; Hôtel-Dieu; Nantes France
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; Section of Dermatology; University of Ferrara; Ferrara Italy
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- Department of Dermatology; School of Medicine University of Zagreb; Zagreb Croatia
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- Division of Evidence-Based Medicine; Klinik für Dermatologie; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Berlin Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Wound Healing; Cardiff University School of Medicine; Cardiff UK
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- Department of Dermatology; Bispebjerg Hospital; University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen Denmark
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- University Hospital of Antwerp; University of Antwerp; Antwerp Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology; Harrogate and District Foundation Trust; Harrogate North Yorkshire UK
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- Dermatology Department; Alcorcon University Hospital Foundation; Alcorcón Madrid Spain
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology; University of Frankfurt; Frankfurt Germany
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge and Diagnostiskt Centrum Hud; Stockholm Sweden
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- Division of Evidence-Based Medicine; Klinik für Dermatologie; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Berlin Germany
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- Division of Evidence-Based Medicine; Klinik für Dermatologie; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin; Berlin Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology; University of Magdeburg; Magdeburg Germany
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- H-Chr Schuppe
- Bereich Andrologie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Kinderurologie und Andrologie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gaffkystr. 14, 35392, Gießen, Deutschland.
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- Universitätsklinikum Bonn-AöR, Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Abteilung Andrologie, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
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- Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland.
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Involuntary childlessness is a common problem. In about 50% of cases, inadequate semen quality plays a relevant role. A semen analysis provides information regarding exocrine function of the male reproductive organs of the testes, epidydimis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and vas deferens. These parameters can only be interpreted in conjunction with medical history and physical examination. Then they can be useful to identify relevant disorders or the causes of these disturbances. The fundamental principles for the interpretation of a semen analysis are easily learned and traditionally belong to the field of dermatology. This article explains the variables which are examined in a routine semen analysis as well as the reference values. Furthermore, common causes for deviations from the normal values are discussed to allow decision-making for further diagnostic workup. The interpretation of these values must always take into account the situation of the couple.
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- T Weberschock
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/M., Deutschland. .,Arbeitsgruppe Evidenzbasierte Medizin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/M., Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/M., Deutschland
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Kleemann J, Ochsendorf F, Kaufmann R, Meissner M. Sebocystomatosis scroti: Therapie mit dem Erbium:YAG-Laser. Akt Dermatol 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558579] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Ochsendorf F. Clindamycin phosphate 1.2% / tretinoin 0.025%: a novel fixed-dose combination treatment for acne vulgaris. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 29 Suppl 5:8-13. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- F. Ochsendorf
- Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy; University Hospital; Frankfurt/Main Germany
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- M. Meissner
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main
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Urbschat A, Paulus P, Wiegratz I, Beschmann H, Hadji P, Hofmann R, Ochsendorf F. Macrophage metalloelastase-12 is detectable in human seminal plasma and represents a predictor for inflammatory processes in the male genital tract. Andrologia 2014; 47:153-9. [PMID: 24528255 DOI: 10.1111/and.12238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 12/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Macrophage metalloelastase-12 (MMP-12), a protein of the matrix metalloproteinase family, is involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes as well as in disease processes. MMP-12 is almost exclusively produced by macrophages and is associated with inflammatory disorders. Giving the fact that inflammation negatively influences ejaculate parameters, we investigated a possible presence and correlation of MMP-12 in seminal plasma with parameters of the ejaculate, especially in leucocytospermic ejaculates. Forty-two patients who presented for semen analysis were assigned into four groups depending on the result of semen analysis according to the WHO guidelines 2010: normozoospermia (n = 11), OAT (n = 10), azoospermia (n = 10) and leucocytospermia (>1 mio. peroxidase-positive cells per ml) (n = 11). MMP-12 was detected by ELISA and was measurable in nearly all seminal plasma samples. Generally, MMP-12 concentrations were significantly higher in leucocytospermic samples than in nonleucocytospermic ones (P = 0.001). The MMP-12 levels between the latter nonleucocytospermic groups did not differ. Moreover, MMP-12 levels correlated with the presence of peroxidase-positive leucocytes. No correlation with CD 14 positive monocytes/macrophages was detected. In this study, we demonstrate that MMP-12 is present in seminal plasma and is correlated with inflammatory conditions in human semen and therefore may serve as predictor of ongoing inflammatory processes.
