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Rudnicka L, Arenbergerova M, Grimalt R, Ioannides D, Katoulis AC, Lazaridou E, Olszewska M, Ovcharenko YS, Piraccini BM, Prohic A, Rakowska A, Reygagne P, Richard MA, Soares RO, Starace M, Vañó-Galvan S, Waskiel-Burnat A. European expert consensus statement on the systemic treatment of alopecia areata. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2024; 38:687-694. [PMID: 38169088 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of non-scarring hair loss. It is usually characterized by limited areas of hair loss. However, the disease may progress to complete scalp and body hair loss (alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis). In patients with alopecia areata hair loss significantly impacts the quality of life. Children and adolescents with alopecia areata often experience bullying, including physical aggression. The disease severity evaluation tools used in clinical practice are: the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and the Alopecia Areata Scale (AAS). A SALT score equal to or greater than 20 constitutes a commonly accepted indication for systemic therapy in alopecia areata. When using the AAS, moderate to severe alopecia areata should be considered a medical indication for systemic treatment. Currently, the only two EMA-approved medications for alopecia areata are baricitinib (JAK 1/2 inhibitor) for adults and ritlecitinib (JAK 3/TEC inhibitor) for individuals aged 12 and older. Both are EMA-approved for patients with severe alopecia areata. Other systemic medications used off-label in alopecia areata include glucocorticosteroids, cyclosporine, methotrexate and azathioprine. Oral minoxidil is considered an adjuvant therapy with limited data confirming its possible efficacy. This consensus statement is to outline a systemic treatment algorithm for alopecia areata, indications for systemic treatment, available therapeutic options, their efficacy and safety, as well as the duration of the therapy.
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- L Rudnicka
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Královské Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Immunology of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna, Italy School of Specialization Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre de Santé Sabouraud, Hopital Saint Louis, Paris, France
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- CEReSS-EA 3279, Research Centrer in Health Services and Quality of Life Aix Marseille University, Dermatology Department, Universitary Hospital Timone, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille, APHM, Marseille, France
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- CUF Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Bologna, Italy School of Specialization Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department Ramon y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS, Grupo Pedro Jaén Clinic, TricoHRC Research Group, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Araviiskaia E, Kerscher M, Spada J, Orlandi C, Anfilova M, Abdulla S, Delva C, Kerob D, Arenbergerova M, Tuz MS, Tan J. 26262 M89, a dermocosmetic combining 89% Vichy volcanic mineralizing water and hyaluronic acid applied once daily for 4 weeks was effective and well tolerated after peeling procedures. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.06.390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gkalpakiotis S, Cetkovska P, Arenberger P, Dolezal T, Arenbergerova M, Velackova B, Fialova J, Kojanova M. Risankizumab for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Real-Life Multicenter Experience from the Czech Republic. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2021; 11:1345-1355. [PMID: 34089479 PMCID: PMC8179080 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00556-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Risankizumab has been approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis; however, real-life data are limited. Our objectives were to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of risankizumab and its impact on the quality of life of patients with psoriasis in a real-world setting. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 154 patients from 18 centers in the Czech Republic who had undergone biologic therapy with risankizumab for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Baseline characteristics included data on comorbidities, demographics, previous therapies, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score, and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score. The proportion of patients achieving a 90% improvement in their PASI score from baseline (PASI 90) and complete resolution (PASI 100) after 16, 28, and 52 weeks was analyzed. Results A total of 95 men and 59 women with mean body mass index (BMI) of 29.6 were enrolled in our analysis. The mean age of the patients was 48.5 years and the mean time from diagnosis until initiation of risankizumab therapy was 22.5 years. After 16 weeks, 63.8 and 44.7% patients achieved PASI 90 and PASI 100 responses, respectively. Improvement continued with time, and the proportion of patients with PASI 90 and PASI 100 responses increased to 82.4 and 67.6%, respectively, at week 52. A significant reduction was observed over time in the DLQI. Patients achieving PASI 100 response at week 16 had a higher reduction in the DLQI score than those with PASI 90 response (− 15.9 vs. − 11.8). PASI 90 and PASI 100 responses were independent of the BMI and previous biologic therapy. No new safety issues were identified. Conclusions In this patient population, risankizumab was effective and safe in a real-world setting, and a high number of patients achieved PASI 90 and PASI 100 responses. A higher reduction in the DLQI was seen in patients with PASI 100 response, which supports the evidence that this value should be the new therapeutic goal.
