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Alshiyab D, Ba-Shammakh SA, Al-Fakih A, Tashman O, Sarakbi D, Al-Qarqaz F, Muhaidat J, Atwan A, Cork MJ. Efficacy and safety of 308-nm Excimer lamp combined with Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment vs Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment as monotherapy in treating children with limited vitiligo: a randomized controlled trial. J DERMATOL TREAT 2024; 35:2296851. [PMID: 38124534 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2023.2296851] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of combining the 308-nm Excimer lamp with Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment, compared to Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment monotherapy, for treating pediatric vitiligo involving less than 10% of the body surface area. METHODS Fifty pediatric patients with vitiligo were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment twice daily and Excimer light at 308-nm twice weekly, while Group B received Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment alone, administered twice daily. Repigmentation percentages were evaluated after 30, 90, and 180 days using the rule of nine. RESULTS Group A exhibited a significant improvement in repigmentation, increasing from 10% after one month to 65% after six months. In contrast, Group B observed an increase from 10% to 30% over the same timeframe. The efficacy of the treatment was significantly higher in Group A at both the 3-month and 6-month follow-up points (p-value < .001). Moreover, Group A achieved notably higher repigmentation rates in the face, trunk, and lower limbs. CONCLUSION The combination of Tacrolimus and the 308-nm excimer lamp yielded superior repigmentation results compared to Tacrolimus monotherapy in pediatric vitiligo patients. This combined approach may offer an effective new treatment protocol for pediatric vitiligo.
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- Diala Alshiyab
- Department of Dermatology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, King Abdullah University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Sheffield Dermatology Research, IICD, University of Sheffield, UK
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Zartab H, Aflatoonian M, Shamsi-Meymandi S, Pardakhty A, Isazadeh A, Firooz A, Amiri R. Assessing effectiveness of adding niosomal atorvastatin 1% ointment to topical calcineurin inhibitor treatment in non-segmental vitiligo. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:2103-2108. [PMID: 38348697 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16227] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of vitiligo is still a big challenge for dermatologists. The efficacy of statins in the treatment of vitiligo is controversial. AIM AND OBJECTIVE We studied possible therapeutic effect of topical 1% niosomal atorvastatin ointment combined with topical 0.1% tacrolimus in treatment of non-segmental vitiligo. METHODS This is a triple blind, pilot, randomized placebo-controlled trial (RCT) that was performed in dermatology clinic. All the patients used topical 0.1% tacrolimus cream twice daily (BD). Moreover, the intervention group participants used topical 1% niosomal atorvastatin ointment, and control group participants were prescribed placebo ointment, BD. Patients were evaluated using vitiligo area surface index (VASI) score and patients' satisfaction at baseline and after 3 months treatment. RESULTS The mean patient satisfaction in the intervention and control groups were 5 ± 1.4 and 3.5 ± 1.9; the difference between groups was not statistically significant (p = 0.9). We found statistically significant difference in VASI score before and after treatment in both intervention and control groups (p = 0.01 and p = 0.03, respectively). However, comparison of the VASI score between groups was not statistically significant (p = 0.62). We also found no significant correlation between VASI score and other variables. CONCLUSION The result of this study indicates that adding of niosomal atorvastatin 1% ointment to topical calcineurin inhibitor has no additional effect on non-segmental type of vitiligo. Further large studies with different combinations are recommended before any conclusive result can be concluded on efficacy of statins in vitiligo.
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- Hamed Zartab
- Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Taleghani Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pathology and Stem Cells Research Center, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuropharmacology Institute, Pharmaceutics Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Leishmaniasis Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Atefi N, Ziaeifar E, Seirafianpour F, Sadeghzadeh-Bazargan A, Amin NG, Mozafarpoor S, Abouie A, Jafari MA, Goodarzi A. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of vitiligo treatment with micro-needling combined with N-Acetylcysteine and micro-needling alone: A double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:2220-2230. [PMID: 38470079 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16274] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder caused by the selective degradation of melanocytes. This study investigates the therapeutic effects of microneedling with and without N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in patients with persistent and limited vitiligo. METHOD This research employed a clinical trial design with double-blind randomization. Individuals affected by vitiligo and seeking treatment at Rasool Akram Medical Complex were divided into two separate treatment groups. In the intervention group, 24 affected areas underwent meso-microneedling using 5% NAC ampoules over six sessions, in addition to the application of 4.7% NAC cream once daily on the specified area. Conversely, the control group, consisting of 22 lesions, underwent microneedling using distilled water during six sessions. The severity of lesions and the extent of repigmentation were gauged using the Modified VETI Score. Assessment of treatment efficacy was determined through both physician evaluations and patient feedback. RESULTS Twenty patients with a mean age of 36.4 years were recruited. The mean percentage of lesions and their intensity were significantly improved 2 weeks after the third session and 1 month after the end of the treatment (p < 0.01). There was no statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups. Gender, age, family history, duration of disease, duration of disease stability, and history of hypothyroidism had no statistically significant relationship with patients' treatment outcomes (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Microneedling with or without the application of NAC appears to be an effective treatment option for persistent vitiligo lesions. However, despite the higher improvement rate with the application of NAC, the difference was not significant.
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- Najmolsadat Atefi
- Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Wu Y, Wang X, Zhang J, Du S, Wang Z, Li J, Zhang W, Xiang J, Li R, Liu J, Bi X. Capsaicin combined with stem cells improved mitochondrial dysfunction in PIG3V cells, an immortalized human vitiligo melanocyte cell line, by inhibiting the HSP70/TLR4/mTOR/FAK signaling axis. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:650. [PMID: 38734811 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09592-5] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a common autoimmune skin disease. Capsaicin has been found to exert a positive effect on vitiligo treatment, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are also confirmed to be an ideal cell type. This study aimed to explore the influence of capsaicin combined with stem cells on the treatment of vitiligo and to confirm the molecular mechanism of capsaicin combined with stem cells in treating vitiligo. METHODS AND RESULTS PIG3V cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected using CCK-8 and TUNEL assays, MitoSOX Red fluorescence staining was used to measure the mitochondrial ROS level, and JC-1 staining was used to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential. The expression of related genes and proteins was detected using RT‒qPCR and Western blotting. Coimmunoprecipitation was used to analyze the protein interactions between HSP70 and TLR4 or between TLR4 and mTOR. The results showed higher expression of HSP70 in PIG3V cells than in PIG1 cells. The overexpression of HSP70 reduced the proliferation of PIG3V cells, promoted apoptosis, and aggravated mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy abnormalities. The expression of HSP70 could be inhibited by capsaicin combined with MSCs, which increased the levels of Tyr, Tyrp1 and DCT, promoted the proliferation of PIG3V cells, inhibited apoptosis, activated autophagy, and improved mitochondrial dysfunction. In addition, capsaicin combined with MSCs regulated the expression of TLR4 through HSP70 and subsequently affected the mTOR/FAK signaling pathway CONCLUSIONS: Capsaicin combined with MSCs inhibits TLR4 through HSP70, and the mTOR/FAK signaling pathway is inhibited to alleviate mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy abnormalities in PIG3V cells.
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- Yifei Wu
- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jinggu County, Pu'er, Yunnan, 666400, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, No. 157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China.
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Yu X, Wang Y, Wu Z, Jia M, Xu Y, Qu H, Zhao X, Wang S, Jing L, Lou Y, Fan G, Gui Y. Multi-technology integrated network pharmacology-based study on phytochemicals, active metabolites, and molecular mechanism of Psoraleae Fructus to promote melanogenesis. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 325:117755. [PMID: 38218502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117755] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE According to the Compendium of Materia Medica (Shizhen Li, Ming dynasty) and Welfare Pharmacy (Song dynasty), Psoraleae Fructus (PF), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a bitter taste and warm nature, which has the effect of treating spleen and kidney deficiency and skin disease. Although PF has been widely used since ancient times and has shown satisfactory efficacy in treating vitiligo, the active substances and the mechanism of PF in promoting melanogenesis remain unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the active substances and action mechanisms of PF in promoting melanogenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Firstly, UPLC-UV-Q-TOF/MS was used to characterize the components in PF extract and identify the absorption components and metabolites of PF after oral administration at usual doses in rats. Secondly, the active substances and related targets and pathways were predicted by network pharmacology and molecular docking. Finally, pharmacodynamic and molecular biology experiments were used to verify the prediction results. RESULTS The experimental results showed that 15 compounds were identified in PF extract, and 44 compounds, consisting of 8 prototype components and 36 metabolites (including isomers) were identified in rats' plasma. Promising action targets (MAPK1, MAPK8, MAPK14) and signaling pathways (MAPK signaling pathway) were screened and refined to elucidate the mechanism of PF against vitiligo based on network pharmacology. Bergaptol and xanthotol (the main metabolites of PF), psoralen (prototype drug), and PF extract significantly increased melanin production in zebrafish embryos. Furthermore, bergaptol could promote the pigmentation of zebrafish embryos more than psoralen and PF extract. Bergaptol significantly increased the protein expression levels of p-P38 and decreased ERK phosphorylation in B16F10 cells, which was also supported by the corresponding inhibitor/activator combination study. Moreover, bergaptol increased the mRNA expression levels of the downstream microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase in B16F10 cells. Our data elucidate that bergaptol may promote melanogenesis by regulating the p-P38 and p-ERK signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS This study will lay a foundation for discovering potential new drugs for treating vitiligo and provide feasible ideas for exploring the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Xuemei Yu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China; Department of Neurology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Building 6-312, Shanghai, 200240, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Building 6-312, Shanghai, 200240, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200434, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Building 6-312, Shanghai, 200240, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200434, PR China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Building 6-312, Shanghai, 200240, PR China.
