Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology

Changes in prostaglandin-associated periorbital syndrome: a self-controlled and prospective study
Li W, Chen X, Chen S, Lv Z, Tang J and Li N
In this study, we aimed to investigate the incidence of objective and subjective indicators of the prostaglandin-associated periorbital syndrome (PAPS) after continuous instillation of topical prostaglandin analogues (PGAs) in primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension patients.
Intravitreal chlorhexidine for sterilizing the vitreous cavity in an animal model of bacterial endophthalmitis
Hondur AM, Zeng Q, Ucgul Y, Arioz I, Sahin EA, Erayman GG, Tekinay AB, Caglar K, Akyurek N and Tezel TH
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal chlorhexidine (CHX) for sterilising the vitreous cavity in bacterial endophthalmitis.
The effects of electronic cigarette smoking on retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell layer, inner plexiform layer, and choroidal thickness
Balasubaramaniam D, Lim YW, Retnasabapathy S, A Qamarruddin F and Singh S
To compare the thickness of the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL), inner plexiform layer (IPL), and choroid in healthy electronic cigarette smokers and non-smokers using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT).
A national analysis of systemic adverse events of beta-blockers used for glaucoma therapy
Aftab OM, Khan H, Sangani R and Khouri AS
To evaluate systemic complications for timolol, carteolol, levobunolol, and/or betaxalol by using an FDA Federal Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).
Corneal endothelial density and morphology in long-term soft contact lens users in Japan: a retrospective cross-sectional study of 17,732 eyes
Ono T, Kaida T, Higashi S, Mori Y, Nejima R, Iwasaki T, Kagaya F, Miyai T and Miyata K
There is a lack of long-term and large-scale studies on the adverse effects of soft contact lenses (SCLs) on the corneal endothelia of Asian populations. Here, we aimed to examine the effects of long-term SCL use on corneal endothelial density and morphology.
Nicotine acute impact on RNFL: a comparative analysis of smoking cessation aids including nicotine gum and electronic cigarettes
Alhazmi M and Alotaibi W
To investigate the immediate impact of nicotine consumption on Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) thickness in healthy young individuals, comparing nicotine gum and electronic cigarette (vaping) as delivery methods.
Evaluating the concentration dependent dual effects of on cancerous skin cells and mitochondria isolated from melanoma-induced animal model
Arast Y, Esfandiari H, Kamranfar F, Mousavi Z, Ameri Shah Reza M and Pourahmad J
Melanoma is still one of the deadliest cancers whose prevalence has increased in recent decades. Today, many polysaccharides and their bioactive compounds have been of special importance in modern biotechnology. They have various biological and therapeutic properties. they can regulate and strengthen the immune system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce bacterial and viral infections. According to studies, these compounds also have antitumor properties. we investigated the cytotoxic effects of obtained from solid-state fermentation (SSF) of edible medicinal mushroom on cancerous skin cells.
Evaluation of the early effects of the first-dose administration of the Sinovac vaccine on the retina, choroid, and optic disc using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT-angiography
Yildiz Tasci Y, Icoz M, Gurturk Icoz SG, Saritas O, Arikan Yorgun M and Toklu Y
To determine the effects of the first-dose administration of the Sinovac vaccine on the retina, choroid, and optic disc in healthy participants.
Ocular toxicities of FDA-approved antibody drug conjugates
Vetsa S, Zhang S, Kay W, Kelkar N, Ghosh A, Alam S, Hoopes PC and Moshirfar M
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are an emerging field of cancer treatments that are becoming more widespread in their use. However, there are potential ocular toxicities associated with these drugs that ophthalmologists need to be aware of to better maintain ocular health as patients undergo rigorous medical treatment for their conditions. While many ADCs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many subsequent reports have been published regarding additional ocular side effects these drugs may cause. This review provides ophthalmologists with a practical guide on how to treat ocular toxicities associated with all FDA-approved ADCs to date. The potential pathophysiology of side effects is also discussed.
Choroidal structural changes in inactive thyroid eye disease: a cross-sectional analysis of the choroidal vascularity index
Ermiş S, Özal E, Savur F and Karapapak M
In this study, we aimed to compare choroidal vascular changes using the Choroidal Vascularity Index (CVI) between patients with inactive Thyroid Eye Disease (iTED) and healthy individuals, and to assess the relationship between CVI and choroidal thickness (CT), smoking history, and clinical parameters.
