Serum galectin-9 level in patients with atopic dermatitis before and after phototherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Marwa Said ◽  
NohaM Nebar ◽  
NaglaaA Ahmed ◽  
NohaM Hamdy
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals Effects of Virtual Reality Immersion and Audiovisual Distraction Techniques for Patients with Pruritus

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Leibovici ◽  
Florella Magora ◽  
Sarale Cohen ◽  
Arieh Ingber
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Brain Activity ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Functional Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Chronic Pruritus ◽  
Subjective Reports ◽  
Advanced Computer

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality immersion (VRI), an advanced computer-generated technique, decreased subjective reports of pain in experimental and procedural medical therapies. Furthermore, VRI significantly reduced pain-related brain activity as measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging. Resemblance between anatomical and neuroendocrine pathways of pain and pruritus may prove VRI to be a suitable adjunct for basic and clinical studies of the complex aspects of pruritus.OBJECTIVES: To compare effects of VRI with audiovisual distraction (AVD) techniques for attenuation of pruritus in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis vulgaris.METHODS: Twenty-four patients suffering from chronic pruritus – 16 due to atopic dermatitis and eight due to psoriasis vulgaris – were randomly assigned to play an interactive computer game using a special visor or a computer screen. Pruritus intensity was self-rated before, during and 10 min after exposure using a visual analogue scale ranging from 0 to 10. The interviewer rated observed scratching on a three-point scale during each distraction program.RESULTS: Student’sttests were significant for reduction of pruritus intensity before and during VRI and AVD (P=0.0002 and P=0.01, respectively) and were significant only between ratings before and after VRI (P=0.017). Scratching was mostly absent or mild during both programs.CONCLUSIONS: VRI and AVD techniques demonstrated the ability to diminish itching sensations temporarily. Further studies on the immediate and late effects of interactive computer distraction techniques to interrupt itching episodes will open potential paths for future pruritus research.

Clinical efficacy of neural therapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in dogs

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Bravo-Monsalvo ◽  
Juan Vázquez-Chagoyán ◽  
Lilia Gutiérrez ◽  
Héctor Sumano
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Matched Pairs ◽  
Neural Therapy ◽  
Canine Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Dermatological Condition ◽  
Before And After ◽  
History Of

The aim of this trial was to assess the clinical efficacy of neural therapy (NT) when treating canine atopic dermatitis. Eighteen dogs (no control group), with at least a 12-month history of having nonseasonal atopic dermatitis, were included. No medication with either glucocorticoids or cyclosporin was allowed during the trial. One set of NT was given by injecting an intravenous dose of 0.1 mg/kg of a 0.7% procaine solution, followed by 10 to 25 intradermal injections of the same solution in a volume of 0.1–0.3 mL per site. Dogs were given 6–13 sets of NT during the therapy. The dermatological condition of each patient was evaluated before and after the treatment using two scales: the pruritus visual analogue scale (PVAS) and the canine atopic dermatitis extent and severity index (CADESI). The reduction of pruritus was statistically significant using a Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks test (P < 0.001). No adverse side effects were observed. NT seems to be an effective alternative to control signs related to canine atopic dermatitis.

scholarly journals Antipruritic application of ovocystatin in atopic dermatitis in dogs - preliminary study

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 639-643
Author(s):  
Jarosław Popiel ◽  
Agnieszka Cekiera ◽  
Agnieszka Kurosad ◽  
Urszula Pasławska ◽  
Agnieszka Noszczyk-Nowak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Local Therapy ◽  
Natural Origin ◽  
Chicken Egg ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Clinical Changes ◽  
New Generation

Abstract The study was an attempt to determine the possibilities of using ovocystatin, a component of a new generation product of natural origin, in local therapy of atopic dermatitis in dogs by suppressing pruritus during illness. Chicken egg cystatin was used locally in the interdigital spaces of forelimbs of dogs used in the experiment. The degree of pruritus and clinical changes in the animals were defined using CADESI-03 scale before and after the beginning of the experiment. The results obtained proved that ovocystatin may be used as a substance suppressing pruritus in atopic dermatitis.

