Publications by authors named "Pantalea Delle Donne"
Background: Studies on pulsed dye laser (PDL) have shown the best efficacy and safety data for treating vascular anomalies among the various lasers used and the 595-nm PDL has been used to treat cutaneous vascular anomalies for about 30 years. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of 595 nm Pulsed Dye Laser in the management of facial flat angiomas present in the form of Port-Wine Stain.
Materials And Methods: Seven cases of PWS in Fitzpatrick skin type ranged from I to III and colour ranging from pink to purple, were treated with 595 nm pulse Dye Laser.
Background: Melasma is an acquired skin problem. It characterises sun-exposed areas, particularly on the face, with irregular borders and bilateral distribution. With this study, we want to strengthen the scientific literature regarding the use of a 675-nm laser device for the treatment of women and men with facial melasma pigmentary and vascular symptoms.
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- A case study of a seven-year-old child showed two incidents of oral allergy syndrome (OAS) after consuming royal jelly, highlighting individual variability in reactions to it.
- Skin tests and specific IgE measurements indicated the child had an allergy specifically to royal jelly, with potential contamination by almond pollen suggested as a contributing factor.
- The child also exhibited positive responses to Compositae pollens, indicating a possible cross-reaction and further complicating the allergy diagnosis.
Introduction: Rupatadine fumarate is a second-generation antihistamine provided with a potent, long-lasting and balanced in vivo dual platelet-activating factor (PAF) and histamine antagonist activity and it uniquely combines both activities at a high level of potency. Rupatadine has a rapid onset of action and a long-lasting effect, so a once-daily dosing is permitted, moreover is well tolerated by young adults and the elders. Rupatadine does not present the side effects of first-generation H1-antihistamines, such as somnolence, fatigue, headache, impaired memory and learning, sedation, increased appetite, dry mouth, dry eyes, visual disturbances, constipation, urinary retention and erectile dysfunction.
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- - The article reviews clinical trials on specific immunotherapy as a treatment for latex allergy, emphasizing its relevance in professions more likely to encounter this issue.
- - A total of eleven clinical trials were identified, with subcutaneous immunotherapy showing some benefits but significant side effects, while sublingual immunotherapy generally had better outcomes and a safer profile.
- - The conclusion suggests that while latex allergy isn't officially recognized for desensitization treatment, sublingual immunotherapy could be a viable option for some patients alongside traditional management strategies when avoidance isn't possible.
Objectives: In latex allergic individuals the avoidance of all exposure to natural rubber latex products is recommended. Sublingual immunotherapy against latex has recently been proposed. The aim of the study is to evaluate the tolerability of sublingual immunotherapy with latex extract, by a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, according to a three-day build-up phase rush protocol in a population of patients with latex-induced contact urticaria without a professional exposure to latex.
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