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Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal
Published by Universitas Udayana
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Bali Journal of dermatology and venereology is published by Department of dermatology and venereology, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia. Bali Journal of dermatology and venereology is an open access, peer reviewed journal aiming to communicate high quality research articles, reviews and general articles in the field of dermatology and venereology. Bali Journal of dermatology and venereology publishers articles which encompass all aspects of basic research/clinical studies related to the field of dermatology and venereology and allied science fileds. The Journal aims to bridge and integrate the intellectual, methodological, and substantive diversity of medical scholarship, and to encourage a vigorous dialogue between medical scholars and practitioners. The Journal welcomes contributions which promote the exchange of ideas and rational discourse between practicing educators and medical researchers all over the world.
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Dermatology in COVID-19 pandemic: a review of manifestation, prevention, and treatment of personal protective equipment adverse skin reactions Indira, I Gusti Ayu Nitya; Saskara, I Made Sutha
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v3i2.31

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Since declared as a global pandemic by World Health Organizations on 11th March 2020, per early July 2020, COVID-19 total confirmed cases count had surpassed 11 million cases. COVID-19 poses a new challenge to healthcare workers with a new standard of care and managing COVID-19 patients. Healthcare workers must adhere to stricter hand hygiene, and the new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol brings forth new problems for healthcare workers. Skin problems have become the most common and preventable adverse effects of the daily and prolonged use of PPE. This could inadvertently cause protocol breaches, such as mask touching, scratching, or off-protocol PPE adjustment. Damage in the skin could also cause discomfort, and skin exposure may serve as a new port of entry for a secondary infection. In this study, we review various studies regarding the adverse effects, prevention, and therapy of the skin problems related to COVID-19 PPE use.
Trends in diagnostic approach of scabies as a neglected tropical disease Trasia, Reqgi First
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v3i1.26

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Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin that is difficult to enforce if the clinical symptoms are not typical. The diagnosis relies on clinical symptoms to be less efficient and only has a sensitivity of less than 50% because it is difficult to distinguish active infestations, residual skin reactions, or reinfestations. Misdiagnosis results in wrong treatment and causes the patient to not recover and continues to be a source of infection for the environment. The exact diagnosis of scabies is determined by finding mites or eggs on laboratory tests, but mites are difficult to find because only a few mites infest sufferers. For this reason, various studies in the world have tried to develop diagnostic methods in the enforcement of scabies. This article will describe the trend of establishing a diagnosis of scabies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages in its application.
Glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia (GIH) in pemphigus vulgaris patient at Bangli District General Hospital: A case report Setyawati, Ni Kadek; Sari, A. A. I. A. Nindya; Mahariski, Pande Agung
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v2i2.19

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Background: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by mucocutaneous blistering and erosion. This is rare, but greatly affects the patient’s life quality and often cause complication of disease and therapy. Hyperglycemia is a complication due to steroid use called glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia (GIH). This case report describes hyperglycemia in PV treatment, which later can be a consideration of PV management.Case: A 44-year-old male patient complained of painful lesions on almost the whole body with a form of bullae, erosion, crusting, brittle, the Nikolsky sign (+), and Asboe-Hansen sign (+). The patient was diagnosed with PV. After he had supportive therapy and high-doses of methylprednisolone, his blood sugar is increased. Patients diagnosed by hyperglycemia state due to steroid use, then given insulin as therapy. The patient diagnosed with PV based on history taking and physical examination, but the histopathologic examination wasn’t done due to lack of modality at the hospital. The steroid was given as an immunosuppressive. Be the main therapy for PV, steroids lead hyperglycemia due to disruption of glucose metabolism, thereby increasing insulin resistance in tissues. The diagnosis of hyperglycemia due to steroid use is made in a patient with a normal sugar level before PV therapy. It occurred within the first 1-2 days of therapy. In these patients, diagnosis confirmed by increasing pre-prandial, 2 h post-prandial, and any-time glucose level, after two days methylprednisolone administration. Collaboration with internal medicine colleagues is needed.Conclusion: PV treatment with steroids can induce hyperglycemia, which is dangerous. The understanding mechanism is needed to make early detection and provide therapy properly.
Focus on the dabrafenib, vemurafenib, and trametinib in clinical outcome of melanoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis Widya Anjani, Ida Ayu; Indrakusuma, Anak Agung Bagus Putra; Arim Sadeva, I Gede Krisna; Wulandari, Putri Ayu; Rusyati, Luh Made Mas; Sudarsa, Prima Sanjiwani Saraswati; Supadmanaba, I Gede Putu; Wihandani, Desak Made
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v3i2.38

