Medicamentos tópicos para otite externa aguda / Topical medicines for acute external otitis

CONTEXTO: Otite externa aguda é uma inflamação que ocorre na orelha externa ­ pavilhão e canal auditivos. Essa condição clínica é caracterizada pelo acometimento da pele e do tecido subcutâneo, sendo a infecção bacteriana a principal causa. O paciente com essa doença tem inflamação no local, acompanhada de intensa dor e secreção. Além disso, experimenta dificuldades de audição, que deixam de existir com a cura da condição clínica. São alternativas terapêuticas para pacientes com otite externa aguda a assepsia (remoção de cerume e limpeza local), aplicação tópica de antibióticos, anti-inflamatórios esteroides e anestésicos, além da administração por via oral de analgésicos e antibióticos. Há no Brasil diversas apresentações farmacêuticas registradas para o tratamento da otite externa aguda. Contudo, nenhuma delas integra a Relação Nacional de Medicamentos Essenciais ­ RENAME. PERGUNTA: Qual alternativa terapêutica é mais eficaz/efetiva e segura para o tratamento de pacientes com otite externa aguda? EVIDÊNCIAS CIENTÍFICAS: Evidências clínicas: foi realizada revisão sistemática para sintetizar as evidências disponíveis sobre eficácia/efetividade e segurança de alternativas terapêuticas para o tratamento de pacientes com otite externa aguda. Foram incluídos dois estudos que avaliam alternativas terapêuticas disponíveis no Brasil. Um dos estudos aponta que a utilização de ciprofloxacino 2 mg/mL se mostrou mais eficaz em curar a doença em menos tempo que a associação entre polimixina B 10.000 UI, neomicina 3,5 mg/mL, hidrocortisona 10 mg/mL. O outro estudo concluiu que tanto ciprofloxacino 2 mg/mL associado a hidrocortisona 10 mg/mL quanto polimixina B 10.000 UI, neomicina 3,5 mg/mL, hidrocortisona 10 mg/mL são semelhantes em resolver o quadro de dor entre seis e sete dias. Para ampliar a análise, nova seleção de estudos foi feita incluindo a avaliação de medicamentos com equivalentes classes farmacêuticas no Brasil. Foram incluídos doze estudos. Foi notada maior eficácia da utilização de quinolona em relação à associação entre não quinolonas e anti-inflamatório esteroide em relação à cura em sete a dez dias de acompanhamento. Avaliação de custo-efetividade: foi realizada avaliação de custo-efetividade em virtude da diferença na eficácia entre quinolona e a associação entre não quinolonas e anti-inflamatório esteroide. Os preços considerados para as alternativas foram os Preços Fabrica definidos pela Câmara de Regulação do Mercado de Medicamentos ­ CMED. Foi construída árvore de decisão para avaliar o desfecho de cura clínica em sete a dez dias. O custo foi representado pelo valor monetário do medicamento e a efetividade pela cura clínica em sete a dez dias. A razão de custo-efetividade incremental de quinolona em relação à associação entre não quinolonas e anti-inflamatório esteroide foi de R$ 136,25. Esse é o valor necessário para que o tratamento com quinolona proporcione uma cura clínica a mais em relação à associação entre não quinolonas e anti-inflamatório esteroide. Avaliação de Impacto Orçamentário: Compreendendo o período entre os anos de 2017 e 2021, foram consideradas as projeções populacionais calculadas pelo IBGE, as taxas de atendimentos de pacientes com otite externa aguda e a cobertura da atenção básica pelo SUS no Brasil. Considerando a perspectiva de financiamento pelo Componente Básico da Assistência Farmacêutica, além do impacto orçamentário total, foram calculados o impacto orçamentário médio por município e por habitante. O impacto orçamentário total em cinco anos para a potencial incorporação de quinolona foi de R$ 87.362.082,52 e para a da associação entre não quinolonas e anti-inflamatório esteroide foi de R$ 16.373.657,88. Os respectivos valores médios por município foram de R$ 15.684,40 e R$ 2.939,62. O impacto orçamentário médio por habitante foi de R$ 0,4148 para quinolona e R$ 0,0778 para a associação entre não quinolonas e anti-inflamatório esteroide. DISCUSSÃO: São escassos os estudos sobre alternativas terapêuticas disponíveis no Brasil. A avaliação por classes farmacêuticas deve se dar com cautela, haja vista a pequena quantidade de estudos disponíveis e a heterogeneidade entre eles. Por meio da evidência disponível, pouco se sabe sobre os efeitos atribuídos a cada princípio ativo. Para a seleção de medicamentos antimicrobianos, pode ser importante avaliar, em vez de uma infecção isolada, um conjunto de infecções para verificar os potenciais benefícios e riscos de se optar por um determinado medicamento. RECOMENDAÇÃO DA CONITEC: A matéria será disponibilizada em Consulta Pública com recomendação preliminar desfavorável à incorporação de medicamentos tópicos para o tratamento de otite externa aguda. CONSULTA PÚBLICA: Foram recebidas três contribuições técnico-científicas e 2 contribuições de experiência ou opinião. Todas as contribuições técnico-científicas continham argumentação técnico-científica contra a recomendação inicial da Conitec. As contribuições de experiência ou opinião também foram contra a recomendação inicial da Conitec. No geral, houve evidências com potencial de alteração desta recomendação. DELIBERAÇÃO FINAL: Por recomendar a incorporação da associação entre sulfato de polimixina B 10.000 UI, sulfato de neomicina 3,5 mg/mL, fluocinolona acetonida 0,25 mg/mL e cloridrato de lidocaína 20 mg/mL, apresentada em frasco com 5 mL, para otite externa aguda. DECISÃO: Incorporar a associação de sulfato de polimixina B 10.000 UI, sulfato de neomicina 3,5 mg/mL, fluocinolona acetonida 0,25 mg/mL e cloridrato de lidocaína 20 mg/mL, apresentada em frasco com 5 mL, para otite externa aguda no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde ­SUS. Decisão dada pela Portaria SCTIE-MS nº 15 publicada no Diário Oficial da União (DOU) nº 58, de 24 de março de 2017, pág. 107.(AU)

