Application of photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid and fractional CO laser for the management of recalcitrant plantar warts.

Significance: Plantar warts, benign lesions on the soles of the feet, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting keratinocytes. Complete eradication of these warts is challenging, often leading to recurrences. This study evaluates the combined clinical efficacy of topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT) and fractional carbon dioxide (CO) laser treatment for recalcitrant plantar warts.

Network pharmacology analysis of the Huangqi-Gancao herb pair reveals quercetin as a therapeutics for allergic rhinitis via the RELA-regulated IFNG/IRF1 axis response.

Despite the complexity of allergic rhinitis (AR) pathogenesis, no FDA-approved drug has been developed to achieve optimal therapeutic effects. The present study explored the efficacy and mechanism of Huangqi (Hedysarum Multijugum Maxim)-Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma or licorice) herb pair in treating AR by network pharmacology and experimental approaches. The bioactive ingredients of Huangqi and Gancao were identified and used to predict the targets of these herbs in AR and generate the pharmacological network.

Simple Method for Preparing Starch Inclusion Complexes with Enhanced Amylolysis Resistance and Antioxidant Properties.

Slow-digesting starch with bioactive functionality has been attracting much interest with the increasing incidence of type-2 diabetes and other diet-related illnesses. The present study demonstrates a simple method for preparing a starch inclusion complex with reduced enzymic digestion and enhanced antioxidant activities using debranched pea starch (PS) and 10-gingerol (10G). Enzymically debranched starch complexed more 10G and formed more structurally ordered starch-10G complexes compared to PS that had not been debranched.

Novel Type of Slowly Digested Starch Complex with Antioxidant Properties.

With the increasing number of diabetic patients in the world, there is an urgent requirement to reduce the incidence of diabetes. It is considered that a viable prophylactic treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus is to reduce starch digestibility and oxidative stress. In this study, a novel type of slowly digested starch [pea starch (PS)-gingerol complex] was fabricated to evaluate its in vitro enzymatic digestibility and antioxidant activities.

ORC6 acts as an effective prognostic predictor for non‑small cell lung cancer and is closely associated with tumor progression.

Origin recognition complexes (ORCs) are vital in the control of DNA replication and the progression of the cell cycle, however the precise function and mechanism of ORC6 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still not well understood. The present study used bioinformatics methods to assess the predictive significance of ORC6 expression in NSCLC. Moreover, the expression of ORC6 was further evaluated using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blotting, and its functional significance in lung cancer was assessed via knockdown experiments using small interfering RNA.

Short-Term Ambient Air Pollution and Urticaria in Guangzhou, China: Estimating the Association and Population Attributable Fraction.

Limited evidence is available regarding the association between acute exposure to ambient air pollutants and the risk of urticaria, even though the skin is an organ with direct contact with the external environment. This study utilized generalized additive models to investigate the association between particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter smaller than 10 μm (PM) and 2.5 μm (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO) and sulfur dioxide (SO), and daily outpatient visits for urticaria in Guangzhou, China from 2013 to 2017.

Tanshinone Alleviates UVA-induced Melanogenesis in Melanocytes the Nrf2-regulated Antioxidant Defense Signaling Pathway.

Background: As a complex of natural plant compounds, tanshinone is renowned for its remarkable antioxidant properties. However, the potential impact of tanshinone on melanocyte pigmentation regulation has yet to be elucidated. This study aimed to explore the protective effects of tanshinone I (T-I) and dihydrotanshinone (DHT) on melanogenesis by modulating nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling and antioxidant defenses in human epidermal melanocyte (HEM) cells.

The Effectiveness and Safety of Dupilumab for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Chronic Actinic Dermatitis: A Case Series.

Background: Although dupilumab is an effective treatment approach for chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) in some cases, its effectiveness and safety in CAD have not been sufficiently assessed.

Purpose: Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of dupilumab in patients with recalcitrant CAD was performed.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of CAD patients treated with dupilumab.

Integrated analysis reveals SMARCD1 is a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in skin cutaneous melanoma.

Objective: SMARCD1 is a part of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex family, which consists of transcription factors that are implicated in various types of cancer. Examining SMARCD1 expression in human cancers can provide valuable insights into the development and progression of skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM).

