Publications by authors named "Thivi Maruthappu"
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- - Acne is a common skin condition worldwide that presents management challenges due to varying grading systems, severity factors, and its chronic nature, which necessitates ongoing treatment to prevent scarring.
- - The UK Acne Working Group reviews the latest NICE guidelines to offer practical insights for better acne management based on current evidence.
- - The group highlights new findings since the original NICE guidelines, including new acne treatments, methods for assessing severity, strategies for treating body acne, and hormonal therapies specifically for adult women.
Two patients with a long-standing history of recalcitrant ankylosing spondylitis were commenced on adalimumab as monotherapy. Case 1 developed marked rapid deterioration in his previously stable vitiligo within 3 months of commencing treatment. This was attributed to anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy, and a marked improvement was noted following withdrawal of adalimumab.
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