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, PR China.
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Wu Y, Zhang J, Du S, Wang X, Li J, Chen Y, Zhou H, Gao S, Li Y, Liu X. Combination of 308-nm excimer laser and piperine promotes melanocyte proliferation, migration, and melanin content production via the miR-328/SFRP1 axis. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2024; 40:e12970. [PMID: 38685665 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12970] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Both piperine and a 308-nm excimer laser have significant curative effects on vitiligo. This study mainly explored the molecular mechanism of a 308-nm excimer combined with piperine in regulating melanocyte proliferation. METHODS Epidermal melanocytes were cultured in piperine solution, and the cells were irradiated by an XTRAC excimer laser treatment system at 308-nm output monochromatic light. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot were for detecting the expression levels of genes or proteins. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and Transwell method was for assessing cell viability and migration capacity. The content of melanin was also detected. RESULTS The combination of the 308-nm excimer laser and piperine enhanced the cell proliferation, migration, and melanin production of melanocytes and upregulated the level of miR-328, and restraint of miR-328 reversed the influence of the 308-nm excimer laser and piperine. Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1) is a direct target gene of miR-328, and miR-328 can inhibit the expression of SFRP1 and elevate the protein level of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. CONCLUSION The 308-nm excimer laser combined with piperine may be more efficient than piperine alone in the remedy of vitiligo, and the miR-328/SFRP1 and Wnt/β-catenin pathways are participated in the proliferation, migration, and melanin synthesis of melanocytes.
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- Yifei Wu
- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jinggu County, Puer, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Sevilla A, Grichnik J. Therapeutic modulation of KIT ligand in melanocytic disorders with implications for mast cell diseases. Exp Dermatol 2024; 33:e15091. [PMID: 38711220 DOI: 10.1111/exd.15091] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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KIT ligand and its associated receptor KIT serve as a master regulatory system for both melanocytes and mast cells controlling survival, migration, proliferation and activation. Blockade of this pathway results in cell depletion, while overactivation leads to mastocytosis or melanoma. Expression defects are associated with pigmentary and mast cell disorders. KIT ligand regulation is complex but efficient targeting of this system would be of significant benefit to those suffering from melanocytic or mast cell disorders. Herein, we review the known associations of this pathway with cutaneous diseases and the regulators of this system both in skin and in the more well-studied germ cell system. Exogenous agents modulating this pathway will also be presented. Ultimately, we will review potential therapeutic opportunities to help our patients with melanocytic and mast cell disease processes potentially including vitiligo, hair greying, melasma, urticaria, mastocytosis and melanoma.
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- Alec Sevilla
- Department of Dermatology, New York Medical College, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health, Lakeland, Florida, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Pranić S, Pulumati A, Vuković D. Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis on Janus kinase inhibitors in the management of vitiligo. Syst Rev 2024; 13:110. [PMID: 38641831 PMCID: PMC11027385 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-024-02522-3] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a disease that affects people of all skin shades and can impact their quality of life. Reliable evidence on the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the recent use of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors to treat vitiligo is needed. This protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis seeks to collect evidence from both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies to determine the effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes concerning treatment with JAK inhibitors. METHODS We will conduct a systematic review of the literature for RCTs and observational studies that used upadacitinib, ritlecitinib, brepocitinib, ifidancitinib, cerdulatinib, deglocitinib, baricitinib, tofacitinib, and ruxolitinib JAK inhibitors as treatments for vitiligo compared to placebo, no treatment, or combination therapies. We will systematically search from inception in Epistemonikos, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, ClinicalTrials.gov, PsycINFO, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Web of Science Core Collection, relevant preprint servers, and the gray literature. Ethics approval was not sought as the protocol and systematic review will not involve human participants, but rather summarized and anonymous data from studies. Primary outcomes include quality of life, percentage repigmentation, decreased vitiligo within 1 year or more, lasting repigmentation after a 2-year follow-up, cosmetic acceptability of repigmentation and tolerability or burden of treatment, and adverse events. Secondary outcomes are patient and study characteristics. We will include full-text articles, preprints, and clinical trial data in any language and all geographic regions. For data sources unavailable in English, we will obtain translations from global collaborators via the Cochrane Engage network. We will exclude articles for which sufficient information cannot be obtained from the authors of articles and systematic reviews. At least two investigators will independently assess articles for inclusion and extract data; reliability will be assessed before subsequent selection and data extraction of remaining studies. The risk of bias and certainty of evidence with Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation guidelines will be assessed independently by at least two investigators. We will estimate treatment effects by random-effects meta-analyses and assess heterogeneity using I2. Data that cannot be included in the meta-analysis will be reported narratively using themes. DISCUSSION The proposed systematic review and meta-analysis describe the methods for summarizing and synthesizing the evidence on the effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes concerning the treatment of vitiligo with JAK inhibitors that were recently approved for this indication. To disseminate further the results of our systematic review, we plan to present them at international conferences and meetings. Our findings will provide robust evidence to facilitate decision-making at the policy or practitioner level. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42023383920.
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- Shelly Pranić
- School of Medicine, University of Split, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia
- Cochrane Croatia, Šoltanska 2, 21000, Split, Croatia
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA
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- University Hospital of Split, Spinčićeva 1, 21000, Split, Croatia.
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Renert-Yuval Y, Ezzedine K, Grimes P, Rosmarin D, Eichenfield LF, Castelo-Soccio L, Huang V, Desai SR, Walsh S, Silverberg JI, Paller AS, Rodrigues M, Weingarten M, Narla S, Gardner J, Siegel M, Ibad S, Silverberg NB. Expert Recommendations on Use of Topical Therapeutics for Vitiligo in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients. JAMA Dermatol 2024; 160:453-461. [PMID: 38477910 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.0021] [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: 03/14/2024]
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Importance Evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of vitiligo in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in the US are needed. Objective To develop evidence- and consensus-based expert recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo in young patients. Evidence Review A process was developed to produce consensus recommendations addressing questions regarding pediatric vitiligo. A librarian-conducted literature review was performed using articles that met the inclusion criteria: published in English, containing primary data (including meta-analysis) and pediatric-specific data, and analysis of 6 or more patients. Included articles were graded by the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy criteria and Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine's Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation. Research questions were reviewed on May 9, 2022, through a video conference. One month after the conference, participants participated in an online survey documenting their level of agreement with the generated statements, using a 5-point Likert scale. Findings Articles on topical corticosteroids and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors (n = 50), topical Janus kinase inhibitors (n = 5), pseudocatalase (n = 2), and microdermabrasion (n = 2) met inclusion criteria. Forty-two recommendations were made on the diagnosis of vitiligo and optimal topical therapeutics, with 33 recommendations obtaining a 70% or greater composite agreement and strong agreement. Topical calcineurin inhibitors twice daily, topical corticosteroids with time limitation due to atrophy risk, and topical ruxolitinib, 1.5%, cream-used off-label for patients younger than 12 years and limited to nonsegmental vitiligo-were identified as evidence-based first-line therapies in the management of pediatric and adolescent patients, with specific guidance on age-based data, minimum therapeutic trial of 6 months or greater, prolonged therapy to prevent recurrence, and the positive benefit of coordinated use of UV therapeutic sources. Conclusions and Relevance Evidence supports the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, topical corticosteroids, and topical Janus kinase inhibitors as effective therapeutics for vitiligo in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients, with specific decisions on choice of agent based on factors such as site location, body surface area, and age.
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- Yael Renert-Yuval
- Department of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
- Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel, and Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Hôpital Henri Mondor, Department of Dermatology and Université Paris Est Créteil, Epidemiology in Dermatology and Evaluation of Therapeutics, Créteil, France
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- Departments of Dermatology, University of California, Los Angeles
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- Department of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
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- Dermatology and Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, US National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis
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- Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
- Innovative Dermatology, Plano, Texas
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, St Luke's University Health Network, Easton, Pennsylvania
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- Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Zhao S, Chen X, Dutta K, Chen J, Wang J, Zhang Q, Jia H, Sun J, Lai Y. Multiple gene-drug prediction tool reveals Rosiglitazone based treatment pathway for non-segmental vitiligo. Inflammation 2024; 47:678-695. [PMID: 38159176 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01937-9] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by selective loss of melanocytes, which seriously affects the appearance and causes great psychological stress to patients. In this study, we performed a comprehensive analysis of two vitiligo microarray datasets from the GEO database using bioinformatics tools to identify 297 up-regulated mRNAs and 186 down-regulated mRNAs, revealing important roles for pathways related to melanin synthesis, tyrosine metabolism, and inflammatory factors, such as "PPAR signaling pathway", "tyrosine metabolism", "nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) pathway", "melanogenesis", and "IL-17 signaling pathway". Combining the Search Tool for Interacting Chemicals (STITCH) database 5.0 and the drug-gene interaction database 3.0 (DGIdb), we identified that the PPAR-γ agonist rosiglitazone may promote melanin synthesis via EDNRB. Next, we investigated the mechanism of rosiglitazone and PPAR-γ pathway in promoting melanin production. Consistent with the results of bioinformatics analysis, the expression levels of PPAR-γ, EDNRB, and TYR were significantly reduced in human non-segmental vitiligo skin along with the reduction of MITF, a key gene for epidermal melanogenesis. Meanwhile, rosiglitazone increased melanin synthesis capacity in melanocytes and zebrafish by activating PPAR-γ and upregulating TYR, TYRP-1, and TYRP-2. Conversely, treatment of melanocytes with the PPAR-γ antagonist GW resulted in inhibition of melanin synthesis and expression of melanin-related factors. At the same time, simultaneous treatment of rosiglitazone with GW reversed the inhibitory effect of GW on melanin synthesis. In this study, we identified that rosiglitazone, an important insulin sensitizer, promotes melanin synthesis in melanocytes by increasing PPAR-γ activity and upregulating the expression levels of EDNRB and TYR. These findings may provide new ideas for exploring the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets of non-segmental vitiligo.