Methods: Our study comprehensively examined the association between SMARCD1 expression and numerous factors, including prognosis, tumor microenvironment (TME), immune infiltration, tumor mutational burden (TMB), and microsatellite instability (MSI) in SKCM.

Mechanisms of action of polysaccharide in protecting against vitiligo mice through modulation of the STAT3-Hsp70-CXCL9/CXCL10 pathway.

Context: Vitiligo is a common skin disease with a complex pathogenesis, and so far, no effective treatment is available. L. (Solanaceae) polysaccharide (LBP), the main active ingredient of goji berries, has been demonstrated to protect keratinocytes and fibroblasts against oxidative stress.

T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma with Cutaneous Involvement in a Child: A Rare Case Report.

T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is a heterogeneous malignancy derived from T-cells that more commonly affects teens and males. Most commonly, T-LBL exhibits signs of lymph nodes, bone marrow, and mediastinal mass invasion, but in rare cases, the disease manifests cutaneously. We present a case of both cutaneous and systemic presentation of T-LBL in 9-year-old man in which the skin immunophenotype analysis showed TdT expression with positivity of CD3, CD4 and CD99.

Curcumin Improves Keratinocyte Proliferation, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress through Mediating the SPAG5/FOXM1 Axis in an Model of Actinic Dermatitis by Ultraviolet.

Background: Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is an abnormally proliferating photoallergic skin disease. Dysregulated inflammation and oxidative stress are the immediate factors in the abnormal proliferation of keratinocytes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of curcumin on the aberrant proliferation of keratinocytes in an (actinic dermatitis) AD model and the possible molecular mechanisms.

Meta-analysis of the efficacy of adding platelet-rich plasma to 308-nm excimer laser for patients with vitiligo.

Objective: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a novel treatment option for vitiligo. PRP has been reported to be effective in combination with 308-nm excimer laser therapy, but there is no consensus on their combination use. Therefore, this meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of the combination regimen in patients with vitiligo compared with laser therapy alone.

Green Tea Polyphenols Cause Apoptosis and Autophagy in HPV-16 Subgene-Immortalized Human Cervical Epithelial Cells via the Activation of the Nrf2 Pathway.

Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is relatively common and certain high-risk HPV strains can induce epithelial dysplasia, increasing the risk of cervical cancer. Green tea polyphenol (GTP) preparations exhibit diverse anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antitumor properties In Vitro and In Vivo. Topical GTP application has been recommended as a treatment for genital warts, but the effect of GTP treatment on HPV infection and HPV-associated cancer remains to be established.

Lycium barbarum polysaccharide promotes proliferation of human melanocytes via activating the Nrf2/p62 signaling pathway by inducing autophagy in vitro.

Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by lack of functional melanocytes. Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) has been demonstrated to preserve keratinocytes and fibroblasts against oxidative stress. This study aimed to explore the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of LBP on autophagy in H O -damaged human melanocytes.

Effects of tea polyphenols on UVA-induced melanogenesis via inhibition of α-MSH-MC1R signalling pathway.

Introduction: Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a major environmental factor affecting photoaging, which is characterized by skin wrinkle formation and hyperpigmentation. Although many factors are involved in the melanogenesis progress, UV is thought to play a major role in tanning. The pathway of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-melanocortin receptor 1 (MC1R) is associated with UV-induced melanogenesis.

Efficacy of low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser for the treatment of melasma: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: Melasma is considered as a type of acquired facial pigmentary disorder that is challenging to treat. Low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser (LQSNY) has clinical benefits against melasma; however, there are some disputes.

Objective: To explore these contentious views, we conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LQSNY monotherapy and combined therapy for the treatment of melasma.

Split-face comparison of the efficacy of picosecond 532 nm Nd:YAG laser and Q-switched 755 nm Alexandrite laser for treatment of freckles.

To date, there has been little study of comparison between picosecond 532 nm laser and 755 nm Q-switched Alexandrite lasers in the treatment of freckles. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of picosecond 532 nm laser (PS 532) and 755 nm Q-switched Alexandrite laser (QSAL) for treatment of freckles in a split-face manner. Eighteen patients with freckles were enrolled in the study.

Successful Treatment of Chronic Actinic Dermatitis with Dupilumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is a rather rare photosensitive disease characterized by a persistent eczematous eruption in sun-exposed sites. The pathogenesis of CAD has not been completely elucidated. The clinical treatment of CAD is still challenging and not standardized.