{"title":"Erratum: Association Between the Diabetic Foot Ulcer and the Bacterial Colony of the Skin Based on 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing: An Observational Study [Corrigendum].","authors":"","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S490302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S490302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/CCID.S425922.].</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11317048/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Omalizumab in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Real-World Study on Effectiveness, Safety and Predictors of Treatment Outcome.","authors":"Jiaoquan Chen, Shanshan Ou, Weihong Wu, Hui Zou, Huaping Li, Huilan Zhu","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S470160","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S470160","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although omalizumab has shown success in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) patients unresponsive to antihistamines, the exact mechanism of action and predictive markers of response remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between baseline levels of biomarkers and clinical parameters with omalizumab response and response rate in patients with CSU.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 82 adult CSU patients who received omalizumab 300mg every 4 weeks for 16 weeks between January 2022 and December 2023. Treatment response was assessed using UAS7 and DLQI scores at baseline and weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16. Responders were defined as patients achieving UAS7 < 7, with early and late responders categorized based on response within or after 4 weeks, respectively. Baseline clinical features and laboratory biomarkers were compared between responders and non-responders.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall response rate was 71.95% (59/82), with 23 early responders and 36 late responders. Responders had significantly lower baseline UAS7 (median: 28 vs 35, P < 0.01), DLQI (median: 8 vs 15, P < 0.001), and IL-17 levels (median: 0.53 vs 1.26 pg/mL, P < 0.001) compared to non-responders. Baseline UAS7 > 31, DLQI > 9.5, and IL-17 > 0.775 pg/mL predicted non-response with sensitivities of 78.26%, 100%, and 78.26%, and specificities of 67.8%, 59.32%, and 72.88%, respectively. ASST positivity and comorbid allergic diseases were associated with early response (P < 0.05). Adverse events were reported in 6.09% of patients, including mild injection site reactions and transient urticaria exacerbation, not requiring treatment discontinuation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that omalizumab is an effective and safe treatment option for antihistamine-refractory CSU. Baseline UAS7, DLQI, ASST status, serum total IgE levels, and IL-17 may serve as potential predictors of omalizumab response. Notably, ASST positivity and comorbid allergic diseases were associated with an early response to treatment. These findings highlight the importance of considering individual patient characteristics when predicting the likelihood and timing of response to omalizumab in CSU.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11317055/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abrocitinib Monotherapy for Refractory Prurigo Nodularis: Report of Two Successful Cases.","authors":"Jingyao Liang, Wei Li, Wenyan Liu, Yihui Yu, Hui Ye, Xibao Zhang","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S470641","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S470641","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a debilitating chronic neuroimmunologic skin condition due to the intense pruritus and difficult to treat. The pruritogenic cytokines, particularly IL-4, IL-13, IL-22, IL-31, and oncostatin M (OSM), play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of PN, potentially involving the JAK1-STAT pathway. An oral JAK1 inhibitor, abrocitinib, is presently undergoing Phase 2 trials for the treatment of PN. We evaluated the efficacy of abrocitinib at a daily dosage of 100 mg in treating two patients with PN affecting both lower limbs: a 50-year-old male with a 16-year disease history and a 38-year-old female with over three years of disease history, both of whom had failed to respond to multiple conventional treatments. Both patients responded rapidly after one week of treatment and exhibited a marked improvement. Following eight weeks of therapy, near-complete resolution of both pruritus and lesions was achieved, and no adverse effects were reported. Additionally, there were no reported side effects during the initial four months of continued treatment. Abrocitinib is an effective targeted therapy for PN, offering a promising new option for refractory patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11316487/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of Refractory Segmental Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in a Child with Upadacitinib and NB-UVB: A Case Report.","authors":"Yuzhu Mu, Ting Pan, Lingling Chen","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S467026","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S467026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vitiligo and alopecia areata are both autoimmune skin diseases, and the chances of co-occurrence are very low. Conventional treatments often include glucocorticoids, which have many adverse reactions with long-term use and are difficult to achieve satisfactory results. Upadacitinib has been found to be effective in both vitiligo and alopecia areata due to partial overlap in pathogenic pathways. We report the successful treatment of vitiligo combined with alopecia areata in a nine-year-old child with upadacitinib in combination with UVB. The area of vitiligo and alopecia areata decreased significantly, and satisfactory results were obtained. It provides a new idea for the treatment of vitiligo complicated with alopecia areata in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11316469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Link Between Weight-Adjusted-Waist Index and Psoriasis in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on 2009-2014 and 2003-2006 Data.","authors":"Yizi Jiang, Min Jia","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S471528","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S471528","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) is a new indicator that may be used to assess obesity. However, there has never been any prior research indicating a link between psoriasis and WWI. Hence, the aim of this investigation is to search for the correlation between the two.