Inducción de fototolerancia con ultravioleta B de banda estrecha en urticaria solar / Induction of Light Tolerance Using Narrowband UV-B in Solar Urticaria

INTRODUCCIÓN: La urticaria solar (US) es una fotodermatosis infrecuente. Los antihistamínicos constituyen la primera línea de tratamiento, incluyéndose en segunda línea la inducción de fototolerancia mediante fototerapia con ultravioleta. OBJETIVOS: Describir y evaluar la eficacia de un protocolo de desensibilización, con UVB de banda estrecha (UVB-BE) en pacientes con US. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes diagnosticados de US con espectro de acción en UVA, luz visible (LV) o ambas, que habían realizado fototerapia con UVB-BE para inducir fototolerancia. Se realizan cursos cortos (menos de 20 sesiones, 3 por semana) durante la primavera, con dosis inicial determinada por el fototipo. Se recogen resultados del Skindex-29 antes del tratamiento y después del verano, y un cuestionario no validado de efectividad terapéutica después del verano para valorar actividad de la enfermedad y grado de satisfacción. RESULTADOS: Se incluyen 8 pacientes con espectro de acción: 50% LV y 50% UVA más luz visible. Se realizaron 17 cursos anuales (1-6 cursos por paciente), de 11 a 20 sesiones. La dosis media de UVB-BE por curso fue 7,45J/cm2. Ningún paciente presentó brotes o efectos adversos durante el tratamiento. La respuesta fue satisfactoria en 6 pacientes. En el 78,6% de los tratamientos la mejoría en el Skindex-29 global fue superior al 20%. La mejoría en las subescalas sintomática y funcional fue superior al 20% en el 71% y el 64% respectivamente. CONCLUSIÓN: La inducción de fototolerancia con UVB-BE en la US es un procedimiento seguro y efectivo en un elevado porcentaje de pacientes

INTRODUCTION: Solar urticaria is an uncommon photodermatosis. First-line treatment is with antihistamines; second-line treatment includes induction of light tolerance using UV phototherapy. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to describe and evaluate the effectiveness of a desensitization protocol with narrowband UV-B in patients with solar urticaria. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of patients with solar urticaria with an action spectrum in the UV-A range, the visible light range, or both who had received therapy with narrowband UV-B for induction of light tolerance. Short courses of treatment were administered (< 20 sessions, 3 per week) during spring. The initial dose was determined according to the skin type. The Skindex-29 was administered before treatment and after summer; a nonvalidated questionnaire was also administered after summer to evaluate disease activity and satisfaction with treatment. RESULTS: We included 8 patients with an action spectrum (4 with visible light and 4 with UVA plus visible light). Seventeen courses (1-6 per patient) were administered per year. The number of sessions per year ranged from 11 to 20. The mean dose of narrowband UV-B per course was 7.45J/cm2. No patients experienced flares or adverse effects during treatment. The response was satisfactory in 6 patients. The improvement in the overall Skindex-29 score was greater than 20% in 78.6% of cases. The improvement in the function and symptoms subscales was over 20% in 71% and 64% of cases, respectively. CONCLUSION: Induction of light tolerance with narrowband UV-B in solar urticaria is safe and effective in a high percentage of patients

Induction of Light Tolerance Using Narrowband UV-B in Solar Urticaria. / Inducción de fototolerancia con ultravioleta B de banda estrecha en urticaria solar.

INTRODUCTION: Solar urticaria is an uncommon photodermatosis. First-line treatment is with antihistamines; second-line treatment includes induction of light tolerance using UV phototherapy. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to describe and evaluate the effectiveness of a desensitization protocol with narrowband UV-B in patients with solar urticaria. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of patients with solar urticaria with an action spectrum in the UV-A range, the visible light range, or both who had received therapy with narrowband UV-B for induction of light tolerance. Short courses of treatment were administered (<20 sessions, 3 per week) during spring. The initial dose was determined according to the skin type. The Skindex-29 was administered before treatment and after summer; a nonvalidated questionnaire was also administered after summer to evaluate disease activity and satisfaction with treatment. RESULTS: We included 8 patients with an action spectrum (4 with visible light and 4 with UVA plus visible light). Seventeen courses (1-6 per patient) were administered per year. The number of sessions per year ranged from 11 to 20. The mean dose of narrowband UV-B per course was 7.45J/cm2. No patients experienced flares or adverse effects during treatment. The response was satisfactory in 6 patients. The improvement in the overall Skindex-29 score was greater than 20% in 78.6% of cases. The improvement in the function and symptoms subscales was over 20% in 71% and 64% of cases, respectively. CONCLUSION: Induction of light tolerance with narrowband UV-B in solar urticaria is safe and effective in a high percentage of patients.

