Publications by authors named "O Kotsafti"
Article Synopsis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a long-term skin condition that greatly affects patients' lives, and this study explored the link between inflammation markers in the blood and various measures of quality of life, emotional health, and loneliness.
- The research involved 37 HS patients, tracking inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate at multiple times, alongside assessments using tools like the Dermatology Life Quality Index.
- Findings showed that higher levels of inflammation (ESR and CRP) were linked to worse quality of life and greater psychological distress, highlighting the need for more investigation into these connections.
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19 vaccinations, particularly mRNA vaccines, have been linked to exacerbations of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases like psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
- Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who received mRNA vaccines are 3.5 times more likely to experience disease flares compared to those who received non-mRNA vaccines.
- Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings across larger populations and to better understand the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and other inflammatory conditions.