Triple combination as adjuvant to cryotherapy in the treatment of solar lentigines: investigator-blinded, randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a frequent concern when treating solar lentigines. OBJECTIVES: To assess the safety and efficacy of a triple combination cream with fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4% and tretinoin 0.05% as adjuvant to cryotherapy in the treatment of solar lentigines in hands dorsum, and in the prevention of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after cryotherapy. METHODS: This prospective, randomized, controlled, investigator-blinded, single-centre study enrolled 50 patients. Twenty-five patients received a 2-week daily triple combination cream plus sunscreen pre-treatment and 25 received sunscreen alone. After that, cryotherapy was performed in all patients followed by a 3-week recovery period. After this period, patients received the same initial treatment and were followed up for 8 weeks. Melanin and erythema levels of a target and a control lentigo were objectively measured using a narrowband reflectance spectrophotometer. Lentigines count, colour homogeneity and global improvement were also assessed. RESULTS: The number of solar lentigines reduced in the first 2 weeks only in patients who used the triple combination 25 ± 7 vs. 22 ± 8 (P < 0.0001), and reduced at the end of the study for both groups (P < 0.0001). The melanin levels also reduced in the first 2 weeks only in patients who used the triple combination 297 ± 69 vs. 273 ± 66 (P < 0.0001) and reduced at the end of the study for both groups (P < 0.0001). Erythema and residual blisters from cryotherapy were the reported adverse reactions. CONCLUSION: Triple combination cream can be used to enhance the resolution of solar lentigines, and to significantly reduce melanin levels and lentigines count, improving treatment results. It was well-tolerated and did not increase the occurrence of neither erythema nor other side-effects after the cryotherapy.

Preventing melasma recurrence: prescribing a maintenance regimen with an effective triple combination cream based on long-standing clinical severity.

BACKGROUND: The relapsing nature of melasma emphasizes the need to maintain efficacy achieved after acute treatment. OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical efficacy and safety of two 6-month Triple Combination (TC; containing fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone and tretinoin) maintenance regimens in subjects with moderate to severe melasma, after daily treatment up to 8 weeks. METHODS: This randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled study had a maintenance phase of 6 months. Sixteen centres in Brazil and Mexico enrolled 242 subjects 18 years or older attaining no or mild melasma after 8 weeks of daily TC applications. Subjects were randomized to receive TC in a twice weekly or tapering regimen [3/week (1st month), 2/week (2nd month), 1/week (4th month)]. Efficacy and safety measurements included median time to relapse and relapse-free rate, Global Severity Score, Melasma Area and Severity Index score (MASI), subject's assessment, quality of life questionnaire (MelasQol), and adverse events. RESULTS: The majority (78.8%) had no or mild melasma (GSS ≤ 1) at week 8 and entered maintenance phase. After 6 months, 53% of patients remained relapse-free with improved quality of life, and time to relapse was similar between groups (about 190 days). Melasma severity at study entry, not maintenance baseline, influenced relapse rate. The twice weekly regimen tended to show better effectiveness in postponing relapse in severe melasma. Both regimens were safe. CONCLUSIONS: After resolution of melasma with TC, maintenance therapy over 6 months was successful in preventing relapse in over half of the patients who entered maintenance phase. Prescribing medicines should be adapted to patients based on melasma severity.

