The Asian Skin

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A STUDY OF OCCUPATIONAL DERMATOSES IN A TERTIARY DERMATOLOGY REFERRAL CENTRE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE METAL WORKING INDUSTRY

Ph.DDOCTOR OF MEDICIN

The Asian skin : a reference colour atlas of dermatology/ Edit. : Goh Chee Leok; Chua Sze Hon; NG See Ket

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The Asian skin : a reference colour atlas of dermatology/ Edit. : Goh Chee Leok; Chua Sze Hon; NG See Ket

xi, 313 hal.: ill.; 25 cm

Laser tattoo removal: A clinical update

Techniques for tattoo removal have evolved significantly over the years. The commonly used Quality-switched (QS) ruby, alexandrite, and Nd:YAG lasers are the traditional workhorses for tattoo removal. Newer strategies using combination laser treatments, multi-pass treatments, and picosecond lasers offer promising results. The tattoo color and skin type of the patient are important considerations when choosing the appropriate laser. Standard protocols can be developed for the effective and safe treatment of tattoos

PLANT DERMATITIS: ASIAN PERSPECTIVE

Occupational and recreational plant exposure on the skin is fairly common. Plant products and extracts are commonly used and found extensively in the environment. Adverse reactions to plants and their products are also fairly common. However, making the diagnosis of contact dermatitis from plants and plant extracts is not always simple and straightforward. Phytodermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin caused by a plant. The clinical patterns may be allergic phytodermatitis, photophytodermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, pharmacological injury, and mechanical injury. In this article, we will focus mainly on allergy contact dermatitis from plants or allergic phytodermatitis occurring in Asia

Nursing Procedures For Skin Diseases

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Suggested Rationale for Prevention and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Bone Loss in Dermatologic Patients

Glucocorticoid-induced bone loss is the most predictable and debilitating complication of prolonged administration of systemic corticosteroids. It has been shown that patients treated with glucocorticoids have an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures, resulting in marked morbidity, particularly in elderly individuals. Studies on the effect of glucocorticoids on bone density and the efficacy of treatment regimens (namely, bisphosphonates and calcitonin) for preventing bone loss have been mainly on patients with asthma and rheumatologic diseases. However, no long-term studies have been done on the impact of prolonged corticosteroid treatment in dermatologic patients. The purpose of this review is to raise awareness about osteoporosis and new preventive measures among the dermatologists treating patients with glucocorticoids at high doses and for long periods. We summarize the assessment methods used to evaluate this condition, examine the results of clinical trials of drugs, and suggest a practical approach to managing corticosteroid osteoporosis in dermatologic patients based on data collected from published articles.--

Study of psychological stress, sebum production and acne vulgaris in adolescents.

Sebum production is thought to play a major role in acne vulgaris in adolescents. Psychological stress may exacerbate acne; however, it is not known whether the perceived association between stress and acne exacerbation is due to increased sebum production. The aims of this study were to determine: (i) if psychological stress in adolescents is associated with increased sebum production; and (ii) if stress is associated with increased acne severity independent of, or in conjunction with, increased sebum production. Ninety-four secondary school students in Singapore (mean age 14.9 years) were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. During a high stress condition (prior to mid-year examinations) and a low stress condition (during the summer holidays), the following were evaluated: (i) self-reported stress level using the Perceived Stress Scale; (ii) sebum level at baseline and at 1 h; and (iii) acne severity. The prevalence of self-reported acne in this study population was high (95% in males and 92% in females). Most subjects had mild to moderate acne. Sebum measurements did not differ significantly between the high stress and low stress conditions. For the study population as a whole, we observed a statistically significant positive correlation (r=0.23, p=0.029) between stress levels and severity of acne papulopustulosa. In adolescents, psychological stress does not appear to affect the quantity of sebum production. The study suggests a significant association between stress and severity of acne papulopustulosa, especially in males. Increased acne severity associated with stress may result from factors other than sebum quantity