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- Sijia Zhao
- Department of dermatologic Surgery, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of dermatologic Surgery, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of dermatologic Surgery, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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Bang AS, Fay CJ, LeBoeuf NR, Etaee F, Leventhal JS, Sibaud V, Arbesman J, Wang JY, Kwong BY. Multi-center retrospective review of vitiligo-like lesions in breast cancer patients treated with cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 204:643-647. [PMID: 38224427 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-07217-2] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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PURPOSE Cutaneous adverse effects from cyclin-dependent 4 and 6 kinase inhibitors (CDK4/6i) used in metastatic breast cancer are prevalent and well described. Vitiligo-like lesions have been reported and are rare. They can negatively impact patients' quality of life and may be associated with survival benefits. We describe the clinical characteristics of vitiligo-like lesions in an international cohort of patients treated with CDK4/6i to help improve recognition and management. METHODS Retrospective review of patients diagnosed with vitiligo-like lesions from CDK4/6i from five academic institutions in the USA and Europe was performed. Ten patients were included in the study. RESULTS Median age of our patients was 55 (range 37-86). Median progression-free survival was 24 months in 5 patients. The median time to rash was 10 months. Sun-exposed areas such as the arms and face were the most affected areas. Multiple skin-directed therapies such as topicals, laser, and phototherapy were trialed with minor success. Mild repigmentation was seen in one patient treated with ruxolitinib cream. CDK4/6 treatment was discontinued due to the vitiligo-like lesions in one patient. CONCLUSION Clinical characteristics are similar to previously reported findings in case reports and series. We add topical ruxolitinib as a potential treatment option for these patients and include data regarding progression-free survival that should continue to be collected. No definitive conclusions can be made regarding survival benefits from our cohort. Clinicians should refer these patients to dermatologists to aid with management.
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- Alexander S Bang
- Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Dermatology of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Center for Cutaneous Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Dermatology of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Center for Cutaneous Oncology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Oncodermatology Department, Institut Universitaire du Cancer, Toulouse Oncopole, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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Wang M, Wang T, Shan J, Sun Y. Alectinib induced vitiligo with rapid re-pigmentation. Eur J Cancer 2024; 200:113582. [PMID: 38306839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.113582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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- Meng Wang
- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Shandong First Medical University, China; Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Shandong First Medical University, China; Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Shandong First Medical University, China; Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Shandong First Medical University, China; Shandong Provincial Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China.
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Kim JC, Kim HR, Park JS, Lee SY, Kim HO, Park CW, Chung BY. Vitamin D supplementation can enhance therapeutic effects of excimer laser in patients with vitiligo. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:839-848. [PMID: 37864402 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16043] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Vitiligo is a disease of acquired depigmentation characterized by the destruction of melanocytes. A theoretical association between low level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and vitiligo has been previously suggested. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of intramuscular injection of cholecalciferol with excimer laser compared with the excimer laser alone for vitiligo treatment. METHODS This study included 26 patients diagnosed with non-segmental vitiligo and low serum 25(OH)D levels (<20 ng/mL). The participants were randomly divided into two groups through randomization. The treatment using a 308-nm excimer laser was administered to both groups, and the study group additionally received cholecalciferol injection. RESULTS The Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (VASI) scores showed an 83.6% improvement over the initial score in the study group, whereas the control group showed a 54.7% improvement after 6 months of treatment. After 6 months of treatment, the study group showed a significantly higher proportion of patients who achieved VASI50 and VASI75 compared with the control group. CONCLUSION Intramuscular injection of cholecalciferol can be a supplemental option for the treatment of vitiligo patients with vitamin D deficiency with excimer laser therapy.
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- Jin Cheol Kim
- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Jafarzadeh A, Pour Mohammad A, Khosravi M, Amiri S, Rasouli A, Keramati H, Goodarzi A. A systematic review of case series and clinical trials investigating systemic oral or injectable therapies for the treatment of vitiligo. Skin Res Technol 2024; 30:e13642. [PMID: 38454597 PMCID: PMC10921011 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13642] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of oral and injectable systemic treatments, such as methotrexate, azathioprine, cyclosporine, tofacitinib, baricitinib, corticosteroids, statins, zinc, apremilast, etc., for treating vitiligo lesions. METHOD Databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were meticulously searched for studies spanning from 2010 to August 2023, focusing on systemic oral and injectable therapies for vitiligo, using comprehensive keywords and search syntaxes tailored to each database. Key data extracted included study design, treatment efficacy, patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and safety profiles. RESULTS In a total of 42 included studies, oral mini-pulse corticosteroid therapy (OMP) was the subject of six studies (14.2%). Minocycline was the focus of five studies (11.9%), while methotrexate, apremilast, and tofacitinib each were examined in four studies (9.5%). Antioxidants and Afamelanotide were the subjects of three studies each (7.1%). Cyclosporine, simvastatin, oral zinc, oral corticosteroids (excluding OMP) and injections, and baricitinib were each explored in two studies (4.8%). Azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, and Alefacept were the subjects of one study each (2.4%). CONCLUSION Systemic treatments for vitiligo have been successful in controlling lesions without notable side effects. OMP, Methotrexate, Azathioprine, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate mofetil, Simvastatin, Apremilast, Minocycline, Afamelanotide, Tofacitinib, Baricitinib, Antioxidants, and oral/injectable corticosteroids are effective treatment methods. However, oral zinc and alefacept did not show effectiveness.
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- Alireza Jafarzadeh
- Department of DermatologyRasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC)School of MedicineIran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)TehranIran
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- Faculty of MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of DermatologyRasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC)School of MedicineIran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)TehranIran
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- School of MedicineZanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
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- Department of DermatologyRasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC)School of MedicineIran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)TehranIran
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- Department of DermatologyRasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC)School of MedicineIran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)TehranIran
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Camacho MB, Han MM, Wang JN, Dermarkarian CR, Tao JP. Eyelid Vitiligo Treatment with Topical Ruxolitinib. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 40:e70. [PMID: 37450618 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000002461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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- Maria Belen Camacho
- Department of Ophthalmology, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, U.S.A
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Inoue S, Suzuki T, Sano S, Katayama I. JAK inhibitors for the treatment of vitiligo. J Dermatol Sci 2024; 113:86-92. [PMID: 38326166 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2023.12.008] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease involving melanocyte-targeting T cells initiated by environmental and genetic factors. Steroids and tacrolimus have been used as topical treatments. Recently, novel topical agents targeting Janus kinase (JAK), a family of tyrosine kinases that regulates cytokine signaling, have emerged. Ruxolitinib is the first approved in vitiligo therapy. Furthermore, ritlecitinib is currently under clinical trials for oral treatment of active vitiligo. In this review, we discuss the possibility of topical JAK inhibitors as promising options for the treatment of vitiligo with regard to their mechanism of action, efficacy and safety.
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- Shintaro Inoue
- Department of Cosmetic Health Science, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu, Japan.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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Chivukula N, Ramesh K, Subbaroyan A, Sahoo AK, Dhanakoti GB, Ravichandran J, Samal A. ViCEKb: Vitiligo-linked Chemical Exposome Knowledgebase. Sci Total Environ 2024; 913:169711. [PMID: 38160837 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169711] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Vitiligo is a complex disease wherein the environmental factors, in conjunction with the underlying genetic predispositions, trigger the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, ultimately leading to depigmented patches on the skin. While genetic factors have been extensively studied, the knowledge on environmental triggers remains sparse and less understood. To address this knowledge gap, we present the first comprehensive knowledgebase of vitiligo-triggering chemicals namely, Vitiligo-linked Chemical Exposome Knowledgebase (ViCEKb). ViCEKb involves an extensive and systematic manual effort in curation of published literature and subsequent compilation of 113 unique chemical triggers of vitiligo. ViCEKb standardizes various chemical information, and categorizes the chemicals based on their evidences and sources of exposure. Importantly, ViCEKb contains a wide range of metrics necessary for different toxicological evaluations. Notably, we observed that ViCEKb chemicals are present in a variety of consumer products. For instance, Propyl gallate is present as a fragrance substance in various household products, and Flutamide is used in medication to treat prostate cancer. These two chemicals have the highest level of evidence in ViCEKb, but are not regulated for their skin sensitizing effects. Furthermore, an extensive cheminformatics-based investigation revealed that ViCEKb chemical space is structurally diverse and comprises unique chemical scaffolds in comparison with skin specific regulatory lists. For example, Neomycin and 2,3,5-Triglycidyl-4-aminophenol have unique chemical scaffolds and the highest level of evidence in ViCEKb, but are not regulated for their skin sensitizing effects. Finally, a transcriptomics-based analysis of ViCEKb chemical perturbations in skin cell samples highlighted the commonality in their linked biological processes. Overall, we present the first comprehensive effort in compilation and exploration of various chemical triggers of vitiligo. We believe such a resource will enable in deciphering the complex etiology of vitiligo and aid in the characterization of human chemical exposome. ViCEKb is freely available for academic research at: https://cb.imsc.res.in/vicekb.
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- Nikhil Chivukula
- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India.
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Molina EA, Travis TE, Hussein L, Oliver MA, Keyloun JW, Moffatt LT, Shupp JW, Carney BC. Treatment of hypopigmented burn hypertrophic scars with short-term topical tacrolimus does not lead to repigmentation. Lasers Surg Med 2024; 56:175-185. [PMID: 38225772 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23754] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Dyschromia is an understudied aspect of hypertrophic scar (HTS). The use of topical tacrolimus has successfully shown repigmentation in vitiligo patients through promotion of melanogenesis and melanocyte proliferation. It was hypothesized that HTSs treated with topical tacrolimus would have increased repigmentation compared to controls. METHODOLOGY Full-thickness burns in red Duroc pigs were either treated with excision and meshed split-thickness skin grafting or excision and no grafting, and these wounds formed hypopigmented HTSs (n = 8). Half of the scars had 0.1% tacrolimus ointment applied to the scar twice a day for 21 days, while controls had no treatment. Further, each scar was bisected with half incurring fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment before topical tacrolimus application to induce laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD). Pigmentation was evaluated using a noninvasive probe to measure melanin index (MI) at Days 0 (pretreatment), 7, 14, and 21. At each timepoint, punch biopsies were obtained and fixed in formalin or were incubated in dispase. The formalin-fixed biopsies were used to evaluate melanin levels by H&E staining. The biopsies incubated in dispase were used to obtain epidermal sheets. The ESs were then flash frozen and RNA was isolated from them and used in quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for melanogenesis-related genes: Tyrosinase (TYR), TYR-related protein-1 (TYRP1), and dopachrome tautomerase (DCT). Analysis of variance test with Šídák's multiple comparisons test was used to compare groups. RESULTS Over time, within the grafted HTS and the NS group, there were no significant changes in MI, except for Week 3 in the -Tacro group. (+Tacro HTS= pre = 685.1 ± 42.0, w1 = 741.0 ± 54.16, w2 = 750.8 ± 59.0, w3 = 760.9 ± 49.8) (-Tacro HTS= pre = 700.4 ± 54.3, w1 = 722.3 ± 50.7, w2 = 739.6 ± 53.2, w3 = 722.7 ± 50.5). Over time, within the ungrafted HTS and the NS group, there were no significant changes in MI. (+Tacro HTS= pre = 644.9 ± 6.9, w1 = 661.6 ± 3.3, w2 = 650.3 ± 6.2, w3 = 636.3 ± 7.4) (-Tacro HTS= pre = 696.8 ± 8.0, w1 = 695.8 ± 12.3, w2 = 678.9 ± 14.0, w3 = 731.2 ± 50.3). LADD did not lead to any differential change in pigmentation compared to the non-LADD group. There was no evidence of increased melanogenesis within the tissue punch biopsies at any timepoint. There were no changes in TYR, TYRP1, or DCT gene expression after treatment. CONCLUSION Hypopigmented HTSs treated with 0.1% tacrolimus ointment with or without LADD did not show significantly increased repigmentation. This study was limited by a shorter treatment interval than what is known to be required in vitiligo patients for repigmentation. The use of noninvasive, topical treatments to promote repigmentation are an appealing strategy to relieve morbidity associated with dyschromic burn scars and requires further investigation.
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- Esteban A Molina
- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- The Burn Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- The Burn Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- The Burn Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- The Burn Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- The Burn Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Weingarten M, Schwartz M, Heath C, Silverberg NB. The Pediatric Dermatologist's View of Pediatric Vitiligo. J Drugs Dermatol 2024; 23:e77-e78. [PMID: 38306136 DOI: 10.36849/jdd.7572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND No guidelines exist for pediatric vitiligo. OBJECTIVE To identify practice patterns of pediatric dermatologists treating vitiligo. METHODS A PeDRA survey was completed online by 56 pediatric dermatologists. RESULTS Practitioners reported feeling most comfortable treating 13- to 17-year-olds and least comfortable treating infants. Quality of life was assessed by interview in 89.3%. Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs), topical corticosteroids (TCSs), narrowband UVB, coverup makeup, topical JAK inhibitors (tJAKis), and 308-nm laser were the leading vitiligo therapeutics chosen. 94.5% of practitioners reported experiencing frustration due to difficulties procuring therapies. CONCLUSION Pediatric vitiligo has notable effects on quality of life. Some therapeutic options exist which are preferred by pediatric dermatologists. There is a need for more data on therapeutics in infants and young children, J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(2): doi:10.36849/JDD.7572e.
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Olisova OY, Vovdenko KA, Kayumova LN, Koteneva PI, Lomonosov KM. NB-UVB and azathioprine combined therapy for patients with non-segmental vitiligo. Exp Dermatol 2024; 33:e15039. [PMID: 38389188 DOI: 10.1111/exd.15039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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- O Yu Olisova
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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Hillmer D, Merhi R, Boniface K, Taieb A, Barnetche T, Seneschal J, Hagedorn M. Evaluation of Facial Vitiligo Severity with a Mixed Clinical and Artificial Intelligence Approach. J Invest Dermatol 2024; 144:351-357.e4. [PMID: 37586608 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2023.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Vitiligo is the most common depigmenting skin disorder. Given the ongoing development of new targeted therapies, it has become important to evaluate adequately the surface area involved. Assessment of vitiligo scores can be time consuming, with variations between investigators. Therefore, the aim of this study was to build an artificial intelligence system capable of assessing facial vitiligo severity. One hundred pictures of faces of patients with vitiligo were used to train and validate the artificial intelligence model. Sixty-nine additional pictures of facial vitiligo were then used as a final dataset. Three expert physicians scored the facial vitiligo on the same 69 pictures. Inter and intrarater performances were evaluated by comparing the scores between raters and artificial intelligence. Algorithm assessment achieved an accuracy of 93%. Overall, the scores reached a good agreement between vitiligo raters and the artificial intelligence model. Results demonstrate the potential of the model. It provides an objective evaluation of facial vitiligo and could become a complementary/alternative tool to human assessment in clinical practice and/or clinical research.
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- Dirk Hillmer
- BRIC (BoRdeaux Institute of onCology), INSERM UMR1312, Team 5, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- CNRS, UMR 5164, Immuno ConcEpT, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- CNRS, UMR 5164, Immuno ConcEpT, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- BRIC (BoRdeaux Institute of onCology), INSERM UMR1312, Team 5, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, National Reference Center for Rare Systemic Autoimmune Diseases, FHU ACRONIM, Pellegrin Hospital, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- CNRS, UMR 5164, Immuno ConcEpT, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; Department of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology, National Reference Center for Rare Skin Disorders, UMR 5164, Saint-André Hospital, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
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- BRIC (BoRdeaux Institute of onCology), INSERM UMR1312, Team 5, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Huang MY, Armstrong AW. Janus-kinase inhibitors in dermatology: A review of their use in psoriasis, vitiligo, systemic lupus erythematosus, hidradenitis suppurativa, dermatomyositis, lichen planus, lichen planopilaris, sarcoidosis and graft-versus-host disease. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2024; 90:30-40. [PMID: 38031699 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_15_2023] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Recent studies on molecular pathways have elucidated novel therapeutic approaches in inflammatory and autoimmune skin disorders. Specifically, the dysregulation of the Janus kinase signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) cascade plays a central role in the pathogenesis of many skin conditions. JAK inhibitors, with their ability to selectively target immune responses, are potential treatment options. Using the National Library of Medicine, we provide a comprehensive review of the use of United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved and emerging JAK or tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitors in a wide range of dermatologic conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo, systemic lupus erythematosus, hidradenitis suppurativa, dermatomyositis, lichen planus, lichen planopilaris, sarcoidosis and graft-versus-host disease. In patients with psoriasis, oral deucravacitinib (TYK2 inhibitor) has been approved as a once-daily therapy with demonstrated superiority and efficacy over apremilast and placebo and tolerable safety profiles. In patients with vitiligo, topical ruxolitinib (JAK1 inhibitor) is approved as a twice-daily treatment for repigmentation. The efficacy of several other JAK inhibitors has also been demonstrated in several clinical trials and case studies for systemic lupus erythematosus, hidradenitis suppurativa, dermatomyositis, lichen planus, lichen planopilaris, sarcoidosis and graft-versus-host disease. Further investigations with long-term clinical trials are necessary to confirm their utility in treatment and safety for these diseases.
