2016
Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal: a systematic review
Reiter O, Atzmony L, Akerman L, Levi A, Kershenovich R, Lapidoth M, Mimouni D. Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal: a systematic review. Lasers In Medical Science 2016, 31: 1397-1405. PMID: 27311768, DOI: 10.1007/s10103-016-2001-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSide effectsCochrane Central Register of Controlled TrialsCentral Register of Controlled TrialsNon-comparative studyRegister of Controlled TrialsReported side effectsCochrane Central RegisterClearance of pigmentTattoo pigmentTattoo removalTransient erythemaLaser sessionsPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesHuman trialsAnimal modelsRelevant trialsHigh riskInk tattooingControlled trials
2015
Treatments for Cutaneous Lichen Planus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Atzmony L, Reiter O, Hodak E, Gdalevich M, Mimouni D. Treatments for Cutaneous Lichen Planus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology 2015, 17: 11-22. PMID: 26507510, DOI: 10.1007/s40257-015-0160-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcitretinAdministration, CutaneousAntifungal AgentsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalCalcitriolDermatologic AgentsEnoxaparinFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsFicusinGlucocorticoidsGriseofulvinHumansKeratolytic AgentsLichen PlanusMaleNon-Randomized Controlled Trials as TopicPhotochemotherapyPhotosensitizing AgentsPUVA TherapyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSulfasalazineTreatment OutcomeConceptsNarrow-band ultraviolet B radiationPsoralen plus ultraviolet A photochemotherapyLichen planusControlled trialsRandomized controlled trialsTreatment modalitiesCourse of oral metronidazoleNonrandomized case-control studyWithdrawals due to adverse eventsResponse rateUltraviolet A photochemotherapyComplete response rateLow-dose prednisoloneCochrane Central Register of Controlled TrialsCentral Register of Controlled TrialsChronic relapsing courseEffective treatment optionReduction of itchingOverall response rateRegister of Controlled TrialsAdverse event ratesCutaneous lichen planusCase-control studySystematic reviewCochrane Central RegisterThe role of adjuvant therapy in pemphigus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Atzmony L, Hodak E, Leshem Y, Rosenbaum O, Gdalevich M, Anhalt G, Mimouni D. The role of adjuvant therapy in pemphigus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2015, 73: 264-271. PMID: 26088689, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.04.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of relapseRandomized controlled trialsMeta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsControlled trialsCumulative glucocorticoid doseOral glucocorticoid treatmentMeta-analysisTreatment of pemphigusSystematic reviewDisease controlGlucocorticoid doseOral glucocorticoidsIntravenous immunoglobulinMycophenolate mofetilPemphigus treatmentAdjuvant therapyPlasma exchangeAdjuvant modalitiesGlucocorticoid treatmentAdverse eventsPemphigus vulgarisPrimary outcomeRelapseSecondary outcomesTen trials
2014
Treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Atzmony L, Hodak E, Gdalevich M, Rosenbaum O, Mimouni D. Treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology 2014, 15: 503-515. PMID: 25403548, DOI: 10.1007/s40257-014-0101-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSteroid-sparing effectRemission rateRandomized controlled trialsControlled trialsTreatment modalitiesPemphigus vulgarisTreatment of pemphigus vulgarisTopical epidermal growth factorComplete response ratePemphigus foliaceusCochrane Central Register of Controlled TrialsOptimal therapeutic approachIncreased remission ratesCentral Register of Controlled TrialsMulticenter randomized controlled trialShort-term efficacyRegister of Controlled TrialsCase-control studyMeta-analysesCochrane Central RegisterSteroid-sparingIntravenous immunoglobulinOpen-labelSustained remissionEpidermal growth factor