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Jump To Box Kombinasi Core Plank Knee To Elbow Terhadap Power Otot Tungkai, Maya Triyanita1 Ms.

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia or Indonesian Journal of Applied Physiotherapy

Leg power training is defined as a movement to get the jump in athletes doing the maximum jump smash. Badminton requires leg muscle explosive power because it is the muscle's ability to overcome loads and with a high speed of contraction. This study aims to determine differences in the effect of jump to box training, a combination of core plank knee to elbow on increasing leg power in badminton athletes. This study used an experimental design method with a pre-test and post-test design. The treatment group was given the Jump To Box Combination Core Plank Knee To Elbow exercise. The …

Efektivitas Step Marching Exercise Dalam Mengurangi Resiko Jatuh Pada Lansia, Jabbar Naufal Ramdhetya Mr., Ida Ayu Astiti Suadnyana Ms., Iga Sri Wahyuni Novianti Ms., I Gusti Ngurah Mayun Mr.

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia or Indonesian Journal of Applied Physiotherapy

As age progresses, the elderly will experience a degenerative process which one of the impacts will cause a decrease in the ability to maintain balance in the elderly so that it will increase the risk of falling. To overcome this risk, it is necessary to give exercises to improve balance and muscle strength in lower extremity, one of which is step marching exercise. This exercise has alternating leg lifting movements by following a rhythm or beat. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of step marching exercise in reducing the risk of falls in the elderly. Method: …

Indeks Massa Tubuh Dan Obesitas Sentral Kaitannya Dengan Tekanan Darah Pada Anggota Batalyon X, Annisa Kusumarahmawati Ms., Farahdina Bachtiar Ms., Rena Mailani Ms., Andy Sirada Mr.

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia or Indonesian Journal of Applied Physiotherapy

A sedentary lifestyle leading to obesity is one of the contributing factors to high blood pressure. Excessive fat can result in tissue dysfunction and is a key factor in the development of hypertension. Military personnel are expected to maintain good health and physical fitness. This study aimed to investigate the connection between Body Mass Index (BMI), central obesity, and blood pressure (BP) among Battalion X members. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative approach was employed with a sample size of 62 individuals. The data included height, weight, and waist circumference of the participants. Spearman's rho test was used for data analysis. The …

Pengaruh Backward Walking Exercise Terhadap Nyeri Dan Kemampuan Fungsional Pasien Osteoarhtritis Genu, Aulia Khumaerah Ms., Yusfina Yusfina Ms., Andi Tenriola Mr.

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia or Indonesian Journal of Applied Physiotherapy

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that mainly attacks the joints and surrounding tissues, causing progressive damage to cartilage, subchondral bone and synovial structures. Genu OA is the most common OA and can cause disabilities that interfere with daily activities, reduce quality of life and increase the risk of falls. Physiotherapy intervention for genu OA can be conducted using various methods, one of them is backward walking exercise. The study is a quasi experimental research using two group pre and post-test control group design. The aim of the research is to determine the effect of backward walking exercise on pain …

Terapi Latihan Dan Ultrasound Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Fungsional Pada Total Hip Replacement, Retno Utami Ms., Faizah Abdullah Djawas Ms.

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia or Indonesian Journal of Applied Physiotherapy

Total Hip Replacement (THR) is an orthopedic surgical procedure to replace the cartilage of the acetabulum and collum femur with a prosthesis, which is an artificial ball and rod made of metal. This causes various problems including limited joint range of motion (LGS), decreased muscle strength, decreased balance, and decreased functional ability. The application of modalities in the form of ultrasound is believed to be able to reduce pain and the application of exercise therapy in the form of Stretching Exercise, ROM Exercise, Strengthening Exercise, Balance Exercise, and Gait Training is believed to be able to improve functional abilities by …

Pentingnya Edukasi Pasien Lupus Eritematosus Sistemik, Evy Yunihastuti, Fadlika Harinda

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Lupus eritematosus sistemik (LES) merupakan penyakit kronik yang dapat mengenai berbagai macam organ dengan manifestasi ringan hingga serius. Karakteristik LES adalah sangat dinamis, bervariasi, dengan perjalanan penyakit yang kadang tidak dapat diprediksi. Walau saat ini semakin tinggi pengetahuan tentang patofisiologi, optimalisasi penanganan, dan banyak ditemukan obat yang lebih baik untuk terapi LES, masih banyak ODAPUS (orang dengan lupus) mengalami morbiditas, mortalitas, dan kualitas hidup yang kurang baik. Tanpa penanganan yang baik, pemantauan dan pengobatan yang teratur, tentu luaran yang baik akan lebih sulit didapatkan.

