Combination of isotretinoin and Contractubex Anti-Red in acne therapy
- Authors: Katkhanova O.A.1, Grigoryants S.A.2, Glazko I.I.3
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Affiliations:
- Rostov State Medical University
- Kuban State Medical University
- Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center
- Issue: Vol 24, No 3 (2021)
- Pages: 285-296
- Section: DERMATOLOGY
- URL: https://rjsvd.com/1560-9588/article/view/64197
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/dv64197
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (acne vulgaris) is an urgent interdisciplinary problem. Analyzing modern scientific data on the development of acne vulgaris, it is necessary to focus on the role of inflammation that accompanies dermatosis at all its stages of development, sometimes preceding the formation of clinical symptoms. Prolonged chronic recurrent course, difficulties in choosing the correct therapy tactics, sometimes unreasonable medical interventions, exacerbation, improper skin care lead to the formation of a number of complications.
AIMS: To optimize and improve the effectiveness of therapy in patients with moderate and severe degrees acne using isotretinoin and the combined innovative gel Contractubex Anti-Red.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 60 patients aged 18 to 45 years with moderate to severe acne. Isotretinoin was prescribed in standard dosages. To study the effect of Contraktubex Anti-Red on the dynamics of post-acne, patients with atrophic post-acne scars were divided into 3 subgroups, depending on the regimen of drug use.
RESULTS: Almost complete relief of the inflammatory process, regression of elements was noted 12 months after the use of complex therapy, the value of the dermanologic index of acne (DIA) index was more than 70% noted in 62% of patients, significant improvement in 38%. The severity of post-acne scars on the SCAR-S scale changed significantly during treatment and in 53.3% this indicator was 1. The Cadi index decreased by 70% compared to the baseline.
CONCLUSION: Good cosmetic effect, safety, absence of side effects, comfort and ease of use make it possible to recommend Contractubex Anti-Red together with basic acne therapy.
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Olga A. Katkhanova
Rostov State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: okathanova@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4537-401X
SPIN-code: 8935-3537
MD, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor
Russian Federation, 119 Suvorova st., Rostovskaya obl, 344022, Rostov-on-DonSvetlana A. Grigoryants
Kuban State Medical University
Email: svetulya2597@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7625-0503
Graduate Student
Russian Federation, KrasnodarIrina I. Glazko
Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center
Email: irinap17@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8512-3736
MD, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor
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