, , , , The aim: To determine a possible role of nitric oxide system as one of the pathogenesis links in Stevens-Johnson syndrome depending on the severity of disease progression. Material and methods: We examined 11 patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The function of nitric oxide system (NO - NOS) in blood serum was examined. Results: During the study of nitric oxide system (NO-NOS) in patients with SJS, it was observed that NO2¯ level was increased by 1.53 times, NO3¯ level – by 3.33 times, activity of total NOS – by 5.78 times, constitutive (cNOS) – by 1.81 times and inducible (iNOS) – by 13.36 times. Conclusions: The intensity of nitric oxide system function was studied in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and dependence of changes of its parameters from the clinical signs of disease was detected. It was found that the determination of nitrite and nitrate anion levels in blood serum can be used for the purpose of predicting the disease course and choosing the therapy methods for the patients with SJS.
Introduction: One of the pressing issues of modern dermatology is the prevalence of diseases of skin and mucous membranes caused by yeast-like fungi. The aim: To study specific features of the course of skin and mucous membranes superficial candidosis against the background of initial carbohydrate metabolism disorders or diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods: We have examined 93 patients aged 18-75 suffering from superficial candidosis. Candidosis was diagnosed based on anamnesis data, results of clinical tests and laboratory studies. The study of carbohydrate metabolism included determining of the glucose level under fasting conditions to establish possible diabetes mellitus and glucose tolerance test (75 g glucose load), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fructosamine (FR). Results: In patients with mild and moderate candidosis we have detected an increased rates of НbA1с and fructosamine, as compared with the like indicators received in the control group, by 1.54 and 1.21 times respectively. In patients with severe candidosis and relapses the concentrations of НbA1с increased by 2.59 times, FR – by 2.26 times against the indicators received in the control group. Thus, increased levels of blood glycosylated protein indicate the pathogenetic importance of these processes in the development of candidosis. Conclusions: Consequently, increased levels of blood glycosylated protein indicates the pathogenetic importance of these processes in the development of candidal lesions. Tests for НbA1с and FR proved to be sensitive and allow reliable detection of individuals with diabetes mellitus and glucose intolerance among candidosis patients.
Introduction. Acne is one of the most common dermatological diseases. It may have a chronic course, leaving permanent marks, and in last years has been tending to have more and more severe clinical course with widespread skin lesions. According to recent studies, the development of acne is due to the combined effect of endogenous and exogenous factors, among which endocrine diseases, disorders of metabolic processes, reduced systemic immunity and phagocytic ability of mononuclear phagocytes and granulocytes at various stages of phagocytosis of pyogenic cocci, which contributes to more severe clinical course, and frequent relapse of this diseases. It was also proved that the intestinal microbiota plays an important role in the formation of homeostasis and immune response. The Objective of the study is to determine the evolution of phagocytosis indices in patients with acne under different comprehensive treatments, using oral antibiotics, immunotherapy (PRPtherapy), probiotics, low-dose birth control pills and IPL- therapy. Materials and methods. We observed 93 women with acne aged from 18 to 25 years old. In 19 (20.43%) patient mild acne was diagnosed, in 41 (44.09%) – moderate acne, in 33 (35.48%) persons – severe acne, 54 (58.06%) persons suffered from acne up to 1 year, 39 (41.93%) – from 1 to 3 years. To assess the state of phagocytosis in patients with acne vulgaris, we determined phagocytic activity (PA) and phagocytic index (PI) of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, nitro blue tetrazolium recovery test (NBT test spontaneous) and NBT-test pyrogenal stimulated by recognized methods. Results. Analysis of the studied parameters of phagocytosis at the end of treatment showed a significant increase in patients of the core group who were administered a comprehensive treatment which included oral antibiotic, probiotic, and low-dose birth control pills, PRP-therapy and IPLtherapy, as compared with the patients of other groups under study. Conclusions. Using combined therapy for women with acne occurring against the backdrop of a sluggish process of phagocytosis and concomittant intestinal dysbiosis leads to normalization of the leading indices of phagocytosis (PI, PA, NBT tests both spontaneous and stimulated), and enhances their phagocytic activity both during capture and formation of bactericidal activity and in the final stages of phagocytosis justifying the feasibility of a combined use of antibiotics, probiotic, low-dose birth control pills PRP-therapy and IPL-therapy in the treatment of acne.
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