Melasma in Latin America: options for therapy and treatment algorithm.

OBJECTIVE/AIM: To examine approaches to therapy for melasma in Latin Americans and to propose treatment algorithms for patients with mild, moderate and severe melasma. BACKGROUND: Melasma is prevalent in up to 10% of the Latin American population. It is found in all racial groups and is more common in subjects with darker skin phototypes. A number of topical treatments and procedures have been used for melasma. Topical treatments containing hydroquinone are the most popular. Care must be taken when treating melasma to avoid inducing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and ochronosis. Determination of the severity of melasma (using the Melasma Area Severity Index and/or Physician's Global Assessment) and choice of the most effective and suitable treatment and/or procedure for individual patients is therefore essential. Sun protection is mandatory for all melasma patients. METHODS: Thirty-one clinical studies of topical treatments, chemical peels and laser and other therapies used for treating melasma were assessed for the level and quality of clinical evidence, by the Latin American Pigmentary Disorders Academy. The results of this analysis were combined with differential diagnosis guidelines and methods for assessing treatment success to establish algorithms for treating mild and moderate-to-severe melasma. RESULTS: The most appropriate first-line treatment for mild melasma is hydroquinone 4%, triple combination cream containing hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05% and fluocinolone acetate 0.01%, double combination (e.g. 4% hydroquinone and 0.1% tretinoin) or non-phenolic therapy where there is an allergy to compounds. In moderate-to-severe melasma, triple combination cream is the recommended first-line treatment. Second-line treatment is double combination or hydroquinone 4% where triple therapy is not available or if allergic to compounds. Sun avoidance measures and broad spectrum sunscreens with high SPF are fundamental for the successful management of the disease.

A comparison of triple combination cream and hydroquinone 4% cream for the treatment of moderate to severe facial melasma.

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of a triple combination (TC) cream and monotherapy with hydroquinone (HQ) cream in the treatment of moderate to severe facial melasma. A total of 120 patients applied TC cream once daily or HQ cream twice daily for 8 weeks. Evaluations included static global severity assessment of melasma, improvement of melasma over time, local tolerability, and adverse events. TC cream was significantly more effective than HQ cream from week 4 onwards: lesions were approximately equivalent to the surrounding skin in 35% of all TC-treated patients, compared to 5% of those who used HQ cream (P = 0.0001). Improvement of more than 75% was achieved by 73% of TC cream patients and 49% of HQ cream patients (P = 0.007). The incidence of adverse events (erythema, burning sensation, and desquamation) was similar in both groups. No patient dropped out of the study because of drug-related adverse events. TC cream was more effective than the HQ cream for the treatment of moderate to severe facial melasma. Both products had similar safety profiles.

Ethnic considerations in the treatment of Hispanic and Latin-American patients with hyperpigmentation.

Latin-Americans have a heterogeneous ancestry that is defined by their place of domicile, while Hispanics are defined as those persons of Spanish descent. These two groups have a diverse range of skin phototypes and pigmentation and are prone to an increased incidence of melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Little research has been conducted to evaluate the frequency, course, effects, tolerability and treatment response of skin diseases in Hispanic and Latin-American populations. From the limited data that are available it is considered that the treatment of melasma in these two groups does not differ from the general population. First-line therapy of melasma should consist of effective topical therapies, mainly a fixed triple combination of hydroquinone, retinoic acid and fluocinolone acetonide. Where patients have either sensitivity or triple combination therapy is unavailable, other compounds with dual ingredients may be considered as an alternative. Options for second-line therapy include peels either alone or in combination with topical therapy. Lasers should rarely be used in the treatment of melasma and then only as third-line therapy in cases of melasma which is resistant to all other therapies. If applied, skin type must be taken into account. Irritation and sensitivity can be a concern in darker-skinned Hispanic patients and for this reason, the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following treatment should be considered.