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- Spyridon Gkalpakiotis
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Stefanis AJ, Arenberger P, Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakiotis S. Alopecia barbae severity score: a novel scoring system to estimate the extent of beard loss and success of treatment. Br J Dermatol 2021; 185:847-849. [PMID: 33997953 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A J Stefanis
- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Lallas A, Nagore E, Rudnicka L, Forsea AM, Pasek M, Meier F, Peris K, Olah J, Posch C. Position statement of the EADV Melanoma Task Force on recommendations for the management of cutaneous melanoma patients during COVID-19. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e427-e428. [PMID: 33780557 PMCID: PMC8251426 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- M Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- First Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Instituto Valenciano de Oncología, Valencia, Spain.,School of Medicine, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.,Oncologic Dermatology Department, Elias University Hospital Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Skin Cancer Center at the University Cancer Centre Dresden and National Center for Tumor Diseases, Dresden, Germany.,Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- UOC di Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Dermatologia Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncotherapy, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, School of Medicine, German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Hugo J, Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Gkalpakiotis S. Coexistence of palmoplantar pustulosis and ichthyosis vulgaris treated by risankizumab. Br J Dermatol 2021; 184:e195. [PMID: 33646608 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- J Hugo
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakiotis S, Marques E, Arenberger P, Dahmen R, Smetanova A. Corticosteroid rescue therapy in relapsing hidradenitis suppurativa treated with adalimumab. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:e381-e383. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- M. Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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Tanczosova M, Arenberger P, Rychlik I, Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakiotis S. Improvement of atopic dermatitis and IgA nephropathy in a patient treated by dupilumab. Dermatol Ther 2021; 34:e14708. [PMID: 33368910 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Milena Tanczosova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Hugo J, Gkalpakioti P, Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Gkalpakiotis S. Acrodermatitis continua Hallopeau successfully treated by risankizumab. Int J Dermatol 2020; 60:e144-e145. [PMID: 33368238 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jan Hugo
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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Gkalpakiotis S, Cetkovska P, Lomicová I, Arenbergerova M. 14283 Treating patients with psoriasis and concurrent malignancies with biologics and apremilast: Results from 2 centers in the Czech Republic. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.06.627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Stefanis AJ, Labska K, Sticova E, Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Zajicek R, Gkalpakiotis S. Darier disease complicated by severe Kaposi varicelliform eruption resistant to acyclovir. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e14500. [PMID: 33145898 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Athanasios J Stefanis
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Respiratory, Intestinal and Exanthematic Viral Infections, Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology, State Institute of Health, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Burn Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Fialova A, Pasek M. COVID-19 in 3 patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced melanoma. J DERMATOL TREAT 2020; 33:1782-1783. [PMID: 33092421 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1822500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- M Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Goldman MP, Murrell DF, Al-Mutairi N, Arenbergerova M, Dréno B, Alhaddad M, Al-Suwaidan SN, Firooz A, van de Kerkhof PCM, Feldman SR. International collaboration. J DERMATOL TREAT 2020; 31:757. [PMID: 32646257 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1794290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Mitchel P Goldman
- University of California, San Diego, CA, USA West Dermatology, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, St George Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Dermatology, Farwaniya Hospital, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Dermatology Department, CHU Nantes, CRCINA, University Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases, Clinical Trial Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Dréno B, Araviiskaia E, Kerob D, Andriessen A, Anfilova M, Arenbergerova M, Forero Barrios OL, Bukvić Mokos Z, Haedersdal M, Hofmann MA, Khamaysi Z, Kosmadaki M, Lesiak A, Roó E, Zbranca‐Toporas A, Wiseman MC, Zimmo S, Guerin L, Fabbrocini G. Nonprescription acne vulgaris treatments: Their role in our treatment armamentarium-An international panel discussion. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020; 19:2201-2211. [PMID: 32426933 PMCID: PMC7496538 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris (acne), a common inflammatory skin disorder, has its peak incidence between 14 and 19 years of age, with girls frequently developing acne earlier than boys. Over recent years, persistent acne is becoming more prevalent in adult women. OBJECTIVES This review and panel discussion addresses challenges in acne management, particularly in adult women. The role which nonprescription acne treatment can play is explored when used as monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment for acne of all severity. METHODS The best available evidence on nonprescription acne treatment was coupled with the opinion of an international expert panel of dermatologists to adopt statements and recommendations discussed in this review. RESULTS All severity of acne has a significant burden on patients. Addressing environmental factors that are important for the individual with acne may help to educate, prevent, effectively manage, and maintain acne, as per the panel. They agreed that the adult female acne population has unique needs because of their aging skin and social environment. Nonprescription acne treatment products may help to balance the efficacy and tolerability of prescription acne treatment. Currently, there are no specific guidelines for how to use nonprescription acne treatment products in these patients. CONCLUSION The panel agreed that guidelines including nonprescription acne treatment either as monotherapy for mild acne or in combination with prescription treatments for more severe acne would address a significant unmet need.
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- Brigitte Dréno
- Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy UnitDepartment of Dermato‐OncologyThe Faculty of MedicineUniversity of NantesNantesFrance
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- Department of Dermatology & VenereologyFirst Pavlov State Medical University of Saint PetersburgSaint PetersburgRussia
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- International Medical RelationsLaboratoire VichyChevilly‐LarueFrance
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- Department of Skin and Venereal DiseasesNational Pirogov Memorial Medical UniversityVinnytsyaUkraine
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- Department of Dermato‐VenereologyThird Faculty of MedicineCharles University and University Hospital of Kralovske VinohradyPragueCzech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology and VenereologySchool of Medicine University of ZagrebUniversity Hospital Center ZagrebZagrebCroatia
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and AllergyCharité‐UniversitätsmedizinBerlinGermany
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- Department of DermatologyRambam Medical Center and Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of MedicineTechnionHaifaIsrael
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- Clider‐Clínica DermatológicaMadridSpain
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- Department of Biomedical SciencesFaculty of BioengineeringUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T.PopaIasiRomania
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- Departments of Medicine and DermatologyUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegMBCanada
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- L'Oréal Research and InnovationChevilly‐LarueFrance
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, DermatologySection of DermatologyUniversity of Naples Federico IINaplesItaly
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Garbe C, Peris K, Soura E, Forsea AM, Hauschild A, Arenbergerova M, Bylaite M, Del Marmol V, Bataille V, Samimi M, Gandini S, Saiag P, Eigentler TK, Lallas A, Zalaudek I, Lebbe C, Grob JJ, Hoeller C, Robert C, Dréno B, Arenberger P, Kandolf-Sekulovic L, Kaufmann R, Malvehy J, Puig S, Leiter U, Ribero S, Papadavid E, Quaglino P, Bagot M, John SM, Richard MA, Trakatelli M, Salavastru C, Borradori L, Marinovic B, Enk A, Pincelli C, Ioannides D, Paul C, Stratigos AJ. The evolving field of Dermato-oncology and the role of dermatologists: Position Paper of the EADO, EADV and Task Forces, EDF, IDS, EBDV-UEMS and EORTC Cutaneous Lymphoma Task Force. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:2183-2197. [PMID: 32840022 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of skin cancers has been increasing steadily over the last decades. Although there have been significant breakthroughs in the management of skin cancers with the introduction of novel diagnostic tools and innovative therapies, skin cancer mortality, morbidity and costs heavily burden the society. OBJECTIVE Members of the European Association of Dermato-Oncology, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, International Dermoscopy Society, European Dermatology Forum, European Board of Dermatovenereology of the European Union of Medical Specialists and EORTC Cutaneous Lymphoma Task Force have joined this effort to emphasize the fundamental role that the specialist in Dermatology-Venereology has in the diagnosis and management of different types of skin cancer. We review the role of dermatologists in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers and cutaneous lymphomas, and discuss approaches to optimize their involvement in effectively addressing the current needs and priorities of dermato-oncology. DISCUSSION Dermatologists play a crucial role in virtually all aspects of skin cancer management including the implementation of primary and secondary prevention, the formation of standardized pathways of care for patients, the establishment of specialized skin cancer treatment centres, the coordination of an efficient multidisciplinary team and the setting up of specific follow-up plans for patients. CONCLUSION Skin cancers represent an important health issue for modern societies. The role of dermatologists is central to improving patient care and outcomes. In view of the emerging diagnostic methods and treatments for early and advanced skin cancer, and considering the increasingly diverse skills, knowledge and expertise needed for managing this heterogeneous group of diseases, dermato-oncology should be considered as a specific subspecialty of Dermatology-Venereology.