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- Margaret Y Huang
- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
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Omar SS, Elmulla KF, Aly RG, Elkaffas A, Ismail A. A triple combination of latanoprost, fractional CO 2 laser, and platelet-rich plasma in localized vitiligo: A clinical and histopathologic study. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2024; 40:e12944. [PMID: 38288773 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12944] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Several treatment modalities are available for the treatment of vitiligo due to the lack of a uniformly effective therapy. Topical latanoprost 0.005% is an effective topical treatment. Fractional CO2 laser alone or combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been proposed as effective adjunctive therapies. OBJECTIVES We aimed to compare the efficacy of topical latanoprost 0.005% (Ioprost®, Orchidia, Egypt) combined with either add-on fractional CO2 laser or fractional CO2 -PRP versus topical latanoprost monotherapy in the treatment of localized stable vitiligo. PATIENTS/METHODS The study included 60 patients randomly assigned into three equal groups. Group A patients received topical latanoprost drops only. Group B patients received topical latanoprost drops and fractional CO2 laser sessions at 2-week interval for 3 months. Group C patients received topical latanoprost drops and fractional CO2 laser sessions combined with PRP at a 2-week interval for 3 months. The mean improvement score by the physician was calculated 4 months after the start of the study. Punch skin biopsies were obtained before treatment and 4 months from the beginning of the study and stained with H&E and HMB-45 antibody for evaluation of pigmentation. RESULTS Significant clinical improvement of vitiligo lesions with significant increase of re-pigmentation were reported in the three treated groups. Latanoprost in combination with fractional CO2 and PRP was associated with more significant therapeutic outcomes than either combined latanoprost and fractional CO2 or latanoprost alone. CONCLUSION Fractional CO2 laser-PRP enhances the therapeutic efficacy of latanoprost 0.005% in the treatment of localized stable vitiligo.
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- Salma Samir Omar
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Guttman-Yassky E, Del Duca E, Da Rosa JC, Bar J, Ezzedine K, Ye Z, He W, Hyde C, Hassan-Zahraee M, Yamaguchi Y, Peeva E. Improvements in immune/melanocyte biomarkers with JAK3/TEC family kinase inhibitor ritlecitinib in vitiligo. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 153:161-172.e8. [PMID: 37777018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.09.021] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is an autoimmune depigmenting disorder with no effective and safe treatments. Its pathogenesis is not fully elucidated. OBJECTIVE This substudy of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial (NCT03715829) evaluated effects of ritlecitinib, an oral JAK3/TEC family kinase inhibitor, on skin and blood biomarkers in participants with nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV). METHODS Sixty-five adults with NSV participated in the substudy and received daily treatment for 24 weeks with placebo (n = 14) or ritlecitinib with or without a 4-week loading dose: 200 (loading dose)/50 mg (n = 13), 100/50 mg (n = 12), 50 mg (n = 11), 30 mg (n = 8), or 10 mg (n = 6). Skin (lesional and nonlesional) biopsy samples were obtained at baseline and at 4 and 24 weeks. Changes from baseline to weeks 4 and 24 in skin and blood molecular and cellular biomarkers were evaluated by RNA sequencing, quantitative real-time PCR, proteomic analysis, and flow cytometry. RESULTS Ritlecitinib-treated groups showed downregulation of immune biomarkers and upregulation of melanocyte-related markers at weeks 4 and 24 compared to baseline and/or placebo. Significant reductions were seen in CD3+/CD8+ T-cell infiltrates, with significant increases in melanocyte markers (tyrosinase; Melan-A) in NSV lesions in the 50 mg ritlecitinib groups (both P < .05). There was significant, dose-dependent downregulation in T-cell activation, NK, cytotoxic, and regulatory markers in lesional skin (IL-2, IL2-RA, IL-15, CCR7, CD5, CRTAM, NCR1, XCL1, KIR3DL1, FASLG, KLRD; P < .05). TH1 and TH2 markers were also downregulated in lesional skin and blood in a dose-dependent manner (P < .05). Changes in immune biomarkers correlated with clinical response. CONCLUSIONS Ritlecitinib significantly downregulated proinflammatory biomarkers and increased melanocyte products in skin and blood of participants with NSV, suggesting its potential in treatment. Ritlecitinib-mediated changes positively correlated with clinical response.
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- Emma Guttman-Yassky
- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai, New York, NY.
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Hôpital Henri Mondor and Université Paris-Est Créteil, EpiDermE-Epidemiology in Dermatology and Evaluation of Therapeutics, Creteil, France
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Speeckaert R, Speeckaert MM, van Geel N. A meta-analysis of the placebo response in vitiligo: Causes and consequences for the interpretation of clinical trials. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2024; 37:74-80. [PMID: 37753945 DOI: 10.1111/pcmr.13132] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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The current understanding of the placebo response in vitiligo is limited. Nonetheless, it is difficult to compare the outcomes of vitiligo trials if the repigmentation rates in placebo patients vary significantly. We conducted a meta-analysis of the placebo response in vitiligo trials. Overall, repigmentation rates in patients receiving placebo were 22%, ranging substantially from 0 to 60%. Repigmentation (>25%) was still relatively common for placebo (9.35%), but fell to 5% when >50% improvement was analyzed. Higher frequencies of placebo responses correlated with more repigmentation in the intervention groups. Facial vitiligo and sunlight exposure was linked to higher placebo responses. Roughly estimating the amount of improvement using quartiles (0-25, 25%-50%, 50%-75%, 75%-100% repigmentation) resulted in higher placebo rates compared to other assessment methods. In clinical studies with older patients, the ratio of placebo reactions to treatment responses was higher. This is likely because clinical trials with older patients reported less repigmentation after treatment than studies with younger patients. The percentual difference in affected body surface area during the study period ranged from 6.2% worsening to 17.6% improvement in the placebo groups. This high variability in placebo responses illustrates the need for standardized outcome measures and more head-to-head trials in vitiligo.
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- Department of Dermatology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium
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Uitentuis SE, Lommerts JE, Willemsen M, Willemsen K, de Rie MA, Luiten RM, Bekkenk MW, Wolkerstorfer A. Addition of cell suspension transplantation to UVB and topical treatment in non-segmental vitiligo: a randomized controlled study. Int J Dermatol 2024; 63:e4-e6. [PMID: 37965775 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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- Sanne E Uitentuis
- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Ehsan M, Rehman AU, Ayyan M, Cheema HA, Ahmad TZ, Mustafa B, Shahid A, Khedro T, Ismail H, Nashwan AJ. Efficacy and safety of topical ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:350-353. [PMID: 38161317 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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- Muhammad Ehsan
- Department of Dermatology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Dermatology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Limerick University Hospital, Limerick, Ireland
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Ryguła I, Pikiewicz W, Kaminiów K. Novel Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Dermatologic Conditions. Molecules 2023; 28:8064. [PMID: 38138551 PMCID: PMC10745734 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248064] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Janus kinase inhibitors, also known as JAK inhibitors, JAKinibs or JAKi, are a new group of disease-modifying drugs. They work by inhibiting enzymes involved in the transmission of information from receptors located in the cell membrane to the cell interior, specifically to the cell nucleus, thus disrupting the JAK-STAT pathway. This pathway plays a role in key cellular processes such as the immune response and cell growth. This feature is used in the treatment of patients with rheumatological, gastroenterological and hematological diseases. Recently, it has been discovered that JAK-STAT pathway inhibitors also show therapeutic potential against dermatological diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata and acquired vitiligo. Studies are underway to use them in the treatment of several other dermatoses. Janus kinase inhibitors represent a promising class of drugs for the treatment of skin diseases refractory to conventional therapy. The purpose of this review is to summarize the latest knowledge on the use of JAKi in dermatological treatment.
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- Izabella Ryguła
- Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum—Faculty of Medicine, WSB University, 41-300 Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland;
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum—Faculty of Medicine, WSB University, 41-300 Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland;
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Patel P, Wang JY, Mineroff J, Jagdeo J. Evaluation of curcumin for dermatologic conditions: a systematic review. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 316:37. [PMID: 38085369 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02754-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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There is increasing demand for natural and sustainable products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions. This systematic review aims to critically analyze published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and provide evidence-based recommendations on the therapeutic use of curcumin for a variety of dermatological diseases. A systematic search of published literature was performed on July 18, 2023 using PRISMA guidelines for turmeric or curcumin for the treatment of skin diseases. Clinical recommendations were made based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine guidelines. We identified 18 original randomized controlled trials for use of turmeric or curcumin for psoriasis, radiation dermatitis, oral lichen planus, pruritis, vitiligo, tinea capitis, facial erythema, and scarring. Psoriasis, cesarean section scar, and pruritus received grade of recommendation B. Radiation dermatitis, oral lichen planus, vitiligo, tinea capitis, and facial redness received grade of recommendation C or D. Curcumin was demonstrated to have an excellent safety profile in all clinical trials analyzed. Further research is required to determine optimal dosing and treatment parameters of turmeric. Additional, larger, RCTs and non-RCTs should be conducted to further investigate the safety and efficacy of curcumin as a treatment option for dermatological diseases.
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- Paras Patel
- Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, USA
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- Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Avenue, 8Th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, USA
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- Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Avenue, 8Th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, USA
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- Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Avenue, 8Th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11203, USA.
