Skin lesions, skin care and characteristics of pruritus in patients undergoing haemodialysis

Abstract Background: In people with albinism (PWA), the deficiency of melanin increase the risk of skin cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of skin cancers and characteristics of these detected skin cancers (histological types, localization,) in PWA in 10 cities in Togo in 2019.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of medical records of PWA systematically examined during two mobile skin care clinics in 2019, as part of a programme for the prevention and management of skin cancers in these subjects. Results: During the study period, 280 (95.2%) of the 294 PWA consulted, had developed skin lesions. Of the 280 PWA, the pathological reports from the medical records of 33 patients (11.8%; (95%CI= [8.2-16.2]) had concluded to non-melanoma skin cancers. The mean age of these 33 patients was 38.6±15.2 years and the sex-ratio was 1. Their occupations were mainly resellers (21.2%), traders (15.2%) and farmers (12.2%). In the 33 patients, 54 cases of non-melanoma skin cancers were identified, with some patients having more than one tumor, and some of them having more than one (histologically confirmed) diagnosis. These 54 non-melanoma skin cancers were divided into 21 cases of invasive squamous cell carcinomas, 2 cases of Bowen’s disease and 31 cases of basal cell carcinomas. These non-melanoma skin cancers mainly occurred in the head and neck (33 cases; 61.1%), the upper limbs (15 cases; 27, 8%) and the trunk (4 cases; 7.4%).Conclusion: The results of this study show a high prevalence of skin cancers among PWAs in Togo in 2019, only non-melanoma skin cancers. In addition, they illustrate the role of ultraviolet rays with regard to the localization of skin cancers and the occupations of patients. Popularization and compliance with photo protection measures, systematic and regular examination of the skin of these PWAs will allow early detection and treatment of these skin cancers.

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Skin cancers in people with albinism in Togo in 2019: results of two rounds of national mobile skin care clinics

BMC Cancer ◽

10.1186/s12885-020-07747-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Bayaki Saka ◽

Sefako Abla Akakpo ◽

Julienne Noude Teclessou ◽

Piham Gnossike ◽

Saliou Adam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Skin Care ◽

Ultraviolet Rays ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protection Measures ◽

Skin Cancers ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Melanoma Skin

Abstract Background In people with albinism (PWA), the deficiency of melanin increase the risk of skin cancers. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of skin cancers and characteristics of these detected skin cancers (histological types, localization) in PWA in 10 cities in Togo in 2019. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of medical records of PWA systematically examined during two mobile skin care clinics in 2019, as part of a programme for the prevention and management of skin cancers in these subjects. Results During the study period, 280 (95.2%) of the 294 PWA consulted, had developed skin lesions. Of the 280 PWA, the pathological reports from the medical records of 33 patients (11.8%; (95%CI = [8.2–16.2]) had concluded to non-melanoma skin cancers. The mean age of these 33 patients was 38.6 ± 15.2 years and the sex-ratio was 1. Their occupations were mainly resellers (21.2%), traders (15.2%) and farmers (12.2%). In the 33 patients, 54 cases of non-melanoma skin cancers were identified, with some patients having more than one tumor, and some of them having more than one (histologically confirmed) diagnosis. These 54 non-melanoma skin cancers were divided into 21 cases of invasive squamous cell carcinomas, 2 cases of Bowen’s disease and 31 cases of basal cell carcinomas. These non-melanoma skin cancers mainly occurred in the head and neck (33 cases; 61.1%), the upper limbs (15 cases; 27, 8%) and the trunk (4 cases; 7.4%). Conclusion The results of this study show a high prevalence of skin cancers among PWAs in Togo in 2019, only non-melanoma skin cancers. In addition, they illustrate the role of ultraviolet rays with regard to the localization of skin cancers and the occupations of patients. Popularization and compliance with photo protection measures, systematic and regular examination of the skin of these PWAs will allow early detection and treatment of these skin cancers.

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Skin Cancers in People with Albinism in Togo in 2019: Results of Two Rounds of National Mobile Skin Care Clinics

10.21203/rs.3.rs-25729/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bayaki Saka ◽

Sefako Abla Akakpo ◽

Julienne Noude Teclessou ◽

Piham Gnossike ◽

Saliou Adam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Skin Care ◽

Ultraviolet Rays ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protection Measures ◽

Skin Cancers ◽

High Prevalence

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and histological types of skin cancers in people with albinism (PWA) in Togo in 2019.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of medical records of PWA systematically examined during two mobile skin care clinics in 2019, as part of a programme for the prevention and management of skin cancers in these subjects. Results: During the study period, 280 (95.2%) of the 294 PWA consulted, had developed skin lesions. Of the 280 patients, the pathological reports from the medical records of 33 patients (11.8%) had concluded to keratinocytes skin cancers. The mean age of these 33 patients was 38.6±15.2 years and the sex-ratio was 1. Their occupations were mainly resellers (21.2%), traders (15.2%) and farmers (12.2%). In the 33 patients, 54 cases of keratinocytes skin cancers were identified, with some patients having more than one case or histological type. These 54 keratinocytes skin cancers were divided into 21 cases of invasive squamous cell carcinomas, 2 cases of Bowen’s disease and 31 cases of basal cell carcinomas. These keratinocytes skin cancers mainly occurred in the cephalic region (33 cases; 61.1%), the upper limbs (15 cases; 27, 8%) and the trunk (4 cases; 7.4%).Conclusion: The results of this study show a high prevalence of skin cancers among PWAs in Togo in 2019, only keratinocytes skin cancers. In addition, they illustrate the role of ultraviolet rays with regard to the localization of skin cancers and the occupations of patients. Popularization and compliance with photo protection measures, systematic and regular examination of the skin of these PWAs will allow early detection and treatment of these skin cancers.

