Background: Narrow band Ultraviolet B (NBUVB) has been used successfully for the treatment of vitiligo. Recently, topical calcipotriol has also been used as immunotherapy or as a part of combination therapies. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of NBUVB and NBUVB plus topical calcipotriol in the treatment of generalized vitiligo.Methods: NBUVB phototherapy was...

PURPOSE To report a case of atopic eyelid disease treatment using topical tacrolimus in a patient with open-angle glaucoma following corticosteroid discontinuation. DESIGN Interventional case report. METHODS A 59-year-old white man with a history of treated open-angle glaucoma (latanoprost 0.005%) was referred to our department for atopic eyelid disease. The patient had received previous tr...

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) has a great impact on the lives of patients and their caregivers. Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are mainstay treatment, topical calcineurin inhibitors can be used ...

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To determine the effect of Artemisia sieberi lotion in signs & symptoms of Tinea versicolor, a randomized, double - blind clinical trial was performed comparing topical application of Artemisia sieberi lotion with Clotrimazole topical lotion, twice daily for 2 week. 60 patients suffering from Tinea versicolor completed the study. 29 patients were treated with Artemisia sieberi lotion and 31 pat...

Background: Diaper rash is a common but non life threateningcondition during infancy. Different modalities of treatmentare suggested. Sucralfate acts as a physical barrier to irritantsand has antibacterial activities. Promising reports of the effectof topical sucralfate on wound epithelialization along with itsbacteriostatic properties led us to carry out a trial to evaluateits role as a topica...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To compare the clinical failure rates among children with otorrhea through tympanostomy tubes treated with topical or systemic antibiotics versus topical saline. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, double-blind, controlled patient study. METHODS A three-armed randomized clinical trial using topical ciprofloxacin or oral amoxicillin or topical saline. The primary outcome was treat...

Background: Wart is a common skin disease that can occur at any age. While they are usually benign and self-limited, they can become irritating and cosmetically disabling to patients. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a topical 85% formic acid preparation with a combination of topical salicylic acid and lactic acid.Methods: We enrolled 66 pa...

To determine the effect of Artemisia sieberi lotion in signs & symptoms of Tinea versicolor, a randomized, double - blind clinical trial was performed comparing topical application of Artemisia sieberi lotion with Clotrimazole topical lotion, twice daily for 2 week. 60 patients suffering from Tinea versicolor completed the study. 29 patients were treated with Artemisia sieberi lotion and 31 pat...