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Vaksinasi Pada Lansia, Iris Rengganis Dec 2017

Vaksinasi Pada Lansia, Iris Rengganis

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.


Association Between Disease Activity And Depression Inrheumatoid Arthritis Patients, E Mudjaddid, Myra Puspitasari, Bambang Setyohadi Dec 2017

Association Between Disease Activity And Depression Inrheumatoid Arthritis Patients, E Mudjaddid, Myra Puspitasari, Bambang Setyohadi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic disease that cause synovialinflammation and progressive destruction to cartilages and deformities. Prevalence of depressionin RA patients is 20 to 30%. Disease activity is considered to have association with depression. This study aims to identify the prevalence of depression in RA patients and the associationbetween disease activity index and depression in RA patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study of 145 RA patients that fulfilled the inclusion criteria was conducted in Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta from January to March 2017.Evaluation of Disease Activity Score - 28 (DAS 28) and Back Depression …


Predictor Factors Affecting Seroconversion Post-Influenzavaccination In The Elderly, Saskia Aziza Nursyirwan, Sukamto Koesnoe, Edy Rizal Wahyudi Dec 2017

Predictor Factors Affecting Seroconversion Post-Influenzavaccination In The Elderly, Saskia Aziza Nursyirwan, Sukamto Koesnoe, Edy Rizal Wahyudi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. The influenza vaccine as the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infection currently has lower efficacy in the elderly than younger adults due to change of immune response as well as other risk factors. This study aims to identify predictor factors affecting seroconversion post-influenza vaccination in elderly. Methods. retrospective cohort study in the elderly population in East Jakarta Posyandu who got the influenza vaccine. A total of 277 subjects with antibody titre pre and one month post-vaccination influenza were examined. Risk factors such as age, gender, exercise status, smoking status, type 2 diabetes, pulmonary, and cardiovascular disease, nutritional …


Cardiotoxicity Complication Of Radiotherapy, Beta Agustia Wisman, Sally Aman Nasution, Marulam M. Panggabean Dec 2017

Cardiotoxicity Complication Of Radiotherapy, Beta Agustia Wisman, Sally Aman Nasution, Marulam M. Panggabean

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Radiation is an important modality in the management of malignancy. Some cases of malignancy requiring radiotherapy in the chest include breast cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, or lung cancer.Cardiotoxicity due to radiotherapy can occur within 3 to 29 years after radiotherapy, mostly in the second or third decade after therapy. Some cardiovascular complications resulting from radiotherapy may affect pericardial, myocardial, vascular, heart valves and conduction disturbances. Symptomatic cardiotoxicity may occurs 10% in patients undergoing radiotherapy in the chest area. It is important for clinicians to understand the cardiotoxicity of radiotherapy for educational purposes, therapeutic and dosing considerations, treatment monitoring and early detection. …


The Relationship Between Age And Activity Of Daily Living Withthe Fall Risk Of Patients In Geriatric Outpatient Installation, Agustin Junior Nanda Deniro, Nuniek Nugraheni Sulistiawati, Novira Widajanti Dec 2017

The Relationship Between Age And Activity Of Daily Living Withthe Fall Risk Of Patients In Geriatric Outpatient Installation, Agustin Junior Nanda Deniro, Nuniek Nugraheni Sulistiawati, Novira Widajanti

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Fall is one of the physical problems that happened quite frequently and resulted in morbidity and mortality of old people. There are several factors related to fall risk, among others are age and independence in activity of daily living. Methods. This research is an observational analytical study with cross sectional approach, by collecting free variable data (age and activity of daily living) through interview and Barthel index score, dependent variable (fall risk) by direct observation using Timed Up and Go test that analyzed by Rank Spearman correlation test. The number of samples with incidental sampling technique was 55 patients …


Seroprevalence Of Syphilis And Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 And Its Association With Sexual Behaviour Factors (A Cross-Sectional Study Among Men Who Have Sex With Men In Manado, Indonesia), Nurdjanah J. Niode, Hendra Minarto, Andravita F. Mitaart, Grace M. Kapantow, Renate T. Kandou Dec 2017

Seroprevalence Of Syphilis And Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 And Its Association With Sexual Behaviour Factors (A Cross-Sectional Study Among Men Who Have Sex With Men In Manado, Indonesia), Nurdjanah J. Niode, Hendra Minarto, Andravita F. Mitaart, Grace M. Kapantow, Renate T. Kandou

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Aims: This study investigated the seroprevalence and sexual risk behavior factors associated with syphilis and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) among men who have sex with men (MSM), in Manado, Indonesia.