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Patient safety in the prevention and care of skin lesions in newborns: integrative review

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0352 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 73 (suppl 4) ◽

Author(s):

Ingrid Vitória Ramalho Tavares ◽

Daniela Cristina Zica Silva ◽

Marcella Ribeiro Silva ◽

Marina Pereira Fonseca ◽

Juliana de Oliveira Marcatto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Safety ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Skin Care ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽

Weak Evidence ◽

Skin Antisepsis ◽

Care Practices

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the main evidence available in the literature on safe practices in the prevention and care of skin lesions in newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Methods: integrative literature review in the PubMed, BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE, SciELO and Cochrane Library databases between 2013 and 2018. We included primary articles on: lesion prevention and skin care in newborns in Portuguese, English or Spanish and excluded editorials, thesis, dissertations and duplicate articles. For the evidence level, we used the Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt classification, which classifies studies between weak to strong evidence. Results: a total of 10 articles with moderate to weak evidence on thermoregulation, bathing, lesion prevention, use of patches and skin antisepsis. Final considerations: there was a shortage of publications with high evidence, and it is necessary to invest in research that seeks to support safer skin care practices.

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Skin cancers in people with albinism in Togo in 2019: results of two rounds of national mobile skin care clinics

10.21203/rs.3.rs-25729/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bayaki Saka ◽

Sefako Abla Akakpo ◽

Julienne Noude Teclessou ◽

Piham Gnossike ◽

Saliou Adam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Skin Care ◽

Ultraviolet Rays ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protection Measures ◽

Skin Cancers ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Melanoma Skin

Abstract Background: In people with albinism (PWA), the deficiency of melanin increase the risk of skin cancers. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of skin cancers and characteristics of these detected skin cancers (histological types, localization) in PWA in 10 cities in Togo in 2019.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of medical records of PWA systematically examined during two mobile skin care clinics in 2019, as part of a programme for the prevention and management of skin cancers in these subjects. Results: During the study period, 280 (95.2%) of the 294 PWA consulted, had developed skin lesions. Of the 280 PWA, the pathological reports from the medical records of 33 patients (11.8%; (95%CI= [8.2-16.2]) had concluded to non-melanoma skin cancers. The mean age of these 33 patients was 38.6±15.2 years and the sex-ratio was 1. Their occupations were mainly resellers (21.2%), traders (15.2%) and farmers (12.2%). In the 33 patients, 54 cases of non-melanoma skin cancers were identified, with some patients having more than one tumor, and some of them having more than one (histologically confirmed) diagnosis. These 54 non-melanoma skin cancers were divided into 21 cases of invasive squamous cell carcinomas, 2 cases of Bowen’s disease and 31 cases of basal cell carcinomas. These non-melanoma skin cancers mainly occurred in the head and neck (33 cases; 61.1%), the upper limbs (15 cases; 27, 8%) and the trunk (4 cases; 7.4%).Conclusion: The results of this study show a high prevalence of skin cancers among PWAs in Togo in 2019, only non-melanoma skin cancers. In addition, they illustrate the role of ultraviolet rays with regard to the localization of skin cancers and the occupations of patients. Popularization and compliance with photo protection measures, systematic and regular examination of the skin of these PWAs will allow early detection and treatment of these skin cancers.

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Pattern of use of skin care products in children with and without eczematous skin lesions

East African Medical Journal ◽

10.4314/eamj.v79i12.8672 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 79 (12) ◽

Author(s):

D.C. Wamalwa ◽

E.M. Wafula ◽

T.M. Munyao ◽

F.V. Murila

Keyword(s):

Skin Lesions ◽

Skin Care ◽

Skin Care Products

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Skin care in children with atopic dermatitis

Voprosy praktičeskoj pediatrii ◽

10.20953/1817-7646-2021-3-134-140 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 134-140

Author(s):

O.V. Goncharova ◽

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O.A. Komissarova ◽

D.B. Kameldenova ◽

L.A. Baryshnikova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Normal Skin ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Life Quality ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Skin Care ◽

