Amrutha Haridas, Robert S Dawe, Victoria A McGuire
{"title":"Analysis of whole blood protoporphyrin and plasma porphyrin in patients on dapsone.","authors":"Amrutha Haridas, Robert S Dawe, Victoria A McGuire","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12962","DOIUrl":"10.1111/phpp.12962","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"40 2","pages":"e12962"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140137111","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}
Krithika Nayudu, Rhea Malik, Stephanie Sanchez-Melendez, T J Hazen, Mihir K Patil, Vinod E Nambudiri
{"title":"Phototherapy for vitiligo: Quality and readability of online health information.","authors":"Krithika Nayudu, Rhea Malik, Stephanie Sanchez-Melendez, T J Hazen, Mihir K Patil, Vinod E Nambudiri","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12958","DOIUrl":"10.1111/phpp.12958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/purpose: </strong>Vitiligo is a depigmenting disorder that affects up to 2% of the population. Due to the relatively high prevalence of this disease and its psychological impact on patients, decisions concerning treatment can be difficult. As patients increasingly seek health information online, the caliber of online health information (OHI) becomes crucial in patients' decisions regarding their care. We aimed to assess the quality and readability of OHI regarding phototherapy in the management of vitiligo.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Similar to previously published studies assessing OHI, we used 5 medical search terms as a proxy for online searches made by patients. Results for each search term were assessed using an enhanced DISCERN analysis, Health On the Net code of conduct (HONcode) accreditation guidelines, and several readability indices. The DISCERN analysis is a validated questionnaire used to assess the quality of OHI, while HONcode accreditation is a marker of site reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 500 websites evaluated, 174 were HONcode-accredited (35%). Mean DISCERN scores for all websites were 58.9% and 51.7% for website reliability and treatment sections, respectively. Additionally, 0/130 websites analyzed for readability scored at the NIH-recommended sixth-grade reading level.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These analyses shed light on the shortcomings of OHI regarding phototherapy treatment for vitiligo, which could exacerbate disparities for patients who are already at higher risk of worse health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"40 2","pages":"e12958"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140137112","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}
Gülcan Aliye Sevdem, Kucuk Su Ozlem, Yilmaz Nazan, Onsun Nahide
{"title":"Does the risk of basal cell carcinoma increase in patients with psoriasis under treatment?","authors":"Gülcan Aliye Sevdem, Kucuk Su Ozlem, Yilmaz Nazan, Onsun Nahide","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12956","DOIUrl":"10.1111/phpp.12956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory disease. Although it mainly affects the skin, it has been associated with a large number of comorbidities. In addition to comorbidities such as depression and psoriatic arthritis, it is known that there is an increased prevalence of cancer in psoriasis patients. Skin cancers, particularly squamous cell carcinoma, have been associated with psoriasis. However, basal cell carcinoma data are limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>346 psoriasis patients and 306 individuals were selected as the control group. There were no differences between the patient and control groups in terms of age and gender. The mean age of the psoriasis patients was 49.9 ± 15.8 years and the control group was 49.4 ± 13.4 years. Sociodemographic data of the patients were recorded. Pharmacological agents used in the treatment of psoriasis were included in the analysis. Disease severity was assessed by the psoriasis area severity index (PASI). In the physical examination of the patients, biopsies were taken from lesions suspicious for BCC. BCC diagnosis was made by histopathologically.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The frequency of BCC was higher in psoriasis patients than in the control group (6.6% vs. 2.9%, p < .001). Advanced age (p < .001), smoking (p = .003), and arthritis (p < .001) were associated with BCC in psoriasis patients. However, there was no relationship between PASI and BCC (p = .142). Among the psoriasis treatments, only UV therapy was associated with BCC (p = .038). The frequency of PUVA (p < .001) and number of PUVA session (p = .010) was higher in psoriasis patients with BCC rather than NB-UVB.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The frequency of BCC is increased in psoriasis patients. Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of BCC, especially when treated with PUVA therapy for a long time.</p>","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"40 2","pages":"e12956"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139973057","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":"The impact of phototherapy on itch intensity and itch-related quality of life amongst different skin diseases, skin phototypes and genders – A prospective study with 102 patients","authors":"Tamara Merkel, Alexander Navarini, Simon Mueller","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12948","url":null,"abstract":"Phototherapy is a mainstay to treat itchy conditions. However, only little is known about differences in the antipruritic effect of phototherapy amongst different skin conditions, phototypes and genders.","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139501491","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":"The correlation analysis between alterations of serum vitamin D, IL-33 levels, and clinical improvement after narrow-band UVB treatment in vitiligo patients: A case–control study","authors":"Emin Soyer, Berkay Temel, Neslihan Bukan, Canan Yilmaz Demirtas, Ayla Gulekon","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12947","url":null,"abstract":"The etiology of vitiligo has not been completely elucidated. Recently, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and IL-33 levels were found to be associated with the development of the vitiligo. The aim was to assess relationship between 25(OH)D, IL-33 levels, and clinical improvement after narrow-band UVB treatment in vitiligo.","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"50 1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139500329","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}
Min Nie, Peipei Zhang, Janak Lal Pathak, Xiaoyu Wang, Yafei Wu, Jingmei Yang, Yuqin Shen
{"title":"Photodynamic therapy in periodontitis: A narrative review","authors":"Min Nie, Peipei Zhang, Janak Lal Pathak, Xiaoyu Wang, Yafei Wu, Jingmei Yang, Yuqin Shen","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12946","url":null,"abstract":"Periodontitis, a chronic infectious disease, is primarily caused by a dysbiotic microbiome, leading to the destruction of tooth-supporting tissues and tooth loss. Photodynamic therapy (PDT), which combines excitation light with photosensitizers (PS) and oxygen to produce antibacterial reactive oxygen species, is emerging as a promising adjuvant treatment for periodontitis.","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"77 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139500279","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}
Yuki Enomoto, Yoshifumi Kanayama, Kyoko Ikumi, Mai Sakurai, Aya Yamamoto, Akimichi Morita
{"title":"Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for developing vitiligo on the hands","authors":"Yuki Enomoto, Yoshifumi Kanayama, Kyoko Ikumi, Mai Sakurai, Aya Yamamoto, Akimichi Morita","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12930","url":null,"abstract":"Vitiligo presents with varying clinical features based on the type and location. Treatment tends to be more effective on the face, neck, trunk, and mid-extremities, while the lips and distal extremities may be more resistant. Vitiligo in frequently exposed areas such as the face, arms, legs, and hands is typically associated with a lower Dermatology Life Quality Index.","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139500358","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}
Rachel Rebecca Lin, David Alvarez Cespedes, Clara Milikowski, Scott Andrew Elman
{"title":"Posaconazole-induced phototoxic drug reaction: A case report","authors":"Rachel Rebecca Lin, David Alvarez Cespedes, Clara Milikowski, Scott Andrew Elman","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12949","url":null,"abstract":"<h2> CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT</h2>\u0000<p>No authors have any conflicts of interest or disclosures to report.</p>","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139500352","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}
Seong Jin Jo, Seong Rae Kim, Si Hyung Lee, Young-Joon Seo, Hyo Hyun Ahn, Jong Hee Lee, Sang Ho Oh, Ki-Heon Jeong, Kui Young Park, Chul Hwan Bang, Min-Soo Kim, Jae Yoon Jung, Young Wook Ryoo, Sang Seok Kim, Dae Hun Suh
{"title":"Knowledge and the behavioral patterns of photoprotection among Koreans with skin disease","authors":"Seong Jin Jo, Seong Rae Kim, Si Hyung Lee, Young-Joon Seo, Hyo Hyun Ahn, Jong Hee Lee, Sang Ho Oh, Ki-Heon Jeong, Kui Young Park, Chul Hwan Bang, Min-Soo Kim, Jae Yoon Jung, Young Wook Ryoo, Sang Seok Kim, Dae Hun Suh","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12945","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12945","url":null,"abstract":"Photoprotection is crucial in preventing the development and progression of various skin diseases. However, patients with skin disease have limited awareness of photoprotection. We evaluated the knowledge and behavioral patterns of photoprotection among Koreans with skin diseases.","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139475637","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":"A triple combination of latanoprost, fractional CO2 laser, and platelet-rich plasma in localized vitiligo: A clinical and histopathologic study","authors":"Salma Samir Omar, Khaled Fawzy Elmulla, Rania Gaber Aly, Ahmed Elkaffas, Aliaa Ismail","doi":"10.1111/phpp.12944","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/phpp.12944","url":null,"abstract":"Several treatment modalities are available for the treatment of vitiligo due to the lack of a uniformly effective therapy. Topical latanoprost 0.005% is an effective topical treatment. Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser alone or combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been proposed as effective adjunctive therapies.","PeriodicalId":20123,"journal":{"name":"Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139420549","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}