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Background: Melanoma is the most serious lethal skin cancer, affects the melanin producer cells (melanocytes). Surgery is the most common treatment, whereas for the advance stage the development of a treatment is recommended. BRAF (Dabrafenib and Vemurafenib) inhibitor or MEK inhibitor (Trametinib) is used as the most frequently targeted therapy of melanoma due to more than 80% patient with positive BRAF mutation. In this review, those treatments will be investigated systematically to identify their clinical outcome.Method: This systematic literature review (SLR) was performed from Cochrane, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Pubmed. Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool RoB2 is used to assess RCT studies and New-castle Ottawa Scale Assessment to assess cohort studies by 3 different assessors. Data analysis was carried out by using Review Manager (RevMan 5.4). Heterogenicity test was assessed by I2  and Chi2 statisticResult: There are 20 studies used in this article (13 RCT and 7 cohorts). The overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) of study that using targeted therapy (vemurafenib, trametinib, or dabrafenib) compare other therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy,etc) showed risk ratio (RR) was 1.12 (95%CI 1.07,1.17;  I2=100%; p<0,00001). The OS and PFS with monotherapy compare of vemurafenib, trametinib, or dabrafenib with combination therapy showed RR was 1.09 (95%CI.06,1.13;I2=99%; p<0,00001). Conclusion: BRAF and MEK targeted therapy has a good prognosis for a patient with a positive BRAF gene mutation and could be combined with other therapy for a better clinical outcome rather than monotherapy.Keyword: melanoma, dabrafenib, vemurafenib, and trametinib
Negative correlation between interleukin-2 (IL-2) serum with bacterial index in leprosy Putri, Patricia Dian; Rusyati, Luh Made Mas; Adiguna, Made Swastika
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v3i1.34

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Background: Leprosy is strongly influenced by the host immunity response. One of the cytokines that play a role in cellular immunity is IL-2. IL-2 will stimulate macrophages to activate phagocytosis and form granulomas, and this occurs in the tuberculoid type of leprosy.Objective: Aim of this study was to verify the IL-2 serum levels are negatively correlated or not with bacterial index in leprosy.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional observational analytic study involving 50 leprosy subjects (41 MB and 9 PB types). Study was conducted at Dermatolovenerology Polyclinic of Sanglah General Hospital from December 2019 to March 2020. Sample was taken using a consecutive sampling method. IL-2 serum levels were measured by ELISA. Result: The mean of IL-2 serum in PB was 75.53±10.32 pg/mL and in MB was 37.59±17.13 pg/mL. Strong negative correlation (r= -0.67; p<0.001) between serum IL-2 levels with bacterial index (CI 95%= 25.96–49.93; p<0.001) was found. Every 1 pg/mL increase in IL-2 serum levels will be accompanied by a decrease in the bacterial index of 0.039 and vice versa. Determinant coefficient shows that 42.2% of bacterial index affected by the IL-2 serum levels. Low IL-2 serum levels were the risk factor of high bacterial index 2.8 times (PR= 2.8; CI 95%= 1.444–5.519; p<0.001).Conclusion: IL-2 serum levels were found to be higher in PB than MB. There was a negative correlation between IL-2 serum levels with bacterial index. Low IL-2 serum levels were the risk factor of a high bacterial index in leprosy patients.
Update on scrofuloderma Marianto, Marianto; Kosim, Hartono; Agung Mahariski, Pande; Christopher, Paulus Mario
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2019)
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Tuberculosis is one of the most significant diseases which causes death worldwide. TB infection is assumed to infect the lungs only from a general perspective. In fact, TB infection also causes lesions on the skin. Scrofuloderma, as one of the most common types of cutaneous tuberculosis, often misdiagnosed and managed improperly due to its similarity with abscess. In addition, there were still no national and international guidelines for scrofuloderma. This review to give insights and review about an update in the basic principle of scrofuloderma and management.
Incidence and characteristic of psoriasis patients at Sanjiwani Gianyar Regional Hospital 2018-2019 Alviariza, Annisa; Widyawati, Sayu
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2020)
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Introduction: psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by firmly demarcated red plaque covered by a thick squama as a result of impaired proliferation and differentiation of the epidermis. Diagnosis of psoriasis is based on history taking and clinical features. Treatment is determined based on the patient's clinical characteristics and the severity of the disease. Purpose: this retrospective study aims to determine the incidence, characteristics and treatment options of psoriasis patients in the dermatovenereology polyclinic of Sanjiwani Gianyar Regional Hospital in 2018-2019. Methods: retrospective study of psoriasis patients at Sanjiwani Gianyar Regional Hospital in 2018-2019. Data collected from medical records includes sociodemographic data, clinical data and patient treatment history. Results: Within two years, there were 53 new cases of psoriasis. The dominance of psoriasis cases were found in men with a ratio of women and men 1:2,31. From total 53 patients, 37 were male (69,81%)and 16 female patients (30,19%). The most common type was psoriasis vulgaris (73,58%). The most age group was 31-45 years. The most commonly given regimen of therapy was topical corticosteroids plus oral antihistamines (45,28%). The most widely given systemic therapy was methotrexate. Accompanying skin infections were found in 6 cases of psoriasis (11,32%). Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, there were 53 new cases of psoriasis in 2018-2019, psoriasis vulgaris was the most common, the most age group was 31-45 years old, topical corticosteroids plus antihistamines were still the main treatment options for psoriasis patients in Sanjiwani Gianyar Regional Hospital.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) : A review of the literature Dewi, Lidya Trisna
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2020)
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) is the second most common cause of vaginitis after bacterial vaginosis. VVC often occurs in women of reproductive age (20-40 years). Risk factors for VVC can be divided into two, such as host factors (pregnancy, hormone replacement, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, antibiotics, use of glucocorticoids, genetic influences) and behavioral factors (oral   contraceptives, cotraceptives and also some sexual habits, hygiene, and clothes that are used). To diagnose VVC in a person, evaluation from anamnesis and clinical manifestation can be conducted. It can also be confirmed by laboratory examination. The management based on the classification. Uncomplicated VVC is most effectively treated with topical azoles, but a single dose of fluconazole can also be given orally. Treatment of VVC with complications can be given fluconazole 150 mg for 3 days or topical azole for 7 days. However, when the VVC case that caused by Candida non-albicans not responding to conventional treatment such as antimycotics, the   amphotericin B can be given to cure the disease. VVC caused by Candida glabrata can be given topical boric acid or flucytosine. This article consists of several theoretical references that has been viewed to have a better understanding regarding candidiasis vulvovaginitis. 
Generalized pustular psoriasis with nail psoriasis in children: a case report Gotama, Dewi; Sudarsa, Prima Sanjiwani Saraswati; Saputra, Herman
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v2i2.28

