scholarly journals Homeless status and associations with treatment disparities for common skin conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 183 (3) ◽  
pp. 582-584
Author(s):  
A. Truong ◽  
A.M. Secrest ◽  
N.F. Fino ◽  
C.W. Laggis ◽  
B.K.H. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Disparities ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions

scholarly journals MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF TINEA INFECTION THROUGH SHODHANA AND SHAMANA – A CASE SERIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2029-2036
Author(s):  
Asha A Bhat ◽  
Prashanth A S
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Continuous Use ◽  
Present Case Study

Skin is one of the most beautiful organs God has ever blessed to anyone. Everyone craves for beautiful skin and makes all possible efforts to make it glow. To achieve this, they are engaged in continuous use of creams, moist- urizers and other cosmetic articles which lead to immediate or long-term skin issues. Itching being the predomi- nant symptom of these cosmetic issues make people highly embarrassed in society. In Ayurveda, almost all skin conditions are explained under one umbrella called Kushta. It is broadly classified into Mahakushta and Kshudra- kushta1. Dadru Kushta one among the Kshudra Kushta is the most common skin condition accounts for 20% in all consultation in general practice2. North Karnataka is well known for its hot and humid conditions making its population at risk of many Tinea infections. Kandu, Raga and Atasi Pushpa Sankashavat Mandala are the cardi- nal features of Dadru3. In the present case study, 40 patients of Dadru Kushta were taken according to inclusion criteria. The combined effect of both Shodhana and Shamana was assessed. Keywords: Dadru Kushta, Aupasargika, Anushangi, Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

scholarly journals Diaper dermatitis: differential diagnosis and prevention issues

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Irina N. Zakharova ◽  
Irina I. Pshenichnikova ◽  
Tatiana M. Tvorogova
Keyword(s):  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Diaper Dermatitis ◽  
Japanese Company ◽  
Microbial Invasion ◽  
Prolonged Contact ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Functional Immaturity ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Disposable Diapers ◽  
Allergic Contact

The skin of newborns and infants is characterized by structural and functional immaturity. Diaper dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions in this age period. This condition has a complex and multifactorial etiology. The interaction of several causes, including high humidity under the diaper, skin maceration, and prolonged contact with irritants, leads to destruction of the immature epidermal barrier, microbial invasion, and inflammation. Diaper dermatitis should be differentiated from allergic contact dermatitis, candidiasis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis. Effective measures to prevent diaper dermatitis are to keep the skin dry, reduce friction, limit the time of contact with urine and feces, as well as the topical application of protective products. Today, of all the disposable diapers on the market, the high quality disposable diapers developed and produced by the Japanese company KAO Corporation are proven effective in preventing diaper dermatitis.

Skin Conditions in Crisis Areas

2019 ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Marcia Glass ◽  
Carrie Kovarik ◽  
Mara Haseltine ◽  
Sandra L. Freiwald ◽  
Susan Barbour
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Medicine ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Conflict Zones ◽  
Firearm Injuries ◽  
The Third ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Skin Conditions

This chapter describes the most common and urgent skin issues facing palliative-medicine providers working in conflict zones, epidemics, and natural disasters. The first section focuses on exposure-related skin conditions, including burns, firearm injuries, frostbite, and snake bites. The second section describes lethal bacteria commonly found in floodwaters. The third section explores common skin conditions facing terminally and severely ill patients in crisis areas. The fourth section explains noninfectious yet potentially life-threatening skin diseases in these settings. The final section describes the opportunistic infections which could target patients with HIV anywhere.

scholarly journals Approach to the Assessment and Management of Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: A Consensus Document. Section II: Comorbid Disease in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 12S-18S ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-ho Hong ◽  
Marissa Joseph ◽  
Vy HD Kim ◽  
Perla Lansang ◽  
Irene Lara-Corrales
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Barrier Dysfunction ◽  
Consensus Document ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors ◽  
Skin Conditions

Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common skin conditions encountered by health-care providers caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric patients with AD may present with other allergic and nonallergic comorbidities that require appropriate treatment and referral. They may also experience a trajectory of allergic diseases known as the atopic march, which depends on a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors and likely involves early epidermal barrier dysfunction. Here we provide a review and clinical recommendations on the assessment and referral of comorbidities in pediatric AD.

scholarly journals Multicentric Cutaneous Crohn's Disease: A Case Report and Review of Literature

1990 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Prokopetz ◽  
J Barrie Ross ◽  
Peter Smith ◽  
Joseph J Sidorov
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Erythema Nodosum ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Histological Features ◽  
The Past ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions

A patient presented with skin lesions at sites not contiguous with Crohn's disease of the bowel and with specific histological features of Crohn's disease occurring two weeks from the onset of bowel symptoms. Currently a number of nonspecific skin conditions such as erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum and erythema multiforme are accepted as being the most common skin manifestations of Crohn's disease. It is likely, however, that specific lesions of Crohn's disease in the skin have been underdiagnosed either because of lack of biopsy or misinterpretation of the histology. Twenty-three cases with specific Crohn's disease in the skin have been recorded in the past 25 years, since the condition has been recognized. Sarcoidosis has been a common misdiagnosis. The literature relating to multicentric Crohn's disease is reviewed and attention drawn to its protean and masquerading features. An argument is made for the use of the term 'multicentric' rather than 'metastatic' in relation to cutaneous Crohn's disease.

scholarly journals An Elderly Long-Term Care Resident with Crusted Scabies

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Sandre ◽  
Filip Ralevski ◽  
Neil Rau
Keyword(s):  
Host Response ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Rapid Reduction ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Altered Immune Response ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Crusted Scabies

Crusted scabies is a highly contagious form of scabies. Altered immune response, nutritional deficiencies and modified host response are all risk factors for crusted scabies. The authors report a case involving a patient found to have a chronic maculopapular, erythematous rash with large hyperkeratotic, white and grey plaques on the soles of both feet. An ultimate diagnosis of crusted scabies was reached after a delay in diagnosis suspected to be caused by the similarity in appearance to more common skin conditions such as psoriasis. After topical permethrin was unsuccessful, intermittent dosing of oral ivermectin resulted in a rapid reduction in cutaneous plaques.

scholarly journals Passion to Heal – Dermatology volunteering in the Maasai Mara, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-231
Author(s):  
Maulik M Dhandha
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Physician Assistants ◽  
Medical Assistants ◽  
Local Staff ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
The People ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Mara Region ◽  
Volunteer Group

During summer of 2018, ME to WE organized a dermatology volunteer trip in Masai Mara region of Kenya. Our volunteer group included physicians, physician assistants and medical assistants. We volunteered at the Baraka Hospital along with the local staff there. Our goal was to help treat and triage patients with skin conditions and in the process educate local staff about Dermatology. We saw patients with a variety of skin conditions, including Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Chromoblastomycosis, Discoid Lupus and others. In addition, we visited local schools to screen students with common skin conditions. We saw approximately 800-100 patients during our time there. On our last day at the hospital we organized lectures to teach the local team about common skin conditions. The key challenges to our work there were limited resources and time available, socio-economic difficulties of the local population, lack of an established dermato-pathology center, etc. The key strengths of the trip were very well organized trip from ticketing to lodging to itinerary, very supportive local staff and how grateful patients were with evaluation of their conditions. Our trip also included local cultural programs that allowed us to learn more about the people there. In a short span of one week, we were able to help in the care of the local patient population and in the process learn about local culture, socio-economic structure and medical practice there.

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