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Response of narrowband ultraviolet-B phototherapy combined with superoxide dismutase antioxidant cream in the management of non-segmental vitiligo Muchamad Apriyanto; Hanan Asrafi Noviandari; Niken Indrastuti; Arief Budiyanto
Indonesian Journal of Biomedicine and Clinical Sciences Vol 57 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Published by Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/inajbcs.v57i2.17224

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Vitiligo is a skin depigmentation disorder characterized by the loss of melanocyte function. The oxidative stress theory plays a role in the occurrence of vitiligo. Narrow band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy can be combined with other therapies to accelerate skin repigmentation. A 47 yo woman presented to the dermatology and venereology outpatient clinic in Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta with a chief complaint of white patches on her face, neck, chest, and hands that had persisted for 11 yr. The patient had previously received NB-UVB phototherapy and a calcineurin inhibitor cream, but the symptoms persisted. Significant repigmentation of the lesion area was achieved after NB-UVB phototherapy combined with superoxide dismutase (SOD) antioxidant cream. NB-UVB phototherapy plays a role in immunomodulation, biostimulation, and reducing oxidative stress. The SOD helps clear superoxide radicals, preventing damage to melanocytes. The combination of NB-UVB phototherapy and antioxidant cream can be considered a treatment option for vitiligo.
The Effect of 0.2% Hyaluronic Acid Cream on the Severity of Acute Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients: a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Muchamad Apriyanto; Sigid Santosa, Novita Permatasari; Mira Oktarina, Dyah Ayu; Ekaputra, Ericko; Trisnowati, Niken; Budiyanto, Arief; Soebono, Hardyanto; Waskito, Fajar; Indrastuti, Niken
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 37 No. 3 (2025): DECEMBER
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikkk.V37.3.2025.195-202

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Background: Radiotherapy is an essential treatment in reducing the risk of breast cancer but can cause side effects such as acute radiodermatitis. This condition is the result of ionizing radiation damaging deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) through reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inducing inflammatory responses, which lead to variable degrees of skin damage. Hyaluronic acid (HA) plays a role in triggering cell proliferation and keratinocyte differentiation while inhibiting lipid peroxidation caused by oxidative stress. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid in reducing the degree of acute radiodermatitis using the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) score in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized controlled trial. The samples were from patients diagnosed with breast cancer receiving radiotherapy. The treatment group received 0.2% HA cream, while the control group received a placebo The clinical appearance was evaluated weekly from the beginning of radiotherapy until two weeks post-radiotherapy using the RTOG score. Result: A total of 41 subjects were divided into two groups. RTOG score evaluation with intention-to-treat analysis and per-protocol analysis at weeks 3, 4, and 5 showed that the hyaluronic acid cream group experienced delayed onset of acute radiodermatitis compared to the placebo group. The log-rank test showed a significant difference in effectiveness between 0.2% HA cream compared to base cream in reducing the degree of acute radiodermatitis (p=0.035). Conclusion: The use of 0.2% HA cream was effective in reducing the severity of acute radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.