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Perez-Bootello J, Cova-Martin R, Naharro-Rodriguez J, Segurado-Miravalles G. Vitiligo: Pathogenesis and New and Emerging Treatments. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17306. [PMID: 38139134 PMCID: PMC10743634 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417306] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is a complex disease with a multifactorial nature and a high impact on the quality of life of patients. Although there are multiple therapeutic alternatives, there is currently no fully effective treatment for this disease. In the current era, multiple drugs are being developed for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. This review assesses the available evidence on the pathogenesis of vitiligo, and a comprehensive review of treatments available for vitiligo now and in the near future is provided. This qualitative analysis spans 116 articles. We reviewed the mechanism of action, efficacy and safety data of phototherapy, afamelanotide, cyclosporine, phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors, trichloroacetic acid, basic fibroblast growth factor, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, secukinumab, pseudocatalase and janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. At the moment, there is no clearly outstanding option or fully satisfactory treatment for vitiligo, so it is necessary to keep up the development of new drugs as well as the publication of long-term effectiveness and safety data for existing treatments.
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Huang X, Ding X. Jak inhibitors in vitiligo: a meta analysis. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:2897-2898. [PMID: 37027285 PMCID: PMC10686594 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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- Xinlyu Huang
- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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Su X, Luo R, Ruan S, Zhong Q, Zhuang Z, Xiao Z, Zhang P, Cheng B, Gong T, Ji C. Efficacy and tolerability of oral upadacitinib monotherapy in patients with recalcitrant vitiligo. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:1257-1259. [PMID: 37516357 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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- Xinhong Su
- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Central Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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Alshiyab D, Al-Qarqaz F, Ba-Shammakh S, Al-Fakih A, Altawalbeh A, Alsheyab S, Sarakbi D, Muhaidat J. Comparison of the efficacy of tacrolimus 0.1% ointment vs calcipotriol/betamethasone in combination with NBUVB in treatment of vitiligo. J DERMATOL TREAT 2023; 34:2252119. [PMID: 37644869 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2023.2252119] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Purpose: Vitiligo is an idiopathic depigmenting skin disorder. The study compares the efficacy of topical tacrolimus 0.1% with calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate in vitiligo patients receiving NB-UVB treatment.Materials and methods: Forty-one adult patients with generalized type vitiligo were recruited. Patients were assigned to phototherapy and then classified into either group one (20 patients), receiving calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate cream (D group), or group two (21 patients), receiving tacrolimus 0.1% ointment (T group). They were followed-up at 3 and 6 months.Results: The D group witnessed an increase in the repigmentation area from 35.4% in the third month to 54.7% in the sixth month (p = 0.001) and the T group from 32.2% to 45.6% (p = 0.011). However, the differences between the treatment groups were not statistically significant. Body sites demonstrated different levels of improvement ranging from the highest in the face to the lowest in the Hand & Feet with the other body sites in between. A negative correlation was identified between the duration since diagnosis and the response to D treatment (3 months: r = -0.612, p = 0.007; 6 months: r = -0.755, p = 0.001).Conclusions: Although both combinations are efficacious, they did not significantly differ in efficacy at three and six months follow-up points.Clinical trial registration: The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04440371).
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- Diala Alshiyab
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Peng L, Lu Y, Gu Y, Liang B, Li Y, Li H, Ke Y, Zhu H, Li Z. Mechanisms of action of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide in protecting against vitiligo mice through modulation of the STAT3-Hsp70-CXCL9/CXCL10 pathway. Pharm Biol 2023; 61:281-287. [PMID: 36655287 PMCID: PMC9858537 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2163406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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CONTEXT Vitiligo is a common skin disease with a complex pathogenesis, and so far, no effective treatment is available. Lycium barbarum L. (Solanaceae) polysaccharide (LBP), the main active ingredient of goji berries, has been demonstrated to protect keratinocytes and fibroblasts against oxidative stress. OBJECTIVE This study explored the effects and mechanism of LBP on monobenzone-induced vitiligo in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into five groups (n = 6): negative control that received vaseline, vitiligo model group induced by monobenzone that treated with vaseline, positive control that received tacrolimus (TAC), LBP groups that received 0.3 and 0.6 g/kg LBP, respectively. We quantified the depigmentation by visual examination and scores, detected the expression of CD8+ T cells, pro-inflammatory cytokines and analysed the STAT3-Hsp70-CXCL9/CXCL10 pathway. RESULTS LBP 0.3 and 0.6 g/kg groups can significantly reduce depigmentation scores and the infiltration of local inflammatory cells in the skin lesions. Moreover, the expression of CXCL9, CXCL3, CXCL10 and HSP70 decreased by 54.3, 20.3, 48.5 and 27.2% in 0.3 g/kg LBP group, which decreased by 62.1, 26.6, 58.2 and 34.5% in 0.6 g/kg LBP group. In addition, 0.3 and 0.6 g/kg LBP decreased the release of IL-8 (9.7%, 22.8%), IL-6 (40.8%, 42.5%), TNF-α (25.7%, 35%), IFN-γ (25.1%, 27.6%) and IL-1β (23.7%, 33.7%) and inhibited the phosphorylation expression of STAT3 by 63.2 and 67.9%, respectively. CONCLUSION These findings indicated LBP might be recommended as a new approach for vitiligo which provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of LBP in treating vitiligo patients.
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- Liqian Peng
- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Garza-Davila VF, Valdespino-Valdes J, Ramos A, Gonzalez-Martínez G, Herz-Ruelas ME, Gomez-Flores M, Ocampo-Candiani J, Welsh-Lozano O, Cuellar-Barboza AB. Combination of NB-UVB phototherapy and oral vitamin D supplementation in patients with generalized vitiligo: A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1423-e1425. [PMID: 37458536 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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- Valeria F Garza-Davila
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario "José Eleuterio González" Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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Giri PS, Bharti AH, Kode J, Begum R, Dwivedi M. Harmine and Kaempferol treatment enhances NFATC1 and FOXP3 mediated regulatory T-cells' suppressive capacity in generalized vitiligo. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 125:111174. [PMID: 37951194 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Generalized vitiligo (GV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the progressive loss of melanocytes. OBJECTIVES Current study was undertaken to assess in-vitro therapeutic potential of Harmine and Kaempferol for GV. METHODS Calcium, calcineurin, NFATC1 levels, cell proliferation were assessed by various kits and ORAI1, PEIZO1, Calcineurin, GSK3B, DYRK1A transcripts and IFN-γ,IL-10,TGF-β protein levels were assessed by qPCR and ELISA in blood and skin biopsy samples from Tregs of 52 patients and 50 controls. RESULTS Harmine and Kaempferol treatment enhances Treg suppressive capacity, NFATs and FOXP3 expression in blood and skin Tregs of GV patients (p < 0.05). Furthermore, Harmine and Kaempferol treatment in Tregs increased calcineurin and NFATC1 activity and decreased DYRK1A transcripts in blood and skin Tregs of GV patients(p < 0.05). In-silico analysis revealed that Harmine and Kaempferol might boost Treg suppressive capacity by increasing calcineurin dephosphorylation activity leading to increase NFATs activation and also increase nuclear retention of NFATs by inhibiting DYRK1a phosphorylation activity. Moreover, calcineurin and NFATC1 activity in Tregs were positively correlated with Treg suppressive capacity, NFATC1 and FOXP3 expression (p < 0.05), whereas, DYRK1A transcripts were negatively correlated with Treg suppressive capacity, NFATC1 and FOXP3 expression (p < 0.05). These compounds significantly increased melanocytes' survival and proliferation in Treg:CD4+/CD8+:SK-Mel-28 cell line co-culture system from GV patients (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS For the first time the study suggests that Harmine and Kaempferol treated Tregs could control the CD8+ and CD4+T-cells' proliferation and IFN-γ production, leading to melanocytes' survival and proliferation. These compounds may serve as novel Treg-based therapeutics for GV; however, in vivo studies are warranted to assess the safety and efficacy of these compounds.
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- Prashant S Giri
- C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat 394 350, Gujarat, India
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- Aura Skin Care, Laxmi Icon 2(nd) Floor, Unai Road, Near Swaminarayan Temple, Vyara 394650, Gujarat, India
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- Kode Lab, Tumor Immunology & Immunotherapy Group, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat 394 350, Gujarat, India.
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Liu J, Chen Q. Clinical effect of stem cell transplantation combined with 308-nm excimer laser therapy for 56 cases of vitiligo. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023; 22:3276-3281. [PMID: 37366266 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15833] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To probe the clinical effect of stem cell transplantation in combination with 308-nm excimer laser therapy for vitiligo and to analyze its value in clinical application. METHODS A total of 56 patients with stable non-segmental vitiligo in different parts who were not cured by other therapies visiting our hospital from March 2019 to December 2021 were enrolled as study subjects. They were treated by stem cell transplantation combined with 308-nm excimer laser therapy. The treatment efficacy was observed and analyzed. RESULTS Among the 56 patients, 38 (67.85%) and 49 (87.5%) patients were cured at 6 and 12 months after treatment, respectively. CONCLUSION Stem cell transplantation combined with 308-nm excimer laser therapy for vitiligo achieves significant efficacy, with the cure rate far superior to that of other therapies for vitiligo. The therapy is worthy of popularization in the clinic.