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- C Garbe
- Center for Dermato-oncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Dermatologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology, University Hospital Elias, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Centre of Dermatovenereology, Clinic of Infectious Diseases and Dermatovenereology, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Dermatology Department, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Dermatology Department, West Herts NHS Trust, London, UK.,Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology Department, Kings College London, London, UK
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- Departments of Dermatology, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
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- Molecular and Pharmaco-Epidemiology Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Dermatology, Ambroise-Paré Hospital, APHP, & EA 4340, 'Biomarkers in Cancerology and Hemato-Oncology', UVSQ, Université Paris-Saclay, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Departments of Dermatology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tubingen, Germany
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- First Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, AP-HP Saint Louis Hospital, Paris, France
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- Timone Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cancer Medicine, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France.,Paris-Saclay University, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Dermatolo-Cancerology, CHU Nantes, CIC 1413, CRCINA, University Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Military Medical Academy, University of Defense, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomédiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Biomedical Research Networking Centre on rarae disease (CIBERER), ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology Department, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomédiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Biomedical Research Networking Centre on rarae disease (CIBERER), ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Center for Dermato-oncology, Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Dermatology Clinic, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology-Venereology, ATTIKON Hospital, National and Kapodistrian Univeristy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Dermatology Clinic, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, AP-HP Saint Louis Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department Dermatology, Environmental Medicine, Health Theory, University of Osnabrueck, Osnabrueck, Germany
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- Timone Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology-Venerology, Papageorgiou Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Pediatric Dermatology Discipline, Dermato-oncology Research Facility, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- DermoLab, Dermatology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- First Dermatology Department, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, Toulouse University, Toulouse, France
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- 1st Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Andreas Sygros Hospital, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakioti P, Potockova J, Arenberger P, Kraml P. Long-term impact of adalimumab therapy on biomarkers of systemic inflammation in psoriasis: Results of a 2 year study. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e14110. [PMID: 32734665 DOI: 10.1111/dth.14110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Psoriasis patients are at increased risk of atherosclerosis, characterized by endothelial dysfunction, linked through systemic inflammation. Anti-TNF-a therapy seems to decrease this risk. The purpose of this study was to measure the levels of serum markers associated with systemic inflammation in psoriasis patients, compared to healthy individuals and to investigate the change in their levels after 3 months and 2 years of adalimumab therapy. We investigated four biomarkers: high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), oxidized low-density lipoproteins (OxLDL), E-selectin, and Interleukin 22 (IL-22). These markers were measured in healthy volunteers and in 28 patients with moderate/severe psoriasis before and after 3 and 24 months of treatment with adalimumab. Psoriasis patients had increased levels of markers in comparison to the control group. After 3 months of therapy, E-selectin decreased significantly (P < .001), as well as IL-22 (P < .001). hsCRP also decreased but did not show a statistical significance, OxLDL were slightly higher than initially. After 24 months, 17 patients were still being treated with adalimumab. In these patients, hsCRP (P < .05), E-selectin (P < .001) and IL-22 (P < .001) were significantly decreased. OxLDL remained at a higher level. The stable decrease of E-selectin, hsCRP, and IL-22 after 24 months confirms that adalimumab suppresses systemic inflammation.
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- Spyridon Gkalpakiotis
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Andra C, Suwalska A, Dumitrescu AM, Kerob D, Delva C, Hasse-Cieślińska M, Solymosi A, Arenbergerova M. A Corrective Cosmetic Improves the Quality of Life and Skin Quality of Subjects with Facial Blemishes Caused by Skin Disorders. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2020; 13:253-257. [PMID: 32280256 PMCID: PMC7125304 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s240437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Facial blemishes resulting from skin disorders have a significant effect on the patient’s self-esteem and impact quality of life (QOL). Aim To assess the impact of a corrective cosmetic (CC) on QOL on top of skin quality parameters. Methods An international observational study was conducted on subjects with visible facial flaws that would benefit from a corrective cosmetic. Investigators collected data regarding demographics, QOL using the Skindex-16 scale, skin dryness and tautness, subject and investigator satisfaction, cosmetic acceptability and tolerance at baseline and after 4 to 6 weeks of daily use. Results A total of 1840 subjects participated; the mean age was 31.5±11.1 and 95% were women. Acne accounted for 48.9% of skin conditions, followed by melasma (16.7%) and rosacea (15.3%). Of the subjects 81.2% had at least 10% of the face affected and the condition was rated as disfiguring by 45.3% of the subjects; 45.0% and 44.4%, respectively, had neither taut nor dry skin at baseline. Baseline Skindex-16 scores for symptoms, emotions, functioning and overall were 1.4±1.3, 3.5±1.6, 2.4±1.8 and 2.4±1.3, respectively, on a scale from 0 to 6. Compliance was 96.0±10.6%. At the end of the study, Skindex-16 scores had significantly (p<0.0001) improved for all parameters, as did skin dryness and tautness. Subject and investigator satisfaction were high or very high; cosmetic acceptability was high or very high and local tolerance good or very good. Conclusion The tested corrective cosmetic significantly improved the QOL of subjects with significant facial flaws, skin tautness and dryness, and was well tolerated.