Methods: Serum samples and questionnaires regarding their socio-demographic and sexual behaviour were collected from 60 MSM in Manado. Samples were screened for anti-HSV-2 IgG for herpes, the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and the Treponema Pallidum Haemagglutination (TPHA) test for syphilis. A cross sectional method was used in this study.

Results: Of 60 MSM (median age was 20 years), 35% had homosexual orientation and 65% …


The Effect Of Injection Of Adsc Compared To Appe On Collagen Density In Aging Skin (Animal Study), Erlina Pricilla, Indah Julianto, Harijono Kariosentono, Dyah R. Budiani, Yuda Heru Fibrianto, Yuyun Rindiastuti, Ainun Veraida Dec 2017

The Effect Of Injection Of Adsc Compared To Appe On Collagen Density In Aging Skin (Animal Study), Erlina Pricilla, Indah Julianto, Harijono Kariosentono, Dyah R. Budiani, Yuda Heru Fibrianto, Yuyun Rindiastuti, Ainun Veraida

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Introduction: Aging is a biological process that can induces changes to the structural integrity and physiological function of skin. Structural changes of skin are a result of dermal atrophy, decreased collagen, the loss of subcutaneous fat, the loss of inherent elasticity, and increased melanogen.1,5,6 From the definition itself, a stem cell characterized by its ability to self-renew and also have an ability to differentiate along multiple lineage pathways.2,4 ADSC which is a kind of mesenchymal stem cell from human adipose tissue, have some potential properties as stem cells derived from bone marrow.4,7

Objective: The aim of this study …


Photodermatoses In Children, Siti Nurani Fauziah, Wresti Indriatmi, Lili Legiawati Dec 2017

Photodermatoses In Children, Siti Nurani Fauziah, Wresti Indriatmi, Lili Legiawati

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Photodermatoses cover the skin’s abnormal reactions to sunlight, usually to its ultraviolet (UV) component or visible light. Etiologically, photodermatoses can be classified into 4 categories: (1) immunologically mediated photodermatoses (idiopathic photodermatoses); (2) drug- or chemical-induced photosensitivity; (3) hereditary photodermatoses; and (4) photoaggravated dermatoses. The incidence of photodermatoses in the pediatric population is much lower than in adults, Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is the most common form of photodermatoses in children, followed by erythropoietic protoporphyria. Early diagnosis and investigations should be performed to avoid long-term complications. Photoprotection is the mainstay of photodermatoses management, including use of physical protection and sunscreen.


Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due To Nickel In Household Detergent, Dewi Utami Putri, Irma Damayanti Roesyanto-Mahadi Dec 2017

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due To Nickel In Household Detergent, Dewi Utami Putri, Irma Damayanti Roesyanto-Mahadi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a cutaneous inflammatory reaction caused by contact with specific exogenous allergen to which a person has developed allergic sensitization. Nickel was reported as one of the most common causes of ACD worldwide, particularly affecting females. It is associated with a variety of nickel-containing products, from jewelry to detergent.

A 32-year-old female was presented with pruritic eruption consist of erythematous papules and vesicles on both hands and extensor forearms since 2 weeks before admission. The patient is a housewife who did handwashing clothes and kitchenware with detergent and soap every day. At first, there were erythematous …


Antiphospholipid Antibody Profile In Hiv/Aids Patients, Inolyn Pandjaitan, Nanang Sukmana, Shufrie Effendy Dec 2017

Antiphospholipid Antibody Profile In Hiv/Aids Patients, Inolyn Pandjaitan, Nanang Sukmana, Shufrie Effendy

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Through the process of molecular mimicry, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can increase the concentration of antiphospholipid antibody (APA) which has possible association with thrombosis. The molecular mimicry in this HIV/AIDS patients is influenced by several factors, such as immunocompromised condition, the use of antitretroviral (ARV) therapy, hepatitis B and C coinfection, use of other drugs, and history of intravenous drug user (IDU). We conducted this study to determine the profile and prevalence of antiphospholipid antibody in patients with HIV/ AIDS in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Further, we explored the relationship between APA in HIV/AIDS patients with the …


Diagnosis And Treatment Of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (Pcp)/Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia In Hiv Patient: A Case Report, Dewi Rizki Agustina, Christy Efiyanti, Evy Yunihastuti Dec 2017