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- Jingwei Liu
- Nanhai Renshu International Skin Hospital (Hainan) Co., Ltd., Haikou, China
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- Nanhai Renshu International Skin Hospital (Hainan) Co., Ltd., Haikou, China
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Wang T, Zhao P, Shi X, Zhang J, Ren Y, Luo G. Efficacy of intralesional corticosteroid injections for scalp vitiligo: An effective therapeutic option. J Dermatol 2023; 50:e404-e405. [PMID: 37534565 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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- Tianjing Wang
- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Trigui E, Ben Hassen H, Zaghden H, Trigui M, Achour S. A Bioinformatic Study on the Potential Anti-Vitiligo Activity of a Carpobrotus edulis Compound. Molecules 2023; 28:7545. [PMID: 38005266 PMCID: PMC10673461 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227545] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The plant Carpobrotus edulis has traditionally been known for its wide applications in diseases, especially vitiligo, which is characterized by patches and white macules caused by the loss of melanocytes. One of the chemical treatments for vitiligo consists mainly of skin repigmentation and usually leads to a non-durable effect by inhibiting the Janus kinase (JAK) signal transduction (STAT pathway). JAK inhibitors generally block multiple JAK tyrosine kinases, which leads to secondary effects. In this study, natural molecules from Carpobrotus edulis were extracted and tested using a structure-based drug-design approach and pharmacophore modeling. The best-fit candidate from the extracted molecules was compared to the chemical molecules used. The results indicated a similarity between the chemical and natural ligands which suggested the potential use of the natural product against vitiligo. The main finding of this research work was the discovery of a new molecule extracted from a natural plant and the detection of its anti-vitiligo activity using an in-silico approach. This method can significantly reduce the cost of searching for potential medicinal molecules.
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- Emna Trigui
- Laboratory of Bioressources, Integrative Biology & Valorisation (BIOLIVAL), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, Monastir University, Monastir 5000, Tunisia; (E.T.); (M.T.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Probabilities and Statistics, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, Sfax University, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Physiology, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Bioressources, Integrative Biology & Valorisation (BIOLIVAL), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, Monastir University, Monastir 5000, Tunisia; (E.T.); (M.T.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Bioressources, Integrative Biology & Valorisation (BIOLIVAL), Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, Monastir University, Monastir 5000, Tunisia; (E.T.); (M.T.); (S.A.)
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Wei Y, Wang T, Nie X, Shi Z, Liu Z, Zeng Y, Pan R, Zhang R, Deng Y, Li D. 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 3 Provides Benefits in Vitiligo Based on Modulation of CD8+ T Cell Glycolysis and Function. Nutrients 2023; 15:4697. [PMID: 37960350 PMCID: PMC10650610 DOI: 10.3390/nu15214697] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is a common autoimmune skin disease caused by autoreactive CD8+ T cells. The diverse effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ [1,25(OH)₂D₃] on immune cell metabolism and proliferation have made it an interesting candidate as a supporting therapeutic option in various autoimmune diseases. This study aimed to elucidate the immunomodulatory effects of 1,25(OH)₂D₃ in vitiligo. Cross-sectional relationships between serum 1,25(OH)₂D₃ levels and disease characteristics were investigated in 327 patients with vitiligo. The immunomodulatory and therapeutic effects of 1,25(OH)₂D₃ were then investigated in vivo and in vitro, respectively. We found that 1,25(OH)₂D₃ deficiency was associated with hyperactivity of CD8+ T cells in the vitiligo cohort. In addition, 1,25(OH)₂D₃ suppressed glycolysis by activating the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting the proliferation, cytotoxicity and aberrant activation of CD8+ T cells. Finally, the in vivo administration of 1,25(OH)₂D₃ to melanocyte-associated vitiligo (MAV) mice reduced the infiltration and function of CD8+ T cells and promoted repigmentation. In conclusion, 1,25(OH)₂D₃ may serve as an essential biomarker of the progression and severity of vitiligo. The modulation of autoreactive CD8+ T cell function and glycolysis by 1,25(OH)₂D₃ may be a novel approach for treating vitiligo.
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- Department of Dermatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Y.W.); (T.W.); (X.N.); (Z.S.); (Z.L.); (Y.Z.); (R.P.); (R.Z.); (Y.D.)
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Tang Q, Fakih HH, Zain Ui Abideen M, Hildebrand SR, Afshari K, Gross KY, Sousa J, Maebius AS, Bartholdy C, Søgaard PP, Jackerott M, Hariharan V, Summers A, Fan X, Okamura K, Monopoli KR, Cooper DA, Echeverria D, Bramato B, McHugh N, Furgal RC, Dresser K, Winter SJ, Biscans A, Chuprin J, Haddadi NS, Sherman S, Yıldız-Altay Ü, Rashighi M, Richmond JM, Bouix-Peter C, Blanchard C, Clauss A, Alterman JF, Khvorova A, Harris JE. Rational design of a JAK1-selective siRNA inhibitor for the modulation of autoimmunity in the skin. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7099. [PMID: 37925520 PMCID: PMC10625637 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42714-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023] Open
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Inhibition of Janus kinase (JAK) family enzymes is a popular strategy for treating inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases. In the clinic, small molecule JAK inhibitors show distinct efficacy and safety profiles, likely reflecting variable selectivity for JAK subtypes. Absolute JAK subtype selectivity has not yet been achieved. Here, we rationally design small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that offer sequence-specific gene silencing of JAK1, narrowing the spectrum of action on JAK-dependent cytokine signaling to maintain efficacy and improve safety. Our fully chemically modified siRNA supports efficient silencing of JAK1 expression in human skin explant and modulation of JAK1-dependent inflammatory signaling. A single injection into mouse skin enables five weeks of duration of effect. In a mouse model of vitiligo, local administration of the JAK1 siRNA significantly reduces skin infiltration of autoreactive CD8+ T cells and prevents epidermal depigmentation. This work establishes a path toward siRNA treatments as a new class of therapeutic modality for inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases.
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- Qi Tang
- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, 01609, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- LEO Pharma A/S, Industriparken 55, 2750, Ballerup, Denmark
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
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- RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
- Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
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Lajevardi V, Hosseini ZSS, Heidari S. Efficacy of using oral methotrexate with phototherapy in the treatment of vitiligo in comparison with single phototherapy treatment: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2023; 39:657-662. [PMID: 37859524 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12918] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease with a worldwide prevalence of 0.5%-2% and a tendency to involve both genders. Although the exact pathologic mechanism is unknown, there is some evidence for the role of autoimmunity in this disease. Based on this theory, various immunosuppressive agents, such as topical or systemic corticosteroids and phototherapy (including narrowband ultraviolet B), are used. Methotrexate is another immunosuppressant that has recently become popular as a single treatment for vitiligo; however, the synergistic effect and its superiority over other treatments are two crucial factors that are still obscure. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of methotrexate+ NB-UVB versus placebo+ NB-UVB in vitiligo patients. METHODS In this double-blinded, randomized controlled trial, 42 patients were randomly allocated into two groups: the first group received three times weekly NB-UVB plus placebo, and the second group was treated with three times weekly NB-UVB in combination with a weekly dose of 12.5 mg MTX. The total duration of treatment was 6 months, patients were followed up every 2 months, and the assessment tools were VASI (repigmentation indicator) and VIDA (disease activity indicator) scores. RESULTS Both treatment groups showed improvement in VASI and VIDA scores during 6-month follow-up, but no statistical significance was found between the two treatment methods. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that both treatment modalities were equally effective, and further studies are required to evaluate the efficacy of MTX with other medications with longer follow-up and a larger sample size.
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- Vahide Lajevardi
- Department of Dermatology, RAZI Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, RAZI Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Lin X, Meng X, Lin J. The possible role of Wnt/β-catenin signalling in vitiligo treatment. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2208-2221. [PMID: 36912722 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19022] [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: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Vitiligo is a common chronic skin disease which has an adverse impact on patients' life. Its pathogenesis is complex, involving autoimmunity and oxidative stress (OS). Autoimmunity leads to the loss of epidermal melanocytes and the formation of the depigmented patches of the disease. Treatment of vitiligo should control the exaggerated immune response to arrest the progress of active disease, and then promote melanocytes to repigmentation. Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway has been of recent interest in vitiligo. Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway is downregulated in vitiligo. Upregulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling possibly control vitiligo autoimmune response by protecting melanocyte from OS damage, inhibiting CD8+ T cell effector cell differentiation and enhancing Treg. Wnt/β-catenin signalling plays a critical role in the melanocyte regeneration by driving the differentiation of melanocyte stem cells (McSCs) into melanocytes. Promoting Wnt/β-catenin signalling can not only arrest the progress of active disease of vitiligo but also promote repigmentation. Some of the main effective therapies for vitiligo are likely to work by activating Wnt/β-catenin signalling. Agents that can enhance the effect of Wnt/β-catenin signalling may become potential candidates for the development of new drugs for vitiligo treatment.