Interleukin-2 production of T cells in atopic dermatitis —Before and after tranilast therapy

1990 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
H. Morita ◽  
M. Miyamoto ◽  
T. Kihara ◽  
M. Yamagata ◽  
S. Sagami
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Interleukin 2 ◽  
Before And After

Plasma and skin concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids before and after supplementation with n-3 fatty acids in dogs with atopic dermatitis

2005 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 868-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralf S. Mueller ◽  
Martin J. Fettman ◽  
Kristi Richardson ◽  
Rodney A. Hansen ◽  
Arianne Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals Shifts in the Skin Microbiota after UVB Treatment in Adult Atopic Dermatitis

Dermatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Astrid Haaskjold Lossius ◽  
Olav Sundnes ◽  
Anna Cäcilia Ingham ◽  
Sofie Marie Edslev ◽  
Jørgen Vildershøj Bjørnholt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
16S Rrna Gene Sequencing ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Skin Microbiota ◽  
Lesional Skin ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Nose And Throat

<b><i>Background:</i></b> The pathophysiology in atopic dermatitis (AD) is not fully understood, but immune dysfunction, skin barrier defects, and alterations of the skin microbiota are thought to play important roles. AD skin is frequently colonized with <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (<i>S. aureus</i>) and microbial diversity on lesional skin (LS) is reduced compared to on healthy skin. Treatment with narrow-band ultraviolet B (nb-UVB) leads to clinical improvement of the eczema and reduced abundance of <i>S. aureus</i>. However, in-depth knowledge of the temporal dynamics of the skin microbiota in AD in response to nb-UVB treatment is lacking and could provide important clues to decipher whether the microbial changes are primary drivers of the disease, or secondary to the inflammatory process. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> To map the temporal shifts in the microbiota of the skin, nose, and throat in adult AD patients after nb-UVB treatment. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Skin swabs were taken from lesional AD skin (<i>n</i> = 16) before and after 3 treatments of nb-UVB, and after 6–8 weeks of full-body treatment. We also obtained samples from non-lesional skin (NLS) and from the nose and throat. All samples were characterized by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. <b><i>Results:</i></b> We observed shifts towards higher diversity in the microbiota of lesional AD skin after 6–8 weeks of treatment, while the microbiota of NLS and of the nose/throat remained unchanged. After only 3 treatments with nb-UVB, there were no significant changes in the microbiota. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Nb-UVB induces changes in the skin microbiota towards higher diversity, but the microbiota of the nose and throat are not altered.

scholarly journals Modern emollients impact on the damaged skin barrier at children with atopic dermatitis

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
E T Kindeeva ◽  
A N Pampura
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Transepidermal Water Loss ◽  
Surface Ph ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Skin Surface Ph ◽  
Group 1

Introduction. Damaged skin barrier has significant role in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). Use of emollients is reasonable for skin care of AD patients. Background. To compare the clinical efficacy of Kserodian plus with traditional moisturizer (cream Unna) at children with atopic dermatitis. Materials and methods. The study included 31 children with AD. Children were divided into 2 groups: patients in group 1 (n=8) used Kserodian plus 2 times daily for skin lesions and limbs in the complex therapy, patients in the 2nd group (n=13) received combined therapy incorporating traditional dampening agent on the basis of lanolin (cream Unna) 3 times daily. All patients underwent measurement of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) (Tewameter TM 300, Multi Probe Adapter MPA 5/9, Courage + Khazaka) and the pH of the skin (SkinpHMeter, Multi Probe Adapter MPA 5/9, Courage + Khazaka) before and after 2 weeks of therapy. Results. Kserodian plus decreased erythema, dryness of the skin, itching, square of leasons in all the patients. Statistically significant decrease in the values of TEWL and skin surface pH (p

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