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (Pcp)/Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia In Hiv Patient: A Case Report, Dewi Rizki Agustina, Christy Efiyanti, Evy Yunihastuti

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) or pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is an opportunistic infection that can occur in immunocompromised patients. In patients with HIV, PCP is the most common opportunistic infection especially in patients with CD4 cell counts less than 200 cell /ul. To diagnose a PCP is very difficult because symptoms, blood tests, and thoracic radiography are not pathognomonic for PCP. However, untreated PCP is almost always fatal. Trimethroprimsulfamethoxazole (TMX-SMX) orally or intravenously for 21 days is the drug of choice for managing PCP with or without HIV. This article discusses a case with patients with symptoms of dyspneu, unproductive cough, …


Validity Of Simple Risk Index And Evaluation Of Methods Andmanagement Of Acute Coronary Events To Predict Mortality Inacute Coronary Syndrome Patients In Intensive Coronary Careunit Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Rahmah Safitri Meutia, Sally Aman Nasution, Lukman H. Makmun Dec 2017

Validity Of Simple Risk Index And Evaluation Of Methods Andmanagement Of Acute Coronary Events To Predict Mortality Inacute Coronary Syndrome Patients In Intensive Coronary Careunit Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Rahmah Safitri Meutia, Sally Aman Nasution, Lukman H. Makmun

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Risk stratification is an important part in the management of patients with an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) to avoid overtreatment or undertreatment. Although Simple Risk Index (SRI) and Evaluation of Methods and Management of Acute Coronary Events (EMMACE) have been validated in other countries, no study of its applicability has been performed in Indonesia with different patients’ characteristics. This study aims to obtain the calibration and discrimination performance of SRI and EMMACE to predict 30 days mortality in ACS patients in ICCU of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Methods. A retrospective cohort study with consecutive sampling was conducted in ACS patients …


The Patterns Of Primary Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis In Adult Hivpatients In Hiv Integrated Clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospitaljakarta In 2004-2013, Ken Ayu Mastini, Zubair Djoerban, Evy Yunihastuti Dec 2017

The Patterns Of Primary Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis In Adult Hivpatients In Hiv Integrated Clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospitaljakarta In 2004-2013, Ken Ayu Mastini, Zubair Djoerban, Evy Yunihastuti

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Low rate use of cotrimoxazole which is a standard of primary prevention against toxoplasmosis infection and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in patients with CD4 <200 cell>/mm3 was found. This study aims to describe prescription pattern of cotrimoxazole primary prophylaxis in adult HIV patients in RSCM. Methods. A cohort retrospective study was conducted in HIV Integrated Clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital patients from 2004 to 2013. Individuals were eligible for this study if they were ≥18 years old and had indication of primary cotrimoxazole prophylaxis. Variable analyzed in this study were initiation, discontinuation, dosage, duration, duration percentage, and adverse events of primary …


Efficacy Of Topical Estradiol Compared To Topical Glycolic Acid For Skin Aging Treatment In Postmenopausal Women, Shannaz Nada Yusharyahya, Marsha Bianti Dec 2017

Efficacy Of Topical Estradiol Compared To Topical Glycolic Acid For Skin Aging Treatment In Postmenopausal Women, Shannaz Nada Yusharyahya, Marsha Bianti

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Skin aging is a complex biological process in human being, as a result from intrinsic factors (genetic, hormonal, metabolism) and extrinsic factors (UV exposure, pollution, smoking, life style). In postmenopausal women, physiologically, the amount of estrogen are decreased, causing deterioration of their skin’s appearance.

Along with the changes that occur, skin care require more attention. A holistic approach can increase epidermal thickness, therefore, reducing the depth of wrinkles, as well as improving skin texture and moisture. There are various treatments available to improve skin appearance due to aging.

This EBCR is aimed to compare the efficacy of topical estradiol and …


Venous Ulcer, Irene Dorthy Santoso, Hanny Nilasari, Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya Dec 2017

Venous Ulcer, Irene Dorthy Santoso, Hanny Nilasari, Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Leg ulcers one common problem in the adult population to geriatric with a prevalence about 1-2%. The pattern of life which tends to be sedentary, less activity, obesity, increased the incidence of leg ulcers. The duration of healing and recurrence occurs in majority of patients contributed the decline in quality of life for patients with venous ulcers. Diagnosis, latest treatment and prevention are essential to discuss.


