Publications by authors named "Adhimukti Sampurna"
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- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of standard acne treatment according to Indonesian guidelines at a national referral hospital.
- Involving 131 patients, results showed significant reductions in both non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions after 12 weeks, with most patients benefiting from a combination therapy including retinoic acid and antibiotics.
- After treatment, there was a marked improvement in acne severity, with a rise in mild cases and a drop in moderate and severe cases, highlighting the success of the national guidelines for acne management in Indonesia.
Background: Long-term sun exposure is one of the risks faced by outdoor swimmers and can cause sunburn. Using sunscreen is one way to prevent sunburn; however, physical activity can trigger sweat, friction, and water washing that can interfere with sunscreen efficacy and decrease its sun protection factor (SPF). Sunscreens are classified into inorganic and organic based on their filter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Outdoor swimming athletes are often exposed to undesirable environmental conditions such as long-term sun exposure. The risk of sunburn can still occur in this population due to the loss of sunscreen and an increase in the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet rays, particularly ultraviolet B, in wet conditions. Some previous trials showed that organic sunscreens had a longer shelf-life than inorganic sunscreens after exercise due to their characteristics to bind better with the skin layer.
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