Low Level Laser Therapy for Radiation Induced Dermatitis in H & N Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Radiation DermatitisThis study will assess the efficacy of LLLT to mitigate and ameliorate the acneiform-rash, radiation dermatitis, and pain, while assessing its impact on patient reported quality of life.
Topical Keratin in Treating Radiation Dermatitis in Patients With Breast Cancer
Breast CarcinomaRadiation-Induced DermatitisThis randomized pilot clinical trial studies how well topical keratin works in treating radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer. Radiation dermatitis is a skin condition that is a common side effect of radiation therapy. The affected skin becomes painful, red, itchy, and blistered. Topical keratin may help to improve skin appearance and hydration in patients with breast cancer.
Efficacy Study of Mepitel Film the Prophylaxis of Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions in Breast Cancer...
Breast CancerRadiation DermatitisIn patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer, radiation-induced skin toxicities are a common occurrence and adversely impact patients' quality of life (QOL). In the last decade, there have been no significant advances in preventing or treating radiation-induced skin toxicities. Recently, a phase III randomized trial by Herst et al. (n=78) in New Zealand showed that the prophylactic use of Mepitel Film reduced skin reaction severity by 92% compared to skin treated only with aqueous cream. Mepitel film has not been widely adopted in North America. To validate the efficacy of the film and guide the development of a larger multi-centre phase II study, a pilot study testing the efficacy of the film is proposed. In the study, 30 patients will have the film applied on their breast for the duration of radiation treatment and their skin reactions will be assessed throughout the treatment and after the treatment. The investigators hypothesize that the severity and incidence rates of skin reactions for patients using Mepitel film will be lower when compared to real world data from our centre, and that cosmetic outcomes will be improved with the film.
Effects on the Scalp Microbiota of a 1% Selenium Disulfide and 1% Salicylic Acid Shampoo After 2%...
Scalp DermatitisDermatitisThe aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the scalp bacterial and fungal microbiota in subjects afflicted with a scalp seborrheic dermatitis (SSD) during a 2% ketoconazole-based treatment followed by a maintenance phase (1% Selenium Disulfide (SeS2)/1% salicylic acid-based shampoo versus its vehicle).
Drug Drug Interaction Study Evaluating the Effect of Fluvoxamine or Fluconazole on PK and Safety...
DermatitisAtopicA Phase 1, Open Label, Parallel-Cohort, Randomized, Fixed Sequence Study To Evaluate The Pharmacokinetic Drug Drug Interaction Between PF-04965842 and Fkuvoxamine (cohort 1) or Fluconazole (Cohort 2) in healthy subjects.
Prospective Single Center Randomized Double Blind Controlled Tolerability Trial of Six Hair Cleansing...
Irritant Contact DermatitisHair cleansing product tolerability study
Novel Skin Care Product for the Management of Acute Radiodermatitis
Radiodermatitis; AcuteRadiation DermatitisNotwithstanding the continuous progress in cancer treatment, patients with cancer still have to cope with quality of life (QoL) - impairing complications. Especially an extensive spectrum of dermatologic toxicities has been associated with cancer treatments. The number and type of cutaneous toxicities have evolved over the past 50 years, paralleling the development of new radiotherapy (RT) techniques. Acute radiodermatitis (ARD) is a distressing and painful skin reaction that occurs in 95% of the patients undergoing RT. Important organizations in the field of oncology and supportive care, such as the MASCC, the ASCO, and the ESMO, have developed guidelines for the management of cancer therapy- related cutaneous toxicities based on available scientific evidence. Still, for some interventions, the evidence of recommendation is moderate to insufficient. Therefore, it is essential to elucidate other new potential management strategies for dermatological complications of cancer treatment. Based on the previously mentioned supportive care guidelines for the RTskin project, a novel emollient to tackle ARD has been developed. The RTskin project general aim is to evaluate the efficacy of a novel skincare product to manage ARD in breast cancer patients.
Effects of Tralokinumab Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis on Skin Barrier Function
Atopic DermatitisEffects of tralokinumab treatment of atopic dermatitis on skin barrier function.
Cesarean Section Study
DiarrheaAtopic DermatitisEffect, tolerance and safety of a supplementation with a probiotic on the risk of gastrointestinal infections, on growth, and on gut microbiota in healthy newborn term infants born by Cesarean section. Exploratory comparison between a probiotic vs. placebo in the formula-fed and in the breastfed feeding groups.
Role of Tyrosine Kinase Lyn and Cleaved Form by Caspases in Psoriasis
PsoriasisAtopic DermatitisPsoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the skin. In this disease, the inflammatory caspases, cysteine proteases involved in the processing of many proteins, are activated. Transgenic mice expressing the cleaved form of caspases by Lyn, a tyrosine kinase Src family, develop an inflammatory syndrome with the characteristics of human psoriasis. To clarify the relationship between the cleaved form of Lyn by caspases and psoriasis, the investigators intend to develop a clinical study to analyze the expression, cleavage and activity of Lyn and the activation of caspases from skin biopsies of patients with this disease. This study will be conducted on a cohort of patients with different forms of psoriasis (plaque, pustular and erythrodermic) and atopic dermatitis, another skin disorder associated with chronic inflammation. Thus, the investigators will evaluate the expression and activity of Lyn from skin lesion (L) and non-lesional (NL) from the same patient in parallel with the level of caspase activation and apoptotic inflammatory. Thus, the investigators will verify that the cleavage by caspases of Lyn is associated specifically with psoriasis, as the investigators believe, or more generally to the skin inflammation. The investigators work would then define the cleavage by caspases of Lyn as a new potential marker of human psoriasis.