ketotifen has been researched along with Acne in 2 studies
Ketotifen: A cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators. It has been proposed for the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, skin allergies, and anaphylaxis.
ketotifen : An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 4,9-dihydro-10H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]thiophen-10-one which is substituted at position 4 by a 1-methylpiperidin-4-ylidene group. A blocker of histamine H1 receptors with a stabilising action on mast cells, it is used (usually as its hydrogen fumarate salt) for the treatment of asthma, where it may take several weeks to exert its full effect.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The edema was resistant to conventional treatment of acne including various systemic and topical antibiotics, isotretinoin and interferon-gamma." | 5.29 | Solid persistent facial edema of acne: successful treatment with isotretinoin and ketotifen. ( Jansen, T; Jungfer, B; Plewig, G; Przybilla, B, 1993) |
| "The edema was resistant to conventional treatment of acne including various systemic and topical antibiotics, isotretinoin and interferon-gamma." | 1.29 | Solid persistent facial edema of acne: successful treatment with isotretinoin and ketotifen. ( Jansen, T; Jungfer, B; Plewig, G; Przybilla, B, 1993) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Romain, O | 1 |
| Jungfer, B | 1 |
| Jansen, T | 1 |
| Przybilla, B | 1 |
| Plewig, G | 1 |
2 other studies available for ketotifen and Acne
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Recent marketing authorization applications in France].
Topics: Acetamides; Acne Vulgaris; Administration, Cutaneous; Analgesics; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Anti | 2012 |
Solid persistent facial edema of acne: successful treatment with isotretinoin and ketotifen.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Drug Therapy, Combination; Edema; Face; Humans; Isotretinoin; Ketotifen; Male; | 1993 |