Afroz Abidi

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• Article: A comparative clinical evaluation of once daily versus alternate day application of topical clobetasol propionate cream in psoriasis.

  Afroz Abidi, Farida Ahmad, Satyendra K Singh
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  ABSTRACT: Corticosteroids are extremely useful in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders. Topical steroid applications are the most effective treatment for all types of psoriasis. To compare the efficacy of once daily versus alternate day application of topical steroid clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Tenovate cream®) in patients who have mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. This study was conducted on 89 patients of plaque psoriasis, who attended the skin OPD in our hospital. The patients who had a mild to moderate severity of plaque psoriasis were selected. Those patients who required systemic corticosteroids, those who were already undergoing any psoriasis treatment, those who had any other debilitating illness and pregnant and lactating women were excluded from the study. Eighty nine patients were enrolled for the study after taking written informed consent from them and they were randomly allocated into two groups. Two patients dropped out, one in each group and 1 of group 2 was prescribed systemic corticosteroids.Group 1- once daily application (n= 44)Group 2- alternate day application (n= 42)An objective scoring was done on the basis of the PSI (Psoriasis Severity Index) score, which was graded from 0-4. Follow ups were done in the 2nd, 4th and 6th weeks. It was done by the Student's 't' test and ANOVA. The results showed that there was equal improvement in both the groups in the 2nd week, since the p-value was not significant (P> 0.05), but in the 4th and 6th weeks, there was less improvement in the alternate day group (P< 0.05). An intra group comparison indicated that clobetasol was effective both in the once daily and the alternate day groups, but clinical and symptomatic improvement occurred more quickly in the once daily group after 6 weeks of assessment. Thus, it can be concluded that the alternate day application of the topical steroid clobetasol propionate cream is as effective as the once daily application in the initial 2 weeks, but by 6 weeks, its efficacy decreases. Therefore, initially, we can advocate a less frequent application of potent topical steroids but for the complete remission of the disease, the application frequency should be once daily.
  Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR. 01/2013; 7(1):100-5.
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  Article: Prescription auditing and drug utilization pattern in a tertiary care teaching hospital of western UP

  Afroz Abidi, Surabhi Gupta, Saurabh Kansal, Ramgopal
  International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 12/2012;
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  Article: Comparison of reservoir effect of topical corticosteroids in an experimental animal model by histamine-induced wheal suppression test

  Afroz Abidi, Farida Ahmad, Satyendra K Singh, Anil Kumar
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  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Introduction: Topical corticosteroids used in various dermatological diseases are available in different potencies and different formulations. The reservoir effect of different potency corticosteroids in the stratum corneum will help the clinicians to choose an appropriate topical steroid to maximize their efficacy and safety as therapeutic agents. Aims: Aims: This study was designed to compare the duration of reservoir of different potency topical corticosteroids experimentally in rabbits using histamine-induced wheal suppression test. Materials and Methods: Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in albino rabbits (as their skin is similar to humans) using four different concentrations of topical steroids, namely mometasone furoate ointment (0.1%), fluticasone propionate ointment (0.005%), betamethasone valerate cream (0.1%), and hydrocortisone butyrate cream (0.1%). These were applied on the back of rabbit on one side and the vehicle was applied on the other. One hour later, histamine-induced wheal suppression test was performed on both sides and wheal area was measured at 10 min for 7 days. Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA followed by post hoc test. Results: Results: Maximum wheal suppression was seen on day 1 (P<0.001) in all four groups, both at test and at control sites. Interday comparison of mean wheal size by topical steroids showed that the reservoir of mometasone furoate ointment (0.1%) persisted till day 4 in the stratum corneum of the skin. In case of fluticasone propionate ointment (0.005%) and betamethasone valerate cream (0.1%), the reservoir persisted till day 2 and for hydrocortisone butyrate cream (0.1%), the reservoir was present only on day 1. Conclusions: Conclusions: It is concluded that the duration of reservoir depends on the potency of topical steroids. Higher the potency more is the duration of reservoir in stratum corneum and vice versa.
  Indian Journal of Pharmacology 11/2012; 44(6):722-725. · 0.27 Impact Factor
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  Article: A Comparative Clinical Evaluation of once Daily Versus Alternate Day Application of Topical Clobetasol Propionate Cream in Psoriasis

  Afroz Abidi, FaFarida Ahmad, Satyendra. K. Singh
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  ABSTRACT: Background: Corticosteroids are extremely useful in the treat-ment of inflammatory skin disorders. Topical steroid applications are the most effective treatment for all types of psoriasis.
  Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 11/2012;
• Article: Study of reservoir effect of clobetasol propionate cream in an experimental animal model using histamine-induced wheal suppression test.

  Afroz Abidi, Farida Ahmad, Satyendra K Singh, Anil Kumar
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  ABSTRACT: Topical corticosteroids used in various dermatological diseases several times a day led to an increase risk of side effects. By demonstrating a significant reservoir of corticosteroids in the stratum corneum, one can maximize their efficacy and safety as therapeutic agents. The study was designed to demonstrate a reservoir of topically applied corticosteroid clobetasol propionate cream experimentally in rabbits using histamine-induced wheal suppression test. The work was carried out on albino rabbits, as rabbit skin is akin to human skin, using a topical steroid. The topical steroid clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream was applied on the back of rabbit, and after 1-h occlusion histamine-induced wheal suppression test was performed and wheal area measured at 10 min till day 7. Statistical analysis was done by ANOVA followed by "Post Hoc" test. Maximum wheal suppression was seen on day 1 (P < 0.001). Interday comparison of mean wheal size showed no significant difference (P > 0.05) on day 2, 3, and 4 as compared to day 1. Day 5-7 show highly significant difference (P < 0.001) as compared to day 1, thereby suggesting that the reservoir effect of topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream persisted till day 4. This work demonstrated that histamine-induced wheal by the topical steroid clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream was suppressed till day 4, indicating that the reservoir of topical corticosteroid persisted till day 4.
  Indian Journal of Dermatology 01/2010; 55(4):329-33.