Peloid Therapy ◽

Unique Composition

In this article, we described specific features of baby skin and care for it (washing baby's face, bottom; cleaning ears, nose, and eyes; baby's bathing). We also assessed the efficacy of cream-balm ‘Tamba-PS’ (‘Adonis’ LLC, Russia) for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. ‘Tamba-PS’ contains only natural ingredients, including oil extract of native peloids from Lake Tambukan, plant extracts and essential oils, propolis, mumiyo, beeswax, honey, olive oil, sea buckthorn oil, coconut oil, and lecithin. We demonstrated its efficacy in infants and children aged 3 months to 3 years with both focal skin lesions and advanced lesions. Treatment improved children's quality of life, which was evaluated using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) for children (from 22.8 ± 3.1 to 10.1 ± 2.0, р < 0.01); ‘socialization’ (according to the ‘KID-questionnaire,’ p ≤ 0.05) and the dynamics of clinical manifestations according to the SCORAD index (from 33.1 ± 2.9 to 14.2 ± 1.8 after therapy, p < 0.01). The unique composition of ‘Tamba-PS’ allows its daily use for problematic, irritated skin of children, as well as to protect normal skin from adverse effects, and as the external therapy for atopic dermatitis (the minimum course is 2 weeks (twice a day); the courses can be repeated if necessary). Key words: atopic dermatitis, Lake Tambukan mud, peloid therapy, skin care

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ATOPIC DERMATITIS – AN OVERVIEW

10.36106/ijar/1904080 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 40-42

Author(s):

Jayakar Thomas

Keyword(s):

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Genetic Susceptibility ◽

Skin Disorder ◽

Immunosuppressive Treatment ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Skin Care ◽

Barrier Dysfunction ◽

Epidermal Barrier ◽

Topical Corticosteroids

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing inammatory skin disorder with a complex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and environmental factors. Pruritus is a primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenication to erythroderma. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatments include counseling on appropriate skin care, avoidance of triggers, and topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Control of pruritus and superinfections is also important. Severe cases may require systemic immunosuppressive treatment. Childhood atopic dermatitis frequently resolves or lessens signicantly by adulthood.

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A Histopathological Study of Skin Lesions in Individuals with Oculocutaneous Albinism in Togo in 2019

Journal of Skin Cancer ◽

10.1155/2020/2361957 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Bayaki Saka ◽

Julienne Noude Teclessou ◽

Sefako Abla Akakpo ◽

Piham Gnossike ◽

Kwamé Doh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Histological Examination ◽

Basal Cell ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Oculocutaneous Albinism ◽

Skin Care ◽

Histological Diagnosis ◽

Histopathological Study ◽

Skin Cancers ◽

Basal Cell Carcinomas ◽

Skin Biopsies

Objective. The aim of this study was to study the histopathological patterns of skin lesions in persons with albinism (PWA) in Togo in 2019. Method. During two mobile skin care clinics in 2019, biopsies/excisional biopsies were performed in PWA in case of clinical doubt or in front of lesions suspected to be cancerous for histological examination. Anatomopathological reports were thus analysed. Results. During the two mobile skin care clinics, 115 biopsies/excisional biopsies were carried out in 79 PWA, with a mean age of 24 ± 16.1 years. Histological examination led to a diagnosis in 110 cases (95.6%) and was inconclusive in 5 cases (4 cases of uncertain histological diagnosis and one case of nonspecific histological lesions). Fourteen different histological diagnoses were made, with a frequency ranging from 0.9% (one case) to 26.9% (31 cases). The four most frequent diagnoses in descending order were basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) (31 cases; 26.9%), invasive squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) or Bowen’s disease (23 cases; 20%), keratosis (20 cases; 17.3%), and cysts (seven cases; 6.1%). The 54 skin carcinomas were diagnosed in 33 (41.8%) of the 79 patients who underwent skin biopsies/excisional biopsies. The BCC/SCC ratio was 1.3. No cases of cutaneous melanoma had been diagnosed. Conclusion. Skin cancers represent the main histological diagnosis in PWA (46.9%) in Togo in 2019. The pattern of cutaneous malignancies in PWA shows the same trend as that seen in Caucasians with a predominance of basal cell carcinomas.

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EVALUATION OF FACIAL AESTHETIC PROFILE IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A PILOT STUDY

Inova Saúde ◽

10.18616/inova.v11i2.5681 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Cesario Rui Filho Callou ◽

Brennda Kayane Flora Nogueira ◽

Núbia De Fátima Costa Oliveira ◽

Ádamo De Figueiredo Nogueira Mesquita ◽

Ethel Esthephane Alves Vieira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Skin Lesions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Skin Care ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Face ◽

The Aesthetic ◽

Poor Nutrition

Introduction: Consequences on the face cause several symptoms of rejection, so the skin exam is essential for a specific treatment according to the aesthetic needs of each individual. Objective: To evaluate the facial aesthetic profile in university students. Methods: Cross-sectional study with university students, independent of gender and in the age group of 18 to 59 years old, from May to June 2019. A facial evaluation questionnaire was applied based on the main aesthetic complaints and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: Most university students were female (n=119), mean age 22 years old, and acne was the most frequent disease (100%), especially moderate acne (53.5%). Melasma was identified in 17.3%, mainly in females (74.2%). There were poor nutrition and irregular skin care without using sunscreen and other skin care routine. The side effects may include emergence of acne and melasma. Conclusion: Risk factors and irregular skin care may lead to facial skin lesions. Keywords: Acne Vulgaris; Melanosis; Students; Face; Esthetics.

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