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Department of Dermatovenereology, Prague, Czech Republic
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Skalicka P, Arenbergerova M. Dupilumab therapy in a patient with atopic dermatitis and severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:e281-e283. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- S. Gkalpakiotis
- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Ophthalmology First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
- Department of Ophthalmology First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and General University Hospital Prague Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Marques E, Gkalpakiotis S. Successful treatment of recalcitrant gluteal hidradenitis suppurativa with brodalumab after anti‐TNF failure. Int J Dermatol 2020; 59:733-735. [PMID: 32012238 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.14792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Monika Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology Third Faculty of Medicine Charles University and University Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady Prague Czech Republic
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Sticova E, Karlova I, Arenbergerova M. Unusual Periungual Nodulocystic Lesions Leading to the Diagnosis of Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma. Indian J Dermatol 2020; 65:83-84. [PMID: 32029955 PMCID: PMC6986125 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_485_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Spyridon Gkalpakiotis
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. E-mail:
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. E-mail:
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- Department of Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Haematology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. E-mail:
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Haenssle HA, Fink C, Schneiderbauer R, Toberer F, Buhl T, Blum A, Kalloo A, Hassen ABH, Thomas L, Enk A, Uhlmann L, Alt C, Arenbergerova M, Bakos R, Baltzer A, Bertlich I, Blum A, Bokor-Billmann T, Bowling J, Braghiroli N, Braun R, Buder-Bakhaya K, Buhl T, Cabo H, Cabrijan L, Cevic N, Classen A, Deltgen D, Fink C, Georgieva I, Hakim-Meibodi LE, Hanner S, Hartmann F, Hartmann J, Haus G, Hoxha E, Karls R, Koga H, Kreusch J, Lallas A, Majenka P, Marghoob A, Massone C, Mekokishvili L, Mestel D, Meyer V, Neuberger A, Nielsen K, Oliviero M, Pampena R, Paoli J, Pawlik E, Rao B, Rendon A, Russo T, Sadek A, Samhaber K, Schneiderbauer R, Schweizer A, Toberer F, Trennheuser L, Vlahova L, Wald A, Winkler J, Wölbing P, Zalaudek I. Man against machine: diagnostic performance of a deep learning convolutional neural network for dermoscopic melanoma recognition in comparison to 58 dermatologists. Ann Oncol 2019; 29:1836-1842. [PMID: 29846502 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 562] [Impact Index Per Article: 112.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Deep learning convolutional neural networks (CNN) may facilitate melanoma detection, but data comparing a CNN's diagnostic performance to larger groups of dermatologists are lacking. Methods Google's Inception v4 CNN architecture was trained and validated using dermoscopic images and corresponding diagnoses. In a comparative cross-sectional reader study a 100-image test-set was used (level-I: dermoscopy only; level-II: dermoscopy plus clinical information and images). Main outcome measures were sensitivity, specificity and area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristics (ROC) for diagnostic classification (dichotomous) of lesions by the CNN versus an international group of 58 dermatologists during level-I or -II of the reader study. Secondary end points included the dermatologists' diagnostic performance in their management decisions and differences in the diagnostic performance of dermatologists during level-I and -II of the reader study. Additionally, the CNN's performance was compared with the top-five algorithms of the 2016 International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI) challenge. Results In level-I dermatologists achieved a mean (±standard deviation) sensitivity and specificity for lesion classification of 86.6% (±9.3%) and 71.3% (±11.2%), respectively. More clinical information (level-II) improved the sensitivity to 88.9% (±9.6%, P = 0.19) and specificity to 75.7% (±11.7%, P < 0.05). The CNN ROC curve revealed a higher specificity of 82.5% when compared with dermatologists in level-I (71.3%, P < 0.01) and level-II (75.7%, P < 0.01) at their sensitivities of 86.6% and 88.9%, respectively. The CNN ROC AUC was greater than the mean ROC area of dermatologists (0.86 versus 0.79, P < 0.01). The CNN scored results close to the top three algorithms of the ISBI 2016 challenge. Conclusions For the first time we compared a CNN's diagnostic performance with a large international group of 58 dermatologists, including 30 experts. Most dermatologists were outperformed by the CNN. Irrespective of any physicians' experience, they may benefit from assistance by a CNN's image classification. Clinical trial number This study was registered at the German Clinical Trial Register (DRKS-Study-ID: DRKS00013570; https://www.drks.de/drks_web/).
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- H A Haenssle
- Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Office Based Clinic of Dermatology, Konstanz, Germany
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- Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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- Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Passau, Passau, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Lyons Cancer Research Center, Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Stefanis AJ, Groh T, Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Bauer PO. Stromal Vascular Fraction and its Role in the Management of Alopecia: A Review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2019; 12:35-44. [PMID: 32038756 PMCID: PMC6937163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Adipose cells organized in small clusters under the reticular dermis closely interact with hair follicular cells and regulate the hair cycle. Intradermal adipocyte progenitor cells are activated toward the end of the telogen phase to proliferate and differentiate into mature adipocytes. These cells, surrounding the hair follicles, secrete signaling molecules that control the progression of the hair cycle. Diseases associated with defects in adipocyte homeostasis, such as lipodystrophy and focal dermal hypoplasia, lead to alopecia. In this review, we discuss the potential influence of stromal vascular fraction from adipose tissue in the management of alopecia as well as its involvement in preclinical and clinical trials.
