Publications by authors named "Alberto Soto Moreno"
The therapeutic arsenal for atopic dermatitis (AD) has increased in recent years. The use of biologics or Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) is advocated following failure or contraindication to cyclosporine (CSA), however, it is not known whether treatment with CSA can impact the response to biologics or JAKi. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of previous treatment with CSA on response to biologics or JAKi in patients with AD.
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- Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is an ectoparasitic infection mainly caused by nematodes like Ancylostoma braziliense and Ancylostoma caninum, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- This study presents two cases of CLM that showcased rare follicular involvement in patients who developed skin lesions after traveling to subtropical areas, with one patient returning from Thailand and the other from Senegal.
- Histological analysis revealed nematode larvae moving through hair follicles, and skin ultrasound was used to help visualize the parasites, highlighting the importance of recognizing follicular involvement in diagnosing and understanding CLM.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided galvanic current (GC) treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition, in patients where traditional treatments may not be sufficient.
- Results showed that 77% of patients experienced a complete response 12 weeks post-treatment, with no serious adverse effects noted.
- Overall, the study concludes that GC is a promising and well-tolerated local treatment option for HS.
Burnout syndrome is a mental health condition related to chronic occupational stress; its prevalence, as well as its relationship with other mental health disorders in physicians, has become a topic of growing interest. However, no studies with large sample sizes evaluate this association in dermatologists. With this background, a cross-sectional study was designed, which included 420 Spanish dermatologists; the mean age was 44.
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- Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that helps with actinic keratosis (AKs), a skin condition, but we don't know much about how it affects the skin's barrier.
- Researchers studied patients with AKs to see how PDT impacts their skin over time.
- The study found that PDT reduces AKs and changes the skin barrier, leading to some improvements in skin health, especially after a month.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with significant impairment in quality of life. Although quality of life in patients with psoriasis has been widely studied, there is little evidence regarding the impact of psoriasis on major life-changing decisions (MLCD). The aims of this study are to describe the impact of psoriasis on MLCD and to explore the potential clinical factors associated with MLCD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Teledermatology consultations have recently been on the rise, especially due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The role of teledermatology has been extensively discussed as a mean for the education of dermatology residents. Nevertheless, little has been explored on its use as a pedagogical tool for medical students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImprovement of Sexual Function and Sleep Quality in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Treated with Dupilumab: A Single-Centre Prospective Observational Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2023
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease presenting as xerosis, eczema and intense pruritus. These symptoms negatively impact patients' quality of life. However, the effect of AD on sexual function and sleep quality and how treatment with dupilumab could modify them have not been explored in depth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlopecia Areata (AA) is a chronic condition which has been associated with poor quality of life and mood status disturbances. The aim of this study is to compare the sleep quality between AA patients and controls, and to analyze the impact of poor sleep quality on patients with AA regarding mood status disturbances, quality of life and sexuality. A cross-sectional study including patients suffering from mild-to-severe AA and sex- and age-matched healthy controls was performed.
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