Consenso multidisciplinar sobre prevención y tratamiento de la tuberculosis en pacientes candidatos a tratamiento biológico. Adaptación al paciente dermatológico / Prevention and treatment of tuberculosis infection in candidates for biologic therapy: A multidisciplinary consensus statement adapted to the dermatology patient

El riesgo de infección por Mycobacterium tuberculosis se halla aumentado en los pacientes con enfermedades inflamatorias crónicas y en tratamiento inmunosupresor, en particular con terapia antifactor de necrosis tumoral α. La detección de la infección tuberculosa latente y el tratamiento preventivo dirigido a reducir el riesgo de progresión a tuberculosis activa es obligatoria en este grupo de pacientes. Este documento de consenso multidisciplinar actualiza la opinión de expertos y establece recomendaciones para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la infección tuberculosa latente en estos pacientes, según los conocimientos actuales en terapias biológicas

Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases being treated with immunosuppressive drugs, and with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in particular, have an increased risk of infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Screening for latent tuberculosis infection and preventive therapy to reduce the risk of progression to active tuberculosis are mandatory in this group of patients. This updated multidisciplinary consensus document presents the latest expert opinions on the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis in candidates for biologic therapy and establishes recommendations based on current knowledge relating to the use of biologic agents

Prevention and treatment of tuberculosis infection in candidates for biologic therapy: A multidisciplinary consensus statement adapted to the dermatology patient. / Consenso multidisciplinar sobre prevención y tratamiento de la tuberculosis en pacientes candidatos a tratamiento biológico. Adaptación al paciente dermatológico.

Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases being treated with immunosuppressive drugs, and with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in particular, have an increased risk of infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Screening for latent tuberculosis infection and preventive therapy to reduce the risk of progression to active tuberculosis are mandatory in this group of patients. This updated multidisciplinary consensus document presents the latest expert opinions on the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis in candidates for biologic therapy and establishes recommendations based on current knowledge relating to the use of biologic agents.

Respuesta a omalizumab en 3 casos de urticaria solar / Response to Omalizumab in Solar Urticaria: Report of 3 Cases

Se presentan 3 pacientes con urticaria solar que o no habían respondido adecuadamente o presentaban limitaciones a los tratamientos de primera línea (antihistamínicos H1 a dosis altas o fototerapia), que fueron tratados con omalizumab. Dos de ellos mejoraron clínicamente con un aumento muy importante de la tolerancia a la luz, uno de ellos con clara mejoría de la calidad de vida. El otro paciente no mejoró y desarrolló una reacción local leve a la medicación inyectada. Omalizumab puede ser por tanto una alternativa terapéutica potencialmente útil y segura en urticarias solares graves no respondedoras al tratamiento convencional (AU)

We report 3 cases of solar urticaria in which there was no response or limited response to first-line treatments with high-dose H1 antihistamines or phototherapy. The patients were then treated with omalizumab. Symptoms improved in 2 patients, whose tolerance to sunlight increased considerably; quality of life clearly improved for 1 of these patients. The third experienced no improvement and developed a mild local reaction to the injected medication. We conclude that omalizumab may offer a potentially safe, useful alternative for patients with solar urticaria who do not respond to conventional therapy (AU)

Response to Omalizumab in Solar Urticaria: Report of 3 Cases. / Respuesta a omalizumab en 3 casos de urticaria solar.

We report 3 cases of solar urticaria in which there was no response or limited response to first-line treatments with high-dose H1 antihistamines or phototherapy. The patients were then treated with omalizumab. Symptoms improved in 2 patients, whose tolerance to sunlight increased considerably; quality of life clearly improved for 1 of these patients. The third experienced no improvement and developed a mild local reaction to the injected medication. We conclude that omalizumab may offer a potentially safe, useful alternative for patients with solar urticaria who do not respond to conventional therapy.