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- Xiran Lin
- Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Axia Women's Health, Oaks, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Speeckaert R, van Geel N. The real-life efficacy of methotrexate in vitiligo: A retrospective study and literature review. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2267-2269. [PMID: 37571807 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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- Department of Dermatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Seneschal J, Speeckaert R, Taïeb A, Wolkerstorfer A, Passeron T, Pandya AG, Lim HW, Ezzedine K, Zhou Y, Xiang F, Thng S, Tanemura A, Suzuki T, Rosmarin D, Rodrigues M, Raboobee N, Pliszewski G, Parsad D, Oiso N, Monteiro P, Meurant JM, Maquignon N, Lui H, Le Poole C, Leone G, Lee AY, Lan E, Katayama I, Huggins R, Oh SH, Harris JE, Hamzavi IH, Gupta S, Grimes P, Goh BK, Ghia D, Esmat S, Eleftheriadou V, Böhm M, Benzekri L, Bekkenk M, Bae JM, Alomar A, Abdallah M, Picardo M, van Geel N. Worldwide expert recommendations for the diagnosis and management of vitiligo: Position statement from the international Vitiligo Task Force-Part 2: Specific treatment recommendations. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2185-2195. [PMID: 37715487 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of vitiligo can be challenging. Up-to-date agreed consensus recommendations on the use of topical and systemic therapies to facilitate the clinical management of vitiligo are currently lacking. OBJECTIVES To develop internationally agreed-upon expert-based recommendations for the treatment of vitiligo. METHODS In this consensus statement, a consortium of 42 international vitiligo experts and four patient representatives participated in different online and live meetings to develop a consensus management strategy for vitiligo. At least two vitiligo experts summarized the evidence for different topics included in the algorithms. A survey was then given to a core group of eight experts to resolve the remaining issues. Subsequently, the recommendations were finalized and validated based on further input from the entire group during two live meetings. RESULTS The recommendations provided summarize the latest evidence regarding the use of topical therapies (steroids, calcineurin inhibitors and Jak-inhibitors) and systemic therapies, including steroids and other systemic immunomodulating or antioxidant agents. The different modalities of phototherapies (NB-UVB, photochemotherapy, excimer devices and home phototherapy), which are often combined with other therapies, are also summarized. Interventional approaches as well as depigmentation strategies are presented for specific indications. Finally, the status of innovative and targeted therapies under development is discussed. CONCLUSIONS This international consensus statement culminated in expert-based clinical practice recommendations for the treatment of vitiligo. The development of new therapies is ongoing in vitiligo, and this will likely improve the future management of vitiligo, a disease that still has many unmet needs.
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- Julien Seneschal
- Department of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology, National Reference Center for Rare Skin Disorders, Hospital Saint-André, ImmunoConcept, CNRS UMR 5164, Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology, National Reference Center for Rare Skin Disorders, Hospital Saint-André, BRIC, UMR 1312, Inserm, University Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Henri Mondor, EpiDermE EA 7379, Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne, Créteil, France
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- Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Skin Research Institute of Singapore, ASTAR, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Dermatology Integrated Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Chroma Dermatology, Pigment and Skin of Colour Centre, Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Dermatology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Dermatology, Westville Hospital, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Kindai University Nara Hospital, Ikoma, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Microbiology and Immunology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Photodermatology and Vitiligo Treatment Unit, Israelite Hospital, Roma
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Hospital and South Mumbai Dermatology Clinic, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Mohammed V University, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Dermatology, Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Clinica Dermatologica Moragas, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dermatology, Andrology, and Venereology Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Xu Z, Xing X, Xuan Y, Xiang LF, Zhang C. Progressive nonsegmental vitiligo successfully treated with oral tofacitinib and narrow-band UVB: A case report of 2-year follow-up. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2023; 39:663-666. [PMID: 37409472 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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- Zhongyi Xu
- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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Białczyk A, Wełniak A, Kamińska B, Czajkowski R. Oxidative Stress and Potential Antioxidant Therapies in Vitiligo: A Narrative Review. Mol Diagn Ther 2023; 27:723-739. [PMID: 37737953 PMCID: PMC10590312 DOI: 10.1007/s40291-023-00672-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder characterised by the loss of melanocytes and subsequent skin depigmentation. Although many theories have been proposed in the literature, none alone explains the pathogenesis of vitiligo. Oxidative stress has been identified as a potential factor in the pathogenesis of vitiligo. A growing body of evidence suggests that antioxidant therapies may offer a promising approach to managing this condition. This review summarises the potential mechanisms of oxidative stress and the types of melanocyte death in vitiligo. We also provide a brief overview of the most commonly studied antioxidants. Melanocytes in vitiligo are thought to be damaged by an accumulation of reactive oxygen species to destroy the structural and functional integrity of their DNA, lipids, and proteins. Various causes, including exogenous and endogenous stress factors, an imbalance between prooxidants and antioxidants, disruption of antioxidant pathways, and gene polymorphisms, lead to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species. Although necroptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and oxeiptosis are newer types of cell death that may contribute to the pathophysiology of vitiligo, apoptosis remains the most studied cell death mechanism in vitiligo. According to studies, vitamin E helps to treat lipid peroxidation of the skin caused by psoralen ultra-violet A treatment. In addition, Polypodium leucotomos increased the efficacy of psoralen ultra-violet A or narrow-band ultraviolet B therapy. Our review provides valuable insights into the potential role of oxidative stress in pathogenesis and antioxidant-based supporting therapies in treating vitiligo, offering a promising avenue for further research and the development of effective treatment strategies.
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- Aleksandra Białczyk
- Students' Scientific Club of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 9 Skłodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
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- Students' Scientific Club of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 9 Skłodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Students' Scientific Club of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 9 Skłodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Kumar D, Thakur V, Subburaj K, Bishnoi A, Vinay K, Sendhil Kumaran M, Parsad D. A randomized prospective study to assess the role of topical tacrolimus as preventive therapy in unstable acral vitiligo. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2243-2248. [PMID: 37467136 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19362] [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: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acral vitiligo is a significantly distressing condition and tends to be treatment-resistant. The occurrence of new lesions on acral areas further causes greater psychological trauma. Topical tacrolimus has been widely used in the management of vitiligo and its role in preventing flares in other dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis has been well documented. OBJECTIVES To assess the role of topical tacrolimus as preventive therapy in unstable acral vitiligo. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this single-centre randomized prospective study, 60 patients aged 16-60 years having unstable acral vitiligo with symmetrical lesions were enrolled and randomized (1:1) into two groups. Patients in group A were instructed to apply topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment on both vitiliginous and normal skin while patients in group B were instructed to apply topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment only on vitiliginous skin for 6 months. Only the distal hand till the wrist joint was chosen for observation. Vitiliginous patches were assessed monthly for 6 months for a change in the number of lesions and total area involved, extension of preexisting lesions and adverse effects if any. RESULTS A reduction in the number of lesions was observed in both groups. The decrease in the number of lesions in group A was 5.6% as compared to 2.3% in group B (p-0.001). The decrease in depigmented area in group A was 10.5% as compared to 4.6% in group B (p-0.048). Treatment failure was seen in 11 out of 60 (18.3%) patients. CONCLUSION Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment application showed effectiveness in preventing the appearance of new lesions in unstable acral vitiligo and hastening the repigmentation when applied on both lesional and perilesional skin in vitiligo.
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- Deepak Kumar
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Fallah M, Abedini R, Mahiabadi SA, Montazeri S, Hosseinzadeh-Attar MJ, Ebrahimpour-Koujan S. The effect of vitamin C on oxidative stress indices and skin regimentation of vitiligo patients. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 315:2655-2660. [PMID: 37606744 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02687-2] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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It has been suggested that vitamin C is involved in suppressing stress oxidation signaling in vitiligo disease. However, the effect of vitamin C supplementation on stress oxidative factors has not been investigated in vitiligo subjects. This study was designed to examine the effects on vitamin C supplementation on serum levels of stress oxidative factors and regimentation in vitiligo patients. Forty-four vitiligo patients will be recruited in this study. After block matching for sex and number of phototherapy sessions, they will be randomly assigned to receive 1000 mg/d vitamin C or placebo for 8 weeks. The weight, height, and waist circumference of participants will be measured. Determination of serum stress oxidative indices (CAT, SOD, GPX, MDA, TOS, TAC) will be done at study baseline and at the end of the trial. Also, the regimentation will be determined using the VASI score. This is the first randomized controlled trial that will determine the effect of vitamin C supplementation on serum levels of stress oxidative indices and regimentation in vitiligo patients. The results of this trial will provide clinical evidence on the effectiveness of vitamin C supplementation in controlling oxidative stress in vitiligo patients. Trial registration number: This study is registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials website (available at http://www.irct.ir , identifier: IRCT20230123057193N1), Registration date: 2023/04/17.
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- Maryam Fallah
- Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 14155-6446, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medical Sciences, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 14155-6446, Iran
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- Department of Dermatopathology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 14155-6446, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 14155-6446, Iran.
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Tavoletti G, Avallone G, Conforti C, Roccuzzo G, Maronese CA, Mattioli MA, Quaglino P, Zalaudek I, Marzano AV, Ribero S, Alberti-Violetti S. Topical ruxolitinib: A new treatment for vitiligo. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2222-2230. [PMID: 37147856 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19162] [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: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder whose diagnosis is often psychologically upsetting. The efficacy of the available therapies, including topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors, has historically been limited and the management of vitiligo is still challenging. As vitiligo is a chronic disease limited to the skin, topical rather than systemic therapies may be preferable (especially among patients with localised lesions) to avoid the long-term side-effects of the latter. A topical formulation of ruxolitinib, a selective JAK1/2 inhibitor, has recently been approved in the United States for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo in patients aged >12 years based on data from the phase III TRuE-V1 and TRuE-V2 clinical trials. The aim of this review is to describe the current evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of topical ruxolitinib in the treatment of vitiligo, and discuss issues regarding its use in younger children and pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as the duration and durability of treatment. The promising results obtained so far suggest that 1.5% ruxolitinib cream is an effective means of treating vitiligo.
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- G Tavoletti
- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Clinic, Maggiore Hospital of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Clinic, Maggiore Hospital of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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