Conference Notes
Combination Treatment to Repigment Vitiligo
Monday, February 20th, 2012Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Medical Repigmentation treatments consist of: medical: topical (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, topical corticosteroids…(calcipotriène, pseudocatalase, piperine)), systemic (pulse steroids…) -UV (Ultraviolet)-based therapy: Narrow Band UVB (NBUVB) is the mainstay of treatment. PUVA (Psoralen + UVA is also used but is more complicated (and less effective). Let us consider the following combination […]
Pigmenting the skin with injections of Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse)
Monday, February 20th, 2012Indications: Photodermatoses Could be used as a “lifetstyle” drug to darken (tan) the skin. Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse): induces melanin deposition (Alpha MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) analogue) is given subcutaneously in two injections of 20mg 60 days apart. Its effect is independent from UV (Ultraviolet) light exposure or dosage It increases tolerance to artificial light Contributors: […]
Phototherapy: Uses in the Era of Biologics
Monday, February 20th, 2012side effects of phototherapy with NBUVB: In the treatment of Psoriasis: no increase in incidence of BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma), SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) or Melanoma. Slight increase in incidence of BCC when treatment combined with PUVA. in the treatment of Vitligo: long term Side Effects SE unknown, but risk of NMSC (Non melanoma skin […]
What’s New in Photodermatology ?
Monday, February 20th, 2012-Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE): -appearance more papular in darker skin -PML patients are more resistant to UV-induced immunosuppression. Explains the “Hardening Concept”: desentisization treatment with UV light: enables immunotolerance -Voriconazole (antifungal): has been shown to induce developement of erythema, lentigenes, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma –Vemurafenib (BRAF inhibitor used for the treatment of metastatic melanoma): […]
Treatment of Bacterial Skin Infections: Comparing Tonkin With Mupirocin
Sunday, February 19th, 2012A double blind randomized controlled trial on the safety and effectiveness of 10% Ipomoea muricata (Tonkin) ointment vs. mupirocin ointment for the treatment of localized primary bacterial skin infections Melanie Pauline G. Chao-Lo, Arnelfa C. Paliza, Daisy G. Cauilan, Jocelyn D. Domingo, Zennie B. Aceron Department of Dermatology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippines Background: […]
Spironolactone in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Females
Sunday, February 19th, 2012Background: There has been an increasing incidence in the prevalence of adult acne vulgaris ranging between 30-50%. Androgens play a significant role in the pathogenesis of acne. Recently, hormonal therapy has been advocated as a first line therapy for acne vulgaris among female patients who experience premenstrual flares, acne beginning or worsening in adulthood and […]
Poster: Treatment of Periocular Infantile Hemangiomas (Strawberry Nevi) with Topical Beta-Blockers
Saturday, December 17th, 2011Poster: Treatment of Periocular Infantile Hemangiomas (Strawberry Nevi) with Topical Beta-Blockers INTRODUCTION Infantile hemangiomas (IH)(also called Strawberry Nevi) induce a higher risk of ocular amblyopia and the treatment by systemic beta blocking agents induces side-effects. The authors tried to evaluate the efficacy of timolol (a Beta-Blocker) applied topically. The authors did a retrospective study on […]
Poster – Ertapenem in the Treatment of Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Friday, December 16th, 2011Poster – Ertapenem in the Treatment of Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa INTRODUCTION Verneuil’s disease is a poorly understood condition where the available treatments are quite often unsatisfactory. The authors demonstrate the efficacy of a large spectrum (also targets anaerobic germs) antibiotic called Etrapenem. The drug is administered intraveinously (central brachial catheter) at a dose of 1g/day […]
Poster – The Role of Diet in Acne Vulgaris in Teenagers
Thursday, December 15th, 2011Poster – The Role of Diet in Acne Vulgaris in Teenagers INTRODUCTION The role of diet in the development of acne vulgaris is still the object of controversy and the authors studied 1757 teenagers (aged 10 to 19) and after diagnosing acne clinically in some, they performed multiple data sampling and blood tests. Every time, […]
Acne Vulgaris and Diet: Influence of the Environment
Saturday, December 10th, 2011Acne Vulgaris and Diet: Influence of the Environment History Until 1969, it was commonly admitted that dietary (and Behavioural) factors were implicated in the exacerbation of acne vulgaris. Such foods included chocolate, fats, sweets as well as sparkling soft drinks (such as Coca Cola). In 1969, a study on a small number of subjects concludes […]
