title: Efficacy and safety of Dr Michaels® (Soratinex®) product family for the topical treatment of psoriasis: a monitored status study.
abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of Michaels® (Soratinex®) remedies in patients suffering from chronic plaque psoriasis in a Czech population. Seventy-five (34 female/41 male) patients, aged 18-72 years old (mean age: 38.5 years) with mild to severe plaque psoriasis participated in the study. The products, including cleansing gel, ointment and skin conditioner, containing fruit acid complex, herbal oils and emulsifiers, were used twice daily and in the same manner for all the skin lesions. The study period was eight weeks. Histologic variables and various blood picture parameters, including FW, glucose, cholesterol, triacylglyceroles, bilirubin, GMT, ALT, AST, creatinine, uric acid and urea in blood were monitored, before and after therapy with Michaels® (Soratinex®) treatment. Assessment, using the Psoriasis Activity Severity Index (PASI) scores and photographic analysis, was done at time 0, and after 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. Patients improvement was determined by the percentage reduction of the PASI scores. Side effects and tolerability were also evaluated. After 8 weeks using Dr Michaels® (Soratinex®) treatment course, 5 patients had a moderate improvement, with the resolution of 25-50% of skin lesions; 11 patients showed a good improvement, with the resolution of 51-75% of lesions. Another 50 patients had an outstanding improvement, with the regression of 76-100% of lesions. Only 4 patients did not achieve an improvement of psoriasis. Six patients experienced folliculitis, which resolved without cessation of treatment. Three patients worsened and discontinued treatment. Six patients dropped out because of non-compliance. The blood results and histologic findings were all normal. Our investigation shows that Dr Michaels® (Soratinex®) products can be safely and successfully used in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; Centro Studi per la Ricerca Multidisciplinare e Rigenerativa, Università Degli Studi "G. Marconi", Rome, Italy.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: França
authors: PROSANUM Ltd, Sanatorium of Prof. Novotný, Štěpánská Prague 1, Czech Republic.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Novotny
authors: 2nd Medical Faculty, Charles University, Bulovka Hospital, Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Hercogovấ
authors: Department of Nuclear Physics, Sub-nuclear and Radiation, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Fioranelli
authors: Dermatological Department University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Gianfaldoni
authors: Onkoderma-Policlinic for dermatology and dermatologic surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Plovdiv, Medical faculty, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Chokoeva
authors: Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior (MVR), Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery, Sofia, Bulgaria.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Tchernev
authors: Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Academic Teaching Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden, Germany.
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Wollina
authors: Psoriasis and Skin Clinic, Melbourne, Australia.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Tirant
authors: University B.I.S. Group of Institutions, Punjab Technical University, Punjab, India.
authors: M G
authors: MG
authors: Roccia
authors: Chair of Dermatology, University of Rome G. Marconi Rome, Italy.
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Lotti
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018153:Czech Republic; D045703:Emulsifying Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D045703:Emulsifying Agents; D009824:Ointments