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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Skin Disorders"”.
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Skin disorders among schoolchildren in rural Tanzania and an assessment of contributing factors and therapeutic needs
… obtain data about the spectrum and prevalence of skin diseases among primary schoolchildren in Ifakara in rural Tanzania. The therapeutic needs, necessity for intervention and the influence of living conditions and hygiene behaviour on the magnitude of the prevalence were assessed. The records of …
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Schemas and psychological distress in skin disease: a preliminary investigation into the role of schemas in UK patients with psoriasis and eczema
Psoriasis and atopic eczema are chronic skin disorders with a disfiguring component that present the patient with many challenges. Studies have already addressed some fundamental questions with regards to variability in the psychological impact of skin disease. Present studies have sought to …
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An exploration of men's subjective experience of Vitiligo : a qualitative study
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder, which de-pigments parts or all of the skin. This disfiguring condition presents individual sufferers with many challenges. Studies have shown an adverse psychological impact of living with such a skin condition. However, no studies to date have explored the …
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Investigating the Intersection of Chinese and Euro-American Healthcare Practices in Nevada from 1860-1930
… including digestive problems, venereal diseases, skin disorders, neurasthenia, and afflictions of the lungs, suffered by residents of Nevada frontier and mining towns.Documentary evidence supported the use of Chinese medicine by Euro-Americans; however, the archaeological evidence did not support …
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Comparison of coping, quality of life and psychosocial well-being in children and adult patients with vitiligo before and after treatment with pseudocatalase PC-KUS. A questionnaire-based investigation into social anxiety, helplessness, anxious-depressive mood, quality of life and depression before and after treatment with pseudocatalase PC-KUS depending on demographic characteristics and experiences.
… progressive and patchy loss of the inherited skin colour is not only a cosmetical problem, it has a profound impact on the patient¿s well-being. Stigmatisation and rejection often causes depression, self-consciousness, sexual problems and an impaired quality of life. To further substantiate …
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The clinical spectrum and outcome of dermatological conditions in patients admitted to dermatology wards of Groote Schuur Hospital-Cape Town South Africa
… use of inpatient care for people with severe skin disorders.
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Advancing the Development of a CRISPR/Cas9-Based Gene Editing Therapy for Epidermolysis Bullosa
… (EB) is a heterogenous group of genetic fragile skin disorders. It is characterized by pathogenic mutations in genes encoding structural proteins essential for skin integrity and adhesion. Gene editing facilitated by CRISPR/Cas9 represents a promising approach for precisely repairing EB mutations …
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Deterination of the melanin content in the skin of albinos at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
BACKGROUND: Melanin is a skin pigment that determines skin colour and plays a role in photoprotection. It represents one of the most visible markers of human variation and skin disorders. Lack of Melanin or presence of very little melanin or albinism makes the skin susceptible to a wide range of …
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Deterination of the melanin content in the skin of albinos at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
BACKGROUND: Melanin is a skin pigment that determines skin colour and plays a role in photoprotection. It represents one of the most visible markers of human variation and skin disorders. Lack of Melanin or presence of very little melanin or albinism makes the skin susceptible to a wide range of …
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The role of the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner in the Western Cape as perceived by nurses and other health care practitioners
… to the overall health care for persons with skin disorders.
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Microneedle array patches for skin hyperthermia and enhanced intradermal drug delivery
… between 50 μm and 2 mm. When applied to the skin surface, they pierce the stratum corneum creating micropores that can enhance the delivery of drugs into the viable skin layers. MN arrays offer great advantages for localised treatment of skin disorders which, in combination with skin …
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Interaction of skin cells with skin microbiota
The interaction between skin cells and skin microbiota is complicated and not fully understood. A diverse community of microbes resides on the skin that participates in shaping its physiology. Skin microbiota can modulate skin immunity and barrier, thus, contributing to skin health. Also, the …
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Efficacy of triclosan soap against superficial dermatomycoses and scabies : a placebo-controlled study among 228 primary school children in Kilombero district, Mororgoro region, Tanzania
… children were examined for the presence of skin disorders. The clinical presentation of the dermatoses was documented. Samples of suspected dermatomycoses were examined microscopically using KOH. Quality control and culture were performed, and the MIC's of placebo soap and Triclosan against …
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Histological Changes in Photorejuvenation Induced by 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy in a Photoaged Mouse Model
… Photoaging is defined as the premature skin aging induced by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, which is histologivally characterized by degradation of collagen fiber and accumulation of abnormal elastotic material in the dermis. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a noninvasive technique used in …
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Development and Evaluation of a Niosome Carrier for Topical Use of Antioxidant
Background and Aims: The human skin is constantly exposed to an array of external threats such as pollutants, toxins and UV-irradiation. These external factors are considered as the sources of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and exert oxidative stress to the skin. Many skin disorders and diseases are …
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Phytochemical, biological and toxicity studies of terminalia sericea burch. (Combretaceae)
… are commonly used for the treatment of cough, skin infections, diabetes, diarrhoea, venereal diseases and tuberculosis. However, the roots are most commonly used in the preparation of traditional medicines. Pharmacological studies have revealed that the crude root extracts display antibacterial …
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Generation and characterization of novel mouse models to validate the role of KLK5 protease in inflammation for pharmacological applications
… is a serine protease and a pivotal regulator of skin desquamation, the physiological process of skin renewal (Brattsand et al., 2005; Borgoño et al., 2007). KLK5 is activated autocatalytically (Michael et al., 2005) and then, it activates other downstream proteases that are expressed in the …