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diclofenac and Keratosis

diclofenac has been researched along with Keratosis in 40 studies

Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position.

Keratosis: Any horny growth such as a wart or callus.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Topical diclofenac and imiquimod have been reported to be effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis, but a study to compare these two drugs has not been reported yet."9.13Comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of 3% diclofenac sodium gel and 5% imiquimod cream in the treatment of actinic keratosis. ( Caliskan, E; Erbil, AH; Koc, E; Kose, O; Kurumlu, Z, 2008)
"This non-blinded, uncontrolled case series study evaluated the effects of diclofenac 3% gel in the treatment of actinic cheilitis."7.74Management of actinic cheilitis using diclofenac 3% gel: a report of six cases. ( Forschner, T; Sterry, W; Stockfleth, E; Termeer, C; Ulrich, C; Ulrich, M, 2007)
"Topical diclofenac and imiquimod have been reported to be effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis, but a study to compare these two drugs has not been reported yet."5.13Comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of 3% diclofenac sodium gel and 5% imiquimod cream in the treatment of actinic keratosis. ( Caliskan, E; Erbil, AH; Koc, E; Kose, O; Kurumlu, Z, 2008)
" Diclofenac is the anti-neoplastic compound in diclofenac 3% gel (Solaraze) used for topical treatment of actinic keratosis (AK)."4.84The role of apoptosis in therapy and prophylaxis of epithelial tumours by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). ( Eberle, J; Fecker, LF; Forschner, T; Nindl, I; Stockfleth, E; Ulrich, C, 2007)
" The topical NSAID diclofenac works as a nonspecific COX inhibitor and is an effective and well tolerated treatment for actinic keratosis, which is a principal precursor of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma."4.84The role of topical cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors in skin cancer: treatment and prevention. ( Zhan, H; Zheng, H, 2007)
"Hyaluronan (HA) in combination with diclofenac is currently undergoing clinical trials as a topical preparation in the management of osteoarthritic pain, basal-cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis."4.79Hyaluronan as a drug delivery system for diclofenac: a hypothesis for mode of action. ( Moore, AR; Willoughby, DA, 1995)
"This non-blinded, uncontrolled case series study evaluated the effects of diclofenac 3% gel in the treatment of actinic cheilitis."3.74Management of actinic cheilitis using diclofenac 3% gel: a report of six cases. ( Forschner, T; Sterry, W; Stockfleth, E; Termeer, C; Ulrich, C; Ulrich, M, 2007)
"Fluorouracil has been the traditional topical treatment for actinic keratoses, although imiquimod 5% cream and diclofenac 3% gel are effective alternative therapies."2.44Treatment options for actinic keratoses. ( Bedwell, SA; Downs, MR; McIntyre, WJ, 2007)
"Actinic keratosis is currently believed to be an early stage in the evolution of squamous cell carcinoma."2.42Topical and light-based treatments for actinic keratoses. ( Alam, M; Goldberg, LH; Silapunt, S, 2003)
"The ability to manage non-melanoma skin cancers and pre-malignant lesions with topical pharmacologic agents is highly compelling."2.42Topical treatment strategies for non-melanoma skin cancer and precursor lesions. ( Fein, H; McGillis, ST, 2004)
"Diclofenac 3% gel is an effective treatment for actinic keratoses (AKs) and is reported to be generally well tolerated with only mild local reactions."1.34Genetically determined susceptibility to COX-2 inhibitors: a report of exaggerated responders to diclofenac 3% gel in the treatment of actinic keratoses. ( Forschner, T; Patel, MJ; Ulrich, C, 2007)