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Cross-sectional analyses used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2003 to 2006 and 2019 to 2014. Through multivariate logistic regression, the connection between Psoriasis and WWI was explored, while subgroup analyses aimed to identify possible causes. Furthermore, Smoothed curve fitting was also performed to further understand the association. The non-linear connection was examined through the use of threshold effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 21,916 participants over the age of 20 in the research. Psoriasis and WWI were revealed to be positively correlated [1.25 (1.14, 1.38)] using multivariate logistic regression analysis. This association was observed in both men [1.50(1.29,1.78)] and hypertensive patients [1.37(1.16,1.62)] in subgroup analysis. Furthermore, we noticed a curvilinear association between WWI and psoriasis, wherein the inflection point was identified as 10.15. To the left of the inflection point, there existed a negative correlation [0.12(0.02,0.91)] while to the right, a positive one [1.68(1.03,2.72)].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to our findings, psoriasis and WWI are related, although more extensive prospective research is still required to support this conclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11314580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MVD Variants Identified in a Rare Clinical Variant of Porokeratosis: A Case Report of Disseminated Superficial Porokeratosis (DSP) in a Chinese Patient.","authors":"Tao Yu, Yue Yin, Chang Shu, Cheng-da Yuan","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S473076","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S473076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Porokeratosis comprises a diverse range of both hereditary and acquired disorders characterized by clonal hyperproliferation of keratinocytes. These disorders manifest with a variety of clinical presentations but are histologically unified by the presence of the cornoid lamella. In this study, we report an unusual presentation of a rare clinical variant of porokeratosis, namely disseminated superficial porokeratosis, in which mutations in the Mevalonate decarboxylase (MVD) gene have been identified. This finding contributes to the growing understanding of the genetic underpinnings of this complex dermatological condition and may have implications for diagnosis and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11313490/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhuying Zhang, Mai Shi, Jinghui Li, Dian Chen, Jie Ren, Zhenghui Li, Hsiaohan Tuan, Yi Zhao
{"title":"The Characteristics and Inheriting Pattern of Skin Aging in Chinese Women: An Intergenerational Study of Mothers and Daughters.","authors":"Zhuying Zhang, Mai Shi, Jinghui Li, Dian Chen, Jie Ren, Zhenghui Li, Hsiaohan Tuan, Yi Zhao","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S468477","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S468477","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aging of the skin, which is affected by both external and internal causes, can reflect the external age and the internal health status. While the aging characteristics differ across ethnic groups, the specific changes in skin aging within the Chinese population have been underexplored. Moreover, investigating the similarity of aging skin characteristics between parent-offspring pairs remains uncharted territory. This study aims to fill these gaps by examining the skin aging features of Chinese women and assessing the similarity in aging skin characteristics between mother-daughter pairs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 40 mother-daughter pairs were recruited and analyzed. The perceived ages of the participants were evaluated, and their aging skin traits were systematically graded. Statistical methods were employed to discern the trends of the aging skin characteristics. By introducing a novel similarity parameter, we compared whether various skin aging characteristics have similar patterns between mothers and daughters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings indicate that age 50 represents a pivotal point in skin aging. Beyond this age, the increase in rhytides and laxity scores accelerated noticeably, whereas the escalation in dyschromia scores became less marked. By introducing similar parameters between mother-daughter pairs and the radar map, we discovered that the skin aging characteristics are remarkably consistent between mother-daughter pairs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Understanding the main aging skin characteristics of different age groups can allow caregivers to devise treatments for preventing skin aging in women of various ages. The mother's skin aging trend is also significant for the daughter's skin aging prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11315646/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical Excision Combined with Photodynamic Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Lupus Vulgaris.","authors":"Li Lin, Zeyu Huang, Bangsheng Xi, Xiaoming Qin, Kongchao Yang, Ruzhi Zhang","doi":"10.2147/CCID.S476845","DOIUrl":"10.2147/CCID.S476845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Although most cutaneous SCC in people with lighter skin pigmentation as a result of sun damage, patients with underlying conditions such as skin ulcers and chronic inflammation-including conditions such as lupus vulgaris (LV) and chronic discoid lupus erythematosus-are also predisposed to developing SCC. Here we report a case of secondary SCC diagnosed in a 54-year-old patient