Treatment of acne vulgaris with fractional radiofrequency microneedling

Fractional radiofrequency microneedling is a novel radiofrequency technique that uses insulated microneedles to deliver energy to the deep dermis at the point of penetration without destruction of the epidermis. It has been used for the treatment of various dermatological conditions including wrinkles, atrophic scars and hypertrophic scars. There have been few studies evaluating the efficacy of fractional radiofrequency microneedling in the treatment of acne, and none measuring objective parameters like the number of inflammatory and non‐inflammatory acne lesions or sebum excretion levels. The safety and efficacy of fractional radiofrequency microneedling in the treatment of acne vulgaris was investigated. In a prospective clinical trial, 25 patients with moderate to severe acne were treated with fractional radiofrequency microneedling. The procedure was carried out three times at 1‐month intervals. Acne lesion count, subjective satisfaction score, sebum excretion level and adverse effects were assessed at baseline and at 4, 8 and 12 weeks after the first treatment as well as 4, 8 and 12 weeks after the last treatment. Number of acne lesions (inflammatory and non‐inflammatory) decreased. Sebum excretion and subjective satisfaction were more favorable at every time point compared with the baseline values (P < 0.05). Inflammatory lesions responded better than non‐inflammatory lesions (P < 0.05). Adverse effects such as pinpoint bleeding, pain and erythema were noted, but were transient and not severe enough to stop treatment. Fractional radiofrequency microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for acne vulgaris.     

中医辨证论治痤疮84例

目的:观察中医辨证论治痤疮的临床疗效及安全性。方法:选择本院2012年1月—2013年12月诊治的168例痤疮患者为研究对象,随机分为对照组和观察组各84例。对照组采用维生素B6、罗红霉素和外用擦剂等方法治疗,观察组运用中药方剂治疗,两组患者均以15 d为1个疗程,治疗2个疗程后对其疗效与安全性进行评价。结果:观察组有效率为95.2%,对照组有效率为83.3%,观察组有效率明显高于对照组,差异显著(P0.05);观察组的雄激素受体水平为(19.8±3.8)mg,明显低于对照组的(28.4±8.9)mg,差异显著(P0.05);观察组不良反应发生率也明显低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:中医辨证论治痤疮不仅临床疗效显著,安全可靠,而且能够美容养颜,提高患者的生活质量。     

火针联合甘草锌颗粒治疗轻中度寻常型痤疮临床观察

目的 :探讨火针联合甘草锌颗粒治疗轻中度寻常型痤疮的临床疗效。方法 :将符合纳入标准的80例痤疮患者随机分为2组,每组40例,治疗过程中脱落5例,实际完成治疗组38例,对照组37例。其中治疗组给予火针联合甘草锌颗粒,对照组给予丹参酮胶囊口服,8周后观察疗效。结果:治疗组总有效率为92.1%,对照组为78.37%。两组患者疗效比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:火针联合甘草锌颗粒治疗轻中度寻常型痤疮具有显著疗效。     

非剥脱1550nm铒玻璃点阵激光治疗活动性痤疮及痤疮瘢痕临床疗效观察

目的：观察非剥脱1550nm铒玻璃点阵激光治疗活动性痤疮及痤疮凹陷性瘢痕的临床疗效及安全性。方法：应用非剥脱性1550nm铒玻璃点阵激光治疗中重度痤疮患者25例，其中16例表现为活动性痤疮皮损（粉刺、丘疹、脓疱、结节）合并痤疮后凹陷性瘢痕，3例为痤疮瘢痕不伴活动性皮损，6例为活动性皮损不伴瘢痕形成。治疗1-3次，每次间隔3-4周，于末次治疗1个月后观察疗效。结果：活动性皮损22例，痊愈2例（9．1％）、显效14例（63．6％）、有效6例（27．3％）、无效或恶化0例（O％），总有效率为72．7％；痤疮凹陷性瘢痕19例，痊愈2例（10．5％）、显效10例（52．6％）、有效7例（36．8％）、无效或恶化0例（0％），总有效率为63．2％。且随着治疗次数的增加疗效逐步提高。术后仅出现轻度红肿，平均2-3天消退，均无色素沉着、水疱等不良反应，无1例恶化，患者满意率达840。结论：非剥脱1550nm铒玻璃点阵激光治疗活动性痤疮及痤疮后凹陷性瘢痕均有显著疗效，且安全、不艮反应轻，患者满意率高。     

Case of coincident severe acne and psoriasis in AIDS patient successfully treated with antiretroviral therapy

Cutaneous disorders remain a major problem in HIV‐infected patients, even under antiretroviral therapy (ART). Patients at any stage of HIV/AIDS may suffer from skin lesions. Acnes and psoriasis are both common chronic and inflammatory skin diseases, and the treatment becomes more challenging and complex when combined with HIV infection. Whether the incidence and severity of acne and psoriasis are related to HIV infection is still controversial. Here, we report a rare case of an AIDS patient who developed severe acne along with psoriasis. The patient had initially received multiple systemic and topical antipsoriatic and anti‐acne treatments which failed. Ultimately, he achieved dramatic clinical improvement after initiation of ART for main treatment. An 8‐year follow up demonstrated that the patient has been free of symptoms of both psoriasis and acne till now.     

Severe methemoglobinemia due to topical dapsone misuse in a teenage girl

Dapsone gel is a topical treatment for facial acne in adolescents and adults, and while systemic dapsone therapy is known to be associated with methemoglobinemia, once-daily topical dapsone has been well tolerated with few side effects in large randomized controlled trials. We describe the first reported case of severe methemoglobinemia in a healthy adolescent using daily topical dapsone. Although the medication was prescribed for facial use only, the patient reported topical use over her back and chest as well. This case illustrates the potential for significant systemic dapsone absorption even with daily topical dosing and demonstrates the need for clear anticipatory guidance to prevent the potential morbidity and mortality associated with methemoglobinemia from improper topical dapsone use.     

寻常痤疮发病机制相关信号通路的研究进展

寻常痤疮是一种毛囊皮脂腺单位的炎症疾病,在青少年中的发病率高达85%,发病机制与雄激素、皮脂分泌、嗜脂性微生物感染、免疫-炎症反应等密切相关。本文从炎症信号通路、皮脂分泌通路方面,综述与痤疮相关的信号转导通路。     

毫火针联合中药药膜外敷治疗轻中度痤疮疗效观察

目的:探讨毫火针联合中药药膜外敷治疗轻中度痤疮患者的临床效果和安全性。方法:将100例门诊确诊为轻中度痤疮的患者随机分成两组。治疗组:50例,使用毫火针配合中药药膜外敷治疗(每周2次,8周为1个疗程);对照组:50例,仅采用毫火针治疗(每周2次,8周为1个疗程),治疗1个疗程后观察两组的治疗效果及安全性。结果:治疗组:治愈6例,显效19例,有效22例,总有效率94.0%;对照组:治愈3例,显效12例,有效25例,总有效率80.0%,两组疗效比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,治疗组患者DLQI积分为2.52±0.81,显著低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后,治疗组患者的DLQI积分下降幅度显著高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗期间,治疗组发生不良反应1例,发生率为2%;对照组未发现明显不良反应,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:毫火针联合中药药膜外敷治疗轻中度痤疮安全、有效。