Research

Studies (40)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (7.50)18.2507
2000's36 (90.00)29.6817
2010's1 (2.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pickert, A1
Kose, O1
Koc, E1
Erbil, AH1
Caliskan, E1
Kurumlu, Z1
Berlin, JM1
Rigel, DS1
Kerr, OA1
Kavanagh, G1
Horn, H1
Gebauer, K1
Brown, P1
Varigos, G1
Jarvis, B1
Figgitt, DP1
Tutrone, WD1
Saini, R1
Caglar, S1
Weinberg, JM2
Crespo, J1
del Rosso, JQ2
Peterson, SR1
Goldberg, LH2
Young, J1
Silapunt, S1
Alam, M1
Rivers, JK3
Kleyn, CE1
Bharati, A1
King, CM1
McGillis, ST1
Fein, H1
Jorizzo, JL1
Pirard, D1
Vereecken, P1
Mélot, C1
Heenen, M1
Smith, SR1
Morhenn, VB1
Piacquadio, DJ1
Berman, B2
Villa, AM1
Ramirez, CC1
Bienstock, L1
Kuritzky, L1
Mayeaux, EJ1
Tyring, SK1
Kowalzick, L1
Ziegler, H1
Cox, NH1
Merk, HF1
Rivers, JJ1
Wolf, J1
Fecker, LF1
Stockfleth, E4
Nindl, I1
Ulrich, C4
Forschner, T4
Eberle, J1
Hackethal, M1
Ulrich, M2
Howorka, A1
Sterry, W2
Termeer, C1
Patel, MJ2
Zhan, H1
Zheng, H1
Nelson, CG2
Spencer, J1
McIntyre, WJ1
Downs, MR1
Bedwell, SA1
Gold, MH1
Iraji, F1
Siadat, AH1
Asilian, A1
Enshaieh, S1
Shahmoradi, Z1
Moore, AR1
Willoughby, DA1
McLean, DI1
McEwan, LE1
Smith, JG1
Burkhart, CN1
Burkhart, CG1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Comparison of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Solaraze for 3 vs. 6 Months in Patients With Mild to Moderate Actinic Keratosis Located at the Face and Head[NCT00204542]Phase 4418 participants (Actual)Interventional2005-06-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

17 reviews available for diclofenac and Keratosis

ArticleYear
Topical 3% diclofenac in 2.5% hyaluronic acid gel: a review of its use in patients with actinic keratoses.
    American journal of clinical dermatology, 2003, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Biological Availability;

2003
Topical therapy for actinic keratoses, II: Diclofenac, colchicine, and retinoids.
    Cutis, 2003, Volume: 71, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antineoplastic Agents; Colchicin

2003
An update on newer topical therapies for actinic keratoses: advances and applications.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2003, Volume: 2, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diclofenac; Humans; Imiquimod; K

2003
New and emerging topical approaches for actinic keratoses.
    Cutis, 2003, Volume: 72, Issue:4

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Ster

2003
Topical and light-based treatments for actinic keratoses.
    Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2003, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Administration, Topical; Aminolevulinic Acid; Aminoquinolines; Antineoplasti

2003
Topical treatment strategies for non-melanoma skin cancer and precursor lesions.
    Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2004, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antineoplastic Ag

2004
Current and novel treatment options for actinic keratosis.
    Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery, 2004, Volume: 8 Suppl 3

    Topics: Aminolevulinic Acid; Aminoquinolines; Cryotherapy; Diclofenac; Fluorouracil; Gels; Humans; Imiquimod

2004
Three percent diclofenac in 2.5% hyaluronan gel in the treatment of actinic keratoses: a meta-analysis of the recent studies.
    Archives of dermatological research, 2005, Volume: 297, Issue:5

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arachidonic Acid; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diclofenac; Dou

2005
Mechanisms of action of new treatment modalities for actinic keratosis.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2006, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Aminoquinolines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antimetabolites; Antineoplastic Agents; Di

2006
Actinic keratoses: sequelae and treatments. Recommendations from a consensus panel.
    The Journal of family practice, 2006, Volume: 55, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Aminoquinolines; Antineoplastic Agents; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Consens

2006
Topical diclofenac in the treatment of actinic keratoses.
    International journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 46, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Diclofen

2007
The role of apoptosis in therapy and prophylaxis of epithelial tumours by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156 Suppl 3

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Angiogenesis Inducing Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antin

2007
The role of topical cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors in skin cancer: treatment and prevention.
    American journal of clinical dermatology, 2007, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Cyclooxygenase 2; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; Cyclooxygenase Inhi

2007
Treatment options for actinic keratoses.
    American family physician, 2007, Sep-01, Volume: 76, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antineoplastic Ag

2007
The safety of diclofenac for the management and treatment of actinic keratoses.
    Expert opinion on drug safety, 2008, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Carcinoma in Situ; Diclofenac; G

2008
Topical therapy for actinic keratoses: current and evolving therapies.
    Reviews on recent clinical trials, 2006, Volume: 1, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Antineoplastic Agents; Carcinom

