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Topical proactive therapy in dermatology. A scoping review

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Makowska, Karolina, Nowaczyk, Joanna, Samochocki, Zbigniew, Blicharz, Leszek, Rudnicka, Lidia·2023·Advances in Dermatology and Allergology
DOI 10.5114/ada.2023.129454PMC PMC10485751
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The term 'proactive therapy' refers to a long-term management of clinically intact skin in previously disease-affected areas. This method was initially implemented in atopic dermatitis to maintain the remission and decrease the risk of exacerbations. Proactive therapy aims to limit the need for reactive treatment and improve the patients' quality of life. A proactive approach is likely to be adopted for other relapsing and inflammatory skin conditions in the future. This scoping review aims to identify dermatological conditions to be treated with the proactive approach, evaluate the available evidence for its efficacy and safety, as well as highlight the research gaps.

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Authors
Makowska, K., Nowaczyk, J., Samochocki, Z., Blicharz, L., & Rudnicka, L.
Affiliations
Medical University of Warsaw (PL)
Corresponding author
Blicharz, Leszek
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Advances in Dermatology and Allergology
Publisher
Termedia Sp. z.o.o.
Published
2023
Volume
40
Issue
4
Pages
510-517
ISSN
  • 0860-6218 (ISSN-L)
  • 1642-395X
DOI
10.5114/ada.2023.129454
PMC
PMC10485751
OpenAlex
W4386381999
Cited by
10
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4
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2026: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 5
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0.46
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journal article
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en
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Keywords
proactive therapy, topical treatment, atopic dermatitis, inflammatory skin diseases, remission, quality of life, treatment efficacy and safety

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