Peripheral Artery Disease Accompanied By Intermittentclaudication In Rural Areas Of Sikka Regency – A Cross Sectionalstudy With Pulse Palpation Methods And Its Risk Factors, Naldo Sofian, Garry Prasetyo, Stephanie Wibisono Sep 2017

Peripheral Artery Disease Accompanied By Intermittentclaudication In Rural Areas Of Sikka Regency – A Cross Sectionalstudy With Pulse Palpation Methods And Its Risk Factors, Naldo Sofian, Garry Prasetyo, Stephanie Wibisono

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. There are few studies regarding peripheral artery disease (PAD by intermittent claudication) on adults in Indonesia, including its risk factors. This study aims to determine relationship and comparison of PAD accompanied by intermittent intermittent claudication risk factors in adult, especially in rural areas of Sikka regency, Flores, measured by pulse palpation. Methods. A cross sectional study in 3 primary healthcare working areas in Sikka regency and consecutive sampling had been done. Interview of risk factors was conducted and blood pressure was taken from all four extremities in supine position. Ankle brachial index (ABI) value was defined as systolic blood …


Conformance Level Of Histopathological Examination In Biopsypre Colonoscopy Compared To Histopathological Examinationin Surgery With Tumors In The Colon At The Endoscopy Andgastrointestinal Centre Of Rscm, Ifransyah Fuadi, Dadang Makmun, Ening Krisnuhoni Sep 2017

Conformance Level Of Histopathological Examination In Biopsypre Colonoscopy Compared To Histopathological Examinationin Surgery With Tumors In The Colon At The Endoscopy Andgastrointestinal Centre Of Rscm, Ifransyah Fuadi, Dadang Makmun, Ening Krisnuhoni

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Level of agreement comparison between biopsy per colonoscopy examination is used to measure of the quality of a colonoscopy examination and needed to be identified. This study aims to identify level of agreement comparison between histopathologic examination of biopsy per colonoscopy and histopathologic examination per surgical. Methods. A cross sectional study was conducted by using medical records from patients with colon tumor who had undergone histopathologic examination with biopsy per colonoscopy and then confirmed by surgical procedure in PESC RSPUN dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo between 1st January, 2006 31st December, 2015. Level of agreement calculated using comparative agreement category test …


Reliability And Validity Test Of Indonesian Version Short Form12 Quality Of Life Questionnaire In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Nabil Mubtadi Falah, Rudi Putranto, Bambang Setyohadi Sep 2017

Reliability And Validity Test Of Indonesian Version Short Form12 Quality Of Life Questionnaire In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Nabil Mubtadi Falah, Rudi Putranto, Bambang Setyohadi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disease requiring a long-term medication affecting quality of life. Short Form 12 is a generic questionnaire to assess patients quality of life and has been validated in England. This study was designed to test reliability and validity of Indonesian version of SF-12 questionnaire. Methods. Sixty-five patients with clinically diagnosed RA using ACR/EULAR criterion were interviewed using Short Form 36 and Short Form 12 questionnaire. Validity was assessed with construct validity and external validity, while reliability tested with internal consistency and test-retest method. Results. Short-Form 12 (Indonesian Version) did not proved having a good validity, …


Validity And Reability Test Of Indonesian Version Of World Healthorganization Quality Of Life-Hiv Bref Questionnaire To Measurethe Quality Of Life Patients With Hiv/Aids, Nanda N. Muhammad, Hamzah Shatri, Zubairi Djoerban Sep 2017

Validity And Reability Test Of Indonesian Version Of World Healthorganization Quality Of Life-Hiv Bref Questionnaire To Measurethe Quality Of Life Patients With Hiv/Aids, Nanda N. Muhammad, Hamzah Shatri, Zubairi Djoerban

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Health-related quality of life among HIV patients can be used as one of several indicators of successful therapy. WHOQOL-HIV BREF questionnaire is one of the instruments used to assess the patients’ quality of life that has been used in many countries, but never been tested for its validity and reliability in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the questionnaire WHOQOL-HIV BREF in bahasa Indonesia as a tool for measuring the quality of life of HIV patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in HIV Integrated Service Unit Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) Jakarta in …


Diagnosis And Treatment Of Celiac Disease, Harini Oktadiana, Murdani Abdullah, Kaka Renaldi Sep 2017

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Celiac Disease, Harini Oktadiana, Murdani Abdullah, Kaka Renaldi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Celiac disease is a reversible, proximal immune enteropathy resulting from the interaction of dietary gluten with the intestinal immune system. Celiac disease can produce varied manifestations and may develop at any age. New cases have increased substantially, due to increase awareness and better diagnostic tools. Standard diagnosis of celiac disease is based on positive serologic tests and histopathologic examination of duodenal biopsies. Treatment of celiac disease with free gluten diet will improve symptoms, quality of life, reduce risk of malignancy and complication. Nowadays, treatment strategy of celiac disease with non-dietary therapies is still underdevelopment.


