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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2021

The Optimal Application of Medium Potency Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Laser-Induced Inflammatory Responses-An Animal Study.

Kuang-Ling Ou, Chia-Cheng Wen, Ching-Ya Lan, Yu-An Chen, Chih-Hsin Wang, Yi-Wen Wang

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Article in Life (Basel, Switzerland), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kuang-Ling OuDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-9536-2677
Chia-Cheng WenDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Ching-Ya LanDepartment and Graduate Institute of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Yu-An ChenDepartment of Health and Leisure Management, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
Chih-Hsin WangDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Yi-Wen WangDepartment and Graduate Institute of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-4509-9572
Tri-Service General Hospital · TWNational Defense Medical Center · TWYuanpei University · TW

Funding

Ministry of Science and Technology MOST109-2320-B016-010National Defense Medical Center MAB-108-003 and 109-012Tri-Service General Hospital TSGH-C106-115
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDuring ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) laser therapy, thermal damage to the skin is inevitable, resulting in inflammatory responses and small wounds. Corticosteroids are known for their anti-inflammatory effect. However, inappropriate application of corticosteroids carries the risk of delayed wound healing. Therefore, we aimed to find the optimal administration route, timing, and duration of medium potency corticosteroid treatment to prevent AFR laser-induced inflammatory responses and to minimize the risk of delayed wound healing.

methodsWe determined the anti-inflammatory efficacy of corticosteroids by skin erythema and tissue biopsies on C57BL/6 mice. Wound healing was evaluated by crust area and epithelial gap. Finally, Masson's trichrome stain and α-SMA immunohistochemistry stain were used to analyze scar contracture.

resultsOur results demonstrated that one dose of medium-potency topical corticosteroid applied immediately after AFR laser treatment could prevent erythema effectively with minimal disruption to wound healing. Notably, when more than one dose was administered, wound healing was delayed and scar contracture was aggravated by the application of medium-potency topical corticosteroids in a dosage-dependent manner.

conclusionOur findings suggested that single-dose medium-potency topical corticosteroids could potentially improve AFR laser-induced acute inflammatory responses in clinical applications.

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acute inflammatory responsescorticosteroidslaser therapyscar contracturewound healing

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PMID33920511
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