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- A Urbschat
- Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
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Ochsendorf F. Der erste Mittwoch im November: der Tag der „FD“. Akt Dermatol 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1353601] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Ochsendorf F, Lechner J, Kaufmann R. Frankfurter Dermatologentagung. Akt Dermatol 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1344716] [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: 10/26/2022]
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- F. Ochsendorf
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie (Direktor: Prof. Dr. med. R. Kaufmann), Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie (Direktor: Prof. Dr. med. R. Kaufmann), Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie (Direktor: Prof. Dr. med. R. Kaufmann), Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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Ochsendorf F. Essenzielles aus der Akneleitlinie. Akt Dermatol 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1326063] [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: 10/27/2022]
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- F. Ochsendorf
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Frankfurt am Main
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Ochsendorf F, Lechner J. Stellungnahme. Akt Dermatol 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1325984] [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: 10/27/2022]
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Nast A, Dréno B, Bettoli V, Degitz K, Erdmann R, Finlay AY, Ganceviciene R, Haedersdal M, Layton A, López-Estebaranz JL, Ochsendorf F, Oprica C, Rosumeck S, Rzany B, Sammain A, Simonart T, Veien NK, Zivković MV, Zouboulis CC, Gollnick H. European evidence-based (S3) guidelines for the treatment of acne. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012; 26 Suppl 1:1-29. [PMID: 22356611 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04374.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- A Nast
- Division of Evidence-Based Medicine, Klinik für Dermatologie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Schäfer J, Salgo R, Ochsendorf F. Generalisierte Verrucae planae juveniles – Manifestation im Rahmen einer HIV-Infektion im Kindesalter. Akt Dermatol 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1309723] [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: 10/28/2022]
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- J. Schäfer
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Klinikum der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Klinikum der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Klinikum der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
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Meissner M, Pinter A, Wolter M, Ochsendorf F, Kaufmann R. Multiple orale Papeln und Plaques bei einem Patienten mit Morbus Crohn. Akt Dermatol 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1256750] [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: 10/16/2022]
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In patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and mild skin involvement, local therapy consisting of topically applied pharmacological agents, e.g., topical/intralesional steroids, may be sufficient. Recent reports have also shown efficacy of topical calcineurin inhibitors in patients with CLE, particularly on the face. Special attention receives consistent sun protection through photoresistant clothing and application of light-shielding substances with highly potent chemical or physical UVA- and UVB-protective filters. These substances should be applied in sufficient amount (ca. 2 mg/cm(2)) at least 20-30 minutes before sun exposure in order to avoid induction and exacerbation of cutaneous lesions. The mainstay of treatment for disfiguring and widespread skin manifestations in patients with CLE, irrespective of the subtype of the disease, is antimalarial agents. Our understanding of the use of combinations of antimalarials and proper dosing according to the ideal bodyweight limits problems with toxicity. Further therapies, such as methotrexate, or retinoids, dapsone, mycophenolate mofetil, and thalidomide in selected cases, can be helpful for patients with resistant disease; however, side effects need to be taken into consideration. Recent advances in biotechnology resulted in the development of novel systemic agents, but randomized controlled trials are necessary for the approval of new therapeutic strategies in CLE.
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- A Kuhn
- Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
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Schuster M, Zouboulis C, Ochsendorf F, Müller J, Thaçi D, Bernd A, Kaufmann R, Kippenberger S. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor activators protect sebocytes from apoptosis: a new treatment modality for acne? Br J Dermatol 2010; 164:182-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.10037.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Seborrhea, follicular hyperkeratosis, propionibacteria, and inflammatory reactions are the most important factors leading to acne. The combination of increased sebum producation and follicular hyperkeratosis facilitates an increased growth of Propionibacterium acnes. Its metabolic products lead to follicular inflammation and, in extreme cases, even to perifollicular abscesses. Sebum production is influenced by androgens, so that abnormalities in androgen levels can produce seborrhea and acne. Follicular hyperkeratosis may be triggered by a relative deficiency in linoleic acid, peroxides from sebum components, and especially by inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-1. Bacterial metabolic products such as lipases, proteases, or chemotactic factors lead to the perifollicular inflammation. This inflammation is not only a response to other pathogenetic factors, but also a cause of acne. An initial mild perifollicular inflammation can induce comedogenesis via a variety of mediators. The influence of dietary factors on the initiation and course of acne has recently received increased recognition. A connection has been postulated between acne and a high nutrients with glycemic index, as well as with milk products.
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- K Degitz
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Müchen, München, Deutschland.
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Sänger N, Ochsendorf F, Engels K, Kaufmann M, Solbach C. Lymphadenosis cutis benigna Baeferstedt der Mamille eines 9-jährigen Mädchens. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1079246] [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: 10/21/2022] Open
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Ochsendorf F. Pathogenese und Therapie der Akne: Aktuelle Aspekte. Akt Dermatol 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966124] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Wendling J, Engl T, Ochsendorf F, Jonas D. Abdominelle Hautnekrose: Eine seltene Komplikation nach antegrader Varikozelensklerosierung. Aktuelle Urol 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-947555] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Schulz C, Kaufmann R, Ochsendorf F. [Generalized purpura as dermatologic manifestation of thrombcytopenia]. Hautarzt 2005; 57:697-700. [PMID: 15973551 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-005-0978-6] [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] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A 72-year old patient was initially misdiagnosed with allergic vasculitis. He rapidly developed petechiae and mucosal bleeding. There were no other abnormal physical findings and the patient was otherwise in good physical condition. There was no history of trauma or infectious disease. The patient's complete blood count showed a marked thrombocytopenia of 2000/nl. A bone marrow biopsy confirmed the initial diagnosis of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). The number of thrombocytes increased and the skin lesions resolved shortly after the patient was put on oral prednisone. This case emphasizes the importance of dermatologic symptoms in diagnosing severe systemic disease.
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- C Schulz
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt/Main.
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Ochsendorf F. [Systemic therapy of cutaneous lupus erythematosus]. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2004; 2:229-30; author reply 230. [PMID: 16281642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Schulze J, Weberschock T, Ochsendorf F, Raspe H. [Value of evidence-based medicine in education and continuing education]. Z Arztl Fortbild Qualitatssich 2003; 97:335-7. [PMID: 12891978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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- Johannes Schulze
- Dekanat der Medizinischen Fakultät, Johann Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt/Main.
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Boehncke WH, Ludwig RJ, Zollner TM, Ochsendorf F, Kaufmann R, Gibbs BF. The selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor rofecoxib may improve the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria. Br J Dermatol 2003; 148:604-6. [PMID: 12653769 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.05209_12.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- F Ochsendorf
- Zentrum für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum, Frankfurt, Germany.
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Ochsendorf F, Kaufmann R. [Comment on O. Hoch et al.: "Thalidomide in treatment of cutaneous and systemic sarcoidosis"]. Hautarzt 2002; 53:150; author reply 150-1. [PMID: 11963196 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-001-0329-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Grundmann-Kollmann M, Podda M, Ochsendorf F, Boehncke WH, Kaufmann R, Zollner TM. Mycophenolate mofetil is effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 2001; 137:870-3. [PMID: 11453805] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether mycophenolate mofetil, a new immunosuppressive agent, is effective for treating moderate-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). DESIGN In an open-label pilot study, mycophenolate mofetil, 1 g, was given orally twice daily for 4 weeks. At week 5, the dosage was reduced to 500 mg twice daily until study end (week 8). Patients were followed up for 20 weeks. SETTING University hospital dermatology department. PATIENTS Ten consecutive patients with moderate-severe AD nonresponsive to standard therapy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Severity of AD as measured using the subjective SCORAD [SCORing Atopic Dermatitis] index. RESULTS Clinical efficacy was measured every 2 weeks using the subjective SCORAD index. Treatment with mycophenolate notably reduced the severity of AD within 4 weeks in all patients (P<.05), and after 8 weeks the mean +/- SD SCORAD index dropped from the pretreatment value of 49.2 +/- 13.8 to 21.9 +/- 26.5 (P<.01). One patient had to discontinue mycophenolate therapy after 4 weeks because of the development of herpes retinitis. Except for this event, mycophenolate was tolerated well in all patients. Six of 7 patients who had responded to mycophenolate monotherapy had no relapse of disease during 20-week follow-up. In the 7 patients who finished the study, the SCORAD index was reduced by 74%, from 44.0 +/- 7.8 before treatment to 11.4 +/- 5.9 at 20-week follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Mycophenolate is a highly effective drug for treating moderate-severe AD, with no serious adverse effects occurring in any patients. Thus, mycophenolate might develop into a promising alternative in the therapy of moderate-severe AD.
