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ArticleJournal of research in pharmacy practice

Efficacy and Safety of Topical Timolol for the Treatment of Facial Angiofibroma in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

Mohammadreza Ghazavi, Sareh Taheri, Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee, Negah Tavakolifard, Omid Yaghini, Gita Faghihi, Kimia Afshar, Bahareh Abtahi-Naeini

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Mohammadreza GhazaviChild Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Sareh TaheriDepartment of Pediatrics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Ali Mohammad SabzghabaeeIsfahan Clinical Toxicology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Negah TavakolifardDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Omid YaghiniChild Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Gita FaghihiSkin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Kimia AfsharStudent Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Bahareh Abtahi-NaeiniSkin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of topical timolol in treating facial angiofibromas (FAs) in pediatric patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Methods: A prospective clinical trial was conducted involving 15 children diagnosed with TSC and presenting with FAs. The participants were administered topical timolol gel 0.5% twice daily. Prior to the intervention, the severity of FAs in each patient was evaluated using the FA severity index (FASI), which assessed erythema, size, and extent of lesions. Clinical response was assessed at weeks 2 and 4 during the intervention period as well as 1 month after discontinuation of treatment. Findings: Four weeks after discontinuing topical timolol 0.5%, statistically significant reductions were observed in the mean FASI score, erythema, size, and extent of lesions ( Conclusion: Topical timolol 0.5% represents a cost-effective and readily available treatment option for pediatric patients with FAs associated with tuberous sclerosis.

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Angiofibromatopical Timololtuberous sclerosis complex/facial angiofibroma severity index

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