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Morphological changes in skin of different phototypes under the action of topical corticosteroid therapy and tacrolimus
Background/purpose The present study aimed to investigate the influence of topical corticosteroid therapy and tacrolimus on morphological indices of different skin phototypes and to optimize topical therapy using the OCT technique. Methods Twenty healthy volunteers aging from 20 to 30 (14 men and 6...
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Published in: | Skin research and technology 2014-05, Vol.20 (2), p.136-140 |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Background/purpose
The present study aimed to investigate the influence of topical corticosteroid therapy and tacrolimus on morphological indices of different skin phototypes and to optimize topical therapy using the OCT technique.
Methods
Twenty healthy volunteers aging from 20 to 30 (14 men and 6 women) took part in the study: 10 persons with skin phototype I, II and 10 persons with skin phototype V, VI. Morphological state of the skin was assessed before and during application of topical steroids of different strength and calciumneurin inhibitors for 49 days. Morphological state was studied in vivo using the optical coherence tomograph.
Results
Morphological manifestations of skin atrophy with the use of clobetasol propionate appear earlier than with the use of hydrocortisone 17‐butyrate; this process was faster in representatives of groups V, VI. Epidermal thinning in the zone of tacrolimus application was not recorded in any phototype.
Conclusion
Recording of early preclinical signs of epidermis thinning in the course of OCT follow‐up may be an indication for changing the corticosteroid therapy by calciumneurin inhibitors, which will permit to individualize the therapy, to increase its efficacy, and to minimize the possibility of complications in each particular case. |
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ISSN: | 0909-752X 1600-0846 |
DOI: | 10.1111/srt.12095 |