Muhammad Zain Ul Haq, Saad Ashraf, Ayesha Shaukat, Laveeza Fatima, Muhammad Shahmeer Ullah Shah, Muhammad Ahsan Ansari, Muhammad Nabeel Saddique, Gharira Batool, Javed Iqbal
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of Piclidenoson in the treatment of plaque psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials","authors":"Muhammad Zain Ul Haq, Saad Ashraf, Ayesha Shaukat, Laveeza Fatima, Muhammad Shahmeer Ullah Shah, Muhammad Ahsan Ansari, Muhammad Nabeel Saddique, Gharira Batool, Javed Iqbal","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03506-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03506-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Psoriasis, an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, affects 0.2–4.8% of the global population. The disease manifests primarily as plaque psoriasis, causing chronic physical and psychological burdens. Although numerous treatments exist, there is ongoing exploration for novel therapies due to concerns about the toxicity, efficacy, and costs of current options. An A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR) agonist called Piclidenoson has been shown to reduce inflammation and could be used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. This meta-analysis evaluates the safety and efficacy of Piclidenoson in psoriasis treatment. This meta-analysis was conducted accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and has been registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024566459). A comprehensive search on Cochrane CENTRAL, PubMed/MEDLINE, and Google Scholar was conducted up to July 2024. Included studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving Piclidenoson. Efficacy outcomes included PASI 75 and PGA 0 or 1, while safety outcomes included adverse events. Pooled outcomes were presented as odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Statistical analysis employed the Mantel-Haenszel random-effects model, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I<sup>2</sup> and X<sup>2</sup>index. Three RCTs with 574 patients (313 Piclidenoson, 261 placebo) met the inclusion criteria. The pooled analysis showed no significant difference in achieving PASI 75 between Piclidenoson and placebo (OR: 1.62, 95% CI 0.70–3.75, <i>P</i> = 0.26, I<sup>2</sup> = 12%). However, Piclidenoson significantly improved PGA scores (OR: 2.74, 95% CI 1.22–6.16, <i>P</i> = 0.01, I²=0%). Safety assessment revealed no significant differences in adverse events, including nervous system, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal, and infections, compared to placebo. Piclidenoson demonstrates a significant improvement in PGA scores and a favorable safety profile, suggesting it could be a valuable addition to plaque-like psoriasis treatment. Further research with larger, longer-term RCTs is needed to confirm its efficacy and optimize clinical use.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00403-024-03506-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643277","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}
Sheila Sharifi, Ryan Scheinkman, Lea Tordjman, Keyvan Nouri
{"title":"Female predominance in acne vulgaris clinical trials in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis","authors":"Sheila Sharifi, Ryan Scheinkman, Lea Tordjman, Keyvan Nouri","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03522-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03522-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643280","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}
Travis Fulk, Anders D. Westanmo, Katelyn J. Rypka, Rachit Gupta, Adarsh Ravishankar, Amy Gravely, Noah Goldfarb
{"title":"Evaluation of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor for second keratinocyte carcinomas","authors":"Travis Fulk, Anders D. Westanmo, Katelyn J. Rypka, Rachit Gupta, Adarsh Ravishankar, Amy Gravely, Noah Goldfarb","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03503-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03503-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643279","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}
Thomas Z. Rohan, Leela Raj, Jaanvi Mehta, Sherry Yang
{"title":"Rates of sepsis among patients hospitalized for hidradenitis suppurativa","authors":"Thomas Z. Rohan, Leela Raj, Jaanvi Mehta, Sherry Yang","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03530-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03530-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643283","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}
Alim Osman, Megan Jayne Ralston, Michael Povelaitis, Marc Z. Handler
{"title":"Relationship of vitamin D to pathogenesis and outcomes of hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review","authors":"Alim Osman, Megan Jayne Ralston, Michael Povelaitis, Marc Z. Handler","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03534-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03534-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful sinus tracts and significant scarring. Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the pathogenesis and outcomes of HS. This systematic review aims to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D levels and HS, exploring potential therapeutic benefits of vitamin D supplementation. This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered with PROSPERO (ID:CRD42024566092). A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Medline (OVID), and Web of Science using the keywords “hidradenitis suppurativa” and “vitamin D.” Studies were screened for relevance, and non-randomized studies were assessed for quality using the MINORS score. Due to the heterogeneity of clinical outcome measures, a qualitative analysis was performed. A total of 77 records were identified, with 38 articles remaining after duplicates were removed. After full-text screening, 8 studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies, published between 2014 and 2024, included case-control, cross-sectional, and cohort studies. High prevalence rates of vitamin D deficiency (75–100%) were consistently observed among HS patients. Improved clinical outcomes with vitamin D supplementation were noted in several studies. There were significant correlations between vitamin D deficiency and higher clinical severity, and genetic alterations in vitamin D metabolism and keratinization pathways were identified in HS patients. This systematic review demonstrates a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and HS. Vitamin D’s role in immune regulation and anti-inflammatory processes suggests its potential as a therapeutic agent for HS. However, further research is needed to determine optimal dosing and assess the protective effects of vitamin D supplementation in HS management.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643285","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}
Woori Lee, Daniel K. Cho, Sara D. Ragi, Amor Khachemoune