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- M Grundmann-Kollmann
- Department of Dermatology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Grundmann-Kollmann M, Ochsendorf F, Zollner TM, Spieth K, Sachsenberg-Studer E, Kaufmann R, Podda M. PUVA-cream photochemotherapy for the treatment of localized scleroderma. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000; 43:675-8. [PMID: 11004625 DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2000.105503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The efforts to treat localized scleroderma, including therapies with potentially hazardous side effects, are often unsatisfactory. Recently, PUVA-bath photochemotherapy has been proven highly effective in the treatment of localized scleroderma. Another form of topical PUVA therapy, 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) containing cream or gel preparations, has been proven to be as effective as PUVA-bath therapy for palmoplantar dermatoses. OBJECTIVE We sought to assess the efficacy of PUVA-cream photochemotherapy in patients with localized scleroderma. METHODS Four patients with localized scleroderma were included in the study. Diagnosis was confirmed by 20 MHz ultrasound assessment as well as pretreatment skin biopsy specimens from lesional skin. PUVA-cream therapy was performed 4 times a week; all patients received 30 treatments. RESULTS PUVA-cream photochemotherapy induced significant clinical improvement or clearance of localized scleroderma in all patients. Clearance was documented by clinical features as well as by 20 MHz ultrasound and histopathologic analysis. CONCLUSION PUVA-cream phototherapy can be highly effective in patients with localized scleroderma even if previous therapy was unsuccessful.
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- M Grundmann-Kollmann
- Department of Dermatology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Grundmann-Kollmann M, Mooser G, Schraeder P, Zollner T, Kaskel P, Ochsendorf F, Boehncke WH, Kerscher M, Kaufmann R, Peter RU. Treatment of chronic plaque-stage psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with mycophenolate mofetil. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000; 42:835-7. [PMID: 10775866 DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2000.104890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), a widely used immunosuppressant in organ transplantation, is a recent addition to the therapeutic armamentarium of autoimmune and inflammatory skin disorders in dermatology. We describe 5 patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis and 6 patients with psoriatic arthritis that was refractory to conventional systemic and/or topical antipsoriatic treatment who were treated with MMF monotherapy (2 g/d) in a 10-week study. Although MMF was tolerated well in all patients, only patients with moderate psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis improved with therapy, whereas patients with severe psoriasis did not respond to MMF. Although MMF seems to be effective and safe for blistering autoimmune diseases and pyoderma gangrenosum, our data do not allow optimistic statements on the use of MMF in severe plaque-stage psoriasis. However, MMF may develop into an interesting therapeutic alternative for patients with psoriatic arthritis.
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- M Grundmann-Kollmann
- Department of Dermatology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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BACKGROUND Treatment of patients with psoriasis vulgaris exhibiting only solitary plaque-stage lesions might become difficult since topical treatments often fail and systemic therapies seem inappropriate. OBJECTIVE We evaluated the feasibility of ablative techniques in this clinical setting comparing dermatome shaving to the application of an Er:YAG laser. METHODS Six patients were treated by means of dermatome shaving; in four of these patients additional lesions were ablated utilizing an Er:YAG laser (2 J, 10 Hz, 5 mm spot size). RESULTS Four of six patients experienced complete clearance of the lesions treated, three of the four patients receiving additional Er:YAG treatment also showed a complete clinical response. CONCLUSION Our observations document that removal of epidermis and the papillary dermis is effective in treating recalcitrant psoriatic plaques. The Er:YAG laser represents a state-of-the-art device for performing this task. The beneficial effect on skin might be due to clearance of the putative autoantigen along with a considerable part of the potential effector cell population.
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- W H Boehncke
- Department of Dermatology, Frankfurt University Medical School, Frankfurt, Germany
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Grundmann-Kollmann M, Behrens S, Krähn G, Leiter U, Ochsendorf F, Kaufmann R, Peter RU, Kerscher M. Treatment of psoriasis with calcipotriene plus psoralen-UV-A-bath therapy. Arch Dermatol 1999; 135:861-2. [PMID: 10411175 DOI: 10.1001/archderm.135.7.861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Hrgović Z, Ochsendorf F, Hrgović I, Thaci D. [Results of in vitro fertilization therapy methods in Germany in 1996--the German In Vitro Fertilization Registry]. Med Arh 1999; 53:97-102. [PMID: 10386046] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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We believe that on the IVF subject, which is nowadays applied exept a standard method in the world. In the next years we could expect further improvement in our success++. It is also to anticipate that next changes in the development of assistance-reproduction will be: 1. Freezing of ovums, 2. To get in vitro-meture of the immature cells, 3. Transplantation of ovarium tissue, 4. Transfer of the blastocyst, 5. Transfer of cytoplasma or the cell nucleus. We recommend that the IVF/ICSI--therapy and birth of children has to be registrated in one central register.
