Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser. / Malformación capilar del síndrome CLAPO exitosamente tratado con láser de colorante pulsado.

CLAPO syndrome (Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth) is a recently described entity, with very few published cases in the literature, and no standardized treatment. The objective of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of PDL in patients with this syndrome. Seven patients were treated with two to four sessions of PDL at 595-nm wavelength. Laser therapy was performed using a spot size of 7 to 10 mm, a pulse duration of 0,5 to 1,5 ms and a fluence from 6 to 8 J/cm2. Clinical photographs were taken before treatment and 3 weeks after procedure. Clearance of the erythema was > 75% in 4 patients. Transient purpura was present in all patients for about 2 weeks and 1 patient presented post inflammatory hypopigmentation. In conclusion we consider that PDL seems to be a safe and effective treatment for capillary malformations of the CLAPO syndrome. A marked reduction in erythema was achieved in all patients with a low incidence of side effects.

Dupilumab for atopic dermatitis: a real-world Portuguese multicenter retrospective study.

INTRODUCTION: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a difficult-to-treat inflammatory skin disease with a high impact on patients' quality of life. Dupilumab, an IL-4 and IL-13 inhibitor, was the first monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe AD and is currently approved in patients aged 6 or older. METHODS: This is a nationwide, multicenter, retrospective, 48-week study designed by the Portuguese Group of AD to assess real-world efficacy and safety of dupilumab for the treatment of AD. RESULTS: A total of 169 patients were enrolled, with a mean disease duration of 22.75 (±11.98) years. The percentage of patients achieving an improvement of at least 75% in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) compared to baseline (EASI75 response) at weeks 12 and 48 was 67.6% and 74.1%, respectively. In the same timepoints, 25.0% and 44.1% achieved an EASI90 response. Patient-reported outcome measures also improved throughout the study period. Regarding safety, 32.0% of the patients developed adverse events, with conjunctivitis (26.6%), persistent facial erythema (4.7%), and arthritis/arthralgia (3.6%) as the more frequently reported. CONCLUSION: Data from real-world populations are crucial to guide clinicians in their daily decisions. This study provides data demonstrating that dupilumab is an effective and safe therapeutic option for AD.

Malformación capilar del síndrome CLAPO exitosamente tratado con láser de colorante pulsado / Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser

El síndrome Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth (CLAPO) es una entidad recientemente descrita, con muy pocos casos publicados en la literatura, y sin tratamiento estandarizado. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar la eficacia y seguridad del láser de colorante pulsado (PDL) en los pacientes con este síndrome. Tratamos a siete pacientes con dos a cuatro sesiones de PDL a longitud de onda de 595 nm. La terapia láser fue realizada utilizando un tamaño de spot de 7 a 10 mm, una duración del pulso de 0,5 a 1,5 ms, y una fluencia de 6 a 8 J/cm2. Se realizaron fotografías clínicas antes del tratamiento y tres semanas tras el procedimiento. La supresión del eritema fue > 75% en cuatro pacientes. La púrpura transitoria estuvo presente en todos los pacientes durante alrededor de dos semanas, presentando un paciente con hipopigmentación postinflamatoria. A modo de conclusión consideramos que el PDL parece ser un tratamiento seguro y efectivo para las malformaciones capilares propias del síndrome CLAPO. Se logró una notable reducción del eritema en todos los pacientes, con baja incidencia de efectos secundarios (AU)

CLAPO syndrome (Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth) is a recently described entity, with very few published cases in the literature, and no standardized treatment. The objective of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of PDL in patients with this syndrome. Seven patients were treated with two to four sessions of PDL at 595-nm wavelength. Laser therapy was performed using a spot size of 7 to 10 mm, a pulse duration of 0,5 to 1,5 ms and a fluence from 6 to 8 J/cm2. Clinical photographs were taken before treatment and 3 weeks after procedure. Clearance of the erythema was > 75% in 4 patients. Transient purpura was present in all patients for about 2 weeks and 1 patient presented post inflammatory hypopigmentation. In conclusion we consider that PDL seems to be a safe and effective treatment for capillary malformations of the CLAPO syndrome. A marked reduction in erythema was achieved in all patients with a low incidence of side effects (AU)

[Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser / Malformación capilar del síndrome CLAPO exitosamente tratado con láser de colorante pulsado

CLAPO syndrome (Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth) is a recently described entity, with very few published cases in the literature, and no standardized treatment. The objective of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of PDL in patients with this syndrome. Seven patients were treated with two to four sessions of PDL at 595-nm wavelength. Laser therapy was performed using a spot size of 7 to 10 mm, a pulse duration of 0,5 to 1,5 ms and a fluence from 6 to 8 J/cm2. Clinical photographs were taken before treatment and 3 weeks after procedure. Clearance of the erythema was > 75% in 4 patients. Transient purpura was present in all patients for about 2 weeks and 1 patient presented post inflammatory hypopigmentation. In conclusion we consider that PDL seems to be a safe and effective treatment for capillary malformations of the CLAPO syndrome. A marked reduction in erythema was achieved in all patients with a low incidence of side effects (AU)

El síndrome Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth (CLAPO) es una entidad recientemente descrita, con muy pocos casos publicados en la literatura, y sin tratamiento estandarizado. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar la eficacia y seguridad del láser de colorante pulsado (PDL) en los pacientes con este síndrome. Tratamos a siete pacientes con dos a cuatro sesiones de PDL a longitud de onda de 595 nm. La terapia láser fue realizada utilizando un tamaño de spot de 7 a 10 mm, una duración del pulso de 0,5 a 1,5 ms, y una fluencia de 6 a 8 J/cm2. Se realizaron fotografías clínicas antes del tratamiento y tres semanas tras el procedimiento. La supresión del eritema fue > 75% en cuatro pacientes. La púrpura transitoria estuvo presente en todos los pacientes durante alrededor de dos semanas, presentando un paciente con hipopigmentación postinflamatoria. A modo de conclusión consideramos que el PDL parece ser un tratamiento seguro y efectivo para las malformaciones capilares propias del síndrome CLAPO. Se logró una notable reducción del eritema en todos los pacientes, con baja incidencia de efectos secundarios (AU)