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- Athanasios J Stefanis
- Drs. Stefanis, Arenbergerova, and Arenberger are with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic
- Drs. Groh and Bauer are with Bioinova, Ltd. in Prague, the Czech Republic
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- Drs. Stefanis, Arenbergerova, and Arenberger are with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic
- Drs. Groh and Bauer are with Bioinova, Ltd. in Prague, the Czech Republic
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- Drs. Stefanis, Arenbergerova, and Arenberger are with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic
- Drs. Groh and Bauer are with Bioinova, Ltd. in Prague, the Czech Republic
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- Drs. Stefanis, Arenbergerova, and Arenberger are with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic
- Drs. Groh and Bauer are with Bioinova, Ltd. in Prague, the Czech Republic
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- Drs. Stefanis, Arenbergerova, and Arenberger are with the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady and Third Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic
- Drs. Groh and Bauer are with Bioinova, Ltd. in Prague, the Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Gkalpakiotis S, Sticova E, Hulkova H, Trhlikova O, Sikora J. Palladium causes bizarre skin hyperpigmentation in long-term dihydrocodeinone 'Braun' abusers. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 34:188-191. [PMID: 31494978 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND 'Braun' is an illegal injectable dihydrocodeinone-enriched drug mixture of semi-synthetic opioids. It is prepared by palladium-catalysed hydrogenation from codeine-containing tablets. OBJECTIVE We aimed to characterize the dermatologic consequences of long-term abuse of 'Braun'. METHODS Skin biopsies of two long-term 'Braun' abusers were evaluated histopathologically, immunohistochemically and ultrastructurally. Palladium skin content was assessed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry. RESULTS Both patients showed generalized diffuse dark blue-grey hyperpigmentation of the skin. In both, an abnormal population of cells containing intracytoplasmic brownish granular material was identified in the papillary dermis by light microscopy. Electron microscopy revealed a dense and minimally structured material that predominantly accumulated in macrophages, fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells. XRF analysis confirmed elevated levels of palladium in the patient's skin in comparison to healthy controls. CONCLUSION Long-term abuse of palladium-contaminated dihydrocodeinone ('Braun') results in excessive accumulation of granular material in various dermal cell types and causes generalized diffuse skin hyperpigmentation.
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- M Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Research Unit for Rare Diseases, First Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.,Institute of Pathology, First Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Research Unit for Rare Diseases, First Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.,Institute of Pathology, First Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Dahmen RA, Gkalpakiotis S, Mardesicova L, Arenberger P, Arenbergerova M. Deroofing mit anschließender sorgfältiger Sinustrakt-Exzision: ein modifizierter chirurgischer Ansatz bei Hidradenitis suppurativa. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2019; 17:698-702. [PMID: 31364289 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13875_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Robert Artur Dahmen
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Dahmen RA, Gkalpakiotis S, Mardesicova L, Arenberger P, Arenbergerova M. Deroofing followed by thorough sinus tract excision: a modified surgical approach for hidradenitis suppurativa. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2019; 17:698-702. [PMID: 31219670 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Deroofing has proven to be an effective method to treat mild to moderate forms of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The basic procedure includes removal of the sinus roof, followed by secondary intention healing, while fibrotic tissue usually stays in situ. We have tried to establish a modified method of deroofing in which meticulous removal of the fibrotic tissue results in a low recurrence rate in moderate to severe HS patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS An open prospective study consisted of 96 deroofed lesions in 52 consecutive patients with moderate to severe HS. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 28 months. RESULTS Recurrence occurred after a median time of 2.3 months in 14 % of locations. Recurrences according to location were as follows: 6 % in the axillary region and 25 % in the inguinal region. Postoperative bleeding was the only considerable complication and occurred in 7 % of treated locations. Seven patients were lost to follow-up. CONCLUSION Modified deroofing followed by meticulous sinus tract removal is a surgical approach suitable for patients with moderate disease, especially in the axillary region. This results in a low recurrence rate and the same healing period as that of the standard deroofing procedure.
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- Robert Artur Dahmen
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Chernyshov PV, Lallas A, Tomas-Aragones L, Arenbergerova M, Samimi M, Manolache L, Svensson A, Marron SE, Sampogna F, Spillekom-vanKoulil S, Bewley A, Forsea AM, Jemec GB, Szepietowski JC, Augustin M, Finlay AY. Quality of life measurement in skin cancer patients: literature review and position paper of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Forces on Quality of Life and Patient Oriented Outcomes, Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:816-827. [PMID: 30963614 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Task Forces (TFs) on Quality of Life (QoL) and Patient Oriented Outcomes, Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) present a review of the literature and position statement on health-related (HR) QoL assessment in skin cancer patients. A literature search was carried out to identify publications since 1980 that included information about the impact of SC on QoL. Generic, dermatology-specific, cancer-specific, SC-specific, facial SC-specific, NMSC-specific, basal cell carcinoma-specific and melanoma-specific QoL questionnaires have been used to assess HRQoL in SC patients. HRQoL was assessed in the context of creation and validation of the HRQoL instruments, clinical trials, comparison of QoL in SC and other cancers, other diseases or controls, HRQoL assessment after treatment, comorbidities, behaviour modification, predictors of QoL and survival, supportive care needs, coping strategies and fear of cancer recurrence. The most widely used instruments for HRQoL assessment in SC patients are the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Melanoma (FACT-M), Skin Cancer Index (SCI), Short Form 36 Item Health Survey (SF-36) and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). The TFs recommend the use of the cancer-specific EORTC QLQ-C30, especially in late stages of disease, and the melanoma-specific FACT-M and SC-specific SCI questionnaires. These instruments have been well validated and used in several studies. Other HRQoL instruments, also with good basic validation, are not currently recommended because the experience of their use is too limited. Dermatology-specific HRQoL instruments can be used to assess the impact of skin-related problems in SC. The TFs encourage further studies to validate HRQoL instruments for use in different stages of SC, in order to allow more detailed practical recommendations on HRQoL assessment in SC.
