Scabies is a skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei infestation and is classified as a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Permethrin 5% is the first-line treatment for scabies. However, adherence and accuracy in topical creams are common problems. Thus, it is necessary to think of alternative medication that is more accessible, more straightforward, and lower the risk of resistance. Albendazole appears to be an alternative therapy for eradicating scabies in the community base. Sixty subjects diagnosed with scabies were recruited and divided into two groups with randomization. The first group was given 400 mg oral albendazole for three consecutive days on the first and second week. The second group was applied permethrin 5% to the whole body once on the first night of the first and second week. The evaluation was carried out for four weeks, and improvement was stated absence of new lesions and healing of old lesions and pruritus. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 25, SPSS Inc., Chicago., IL). The X 2 test was used to examine the difference between groups, and p < 0.05 was considered significant. The cure rate of albendazole was significantly superior to permethrin topical (90.0% vs. 63.3%) with a p-value of 0.015. This study revealed the effectiveness of oral albendazole 400 mg/day for three consecutive days in the first and second weeks for treating scabies to topical permethrin 5%. No side effect seen in the use of albendazole and topical permethrin during the study. Albendazole could be an alternative drug option to eradicate scabies in low-middle-income countries.
To know anogenital warts prevalence and its correlation with HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) population in Surakarta, Indonesia. To identify risk factors associated with anogenital warts among MSM population in Surakarta, Indonesia. This cross-sectional study collects data from MSM population in Surakarta, Indonesia. Patients are MSM who joined monthly mobile clinic held by the health government of Surakarta and those who attend the Voluntary Consultation and Testing Clinic of Dr. Moewardi General Hospital. Risk factors were asked using questionnaire. Physical examination was used to diagnose anogenital warts, and took blood samples for HIV screening. From 190 subjects, 25 (13.1%) had anogenital warts, and 17 (8.9%) are HIV positive. Anogenital warts increase the odds of having HIV infection by 5.18 times. Risk factors that contribute to anogenital warts include age 25-34 years old (OR= 3,729) and a history of drug abuse (OR= 7.184). This research only uses simple physical examination to diagnose anogenital warts, and the small study subjects may not be representative of general MSM population in Indonesia. Age 25-34 years old and history of drug abuse are substantial risk factors for anogenital warts. Having anogenital warts infection increases the odds of acquiring HIV. This study highlights the importance of STD screening especially in high-risk population such as MSM, which currently is still neglected by the Health Department of Indonesia.
<p>Bedah sedot lemak pada area wajah metode tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) merupakan salah satu metode pilihan untuk menghilangkan lemak yang berlebih terutama pada area submental (double chin) dan lemak di daerah pipi bagian bawah atau yang menggantung di rahang. Bedah sedot lemak melalui TLA saat ini adalah metode pilihan utama karena memiliki standar keamanan tinggi, penyembuhan luka yang cepat, dan pasien tidak perlu rawat inap.</p><p>Liposuction surgery on the face area with the tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) method is one of the methods of choice to remove excess fat, especially in the submental area (double chin) and fat in the lower cheek area or hanging from the jaw. Liposuction surgery via TLA is currently the method of choice because it has high safety standards, fast wound healing, and does not require hospitalization.</p>
To know anogenital warts prevalence and its correlation with HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) population in Surakarta, Indonesia. To identify risk factors associated with anogenital warts among MSM population in Surakarta, Indonesia. This cross-sectional study collects data from MSM population in Surakarta, Indonesia. Patients are MSM who joined monthly mobile clinic held by the health government of Surakarta and those who attend the Voluntary Consultation and Testing Clinic of Dr. Moewardi General Hospital. Risk factors were asked using questionnaire. Physical examination was used to diagnose anogenital warts, and took blood samples for HIV screening. From 190 subjects, 25 (13.1%) had anogenital warts, and 17 (8.9%) are HIV positive. Anogenital warts increase the odds of having HIV infection by 5.18 times. Risk factors that contribute to anogenital warts include age 25-34 years old (OR= 3,729) and a history of drug abuse (OR= 7.184). This research only uses simple physical examination to diagnose anogenital warts, and the small study subjects may not be representative of general MSM population in Indonesia. Age 25-34 years old and history of drug abuse are substantial risk factors for anogenital warts. Having anogenital warts infection increases the odds of acquiring HIV. This study highlights the importance of STD screening especially in high-risk population such as MSM, which currently is still neglected by the Health Department of Indonesia.
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