Prevalence Of Noncompliance Of Control Visits In Hypertensivepatients Treated At Primary Referral Hospitals And Related Factors, Nikko Darnindro, Johannes Sarwono Sep 2017

Prevalence Of Noncompliance Of Control Visits In Hypertensivepatients Treated At Primary Referral Hospitals And Related Factors, Nikko Darnindro, Johannes Sarwono

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. According to WHO, hypertension is associated with 7.5 million deaths worldwide or 12.8% of all deaths. Meanwhile, based on Riskesdas 2013 in Indonesia, hypertension is still a major health problem with a prevalence of 26.5%. Noncompliance is a major cause of treatment failure of hypertension and risk factors for cardiovascular comorbidity. No previous research has been found that examines patient control compliance in the suburban community. This study aims to analyze the prevalence of patients who did not control after hypertension treatment in primary referral hospitals Methods. This study was a retrospective study, by tracking medical records in patients …


Clinical Features And Quality Of Life In End Stage Renal Diseasepatients Undergoing Hemodialysis Twice A Week Compared Tothrice A Week, Fitri Imelda, Endang Susalit, M Bonar M. Marbun Sep 2017

Clinical Features And Quality Of Life In End Stage Renal Diseasepatients Undergoing Hemodialysis Twice A Week Compared Tothrice A Week, Fitri Imelda, Endang Susalit, M Bonar M. Marbun

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NFK-KDOQI) recommends thrice weekly hemodialysis (HD) However, in Indonesia, most patients are given HD twice a week. Therefore it is necessary to investigate the clinical features and quality of life in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients undergoing twice-weekly HD. This study aimed to identify the clinical features and the quality of life in ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis twice a week. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in ESRD patients undergoing twice-weekly HD and thrice-weekly HD at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital and some private hospitals in Jakarta. Blood samples were obtained for …


Diagnosis And Treatment Of Conn Syndrome: A Case Study, Muhammad Syah Abdaly, Juliyanti Juliyanti, Maruhum Bonar Marbun Sep 2017

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Conn Syndrome: A Case Study, Muhammad Syah Abdaly, Juliyanti Juliyanti, Maruhum Bonar Marbun

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Acute neuromuscular disorder is a commonly found medical condition, which may prove to be fatal in certain conditions. Hypokalemia is one possible cause of neuromuscular disorder. In patient with hypokalemia accompanied with hypertension, primary hyperaldosteronism might be the primary cause. Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome) is clinically known as a triad, which is consists of hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. In this article, the case of a patient with neuromuscular disorder is presented, and after evaluation, it was found that the patient was suffered from the Conn syndrome


Apakah Hemodialisis Tiga Kali Seminggu Lebih Baik?, Pringgodigdo Nugroho Sep 2017

Apakah Hemodialisis Tiga Kali Seminggu Lebih Baik?, Pringgodigdo Nugroho

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Efficacy Combination Oral Terbinafine Pulse-Dosed And Topical 8% Ciclopirox Olamine With Terbinafine Monotherapy For Onychomycosis: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Marsha Bianti, Teffy Nuary, Sandra Widaty Aug 2017

Comparison Of Efficacy Combination Oral Terbinafine Pulse-Dosed And Topical 8% Ciclopirox Olamine With Terbinafine Monotherapy For Onychomycosis: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Marsha Bianti, Teffy Nuary, Sandra Widaty

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails, which manifested as nail discoloration, thickening, and detachment from the nail bed. It is not life-threatening, however inappropriate treatment of onychomycosis might lead to complications and affect the patient’s quality of life; making the management of the disease a challenge for clinicians.

Objective: Investigate the efficacy of pulse-dosed oral terbinafine combined with topical 8% ciclopirox olamine to treat onychomycosis.

Methods: Literature search was performed in Pubmed and Cochrane databases using the keywords 'combination' AND 'oral terbinafine' AND 'ciclopirox' AND ‘onychomycosis treatment’ along with their synonyms and related terms.