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- P V Chernyshov
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine
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- First Department of Dermatology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Dermatology Department, University of Tours, Tours, France
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- Dermatology, Dali Medical, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology, Royo Villanova Hospital, Aragon Psychodermatology Research Group (GAI+PD), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI)-IRCCS FLMM, Rome, Italy
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK.,The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Oncologic Dermatology and Allergology, Elias University Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark.,Health Sciences Faculty, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Wound Healing, Division of Infection and Immunity, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Arenbergerova M, Fialova A, Arenberger P, Gkalpakiotis S, Pasek M, Putzova M. Targeted treatment of metastatic melanoma in a drug-addicted patient with pre-existing hepatitis C. Dermatol Ther 2018; 32:e12790. [PMID: 30499152 DOI: 10.1111/dth.12790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Monika Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Malikova H, Holesta M, Fialova A, Arenbergerova M, Weichet J. Hypophysitis and other autoimmune complications related to immune checkpoints inhibitors´ treatment: Spectrum of imaging appearances. Neuro Endocrinol Lett 2018; 39:196-204. [PMID: 30431741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Immune checkpoints inhibitors (ICI) represent a new therapy option for the treatment of several advanced tumors. However, this therapy has been linked to a spectrum of ICI related autoimmune (AI) adverse events. Some may be life threatening and their diagnosis is tricky. The aim of our study was to describe various imaging appearances of ICI related secondary hypophysitis and other coincidental AI diseases. MATERIAL AND METHODS We included 28 patients (19 females, 9 men, mean aged 58±13 years), who were consecutively treated mostly for advanced stage melanoma by different ICI. All their CT/MRI records and clinical data were reviewed. RESULTS We found 5 (18%) cases of endocrinology proven secondary hypophysitis; 2 cases of panhypopituitarism and 3 cases of central hypocortisolism. Four cases were MRI positive, 1 case was MRI negative. Three cases were accompanied by other AI diseases: 1 by hemorrhagic colitis and mesenterial lymphadenitis, 1 by AI pancreatitis and 1 by pneumonitis. On MRI pituitary gland was swollen in 3 cases, twice enhanced non-homogenously, once homogenously; infundibular enlargement was present in 2 cases. Those 3 cases reacted to glucocorticoid therapy by hypophyseal shrinkage. In 1 case of MRI positive hypophysitis, the pituitary gland was not enlarged, slightly nonhomogeneous with peripheral contour enhancement; no reaction to glucocorticoids was mentioned. CONCLUSION Secondary hypophysitis is probably more common ICI related adverse event than reported in the literature. Its MRI appearance is variable. Most of our cases were in coincidence with other AI ICI related events that affected their clinical manifestations.
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- Hana Malikova
- Radiology Department, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Radiology Department, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Radiology Department, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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Adenubiova E, Arenberger P, Gkalpakioti P, Arenbergerova M, Jircikova J, Dolezal T, Gkalpakiotis S. Psoriasis treatment with adalimumab in clinical practice: long-term experience in a center for biological therapy in the Czech Republic. J DERMATOL TREAT 2018; 29:579-582. [PMID: 29307245 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2018.1425358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adalimumab therapy has an established record of high efficacy in psoriasis treatment. However, only a limited number of studies have investigated long-term results in clinical practice. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of adalimumab in a center for biological therapy in the Czech Republic. METHODS Retrospectively, we analyzed 90 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis who were treated with adalimumab between 2008 and 2016. The proportion of patients achieving PASI75, 90, and 100 after 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months was determined. RESULTS The mean period of treatment was 4.4 years (maximum duration reached was 8.6 years). PASI75 was observed in 85.6% of patients after 3 months, PASI90 in 50%, and PASI100 in 23.3%. Throughout the 3-year analysis, PASI90 was persistent in 91.4% and PASI100 in 51.7%. The majority of patients who reached PASI100 showed a trend to maintain the response in the long-term follow-up. No safety issues were identified. CONCLUSIONS Adalimumab is effective and safe in the long-term treatment of psoriatic patients in daily clinical practice. Once patients achieved PASI100, they tended to remain stable in treatment.
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- Elizabeth Adenubiova
- a Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine , Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady , Prague , Czech Republic
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- a Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine , Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady , Prague , Czech Republic
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- a Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine , Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady , Prague , Czech Republic
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- a Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine , Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady , Prague , Czech Republic
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- a Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine , Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady , Prague , Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Gkalpakiotis S, Dahmen RA, Sticova E, Fialova A. Scalp melanoma after antihair loss mesotherapy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 32:e187-e188. [PMID: 29136296 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- M Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobarova 50, CZ - 100 34 Prague 10, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobarova 50, CZ - 100 34 Prague 10, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobarova 50, CZ - 100 34 Prague 10, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobarova 50, CZ - 100 34 Prague 10, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobarova 50, CZ - 100 34 Prague 10, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobarova 50, CZ - 100 34 Prague 10, Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Fialova A, Arenberger P, Gkalpakiotis S, Jirasek T, Srp A, Novotna A, Frankova H. Killing two birds with one stone: response to pembrolizumab in a patient with metastatic melanoma and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 32:e72-e74. [PMID: 28833722 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.,Department of Pathology, Liberec Hospital, Liberec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiodiagnostics, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiodiagnostics, Liberec Hospital, Liberec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Liberec Hospital, Liberec, Czech Republic
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Arenberger P, Arenbergerova M. New and current preventive treatment options in actinic keratosis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 31 Suppl 5:13-17. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- P. Arenberger
- Department of Dermatovenereology; Charles University Third Faculty of Medicine; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Charles University Third Faculty of Medicine; Prague Czech Republic
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Fridman M, Arenbergerova M. Long-term therapy with ustekinumab for psoriasis in a patient with a history of malignant melanoma. Dermatol Ther 2017; 30. [DOI: 10.1111/dth.12522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Spyridon Gkalpakiotis
- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenerology, Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady; Prague Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Mrazova I, Horazdovsky J, Sticova E, Fialova A, Arenberger P. Toxic epidermal necrolysis induced by vemurafenib after nivolumab failure. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 31:e253-e254. [PMID: 27739125 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- M Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Ceske Budejovice Hospital, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Ceske Budejovice Hospital, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakioti P, Potockova J, Arenberger P, Kraml P. Impact of adalimumab treatment on cardiovascular risk biomarkers in psoriasis: Results of a pilot study. J Dermatol 2017; 44:363-369. [PMID: 27774694 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.13661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Psoriasis is a chronic systemic immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis associated with several comorbidities. Psoriasis patients are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), namely, coronary heart disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease, and psoriasis seems to be an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Antipsoriatic systemic therapy, especially anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, seems to exert a beneficial effect on these comorbidities. The purpose of this study was: (i) to measure the level of cardiovascular serum markers in psoriasis patients in comparison with healthy volunteers; and (ii) to compare the serum level of the same markers in patients before and 3 months after adalimumab therapy. We investigated six biomarkers connected to CVD: C-reactive protein (measured high sensitively, hsCRP), oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL), oxLDL/β-glycoprotein I complex (oxLDL/β2GPI), vascular endothelial adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), E-selectin and interleukin (IL)-22. These biomarkers were measured in 21 patients with moderate/severe psoriasis before and after treatment with adalimumab and in healthy volunteers. hsCRP (P < 0.05), oxLDL-β2GPI complex (P < 0.05), E-selectin (P < 0.001) and IL-22 (P < 0.001) were significantly increased in comparison with healthy controls, whereas oxLDL and VCAM-1 were also higher in psoriasis patients but the difference did not reach statistical significance. A decrease of E-selectin (P < 0.001) and IL-22 (P < 0.001) was observed after 3 months of adalimumab therapy. Inhibition of TNF-α seems to not only improve psoriasis but also decreases serum cardiovascular biomarkers. E-selectin and IL-22 could serve for monitoring of the efficacy of antipsoriatic systemic therapy on cardiovascular risk.
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- Spyridon Gkalpakiotis
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenberger P, Fialova A, Gkalpakiotis S, Pavlikova A, Puzanov I, Arenbergerova M. Melanoma antigens are biomarkers for ipilimumab response. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 31:252-259. [PMID: 27557295 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Novel immunotherapy modalities significantly improve survival of patients with metastatic melanoma. However, CTLA-4-blocking monoclonal antibody ipilimumab is effective only in a small proportion of patients. Biomarkers for prediction of treatment response are indispensably needed. OBJECTIVE To determine the utility of multimarker detection of circulating melanoma cells as prognostic and pharmacodynamic biomarker in patients with metastatic melanoma treated with ipilimumab. METHODS Patients (n = 62) with metastatic melanoma in unresectable stage III or metastatic stage IV treated with ipilimumab were recruited prospectively. The values of four melanoma markers on circulating cells Melan-A, gp100, MAGE-3 and melanoma inhibitory antigen prior to the treatment and within the therapy were compared to the data collected at baseline - after the melanoma surgery. RESULTS The immunotherapy pretreatment marker level was found to be prognostic of overall survival; lower levels were linked to longer survival time. Moreover, longitudinal follow-up of melanoma markers in patients treated with ipilimumab correlates with therapy response. A decline of marker levels by >30% at week 6 (in 83% of the responding subjects) to week 9 (in all responders) of ipilimumab administration was associated with response to therapy. Elevation of the tumour markers during the treatment precedes clinical progression and gives an early warning of treatment failure. CONCLUSION Melanoma circulating cells hold potential as predictive and pharmacodynamic biomarker of immunotherapy.
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- P Arenberger
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenberger P, Fialova A, Gkalpakiotis S, Pavlikova A, Arenbergerova M. Quantitative changes of melanoma-associated antigens as a biomarker for targeted therapy response. Exp Dermatol 2016; 25:727-9. [PMID: 27561960 DOI: 10.1111/exd.12947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Petr Arenberger
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Faculty Hospital of Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Fialova A, Gkalpakiotis S, Kodet R, Jancarkova T, Novotna M, Hess A, Puzanov I, Arenberger P. Development of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia during ipilimumab therapy in a patient with metastatic melanoma. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 30:1626-7. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M. Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague 10 Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague 10 Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague 10 Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine; 2nd Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague 5 Czech Republic
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- Department of Hematology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague 10 Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiodiagnostics; Liberec Hospital; Liberec Czech Republic
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- Division of Hematology - Oncology; Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN USA
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- Division of Hematology - Oncology; Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville TN USA
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague 10 Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Fialova A, Arenberger P, Ettler J, Srp A, Dvorak J, Gkalpakiotis S. Severe diclofenac photoallergy in a patient treated with vemurafenib. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015; 30:713-5. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- M. Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiodiagnostics; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology; Third Faculty of Medicine; Charles University; Prague Czech Republic
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Ettler J, Arenberger P, Arenbergerova M, Gkalpakiotis S. Severe exacerbation of psoriasis after intravenous immunoglobulin in patient with multiple sclerosis that started during biologic therapy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 30:355-6. [PMID: 25327640 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- J Ettler
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic
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Arenbergerova M, Alexandrova P, Gkalpakiotis S, Gkalpakiotis D, Svanda J, Sticova E, Kujal P, Srp A, Arenberger P. [Pancreatic panniculitis with multiple osteolytic lesions]. Hautarzt 2014; 66:114-6. [PMID: 25325989 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-014-3514-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A 62-year-old man with a history of chronic alcohol abuse presented with severe pancreatic panniculitis associated with an acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis.