2006
Hyaluronan as a drug delivery system for diclofenac: a hypothesis for mode of action.
    International journal of tissue reactions, 1995, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Carcinoma, Basal Cell; Carotid Stenosis; Diclofenac; Drug Delivery Systems; Humans; Hyaluro

1995

Trials

8 trials available for diclofenac and Keratosis

ArticleYear
Comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of 3% diclofenac sodium gel and 5% imiquimod cream in the treatment of actinic keratosis.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2008, Volume: 19, Issue:3

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aminoquinolines;

2008
Diclofenac sodium 3% gel in the treatment of actinic keratoses postcryosurgery.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2008, Volume: 7, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal;

2008
Topical diclofenac in hyaluronan gel for the treatment of solar keratoses.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2003, Volume: 44, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal;

2003
Bilateral comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of 3% diclofenac sodium gel and 5% 5-fluorouracil cream in the treatment of actinic keratoses of the face and scalp.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2006, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Diclofenac; Facial Dermato

2006
Assessing clinically meaningful end points for the management of actinic keratosis with diclofenac 3% gel.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2007, Volume: 87, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Double-Blind Method; H

2007
A single-arm, open-label efficacy and tolerability study of diclofenac sodium 3% gel for the treatment of actinic keratosis of the upper and lower lip.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2007, Volume: 6, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; De

2007
An open study to assess the efficacy and safety of topical 3% diclofenac in a 2.5% hyaluronic acid gel for the treatment of actinic keratoses.
    Archives of dermatology, 1997, Volume: 133, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dermatitis, Irritant; Der

1997
Topical diclofenac/hyaluronic acid gel in the treatment of solar keratoses.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 1997, Volume: 38, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofena

1997

Other Studies

15 other studies available for diclofenac and Keratosis

ArticleYear
Treatment of actinic keratoses.
    Cutis, 2012, Volume: 90, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antineoplastic Ag

2012
New treatments for actinic keratoses.
    Connecticut medicine, 2002, Volume: 66, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aminolevulinic Acid; Aminoquinolines; Dermatologic Agents; Diclofenac; Fluo

2002
Allergic contact dermatitis from topical diclofenac in Solaraze gel.
    Contact dermatitis, 2002, Volume: 47, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Allergens; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Diclofenac; Dose-Response Relation

2002
New and emerging treatments for nonmelanomas and actinic keratoses.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2003, Volume: 2, Issue:4

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Aminoquinolines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Carcinoma, Basal C

2003
Erythema multiforme-like eruption as a result of 'Solaraze' treatment.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2003, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Administration, Topical; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dic

2003
Topical 3% diclofenac in 2.5% hyaluronan gel for the treatment of actinic keratoses.
    Skin therapy letter, 2004, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Gels; Humans; Hyaluronic Acid; Keratosis

2004
Contact dermatitis from 3 different allergens in Solaraze gel.
    Contact dermatitis, 2004, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Allergens; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dermatitis, Allergic Co

2004
Photoallergic contact dermatitis from topical diclofenac in Solaraze gel.
    Contact dermatitis, 2006, Volume: 54, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Dermatitis, Photoallergic; D

2006
Diclofenac for actinic keratoses: a formulation issue.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2006, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Diclofenac; Humans; Keratosis; M

2006
Treatment of multiple actinic keratoses with topical diclofenac 3% gel in organ transplant recipients: a series of six cases.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156 Suppl 3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Gels; Humans; Immunoco

2007
Management of actinic cheilitis using diclofenac 3% gel: a report of six cases.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156 Suppl 3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cheilitis

2007
Does progression from actinic keratosis and Bowen's disease end with treatment: diclofenac 3% gel, an old drug in a new environment?
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156 Suppl 3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Bowen's Disease; Diclofenac; Disea

2007
Genetically determined susceptibility to COX-2 inhibitors: a report of exaggerated responders to diclofenac 3% gel in the treatment of actinic keratoses.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156 Suppl 3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhi

2007
Pharmacoeconomic analysis of the treatment of multiple actinic keratoses.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2008, Volume: 7, Issue:1

    Topics: Aminolevulinic Acid; Aminoquinolines; Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic; Combined Modality Therapy

2008
Reassessment of topical diclofenac/hyaluronan gel for actinic keratoses.
    International journal of dermatology, 2002, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Administration, Topical; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac

2002