Uji Coba Pemberian Snack Bars Berbahan Dasar Tape Ketan Hitam Sebagai Sumber Serat Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Glukosa Darah Puasa Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2, Muhammad Muayyad Billah, Budiyanti Wiboworini, Adi Prayitno

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Managing dietary pattern, including snack schedule, is one of the most important factors in maintaining blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Black glutinous rice tape is one of the foods that contains bioactive nutrient and fiber beneficial to health. This study aimed to determine the effect of snack bars made from black glutinous rice tape on fasting blood glucose levels in T2DM patients.

Methods. The study employed a quasi-experimental pre and post-test design with a control group which was conducted among T2DM patients undergoing treatment at Bhayangkara Tk. II Sartika Asih Hospital, …

Survei Kebutuhan Edukasi Pasien Lupus Eritematosus Sistemik, Jennifer Josephine, Alvina Widhani, Rahmat Cahyanur, Teguh Harjono Karjadi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who suffer from chronic illness, need tailored education to better manage their condition. As nowadays education through internet and social media contributes significantly. This study aimed to assess internet usage related to lupus, educational needs, and education sources preferences among patients.

Methods. This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on adult SLE patients at Allergy and Clinical Immunology Clinic, Internal Medicine Department, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, between July-August 2023. Respondents completed a set of questionnaires regarding their internet usage related to lupus, education platform preferences, and educational needs assessment tool (ENAT). …

Modifikasi Skor Timi Sebagai Model Prediksi Mortalitas 30 Hari Pasien Stemi Muda, M. Tasrif Mansur, Muhammad Yamin, Lusiani Rusdi, Murdani Abdullah, Birry Karim, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Maruhum Bonar H. Marbun, Hamzah Shatri

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Three-quarters of these deaths occur in lowand middle-income countries among individuals in their productive years. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a dangerous manifestation of coronary artery disease (CAD) and can lead to sudden death. Smoking and a family history of early CAD are major risk factors for STEMI cases. However, their role in any risk stratification system for patients has not been clearly established. The most widely used score in assessing the prognosis of STEMI patients is the TIMI score, but its accuracy in the young patient population …

Penyakit Sel Sabit Pada Pasien Laki-Laki Berusia 27 Tahun Yang Sebelumnya Didiagnosis Sebagai Talasemia: Sebuah Laporan Kasus, Rahmat Cahyanur, Andree Kurniawan, Ratuafni Sharfina, Nadia Ayu Mulansari

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hemoglobinopathy inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern arising from a mutation causing substitution of valine for glutamic acid in the sixth amino acid of the β-globin chain. The clinical manifestation of SCD varies from acute pain, chronic anemia, to multi-organ infarct and failure. SCD is known to be rare in Indonesia. However, we recently encountered a SCD patient presenting with recurrent pain and hypesthesia since a year ago. The diagnosis of SCD in this patient was established based on the results of peripheral blood smear and hemoglobin electrophoresis. The patient had previously been diagnosed …

Konsep Diagnosis Dan Penatalaksanaan Fraktur Osteoporosis Terkini, I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana, Febyan Febyan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that is caused by a decreased amount of bone mass, and microarchitectural damage to bone tissue that affects the bone to break easily. Osteoporosis can be divided into primary and secondary etiologies. Vertebral, hip, distal radius, and proximal humerus are the most common predilection of fracture complication due to osteoporosis. The diagnosis of osteoporotic fractures is established based on the identification of risk factors, general clinical manifestations, specific manifestation from each fracture predilection, and advanced examinations, including radiology imaging and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. The purpose of osteoporotic fractures management in elderly is a stable …

Kombinasi Sofosbuvir-Ledipasvir Dan Sofosbuvir- Daclatasvir Pada Pengobatan Pasien Hepatitis C Di Indonesia, Andri Sanityoso Sulaiman Dr, Irsan Hasan Dr, Cosmas Rinaldi Adithya Lesmana Dr, Juferdy Kurniawan Dr, Gita Aprilicia, Yayah Nugroho Dr, Nunuk Tri Wahyuni Dr, Budiman Sujatmika Sulaiman

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has been developed for treatment hepatitis C virus (HCV). Therapy of HCV using DAA has shown high sustained virologic response (SVR) and shortening duration of therapy. Sofosbuvir-ledipasvir (SOF/LDV) is fixed dose combination tablet of DAAs which recommended for genotype 1, 4, 5, and 6 infected patients. In developing countries, SOF/LDV still can be used as cost-effective regimen in all genotype compared with sofosbuvir-daclatasvir (SOF/ DCV). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of combination sofosbuvir-ledipasvir in all genotypes of HCV patients compared with available DAA in Indonesia (sofosbuvir- daclatasvir).