Validation of a melasma quality of life questionnaire for Brazilian Portuguese language: the MelasQoL-BP study and improvement of QoL of melasma patients after triple combination therapy.

BACKGROUND: Pigmentation disorders, such as melasma, greatly influence the quality of life (QoL) of affected individuals who usually consider the disorder to be more severe than the objective clinical scores. Several instruments have been successfully developed to evaluate QoL. However, they must be adapted to the target population in terms of language and cultural diversity. The first, specific QoL questionnaire for melasma (MelasQoL) was developed for English speaking patients. OBJECTIVES: To validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the MelasQoL evaluation questionnaire for patients with melasma (MelasQoL-BP) and to assess the impact of treatment with a triple combination cream (hydroquinone, fluocinolone acetonide and tretinoin) on the QoL of patients with moderate-to-severe melasma. METHODS AND RESULTS: Three hundred individuals from the five Brazilian geographic regions took part in this multicentre study. Their mean age was 42 years and skin phototype distribution was: type II 7.0% of patients, III 23.7%, IV 42.7% and V 22.7%. Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI), MelasQoL-BP and the short version of the QoL assessment instrument from the World Health Organization (WHOQOL-BREF) were used to assess melasma severity and QoL at baseline. MelasQoL-BP was previously translated and culturally adapted from the English version, with participation of the authors and according to the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO). From the original sample, we randomized150 volunteers to treat melasma and repeated the evaluation after 8 weeks. The analysis of the MelasQoL-BP baseline answers demonstrated an important impact of the disease on skin appearance (65% of patients were bothered all the time or most of the time), frustration (55%), embarrassment (57%) and influence of the disease on interpersonal relationships (42%). Forty-three per cent of patients felt not attractive or even dirty due to their skin condition. MelasQoL-BP results showed significant internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.919; P < 0.001) and good correlation with MASI scores. After treatment, the global assessment showed good or excellent results in 91.4% of the patients. The clinical outcome was not associated with the initial MASI score (P = 0.814; chi-square), skin colour (P = 0.449; probability ratio) or skin pigmentation (P = 0.814; chi-square). There was also a significant reduction on MelasQoL-BP scores (Wilcoxon test; P < 0.001) after treatment, with the mean +/- SD results shifting from 44.4 +/- 14.9 at baseline to 24.3 +/- 15.5 after treatment. The analysis of the MelasQoL-BP before and after treatment showed an important effect of the impact of treatment on a number of QoL measures. Of note, skin appearance (69.8 vs. 10.1% of patients were bothered all the time or most of the time, respectively), frustration (59.7% vs. 12.2%, respectively), embarrassment (56% vs. 9.3%, respectively) and influence of the disease on interpersonal relationships (35.3% vs. 5.8%, respectively) were greatly improved. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that MelasQoL-BP is a valid instrument and can be used to evaluate the quality of life and response to melasma treatment in Brazilian patients. The triple combination treatment produced significant results, regarding both clinical severity and quality of life.

[Antiinflammatory effect of a topical corticosteroid: known brand versus generic drug]. / Estudio del efecto antiinflamatorio de un corticosteroide tópico: marca reconocida versus genéricos.

In Mexico, the generic drug market is growing. Regarding topical corticosteroids, there are several preparations on the local market but their clinical efficacy has not been assessed in relation with the original brand name. Using as a model the fluocinolone acetonide cream, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the antiinflammatory effect of different preparations. A double-blind, vehicle-control essay was conducted causing irritation on five sites of the volar aspect of the forearm in twenty healthy volunteers using 10% aqueous sodium lauryl sulfate. On the same part of the forearm, the formulations tested were applied for a period of 4 days with visual score irritation readings at days 2 and 4. The analysis of the results showed that although one of the generic drugs is 80% less expensive than the brandname medication, the clinical response was not as good as the other preparations. This deserves consideration, as newer and more potent generic corticosteroids will be available on the Mexican market.

