Publications by authors named "S Rocafort"

Article Synopsis
  • - There is ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness and safety of chemical peels for treating melasma in Hispanic women, with previous studies being limited by various methodological flaws.
  • - This study aimed to assess how safe and effective trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels, when combined with hydroquinone and tretinoin, are for treating melasma in Hispanic women through a controlled prospective trial.
  • - Results showed that TCA peels significantly improved melasma severity compared to just using hydroquinone and tretinoin, suggesting that TCA peels are a beneficial addition to treatment for this demographic.
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A prospective, multicenter pharmacovigilance study was carried out to evaluate the safety of a new 7-dose treatment schedule of subcutaneous immunotherapy as opposed to the conventional 13 doses normally recommended. The study was carried out in 14 centers and included 261 patients (children and adults) with respiratory allergic disease due to sensitization to mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and/or farinae). A total of 2290 doses were administered under the direct supervision of the participating specialists.

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