Impact of oral isotretinoin on the inflammatory markers: can lymphocyte/HDL-C and platelet/HDL-C ratios be new indicators of inflammation in acne vulgaris patients?
Zorlu Ö, Albayrak H and Aytekin S
The effect of isotretinoin on inflammatory markers has been reported with conflicting results. No studies have been reported on the relationship between isotretinoin and lymphocyte/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C] ratio (LHR), neutrophil/HDL-C ratio (NHR), or platelet/HDL-C ratio (PHR) in acne patients.
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Anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic and morphological impact of phycocyanin on ultraviolet radiation irradiated human fibroblast cells
Nowruzi B and Sabzevari Joopari O
Recently, the use of natural products as skin photoprotective agents has been in increasing demand. This study investigated the bioactivity of phycocyanin (PC) extracted from sp. on human skin fibroblast cell line (CCD-966SK), specifically focusing on apoptosis, necrosis, anti-inflammatory effects, and enzymatic reactions.
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The treatment efficacy of 7.5% dapsone gel in papulopustular rosacea: a prospective study
Özkoca D and Caf N
Topical dapsone has a level A recommendation for the treatment of papulopustular rosacea; however, its treatment efficacy has not been studied previously. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical 7.5% dapsone gel applied once daily at night in the treatment of papulopustular rosacea.
Isotretinoin increases non-insulin-based surrogate markers of insulin resistance in acne vulgaris patients
Kaya K and Gevher Ö
Lipid indices, particularly the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) and the triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio, are simple, reliable, non-insulin-based surrogate markers of insulin resistance that have recently gained prominence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of isotretinoin treatment on surrogate markers of insulin resistance, in particular the TyG index, in patients with acne vulgaris (AV).
Effects on corneal endothelium of intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drugs
Malvasi M, Calandri A, Pacella E and Vingolo EM
Intravitreal drug administration has become the gold standard for the treatment of many retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO). The frequency of this procedure has increased significantly after the introduction of anti-VEGF drugs, since the rise in the average age of the population, which is closely correlated with these diseases. In order to ensure therapeutic success in these patients with chronic retinal diseases, intravitreal treatment with anti-VEGF requires a long-term maintenance regimen with repeated administrations. For this reason today, we must consider the risks linked to complications associated with the long-term application of this therapy. Our study aims to investigate whether the intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF may lead to damage to the corneal endothelium, either directly through the administration procedure or indirectly due to the drug's toxicity. We aimed to establish a clear correlation between intravitreal drug administration and a statistically significant reduction in corneal endothelial cell count in the treated eye when compared to the untreated eye. The study also sought to assess whether different toxicities might be present between different types of drugs belonging to the same anti-VEGF family.
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of lacrimal gland botulinum toxin injection in functional versus non-functional epiphora
Altin Ekin M
To determine whether botulinum toxin is effective and safe for the treatment of epiphora, and to compare its utility in functional versus non-functional epiphora using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Evaluation of the common skin diseases in patients with malignancies and the cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments
Tamer F, Gharehdaghi S and Adisen E
The diversity of skin diseases in patients with malignancies leads to diagnostic difficulties and complicate cancer treatment. Furthermore, the increasing use of chemotherapy drugs and novel treatment regimens raises the risk of the development of various cutaneous side effects and the need for dermatologists during cancer management. We investigated the skin diseases in patients with malignancies and the cutaneous side effects of cancer treatments.
Juvenile toxicity of atropine sulfate eye drops in young rats
Zhang W, Yang W, Liu L, Dai J, Wang L, Huang Y, Lei X, Lin J, Zhang F and Guo J
This study was to investigate the effects of atropine sulphate eye drops (ASED)on the development of partial systems in young rats and their toxic reactions following repeated eye-drop administration over a period of 40 days.
Effect of elamipretide and methylprednisolone treatment on optic nerve, retina and brain damage in a methanol poisoning model: biochemical and histopathological evaluation
Bulbul O, Mammadov R, Suleyman B, Kulaber A, Karaca Y, Yaman H, Yenilmez E, Sahin A and Ozer V
This study aimed to biochemically and histopathologically evaluate the protective and therapeutic effects of elamipretide and methylprednisolone on methanol poisoning-induced brain, optic nerve, and retinal toxicity.