1.A critical appraisal on therapy: A study of the safety and efficacy of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate scalp formulation in the long-term management of scalp psoriasis.
Angeles Camille B. ; Ang Cathrine B
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2013;22(1):73-75
Human
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Female
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Adult
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Betamethasone
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Calcitriol
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Psoriasis
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Scalp
6.A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of 10% guava extract shampoo versus 2% ketoconazole shampoo and clobetasol 0.05% shampoo in the treatment of scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
Sarmiento-Naagas Vanessa ; Medel Ruth B. ; Angeles Camille Vanessa B. ; Ampil Isaac David
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2013;22(1):17-22
BACKGROUND: Seborrheic dermatitis is a common chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition occurring most often on the face, scalp and chest.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of 10% guava extract shampoo versus 2% ketoconazole shampoo and clobetasol 0.05% shampoo in the treatment of scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
METHODS: Forty-five patients clinically diagnosed with scalp seborrheic dermatitis were randomized to one of the three treatment groups: 10% guava extract shampoo, 2 % ketoconazole shampoo and 0.05% clobetasol shampoo. Patients were followed-up weekly for two weeks to assess the Seborrheic Area Severity Index (SASI) scores, pruritus score, patient's global assessment of improvement and adverse events.
RESULTS: After two weeks of treatment, there was no significant difference in the three groups in terms of the mean change in SASI scores (p= 0.46, ANOVA), pruritus scores and in the patient's global assessment of improvement, and frequency of adverse events.
CONCLUSION: 10% guava extract shampoo is a safe and effective alternative treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
Human ; Male ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Clobetasol ; Dandruff ; Dermatitis, Seborrheic ; Ketoconazole ; Pruritus ; Psidium ; Scalp ; Skin ; Treatment Outcome
7.Squamous cell carcinoma developing in chronic phaeohyphomycosis.
Cortez Nora R. ; Usi Celeste V. ; Angeles Camille B. ; Sarmiento Vanessa Q.
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2009;18(1):46-48
Phaeohyphomycosis is a rare subcutaneous mycosis induced by dematiaceous fungi. Clinically, it is characterized by persistent hyperkeratotic nodules that respond poorly to treatment. A 48-year-old male presented with verrucous tumors and plaques on the trunk and extremities of twelve years duration. Histopathologic studies were consistent with a deep fungal infection, and culture studies identified the causative organism to be Veronea botryosa. The patient underwent surgical excision of some tumors and was given full courses of oral antifungals which did not lead to complete clinical cure. Twelve years after his last follow up, he presented with an increase in number and size of tumors,as well as pallor and weight loss. Histopathology of several skin tumors demonstrated fungal organisms and typical features of phaeohyphomycosis, and significantly, squamous cell carcinoma was present.
Human ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Antifungal Agents ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Dermatomycoses ; Fungi ; Pallor ; Phaeohyphomycosis ; Skin Neoplasms ; Weight Loss
8.Interdigital pilonidal sinus: An occupational disease of pet groomers
Rachelle C. Ramilo ; Cindy Jao-Tan ; Camille B. Angeles ; Lian C. Jamisola ; Maria Nina F. Pascasio
Health Sciences Journal 2020;9(1):26-29
INTRODUCTION:
Interdigital pilonidal sinus is an acquired condition secondary to penetration of hair fragments into the skin of the web spaces of the hands commonly observed in hairdressers, and occasionally, among pet groomers. Local literature reports or guidelines to ensure practice of protective measures for this population of workers are currently lacking.
CASE SUMMARY:
A 24-year old pet groomer consulted due to occasional white hair strands emerging from two openings in the third interdigital space of his dominant hand. Histopathologic examination of the sinus tract showed an acanthotic, hyperplastic epidermis with scale crust, and nodular dermal infiltrates composed of epithelioid histiocytes, plasma cells, lymphocytes, and eosinophils. Transepidermal extrusion of polarizable hair cortical material was also evident establishing the diagnosis of an interdigital pilonidal sinus. Sinusectomy and debridement with healing by secondary intention resulted in an optimal wound closure and full motion of the affected hand after one week and minimal scarring with no recurrence after seven months.
CONCLUSION
Surgical excision followed by proper wound care is essential to avoid recurrence. In conclusion, since interdigital pilonidal disease is a rare condition, awareness among physicians would lead to accurate diagnosis, optimal treatment, and proper patient education.
occupational diseases
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grooming
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extremities
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Pilonidal sinus
9.A cross-sectional study on the risk factors and prevalence of common warts.
Ravelinda Soriano-Perez ; Vanessa S. Naagas ; Camille B. Angeles
Health Sciences Journal 2022;11(2):132-137
INTRODUCTION:
Common warts are frequent benign cutaneous and mucosal infections. However, recommendations from previous studies have focused on personal and public factors to prevent warts and reduce its transmission. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of common warts and its relation to individual, family, school, public, and occupational factors.
METHODS:
This is a cross-sectional study wherein the cutaneous surfaces (except the mucosa and genitalia) of residents of Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City were examined for the presence of warts. Information on individual, family, school, public, and occupational risk factors was obtained from the respondents themselves, parents or guardian using a data extraction sheet. A PRR of > 1.0 was interpreted as a positive association. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used to test for significance. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant.
RESULTS:
The prevalence of common warts among 315 residents was 7.6 %. The presence of family (PRR = 6.41, 1.91), school (PRR = 1.68), and occupational (PRR = 1.50) factors increased the risk of developing warts. In contrast, a personal history of warts and public factors were not associated with the development of warts.
CONCLUSION
The prevalence of common warts is 7.6%, compatible with the results of previous studies. Having a family member with warts, large family size (more than five family members), having at least one closest school friend with warts, and occupation (fish or meat or poultry vendor) increase the risk of developing warts.
10.Medical cannabis in dermatology: A position paper from the Philippine Dermatological Society
Bryan Guevara, MD, FPDS,FDSP ; Hester Gail Lim, MD, FPDS ; Josef Symon S. Concha, MD, DPDS ; Zharlah Gulmatico-Flores, MD, MMPHA, FPDS ; Camille B. Angeles, MD,FPDS
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2023;32(1):3-6