with 20 years of lupus vulgaris without prior formal systemic treatment, a rarity in clinical practice. Two months ago, the patient developed papules on the right cheek that ulcerated and discharged purulent fluid. Laboratory tests revealed a positive TSPOT result and histopathological examination confirmed granulomatous lesions, supporting the diagnosis of SLE. However, a tissue biopsy unexpectedly revealed a moderately differentiated SCC of the keratinizing type. In this case, we performed surgical excision of the lesion followed by cosmetic closure and adjuvant photodynamic therapy (PDT). Concurrently, the patient underwent systemic anti-tuberculosis treatment. At 6 months post-treatment, no tumour recurrence was observed and the rash associated with lupus erythematosus had also resolved. The patient was satisfied with the treatment outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11306307/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141906118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sami Alsuwaidan, Sultan Nasser AlNasser, Qais Adel Almuhaideb, Mohammad Talal Nouri, Abdulelah Abdulhadi Aldossari, Alanoud Sultan Alsuhibani, Abdulmajeed Alajlan
{"title":"The Prevalence and Awareness of Regular Follow Up of Patients Treated with Phototherapy for Skin Cancer Surveillance","authors":"Sami Alsuwaidan, Sultan Nasser AlNasser, Qais Adel Almuhaideb, Mohammad Talal Nouri, Abdulelah Abdulhadi Aldossari, Alanoud Sultan Alsuhibani, Abdulmajeed Alajlan","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s469603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s469603","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Objective (Background):</strong> Regular full-body skin examination is commonly ignored in patients post-phototherapy, despite ultraviolet (UV) radiation being carcinogenic. Our objectives are to assess the prevalence of regular follow-up and full-body skin examination for patients treated with phototherapy, as well as the relationship between phototherapy exposure and the development of skin cancer in Saudi Arabia.<br/><strong>Methods (Settings, Design):</strong> This was a cross-sectional retrospective study conducted from January 2022 to July 2022. The study included 99 patients, selected via simple random sampling, from King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who underwent phototherapy for at least 8 weeks and were followed for a minimum of 18 months post-treatment. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were called and given a questionnaire.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 99 patients, only 26 (26.26%) underwent full-body skin examinations by their physicians after phototherapy treatment. The average follow-up time after phototherapy was 3.2 years. Most study participants (85.85%) were unaware that cancer was a possible complication of phototherapy. Participants with knowledge about skin cancer complications were more likely to have undergone a full-body exam (<em>P = 0.001</em>). None of the participants developed any type of skin cancer after phototherapy.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Patients treated with phototherapy had no adequate information about the risk of skin cancer. The incidence of skin cancer was zero in our small cohort. Dermatologists in Saudi Arabia do not have an evidence-based notion regarding the risk of skin cancer among the Arab population after phototherapy. Since There is a lack of data examining the relationship between phototherapy and skin cancer in the Arab region, this study should trigger future studies with large populations and longer follow up periods.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> phototherapy, skin cancer, skin examination<br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141886448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identification of Challenging Diagnostic Factors in Livedoid Vasculopathy: A Retrospective Study","authors":"Fei Qi, Yimeng Gao, Hongzhong Jin","doi":"10.2147/ccid.s466449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s466449","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Background:</strong> Livedoid vasculopathy is an uncommon cutaneous ulcerative dermatosis that is challenging to diagnose. Diagnostic delay brought both pain and uncurable atrophied scar to patients.<br/><strong>Purpose:</strong> We conducted this study to identify the factors responsible for the initial misdiagnosis of livedoid vasculopathy and to identify possible methods to increase the diagnostic accuracy of livedoid vasculopathy.<br/><strong>Patients and Methods:</strong> We conducted a retrospective medical record review to confirm the diagnosis of livedoid vasculopathy in patients who visited the Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital for the first time. We used the Diagnosis Error Evaluation and Research taxonomy to evaluate missed cases.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> Twenty-three patients (85.18%) had an alternate diagnosis, including 10 (43.4%) with two or more diagnoses. The average time from disease onset to the final diagnosis of livedoid vasculopathy was 4.61 ± 0.69 years. The major diagnostic errors were clinician assessment failures and failures in the timely follow-up and rechecking of patients. Allergic vasculitis was the most common misdiagnosis. Other alternate diagnoses include Henoch-Schoenlein purpura, pigmented purpuric dermatosis, eczema, erythema nodosum, and reactive perforating collagenases. Twenty-three patients (65.21%) received systemic corticosteroid therapy before the final diagnosis of livedoid vasculopathy.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> It is critical to raise the awareness of clinicians about livedoid vasculopathy, especially when patient present with extensive livedo racemosa or long-lasting purpuric lesions on the lower limbs. Long-term follow-up is necessary, especially for younger patients. Skin biopsy is recommended before systematic therapy.<br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":10447,"journal":{"name":"Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141886447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}