[Itraconazole and secnidazole capsules vs. vaginal ovules of fluocinolone acetonide, nystatin and metronidazole in the symptomatic treatment of vaginitis]. / Itraconazol + Secnidazol cápsulas Vs. óvulos vaginales Acetónido de Fluocinolona 0.50 mg, Nistatina 100,000 U y Metronidazol 500 mg en el tratamiento sintomático de la vaginitis.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of oral treatment in vaginitis and vaginosis using Itraconazol and sechidazol, in comparison to topic treatment using vaginal ovules of acetonido of fluocinolona 0.50 mg, nistatina 100,000 U and metronidazol 500 mg. DESIGN: Longitudinal, prospective and open comparative study. PLACE: Servicio de Reproducción Humana(Human Reproduction Department), Centro Médico Nacional "20 de Noviembre". MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY: Forty female patients, without any relevant differences in their general characteristics, chose diagnosis was vaginitis and vaginosis, who were medically treated through external consultation, divided in two groups of twenty each one. Group 1 oral treatment with itraconazol and secnidazol. Group 2 had topic treatment with fluocinolona, nistatina and metronidazol. All of the patients were controlled in seven and fourteen days time, in order to evaluate the intensity of their clinical symptomatology, as well as the efficacy in both ways of treatment. RESULTS: Leukorrhea was the most important symptom in all the cases, going from minor to serious white discharge. After the treatment, we found a relevant difference statistically significative in patients treated with intraconazol and secnidazol. We did not find any differences in relation to ardor, pruritus, dispareunia and disuria at post-treatment evaluation. However, group 1 betterment was statistically significative between the first and the seventh days of treatment. CONCLUSION: Treating vaginitis or vaginosis (or both) with itraconazol and secnidazol takes less time for betterment in addition to comfort and easiness of oral administration; therefore, we consider them proper medicines in these specific cases.

Inhaled flunisolide for acute severe asthma.

This randomized, double-blind trial was designed to determine the benefit of high and cumulative doses of flunisolide added to salbutamol in patients with acute asthma in the emergency room (ER). Ninety-four patients who presented to an ER for treatment of an acute exacerbation of asthma were assigned in a randomized, double-blind fashion to receive salbutamol and placebo (n = 47) or salbutamol combined with flunisolide (n = 47). Both drugs were administered successively through a metered-dose inhaler and spacer at 10-min intervals for 3 h (400 microg of salbutamol and 1 mg of flunisolide every 10 min). In both groups, FEV1 and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) improved significantly over baseline values (p < 0.01). Results in the flunisolide group were significantly different from those in the placebo group at 90, 120, 150, and 180 min. Data analyzed separately in accord with the duration of the attack before presenting at the ER (< 24 or > or = 24 h) showed that the placebo > or = 24 h group produced a significantly lower FEV1 at 120, 150, and 180 min (p = 0.041) than did the remaining groups. Our data support the theory that high and cumulative doses of inhaled flunisolide administered by metered-dose inhaler with spacer and added to salbutamol are an effective therapy for patients with acute asthma and a prolonged duration of symptoms before ER presentation.

Itraconazol + Secnidazol* cápsulas vs. óvulos vaginales Acetónido de Fluocinolona 0.05 mg, Nistatina 100,000 U y Metronidazol 500 mg en el tratamiento sintomático de la vaginitis / Itraconazol + Secnidazol* capsules Vs. Acetónido of Fluocinolona 0.05 mg, Nistatina 100,000 U and Metronidazol 500 mg vaginal ovules, en the symptomatic treat of vaginitis

Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia del tratamiento oral en las vaginitis y la vaginosis con intraconazol y secnidazol, comparándolo con el tratamiento tópico con óvulos vaginales de acetónido de fluocinolona, nistatina 100 000 U. y metronidazol 500 mg. Diseño: Estudios comparativos, longitudinal, prospectivo y abierto Lugar: Servicio de Reproducción Humana. Centro Médico Nacional "20 de Noviembre" I.S.S.S.T.E. Material y métodos: Fueron incluidas 40 pacientes del sexo femenino que asistieron a la consulta externa del Servicio de Reproducción humana con diagnóstico de vaginitis y vaginosis, se dividieron al azar en dos grupos. Grupo 1 (20 pacientes) que recibieron tratamiento oral con Itraconazol y secnidazol y el grupo 2 (20 pacientes) que recibieron tratamiento tópico con fluocinolona, nistatina y metronidazol. Se citaron a las pacientes a los 7 y 14 días después de iniciado el tratamiento valorando la intensidad de la sintomatología clínica y la eficacia del tratamiento. Resultados: Las características poblacionales de ambos grupos no mostraron diferencias. La leucorrea fue el síntoma más importante en ambos grupos el cual fue de intensidad moderada severa, y mostró una diferencia en la evaluación post-tratamiento estadísticamente significativa a favor de las pacientes tratadas con itraconazol y secnidazol. En cuanto al ardor, prurito, dispareunia y disuria no mostraron diferencias en la evaluación post-tratamiento, sin embargo la mejoría fue estadísticamente significativa entre el día 1 y 7 de tratamiento en favor del grupo tratado con Itraconazol y Secnidazol. conclusión. El tratamiento con Itraconazol y Secnidazol ofrece mejoría en menor tiempo y la comodidad que ofrece en cuanto a la facilidad de administración lo hacen un medicamento adecuado para el tratamiento de la vaginitis y la vaginosis o ambas

