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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.
Differences in Serum Albumin and Globulin Levels on the Severity of Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Yogyakarta Novita Permatasari; Niken Indrastuti; Arief Budiyanto; Niken Trisnowati; Oktarina, Dyah Ayu Mira
Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Vol. 38 No. 1 (2026): APRIL
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bikkk.V38.1.2026.20-26

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Background: Repeated and accumulated radiation exposure causes radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients. Lack of protein in the body can cause problems with wound healing induced by radiation exposure. Serum albumin and globulin levels are the most convenient protein components to assess. Purpose: To determine differences in serum albumin, serum globulin, and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratios for each grade of severity of radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients. Methods: This was an observational study with a cross-sectional design. Subjects were taken from the International Cancer Center at a tertiary hospital in Yogyakarta, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A comparative analysis was performed to compare the means. Result: The number of radiodermatitis subjects were 32 patients, with 22 peoples in grade I, four peoples in grade II, and six peoples in grade III. The comparative test results showed differences in the average serum albumin levels for each severity grade: normal levels were obtained in radiodermatitis grades I and III, but low levels were obtained in grade II with a significant difference. There is a significant difference between serum albumin levels and each grade of severity of radiodermatitis. However, no significant results were obtained on serum globulin levels and A/G ratio. Conclusion: Serum albumin levels differ significantly according to the severity of radiodermatitis and may play a role in its progression, whereas serum globulin levels and A/G ratio are not associated. Albumin may be considered a potential clinical indicator in assessing radiodermatitis severity in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy