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ArticleDer Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete2022

[Wound therapy with cold atmospheric plasma in severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa : A pilot study].

Alexander Thiem, Cristina Has, Anja Diem, Alfred Klausegger, Henning Hamm, Steffen Emmert

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Article in Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Alexander ThiemKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Strempelstr. 13, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland. alexander.thiem@med.uni-rostock.de.
Cristina HasKlinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland.
Anja DiemEB-Ambulanz, Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich.
Alfred KlauseggerEB-Ambulanz, Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich.
Henning HammKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland.
Steffen EmmertKlinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Strempelstr. 13, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
Universitätsmedizin Rostock · DEUniversitätsklinikum Würzburg · DEUniversity Medical Center Freiburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) has antimicrobial and wound-healing properties. Patients affected by severe autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) suffer from widespread, difficult-to-treat wounds, which require complex wound management.

objectiveIn a pilot project, we investigated over a period of 5 months the response and tolerability of a CAP wound therapy in a 21-year-old and a 28-year-old female patient with severe generalized RDEB and following cutaneous squamous cell cancer (cSSC) in the older patient. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn both patients, diagnosis of RDEB was confirmed by molecular genetics. Individual- and patient-specific wound therapy was continued during the study period, and additionally CAP therapy with a dielectric barrier discharge (DBE) device was initiated. CAP treatment was performed for 90 s per wound and could be applied every day or every other day. Clinical evaluation included photographic documentation and regular interviews of patients and parents.

resultsCAP-treated wounds largely demonstrated improved wound healing and signs of a reduced bacterial contamination. Furthermore, CAP proved to prevent wound chronification. When applied on a polyester mesh, it was well-tolerated on most body sites.

conclusionThe introduction of CAP could improve the wound management of EB patients and should be evaluated in clinical studies. The effect of CAP on cSSC development should be particularly studied.

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Carcinoma, Squamous CellEpidermolysis BullosaEpidermolysis Bullosa DystrophicaPlasma GasesAdultFemaleHumansPilot ProjectsWound HealingPlasma GasesCold atmospheric pressure plasmaCutaneous squamous cell carcinomaGenodermatosisPilot projectWound healing

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