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- Z Hrgović
- Zentrum fur Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe im Krankenhaus Maingau vom Roten Kreuz, Frankfurt/Main
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A 65-yr-old woman with chronic hepatitis C was treated with three million units interferon-alpha t.i.w. and 1000 mg ribavirin daily. At wk 16 of combination therapy the patient developed an itchy eczematous erythema, partly of urticarial character, which was almost confined to ultraviolet (UV)-exposed sites. Histopathological examination of the skin lesions was consistent with a photoallergic reaction. The minimal erythematous dose for UVA and UVB was assessed on healthy skin. After 24 h, a distinct erythema at the UVB irradiated site was found, whereas no reaction was seen with UVA provocation up to a dose of 10 J/cm2. Correspondingly, determination of the absorption spectrum of ribavirin revealed maximum absorption within UVB at 282.5 nm. Ribavirin was stopped, and the cutaneous lesions and pruritus completely disappeared without subsequent hyperpigmentation. This case indicates that ribavirin is a potential photosensitizer for UVB, which may become increasingly relevant in patients with chronic hepatitis C undergoing combination therapy for 6-12 months with interferon-alpha and ribavirin.
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Fuchs J, Oelke N, Imhof M, Ochsendorf F, Schöfer H, Oromek G, Alaoui-Youssefi A, Emerit I. Multiparameter analysis of clastogenic factors, pro-oxidant cytokines, and inflammatory markers in HIV-1-infected patients with asymptomatic disease, opportunistic infections, and malignancies. Mol Med 1998; 4:333-43. [PMID: 9642683 PMCID: PMC2230378] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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HIV-1-infected patients are in chronic oxidative stress and clastogenic factors (CFs) are present in their plasma. CFs from patients with HIV are formed via superoxide anion radical and stimulate further superoxide production. The pathophysiolgic significance and the exact composition of the circulating clastogenic material in patients with HIV is unknown. Cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), are increased in the plasma of patients with HIV and TNF-alpha shows clastogenic activity in vitro. The aim of this clinical study was to compare levels of CF in HIV-1-positive patients with asymptomatic disease, opportunistic infections, and malignancies with those in HIV-1-negative control groups and to correlate CF activity with CD4+ T cell numbers, the cytokines (TNF-alpha, interleukin-2 [IL-2], IL-6), and the inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein [CRP], neopterin, granulocyte elastase). CFs were significantly increased in all HIV-1-positive patients and in HIV-1-negative patients with malignant tumors. HIV-1-positive patients with Kaposi's sarcoma showed the highest CF activity in their plasma (p < 0.08). CFs appear very early in HIV infection, and they correlate negatively with CD4+ T cells, which are an indicator of disease activity. The presence of CF in the plasma of HIV-infected patients is not a general response to a viral infection because these factors are not increased in HIV-1-negative patients with viral infection (zoster). CFs are not specific for the HIV-1 infection; they also occur in HIV-1-negative patients with malignant tumors. There was a tendency towards a positive correlation (p < 0.14) between CF and TNF-alpha but there was no positive correlation of CF with IL-2, IL-6, CRP, elastase, and neopterin levels. This indicates that TNF-alpha may be among the components of CF in HIV-1-infected patients. In addition, other unidentified components may contribute to the clastogenic activity of the plasma or the composition of CF may vary from patient to patient. Further clinical studies with larger sample populations are necessary to analyze the composition of CF in HIV-1-positive patients.
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- J Fuchs
- Department of Dermatology, Frankfurt University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Ochsendorf F. [Comment on the contribution by Th. Rosenbach et al. Treatment of vitiligo with phenylalanine and UV-A]. Hautarzt 1994; 45:123. [PMID: 8150631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- F Ochsendorf
- Abteilung Dermatologie II, Zentrum der Dermatologie und Venerologie, Frankfurt
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Zouboulis CC, Djawari D, Kirch W, Keitel W, Ochsendorf F, Orfanos CE. P 027 Adamantiades-Behçet's disease in Germany. Rev Med Interne 1993. [DOI: 10.1016/s0248-8663(05)82329-x] [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: 10/25/2022]
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We present an outline of the complex interplay of oxidants and antioxidants in infectious diseases in general, and in particular with reference to the HIV infection, and subsequent opportunistic infections. Viral and opportunistic infections may directly or indirectly cause an imbalance in prooxidant/antioxidant mechanisms and result in generation of increased steady state concentrations of reactive oxidants. In HIV patients a prooxidant state could lead to a self-perpetuation of infection via stimulated expression of genes carrying the virus genome, and subsequently to immunosuppression, and promotion of initiated cells to neoplastic growth.
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- J Fuchs
- Zentrum der Dermatologie und Venerologie, Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität, Frankfurt/M, Germany
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