Publications by authors named "Juan Manuel Segura Palacios"

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  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition, and secukinumab, a biologic drug, is being studied for its effectiveness and safety in treating moderate to severe cases over 16 weeks.
  • A study involving 47 patients in southern Spain found that nearly 49% achieved significant clinical improvement (HiSCR) after treatment, with only a small percentage experiencing adverse effects.
  • Factors such as being female, having a lower body mass index (BMI), and a lower previous treatment burden were linked to a higher likelihood of achieving the desired treatment response.
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Background: Photodynamic treatment with methyl aminolevulinate (MAL-PDT) is considered an effective and highly recommended treatment for Bowen's disease. However, its long-term efficacy remains to be established, as significant differences have been reported in this respect.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to describe the results of a retrospective analysis of patients with Bowen's disease treated with MAL-PDT during the period 2006-17 at the Costa del Sol Hospital (Marbella, Spain).

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Objective: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an effective treatment against skin field cancerization. Its main side effect is local inflammation in the treated area. The phenolic compound oleocanthal (decarboxy methyl ligstroside aglycone), which is present in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), has anti-inflammatory properties.

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