Results …


The Effectiveness Of Laser Therapy In Onychomycosis Patients: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Rizky Lendl Prayogo, Evangelina Lumban Gaol, Fitri Azizah, Lusiana Lusiana, Yenny Rachmawati, Yusnita Rahman, Siti Rizny Saldi Aug 2017

The Effectiveness Of Laser Therapy In Onychomycosis Patients: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Rizky Lendl Prayogo, Evangelina Lumban Gaol, Fitri Azizah, Lusiana Lusiana, Yenny Rachmawati, Yusnita Rahman, Siti Rizny Saldi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Onychomycosis may cause nail discoloration, thickening, nail bed separation, and other serious complications. For some cases, oral antifungal treatment is not tolerable because of its potential side effects and drug interactions. Laser therapy is considered as an alternative treatment, owing to the features of simple and effective, with only minor potential side effects. This EBCR was made to collect and appraise studies regarding the effectiveness of laser therapy for onychomycosis, and to suggest laser as an alternative treatment.

Methods: Literature searching strategy was performed using Pubmed and Cochrane Library database to address the clinical problem. Keywords used …


Challenge In Diagnosis And Management Of Lentigo Maligna And Lentigo Maligna Melanoma, Ika Anggraini, Elisa Miranda, Larisa Paramitha Wibawa, Roro Inge Ade Krisanti, Adhimukti T. Sampurna Aug 2017

Challenge In Diagnosis And Management Of Lentigo Maligna And Lentigo Maligna Melanoma, Ika Anggraini, Elisa Miranda, Larisa Paramitha Wibawa, Roro Inge Ade Krisanti, Adhimukti T. Sampurna

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Lentigo maligna (LM) is a subtype of melanoma in situ, which can evolve into lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) if treated inadequately. LM and LMM are usually found on chronically sun damaged skin such as the face (cheek and nose) of the elderly on seventh or eight decades. Clinical manifestation of LM may be quite subtle, so early diagnosis is difficult to perform.The treatment of LM and LMM are challenging due to ill-defined clinical margin, predilection on the face with great size, and preponderance of the elderly, which are potential for recurrency and progressiveness from LM into LMM.


Segmental Zoster Paresis, Nahla Shihab, Erdina Hd Pusponegoro, Ahmad Yanuar Aug 2017

Segmental Zoster Paresis, Nahla Shihab, Erdina Hd Pusponegoro, Ahmad Yanuar

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Herpes zoster is often associated with neurological manifestation but less frequently associated with motoric nerve involvement. The most common motoric involvement is paresis, seen only in 1-5% of all zoster cases. This case report a 39-year-old male, with recurrent abdominal liposarcoma under chemotherapy, presented with symptoms of fever, and painful and weak right leg for 2 weeks. Vesicles eruption was seen on his right leg nine days after these symptoms occurred. Physical examination revealed groups of haemorrhagic vesicles with erythematous base on the right lower leg. Lumbosacral spine x-ray showed spondylosis with radiculopathy. Electromyography (EMG) examination revealed lower motor neuron …


The Role Of Oral Vitamin D In Several Skin Diseases, Astri Adelia, Larisa Paramitha Wibawa, Adhimukti T. Sampurna, Windy K. Budianti, Farida Zubier Aug 2017

The Role Of Oral Vitamin D In Several Skin Diseases, Astri Adelia, Larisa Paramitha Wibawa, Adhimukti T. Sampurna, Windy K. Budianti, Farida Zubier

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Vitamin D has many benefits for body and skin health. One of them is to regulate the immune system, both cellular and humoral. The pathogenesis of many skin diseases is associated with disturbance in regulation of cellular immune system. Research on the relationship between blood level of vitamin D and several diseases in dermatology is currently very advanced. Oral vitamin D is known to have many functions that play a role in the pathogenesis of several diseases of the skin. Therefore, its current use as a primary or supplemental therapy has been widely studied. Knowledge on various skin diseases with …


Pattern Of Pigmentation Disorder In Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, 2012 - 2015, Nelva Karmila Jusuf Aug 2017

Pattern Of Pigmentation Disorder In Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, 2012 - 2015, Nelva Karmila Jusuf

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Abnormalities of pigmentation is a cosmetic problem which affects the overall appearance of an individual. Pigmentation disorder are caused by the increase (hypermelanosis) or the decrease (hypomelanosis) amount of melanin.

Objective: To determine the pattern of pigmentation disorder in Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan in 2012-2015.

Methods: A retrospective study using subject's medical records from the Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan in 2012 - 2015, presented descriptively.

Results: In 2012 - 2015 the number of patients who visited the Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic were respectively 210, 228, 211, 142. …