{"title":"Skin cancer in patients who are co-infected with HIV/ HBV or HIV/HCV: a systematic review","authors":"Woori Lee, Daniel K. Cho, Sara D. Ragi, Amor Khachemoune","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03529-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03529-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States, has been well-described in the literature to be associated with environmental factors including ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, the effect of chronic viral infections on risk of skin cancer development, particularly in individuals co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B or C Viruses (HBV/HCV), has yet to be elucidated. This systematic review aims to be one of the first to consolidate existing literature and examine the relationship between skin cancer and HIV/HBV and HIV/HCV co-infections. We conducted a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, searching MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases for studies published from inception to March 26, 2024. Inclusion criteria for studies included only those reporting on HBV and/or HCV in people living with HIV (PLWH). Five studies were ultimately included for analysis. The review identified multiple non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) and cutaneous adnexal carcinomas in HIV/HCV or HIV/HBV co-infected patients. Notably, Pilomatrical carcinomas were observed in co-infected individuals. Sarcomas including Kaposi sarcoma and low-grade fibroblastic sarcoma were also linked to HIV/HCV or HIV/HBV infections. However, the studies primarily focused on specific types of cancers without elucidating the underlying mechanisms for the association between HIV/HCV/HBV infection and sarcoma development. In summary, this review suggests a potential link between HIV/HCV and HIV/HBV co-infection and certain types of skin cancer, namely adnexal carcinomas. Further research is crucial to determine the underlying mechanisms, explore the association with different skin cancer types, and identify effective prevention and treatment strategies for co-infected individuals.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638219","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}
Taylor A. Strange, Heather L. Clark, Laura J. Dixon
{"title":"Potentially traumatic events, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and skin-related quality of life among adults with self-reported skin disease symptoms","authors":"Taylor A. Strange, Heather L. Clark, Laura J. Dixon","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03451-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03451-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The connection between stress and skin disease has been extensively documented; however, there are no empirical studies investigating the incidence of traumatic event exposure and posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms among dermatology patients. To address this gap in the literature and begin to understand the associations between PTS symptoms and skin disease symptoms, this study used a sample of adults with self-reported skin disease symptoms to examine: (1) rates of potentially traumatic event (PTE) exposure and PTS symptoms; and (2) the association between PTS symptoms and skin-related quality of life, controlling for relevant covariates. Data were collected online through Cloud Research, and participants completed a battery of self-report measures. The sample included 310 participants (68.4% female) who endorsed current skin disease symptoms. Results indicated that 47.1% of participants endorsed clinical levels of PTS symptoms. Consistent with hypotheses, greater levels of PTS symptoms were associated with worse skin-related quality of life, and this association was particularly robust for arousal-related symptoms. Results shed light on the occurrence of trauma-related experiences among individuals with self-reported skin disease and indicate a link between PTS symptoms and the perceived burden of skin disease symptoms on daily living. However, this study was cross-sectional and relied on self-report measures; therefore, findings should be interpreted with caution, particularly since diagnoses could not be verified. Replication of this work in dermatology patients is needed to further understand these connections.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00403-024-03451-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638216","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":"Hospitalist-performed skin biopsy in the diagnosis of skin disease","authors":"Naoto Ishimaru, Toshio Shimokawa, Shimpei Mizuki, Yohei Kanzawa, Takahiro Nakajima, Nobuya Sano, Saori Kinami","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03536-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03536-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In hospitalized patients, dermatologist intervention can lead to rapid identification and treatment of skin disease. However, many medical centers lack a specialized dermatologist, so skin biopsies might instead be performed by hospitalists. We aimed to determine the impact of skin biopsies performed by hospitalists on the diagnosis of skin conditions. Included in this study were adult patients who had skin biopsies performed for skin conditions by hospitalists at our hospital between 2012 and 2022. We retrospectively analyzed the diagnostic contribution rate before and after skin biopsy. Skin biopsies were performed on 49 patients, with 37 patients (75.5%) having biopsy in one location, 5 patients (10.2%) in two locations, and 7 patients (14.3%) in three locations. The average age was 63.5 [20.2] years, 55% of the patients were male and 12% had an in-hospital dermatologist consultation prior to assessment. IgA vasculitis was suspected in 9 patients (18.4%), and vasculitis, erythema nodosum, and intravascular lymphoma were each suspected in 4 patients (8.2%), respectively. IgA vasculitis was ultimately diagnosed in 10 patients (20.4%), polyarteritis nodosa in 3 patients (6.1%), and erythema nodosa in 3 patients (6.1%). Skin biopsy performed by hospitalists had a diagnostic contribution of 75.5%, with a change in diagnosis of 30.6% and a change in therapy of 14.3%. There was no difference in the rate of treatment changes according to the type of skin condition. Hospitalist-performed skin biopsies are suggested by our results to be limited, but still informative in healthcare facilities without a dedicated dermatologist.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142613692","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}
Emily Z Ma, Davies Gage, Brenda Umenita Imo, Olusola Oladipo, Yagiz Akiska, Shahin Shahsavari, Kevin K. Lee, Alexander L. Kollhoff, Jaya Manjunath, Thomas Pritchard, Shawn G. Kwatra
{"title":"Racial differences in plasma cytokine profiles in atopic dermatitis and association with itch intensity in a cross-sectional study","authors":"Emily Z Ma, Davies Gage, Brenda Umenita Imo, Olusola Oladipo, Yagiz Akiska, Shahin Shahsavari, Kevin K. Lee, Alexander L. Kollhoff, Jaya Manjunath, Thomas Pritchard, Shawn G. Kwatra","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03511-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03511-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142613716","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}
Mohammad Haris Ali, Zayed Mohiyuddin, Muiz Khan Tareen, Muhammad Faizan Safdar, Muhammad Talha
{"title":"Safety and efficacy of IL-17 inhibitors in hidradenitis suppurativa: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis including the BE-HEARD trials","authors":"Mohammad Haris Ali, Zayed Mohiyuddin, Muiz Khan Tareen, Muhammad Faizan Safdar, Muhammad Talha","doi":"10.1007/s00403-024-03509-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00403-024-03509-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8203,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Dermatological Research","volume":"317 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142613731","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}