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Background: Pustular psoriasis in children is one of the clinical variants of psoriasis. It is classified into generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and localized pustular psoriasis. The aetiology of psoriasis in children has not been known but is believed to be multifactorial. Nail psoriasis rarely occurs in children who suffer from skin psoriasis, with an incidence lower than that reported in adults. The diagnosis is generally made from the clinical and histological examination. The choice of therapy depends on the severity of the disease. Until now, there have been no specific guidelines for the management of psoriasis in children.Case report: A-15-years-old Balinese girl presenting with erythema, confluent scaly plaques over the trunk and extremities with pustules localized on the lower extremity. She had a history of fever before the lesions appear. Right third digital nails examination showed subungual hyperkeratosis and onycholysis. Positive auspitz sign and karsvlek phenomena were found. Biopsy result suitable for psoriasis. The patient got improvement after treated with methotrexate tablet orally and desoximetasone cream topically within four weeks without any side effect.Conclusion: Combination therapy with methotrexate tablet and desoximetasone cream give an effective result. However, the safety and side effects of methotrexate in children still need further monitoring. 
Systematic review of melasma treatments: advantages and disadvantages Suryantari, Sang Ayu Arta; Sweta, Ni Putu Tamara Bidari; Veronica, Elvina; Hartawan, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Rai Mulya; Karna, Ni Luh Putu Ratih Vibriyanti
Bali Dermatology and Venereology Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15562/bdv.v3i2.41

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Background: Melasma is an acquired chronic hyperpigmentation mostly affecting women. The pathogenesis of melasma is uncertain but it predominant related to ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Due to chronic and relapsing nature, melasma is challenging to treat. The current available treatment often has undesirable side effects and suboptimal results. The principal of treatment includes protect from UV radiation, inhibit melanin synthesize and increase pathway to remove melanin. Objectives: To define available treatments for melasma and determine advantages and disadvantages including topical, oral and procedural. Method: Medline, Cochrane library and PubMed database were searched for articles from January 2011 to June 2020. Only RCTs, comparative, prospective, retrospective and systematic reviews focusing on melasma treatments were extracted, analyzed and discussed. Results: We found 197 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria with 2314 participants included in this review. The treatments included topical, oral and procedural. In several studies, hydroquinone alone or combination remains the most effective treatment for melasma. Oral and topical tranexamic acid have been found to be a useful adjuvant treatment in refractory melasma with minimal adverse effects. Procedural treatment such as chemical peels, laser and light-based therapies, and microneedling have a mixed and unpredictable result. Overall, the side effects tend to be mild and affect few of the subject.Conclusions: The current state of the evidence suggests that some treatments with multiple modalities have their respective advantages and disadvantages. The choice of treatment modality must be adjusted according to the type of melasma such as its severity, extent and location. A better understanding of melasma through the further research may improve the therapy options with the least adverse effects.