Estudo de pacientes com asma brônquica moderada tratados com flunisolida / Study of patients with moderate bronchial asthma treated with flunisolide

O uso dos costicosteróides inalatórios é o tratamento de escolha na asma brônquica quando há sintomas persistentes. A flunisolida é um dos esteróides tópicos utilizados há mais tempo e é atualmente comercializada no Brasil. Foi objetivo desse estudo observar a evoluçÒo de pacientes com asma moderada em tratamento adequado com esta droga. Trinta e quatro asmáticos moderados foram seguidos por 2 semanas ("run-in") + 12 semanas em tratamento com flunisolida 1mg/dia, através de aerocâmera 300, e fenoterol spray quando necessário. Todos foram instruídos sobre a doença, controle ambiental, uso de medicaçöes inalatórias e recebiam plano de açÒo escrito para crise. As medicaçöes foram fornecidas gratuitamente e a adesÒo ao tratamento assegurada através de controle do peso do spray. Os pacientes eram reavaliados a cada duas semanas, registrando seus sintomas em escalas analógicas e respondendo a questionário para o estabelecimento de índice clínico de hiperreatividade brônquica (ICHB). Espirometria, diários de PFE, consumo de broncodilatador e "escore" de ausculta torácica (EAT) também foram obtidos a cada visita. Reatividade à metacolina foi avaliada no início e no final do estudo. Dezessete de trinta e um pacientes que concluíram o estudo tiveram sua asma reclassificada como leve (p< 0,001). Houve tendência à melhora do VEF(1) (67,8 para 71,6 por cento), com elevaçÒo significativa (p<0,05) da média do PFE (302,3 para 338,5 - à noite) e do seu valor mínimo (47,2 para 60,5 por cento). Reduçäo significante (p<0,05) do ICHB, tosse, chiado, dispnéia e opressäo também foram observados. Näo houve mudança significativa do EAT, entretanto. Rouquidäo, náusea e cefaléia ocorreram em menos de 10 por cento dos voluntários. Nenhum paciente abandonou o estudo por efeitos adversos da droga. Em conclusäo, encontramos resposta clínica favorável na maioria dos adultos asmáticos moderados em uso de flunisolida, que foi bem tolerada. Surpreendentemente, nem a ausculta torácica, nem o VEF(1) foram instrumentos suficientemente sensíveis para detectar a evoluçäo favorável dos pacientes, claramente demonstrada por outros parâmetros.

Acetónido de fluocinolona mas clioquinol en infecciones micóticas o bacterianas superficiales de la piel / Fluocinolone acetonide and clioquinol micotic or bacterial surface infections of the skin

Se trataron 50 pacientes con procesos infecciosos bacterianos y micóticos superficiales de la piel con una combinación de acetónido de fluocinolona 0.025 y clioquinol 3.000 g en forma de crema para uso tópico. Se obtuvieron resultados buenos y excelentes en 100% de los casos según la opinión de las pacientes y en 82% según la opinión del investigador. Solamente en 18% de los casos se obtuvieron resultados moderados. Queda abierta la posibilidad de que conforme a la evolución del padecimiento y a criterio del médico tratante, el periodo de tratamiento se prolongue más allá de los 10 días de este estudio

[Double-blind comparative study between difluocortolone-valerianate and fluocinolone-acetonide ointments]. / Estudio comparativo doble ciego entre el valerianato de diflucortolona en crema y el acetonido de fluocinolona crema.

Nerisone cream (diflucortolon valerate 0.1%) has been clinically compared with fluocinolon-acetate on a double blind basis. The trial was carried out on 30 patients. The author comments that the results, in spite of some slight casuisties, appear to indicate a certain superiority of Nerisone cream when compared with the competitor's preparation.