Methods. A retrospective study was …

Angka Kejadian Dan Karakteristik Klinis Pasien Infeksi Jamur Invasif Di Rsup Dr. Hasan Sadikin Tahun 2020 – 2022, Ariella Alessandro, Nisa Fauziah, Imam Megantara, Rudi Wisaksana, Intan Mauli Warma Dewi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is increasingly common in patients at risk, especially those with impaired immune response. In Indonesia, there is currently a low prevalence of IFI which may be influenced by challenges in diagnosis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of IFI patients in Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, Indonesia.

Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital. Data were collected using medical records of IFI patients diagnosed between 2020 and 2022 which were selected using total sampling method. Demographic data, clinical symptoms, radiological appearance, and laboratory results …

Efektivitas Sacubitril/Valsartan Dalam Mencegah Gagal Jantung Pada Stemi Pasca Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Nobian Andre, Lana Adila, Aulia Rizka, Lusiani Rusdi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Heart failure is a possible complication following ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) even after revascularization. Neuroendocrine activation in the process of ventricular remodeling can be regulated by angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) as well as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The use of ARNI in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction has been found to be superior to ACE inhibitor. The role of ARNI on cardiac function in STEMI has not been established. A clinician treating a patient with STEMI considered giving sacubitril/valsartan to reduce the risk of developing heart failure. Literature search was performed in three electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane. …

Tracing Antibacterial Compounds From Kaledang (Artocarpus Lanceifolius Roxb.) Stem Bark, Hamsidar Hasan, Tety Tuloli, Syamsul Bahri, La Ode Aman

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Artocarpus lanceifolius Roxb. or kaledang is a species of the mulberry family, Moraceae. Several extracts from its family have been reported to have antibacterial activity. Thus, it is necessary to determine compounds that have nature as antibacterial to be raw materials for antibacterial herbal medicines. The purpose of the study was to trace compounds that have antibacterial activity from Artocarpus lanceifolius stem bark. The study method was extraction by graded maceration, fractionation with column vacuum chromatography (CVC), isolation by radial chromatography, determination of antibacterial activity by agar diffusion method using the Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. The characterization …

Antimicrobial Activity Of Crude Fractions Of Gossypium Barbadense Leaves And Isolation Of Stigmasterol, Maryam Saddiq, Ahmed Salisu, Kamaluddeen Kabir, Yusuf Hassan

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Plants have been used in traditional medicine in different parts of the world to treat several diseases. Many studies have confirmed their medicinal values, which have led to the isolation and characterization of various potential drug candidates. This study focuses on the antimicrobial activity of crude fractions of Gossypium barbadense leaves and the isolation of active compound. The pulverized plant leave was soaked in ethanol (98% v/v), and a solvent-based fractionation was carried out using n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and ethanol. The obtained crude fractions were screened for antimicrobial activity against four (4) clinical isolates: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas …

Associated Factors Related To Self-Management Behaviors Among People With Type 2 Diabetes In Myanmar, Aye Nyein Oo, Jiraporn Lininger, Sirirat Leelacharas

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Diabetes is a global health concern that affects individuals and the healthcare system. This study aimed to describe the relationships between personal and environmental factors and self-management behaviors in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: This research included 100 individuals with T2DM who were recruited through convenient sampling from three government hospitals in Myanmar. Data collection was fulfilled using a standardized interviewer-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic information, the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale, the New Short-Form Health Literacy Instrument, the 24-item version of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire, the Social Support Questionnaire, and the Summary of Diabetes …

Contraceptive Methods In Diabetic Women Referring To Government Diabetes Clinics In Northern Iran, Roya Mansour-Ghanaei, Yalda Donyaei-Mobarrez, Kobra Abouzari-Gazafroodi

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Unwanted pregnancies in diabetic women can endanger the mother and the fetus. The present study was conducted to determine contraceptive methods for diabetic women referred to government diabetes clinics in the north of Iran.

Methods: A total of 153 diabetic women referred to government clinics in Guilan were included in this cross-sectional study. A questionnaire made by the researcher regarding personal and social information and information related to contraceptive methods was administered. Data were analyzed analytically using SPSS version 19.

