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Peran Balneoterapi pada Psoriasis Putri Oktriana Rachman; Budi Eko Prasetyorini; Nathania Amelinda; Fatimah Fitriani; Arie Kusumawardani
MEDICINUS Vol. 35 No. 2 (2022): MEDICINUS
Publisher : PT Dexa Medica

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (185.252 KB) | DOI: 10.56951/medicinus.v35i2.95

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Psoriasis is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease influenced by several risk factors, including genetics, immune system, environment, and hormones. Skin lesions associated with psoriasis are well-defined erythematous plaques covered in thick, layered, white scales. Psoriasis treatment varies according to the severity of the condition and may include topical or systemic medications, light therapy, or natural elements such as minerals and balneotherapy. Balneotherapy may be used in conjunction with other treatments for psoriasis due to its efficacy in healing psoriasis lesions, particularly plaque forms. Balneotherapy is a traditional medicinal treatment that involves bathing, drinking, or inhaling mineral-containing water. Mineral sources include mineral water, mineral mud (peloids), and natural gas from natural springs. Balneotherapy can thin the stratum corneum and lucidum, decrease the number of lymphocytes, histiocytes, granulocytes, and eosinophils, increase skin permeability, decrease inflammation, improve microcirculation and the skin immune system, and decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines in psoriasis. This article aims to explore the efficacy of balneotherapy as adjuvant therapy for psoriasis to accelerate clinical improvement and reduce disease recurrence.
Sindrom Kindler Budi Eko Prasetyorini; Suci Widhiati
MEDICINUS Vol. 36 No. 1 (2023): MEDICINUS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56951/medicinus.v36i1.117

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Kindler syndrome (KS) is a very rare form of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and is a disease with defective FERMT1 gene. The FERMT1 gene provides the information needed to produce a protein called kindlin-1 where this protein plays an important role in attaching cells to the extracellular matrix which functions to hold, organize and connect cells in the body. Abnormalities in KS cause cells in the extracellular matrix to weaken so that the skin becomes brittle, prone to blisters and sores. Symptoms of SK are characterized by blisters that most often form on the backs of the hands and the tops of the feet, and thin, fragile skin. Mucosa of the eyes, intestines, esophagus, mouth, urinary tract and genitals may be affected. SK sufferers have a high sensitivity to light. Other symptoms can include discolored skin, thickened skin on the palms and soles and skin thatis atrophied or thin, dry and wrinkled. These symptoms appear in infancy and continue into adulthood, the risk of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) which can lead to periodontitis or gum disease, throat, eye problems, higher risk of developing skin cancer and intestinal bleeding. Kindler syndrome management is basically preventive and symptomatic. Good wound care including the use of topical and systemic antibiotics for infected and ulcerated bullous lesions can reduce morbidity. Educating the patient to avoid trauma can help prevent blister formation.