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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 …

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 …