Results: The findings of the present study revealed that 87.6% of diabetic women used contraceptive methods, …

Attitudes Toward Persons With Disabilities And Disability Awareness Of University Students Providing Healthcare, Canan Ertemoğlu Öksüz, Özlem Kanber Uzun, Şahi Nur Kalkışım, Nihat Burak Zihni

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aims to determine the attitudes and disability awareness of university students who provide health services to persons with disabilities.

Methods: This study included 291 volunteer students studying at the Vocational School of Health Services, Karadeniz Technical University (KTU), and conducting clinical practice at KTU Farabi Hospital. A sociodemographic form was used to determine the individual characteristics of the students included in this study, and the Attitudes toward Disabled Persons Scale (ATDP) was applied to determine their attitudes toward persons with disabilities.

Results: The students’ average ATDP score was 61.75 ± 12.34. Statistically significant differences …

Obesity, Overweight Rates, And Related Factors Among Adults In The Rustic Realm Of Western India, Monika Patel, Jimmy Kagathara, Eshwar Kumar Gupta, Nancy Kagathara, Jitesh Mehta, Dipesh Parmar

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Obesity and overweight pose significant challenges in developing countries, underscoring the need for evidence-based prevention strategies. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence and associated factors of overweight and obesity in the rural areas of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

Methods: Data collection encompassed six tehsils within Jamnagar district, with primary health center selection via simple random sampling. Individual selection employed the consecutive sampling approach. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software. Regression analysis was employed to identify the independent factors linked to overweight and obesity.

Results: The analysis included 408 participants, revealing a higher obesity prevalence …

Attitudes Toward Caring For Older Adults Among Undergraduate Nursing Students At A Public University In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Azera Hasra Ismail, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Aslina Mohamed Yasi, Nurul Izzati Ishak, Nurul Nazira Mohd Yazar, Nur Syafiqah Sabri

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The growing number of elderly members of the population is expected to increase the demand for more dedicated nursing students committed to providing excellent care. This study aims to determine prevailing attitudes toward the care of older adults among undergraduate nursing students at a public university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional survey of 107 undergraduate nursing students enrolled at a public university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The students were recruited using stratified random sampling. The respondents’ attitudes toward caring for older adults were measured using 14 items from the Geriatrics Attitudes Scale …

Health Profession Education Students’ Satisfaction Toward Online Courses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Diantha Soemantri, Zhafirah Salsabila, Vernonia Yorasaki

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Given the extensive use of e-learning, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, a validated instrument is deemed important for continuous evaluation. This study aimed to measure health profession education students’ satisfaction toward the e-learning process within all health sciences cluster (HSC) courses, following further validation of the satisfaction scale for the e-learning process.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to validate the 29-item Indonesian version of the satisfaction scale for the e-learning process. That the validated tool was used to measure 2,471 students’ satisfaction toward the e-learning process.

Results: The EFA …

Relationships Between Nursing Students’ Attitudes Toward The Nursing Profession, Fear Of Covid-19, And Intolerance Of Uncertainty: A Cross-Sectional Study, Banu Terzi, Fatma Azizoğlu, Çağla Seven

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Nursing students were caught unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the inability to control the epidemic and the interruption of education caused students to experience fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. This study investigates the relationships between nursing students’ attitudes toward the nursing profession and their fear of COVID-19 and intolerance of uncertainty.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 727 nursing students who were members of the Student Nurses Association and who volunteered to participate in the research. Research data were collected using the Student Information Form, The Fear of COVID-19 Scale, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS-12), and the …

Factors Associated With Postacute Covid-19 Syndrome Among Patients In Malaysia, Ahtheemathurra Ballasingam, Farida Islahudin, Siti Azdiah Abdul Aziz, Mohd Makmor-Bakry

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Post-acute COVID-19 is known to affect multiple organs. It is essential to determine factors that affect post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and medications needed by patients for optimized care.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted among patients recruited by stratified sampling from two COVID-19 hospitals in Malaysia. Patients were followed up for 6 months using a standard questionnaire to identify demographics, symptoms, medications taken, and factors associated with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.

Results: A total of 388 were successfully followed up. The most frequently reported symptom was respiratory symptoms (N = 168, 43.30%), of which cough (N = …

Influenza Prevalence And Risk Factors: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Kiran Ganesh Balakrishnan, Mohd Rizal Abd Manaf, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, Mohd Kamarul Imran Musa, Azizul Rahman Mohamad Jamil, Norhaslira Abdul Rahim, Umi Kalsom Satariah Ali, Rahman Jamal

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Influenza infection can lead to mortality and morbidity. In densely populated Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the transmission of influenza-like illness (ILI) is high. This study assessed the prevalence and epidemiology of influenza in the target population.

