The Effect of Microneedling Mesotherapy, Chemical Exfoliation and Combination Therapy on Selected Skin Parameters and Cutibacterium acnes Colonization in Women With Oily Skin. [PDF]
J Cosmet DermatolABSTRACT Background Oily skin is characterized by excessive sebum production and increased activity of Cutibacterium acnes. Aims To evaluate the effects of mandelic acid exfoliation, microneedle mesotherapy with a sebum‐regulating ampoule, and combination therapy on skin parameters and C. acnes activity in women with oily skin. Methods Fifty‐five women
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The mPEG-PCL Copolymer for Selective Fermentation of Staphylococcus lugdunensis Against Candida parapsilosis in the Human Microbiome. [PDF]
, 2016 Many human skin diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis, potentially occur due to the over-growth of fungi. It remains a challenge to develop fungicides with a lower risk of generating resistant fungi and non-specifically killing commensal microbes.
Barshop, Bruce A +15 more
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Onychomycosis unresponsive to antifungals: Etiology and treatment with a new direct technique
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2019 Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the fungal agents causing onychomycosis that were unresponsive to antifungal treatment and to treat these cases by placing under-nail cushions with a mild keratolytic to clear the fungus-invaded ...
Fatma Gülru Erdogan +2 more
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A novel plaster containing benzoyl peroxide microsponges: Formulation, development and evaluation
Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2022 Benzoyl peroxide is a widely used active agent for acne vulgaris treatment that has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic and wound-healing properties. The common complaints for benzoyl peroxide are skin irritation and dryness.
Nihal Atabay +3 more
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Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of a Urea/Lactic Acid–Based Topical Keratolytic Agent for Prevention of Capecitabine-Induced Hand-Foot Syndrome: North Central Cancer Treatment Group Study N05C5 [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2010 Purpose Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a dose-limiting toxicity of capecitabine for which no effective preventative treatment has been definitively demonstrated. This trial was conducted on the basis of preliminary data that a urea/lactic acid–based topical keratolytic agent (ULABTKA) may prevent HFS.
Sherry L, Wolf +10 more
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Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens. [PDF]
, 2013 Advances in nanotechnology have demonstrated potential application of nanoparticles (NPs) for effective and targeted drug delivery. Here we investigated the antimicrobial and immunological properties and the feasibility of using NPs to deliver ...
Blecher-Paz, Karin +10 more
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Bilateral Tinea Nigra Plantaris with Good Response to Isoconazole Cream: A Case Report
Case Reports in Dermatology, 2015 Tinea nigra is a superficial fungal infection caused by Hortaea werneckii. It typically affects young individuals as an asymptomatic unilateral macule, from light brown to black on the palms and soles, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. In 1997,
Eduardo Mastrangelo Marinho Falcão +4 more
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Plasma total antioxidant capacity and peroxidation biomarkers in psoriasis [PDF]
, 2016 Systemic biomarkers of oxidative stress can be relevant for assessment of psoriasis severity, for prediction of the outcome of therapy and of the development of comorbidities.
Cavaliere, Arturo +2 more
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The treatment of plantar warts with a keratolytic agent and occlusion
Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 1991 In an open, multicentre study, patients with one to ten plantar warts on each foot were randomized prior to treatment for up to 17 weeks to receive either a keratolytic agent alone (Promicid gel) or the same agent covered by an occlusive plaster (Promicid occlusive dressing). A total of 170 patients completed the study.
N. K. Veien +6 more
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Review of Recent Evidences [PDF]
, 2015 Context: Acne vulgaris affects about 85% of teenagers and may continue to adulthood. There are about two million visits to physicians per year for teenagers and the direct cost of acne treatment in the US exceeds $1 billion per year. Evidence Acquisition:
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