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- M Arenbergerova
- Dermatologische Klinik der Dritten medizinischen Fakultät der Karls-Universität, Ruská 87, 100 34, Prag 10, Tschechische Republik,
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Vranova J, Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Vrana A, Zivcak J, Kolarova H, Rosina J. Malignant melanoma in the Czech Republic: Incidence and mortality according to sex, age and disease stage. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2014; 158:438-46. [DOI: 10.5507/bp.2012.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Gkalpakioti P, Meluzinova E, Chandran D, Arenbergerova M. Management of psoriasis vulgaris and multiple sclerosis with fumaric acid. J Am Acad Dermatol 2014; 70:e60-1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2013] [Revised: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Arenbergerova M, Engels P, Gkalpakiotis S, Dubská Z, Arenberger P. Einfluss von topischem Hämoglobin auf die Heilung von Patienten mit Ulcus cruris venosum. Hautarzt 2013; 64:180-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00105-012-2528-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Bednar M, Kubat P, Mosinger J. Light-activated nanofibre textiles exert antibacterial effects in the setting of chronic wound healing. Exp Dermatol 2012; 21:619-24. [PMID: 22775997 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2012.01536.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The maintenance of an aseptic environment for chronic wounds is one of the most challenging tasks in the wound-healing process. Furthermore, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains is on the rise, rendering conventional treatments less effective. A new antibacterial material consisting of a polyurethane Tecophilic(™) nanofibre textile (NT) that was prepared by electrospinning and doped by a tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) photosensitizer activated by visible light was tested for use in wound beds and bandages. In vitro experiments were performed to assess the antibacterial activity of the textile against three bacterial strains. Furthermore, the new textile was tested in 162 patients with chronic leg ulcers. A complete inhibition of in vitro growth of the three tested bacterial strains was observed on the surface of NTs that had been illuminated with visible light and was clinically demonstrated in 89 patients with leg ulcers. The application of the textiles resulted in a 35% decrease in wound size, as assessed via computer-aided wound tracing. Wound-related pain, which was estimated using a visual analogue scale, was reduced by 71%. The results of this trial reveal that the photoinactivation of bacteria through the photosensitized generation of short-lived, highly reactive singlet oxygen O(2) ((1) Δ(g) ) results in relatively superficial antibacterial effects in comparison with standard antiseptic treatment options. Thus, such treatment does not interfere with the normal healing process. This method therefore represents a suitable alternative to the use of topical antibiotics and antiseptics and demonstrates potentially broad applications in medicine.
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- Monika Arenbergerova
- Department of Dermatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Spyridon Gkalpakiotis
- Department of Dermatovenereology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Srobárova 50, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Vranova J, Arenbergerova M, Arenberger P, Stanek J, Vrana A, Zivcak J, Rosina J. Incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma in the Czech Republic: the risks of sun exposure for adolescents. Neoplasma 2012; 59:316-25. [PMID: 22296501 DOI: 10.4149/neo_2012_041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The Czech Republic reported one of the highest incidence rate in cutaneous melanoma (CM) in Europe and because this incidence has been increasing, mainly among young people, the main goal of our study was to establish sun exposure behavior risk factors for CM formation and to evaluate whether the young generation of Czechs is exposed to a higher risk of CM than the older generation. A questionnaire-based case-control study was conducted. We obtained 978 completed questionnaires: 216 from patients with CM and 762 from healthy respondents. The healthy individuals were further divided to adolescents (n = 460) and older respondents (n = 302). Three logistic regression models were developed: 1. patients with CM vs. healthy older respondents, 2. adolescents vs. healthy older respondents, and 3. patients with CM vs. adolescents. The main risk factors for all three models were the number of sunburn episodes and the use of the sunscreen in the childhood. The most alarming results for adolescents included: all day sun exposure, including times of maximum risk (11 AM to 3 PM), inadequate use of sunscreen in adulthood, and frequent mountain holidays. Our results show that sun-safety in the young generation is satisfactory, when the responsibility for sun exposure behavior is in the hands of their parents; however, when children become adolescents, they become immune to sun-safety and risk prevention campaigns and their behavior becomes much more risky. Our results further suggest the sun-safety campaigns need to be modified in such a way as to have greater impact and influence on adolescent sun-risk behaviors.
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- J Vranova
- Department of Medical Biophysics and Medical Informatics, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Sticova E, Sefrnova P, Arenbergerova M. Long-term combination therapy of ustekinumab and dapsone in a patient with psoriasis and dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring. J Dermatol 2012; 39:1074-5. [PMID: 22784106 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2012.01630.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kolostova K, Hroncova E, Liberko M, Hoffman RM, Arenbergerova M, Rossmeislová L, Romzova M, Bobek V. Abstract 2680: Characterization of cultured circulating melanoma cells for individualized therapy. Cancer Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.am2012-2680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the presented study circulating melanoma cells (CMSs) have been isolated from a B16 mouse melanoma model and from melanoma patients. Culture of CMCs has enabled us to perform drug sensitivity testing on them. The main hypothesis was to compare drug sensitivity of primary tumor cells grown in culture with the sensitivity of CMCs grown in vitro after capture. B16 murine melanoma was implanted i.p. in mice. Fourteen days after peritoneal injection, mice were sacrificed and blood obtained by cardiac puncture for CMCs-capture. The CMCs were captured either by immunomagnetic separation (Adnagen, AdnaTest Melanoma Select™, Germany) and/or blood added to culture flask containing growing medium. Sensitivity to cisplatin (CDDP) was tested with the MTT-assay at different concentrations. Primary melanoma and disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) were also cultured and tested. The DTCs were isolated from peritoneal washing (ascites like cells), lymph nodes and peritoneal fat tissue. CMCs and DTCs were found less sensitive to CDDP than primary melanoma cells. The ability to capture and culture CTCs enabled these studies which can be used for individualized therapy design.
Citation Format: {Authors}. {Abstract title} [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2012 Mar 31-Apr 4; Chicago, IL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2012;72(8 Suppl):Abstract nr 2680. doi:1538-7445.AM2012-2680
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- Katarina Kolostova
- 1Charles University, Department of Tumor Biology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1Charles University, Department of Tumor Biology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1Charles University, Department of Tumor Biology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 3Charles University, Department of Dermatovenerology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 4Charles University, Department of Sports Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 5Laboratory of Gene Expression, Biotechnology Institute, Academy of Science, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1Charles University, Department of Tumor Biology, Prague, Czech Republic
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Gkalpakiotis S, Arenberger P, Arenbergerova M. Multiple disseminierte Spitz-Nävi bei einer drogenabhängigen Patientin mit Epilepsie. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2011.07880_suppl.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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