Methods: A cross-sectional convenience sample study was conducted in government clinics of Cheras, Malaysia, from November 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023. Consent was sought from patients older than 18 years with symptoms of ILI (fever, cough, and onset within 10 days). A nasopharyngeal swab preceded an influenza rapid test. Logistic regression was used in SPSS 22.0 to evaluate the data.

Results …

Favorable Benefits Of Autologous Serum Therapy In Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Sanjana Agrahara Shantharaju, Amrita Hongal, Diksha Gupta, Girishma Jonnagadla

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: In chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), autologous serum therapy (AST) is an alternative treatment modality that provides promising benefit of extended relief period without side effects and economic burden of pills. This study aimed to assesses the efficacy of AST in CSU patients irrespective of their autologous serum skin test (ASST) result.

Methods: Patients were enrolled based on inclusion and exclusion criteria after taking written informed consent. A detailed history and clinical examination & relevant investigations were done. ASST was performed and irrespective of the test result AST was given to all study subjects that included weekly intramuscular …

Histoid Leprosy Mimicking Lichen Planus, Kesya Kimberly, Annisa Alviariza, Siti Aisha Nabila Ferina, Prima Kartika Esti, Lenti Br. Peranginangin, Eka Komarasari

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Histoid leprosy is a rare variant of lepromatous leprosy (LL), characterized by unique clinical, histopathological, and microbiological features. This type of leprosy is caused by multidrug therapy (MDT) drug resistance, train mutation of Mycobacterium leprae, or genetic factors.

Case Illustration: A 21-year-old Indonesian woman with a family history of histoid leprosy complained of multiple hypo-esthetic erythematous partly flat-topped papules around the lesion on the face and bilateral superior and inferior extremities for the last two years. A Slit-skin smear examination revealed acid-fast bacilli with a bacterial index (BI) of 4.17+ and morphological index (MI) of 1%. Histopathological …

A 61-Year-Old Filipino Man With Lichen Planus Concomitant With Cicatricial Alopecia, Mimicking Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Lie Michelle E. Harris, Benedicto Dl Carpio, Eileen Regalado-Morales, Amelita Tanglao-De Guzman, Armelia Lapitan-Torres

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease affecting the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Even though rare, LP may also present as cicatricial alopecia or a condition referred to as lichen planopilaris (LPP). On the other hand, lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disorder with a possibility of systemic involvement. Classical discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common form of LE and has a hallmark of scarring alopecia.

Case Illustration: A 61-year-old Filipino man presented with a 7-month history of persistent multiple erythematous hairless scarring plaques on the scalp with multiple erythematous–violaceous to hyperpigmented …

The Effect Of Bakuchiol In The Skin Aging Process: A Systematic Review, Olivia Jovina Priyanto, Yosef Ferdinand Rahmat Sugiyanto, Darryl Samuel Salim

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: With aging, the skin gradually loses its structural and morphological coherence, decreasing its function. With aging and chronic ultraviolet (UV) exposure, the skin becomes thin and loses elasticity, and wrinkles, pigmentation, and texture irregularities appear. Today, people of all ages become interested in the cosmetic industry, aiming to make their skin appropriate to their age or look younger. Bakuchiol is a pure meroterpene phenol found mainly in the seeds of the Indian plant Psoralea corylifolia (babchi). It triggers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity and has anti-aging properties like retinol. The study aimed to know the effect of bakuchiol on …

Lichen Amyloidosis Treated With Topical Combination Therapy And Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy, Ulfah Hasna Hasibah, Siti Aisha Nabila Ferina, Eka Komarasari, Prima Kartika Esti, Lenti Perangin Angin

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is characterized by linear rows of firm, pigmented, grouped, hyperkeratotic papules that can form a plaque, usually occurring on the shins and forearms, with intense itch as the prominent symptom.

Case Illustration: A 57-year-old female complained of brown spots on her shins and arms that gradually thickened six years ago. The lesions were brown, multiple, discrete, slightly scaly papules forming hyperpigmented plaques. The result of the histopathology examination showed an acanthotic epidermis with hyperkeratotic foci and eosinophilic amorphous mass deposits in the papillary dermis with brown pigments. The working diagnosis was lichen amyloidosis. Topical …