skin care habit

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, and scales. It imposes a heavy psychological and social strain on both patients and their families. Surprisingly, there's limited research delving into the disease burden and coping strategies of spouses contending with psoriasis. OBJECTIVE: The objective is to explore the disease burden faced and coping strategies utilized by spouses of individuals living with psoriasis...

BACKGROUND: Social media has fostered a landscape where trends, ideals, and beauty standards have significantly proliferated. Images of flawless skin, sculpted features, and curated aesthetics inundate user feeds, potentially shaping their self-perceptions and aspirations. The rise of influencers, dermatologist social media engagement, and beauty campaigns sharing skincare routines and product recommendations wield substantial influence over individual appearance-related decisions. AIMS: The main aim of this study is to determine the pattern of behavior in using social media to seek dermatological procedures and skin care routine...

BACKGROUND: While skin picking disorder remains relatively common, it often does not present to psychiatry until significant morbidity or comorbidities are reached. It is described as recurrent picking of skin leading to skin lesions, with repeated attempts to decrease or stop skin picking. It is also often associated with significant distress or functional impairment. There has been limited research in this specific disorder and treatment efficacy has often been poor in severe cases...

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) poses a challenging complication for many patients undergoing arthroplasty, and the literature identifies numerous risk factors. A comprehensive understanding of the primary risk and protective factors for PJI is valuable for surgeons. This article aims to compile and summarize the key risk factors for PJI documented in the literature. Some risk factors are related to the nutritional status of patients, with obesity, weight loss, hypovitaminosis, and malnutrition being frequently reported...

BACKGROUND: In recent years, the aesthetic appearance of the skin has emerged as a crucial factor influencing perceptions of beauty and contributing to self-confidence. The pursuit of flawless skin represents a prevalent focus within beauty regimens. Adult-onset acne (AOA) is the development of acne between the ages of 26 to 50 and it is emerging as a prevalent dermatological concern among this population. Individuals perceiving their skin as falling short of an 'ideal' standard may let it affect their quality of life...

Body-focused repetitive behavior disorders, including trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) and excoriation (skin picking) disorder, typically emerge in early adolescence, but little is known about the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of these disorders in young people, particularly in real-world clinical settings. Participants were 63 children and adolescents (51 girls; age range 9-17) with a diagnosis of trichotillomania (n = 33) and/or skin-picking disorder (n = 33) attending a specialist outpatient clinic in Stockholm, Sweden...

OBJECTIVE: Skincare is a part of rosacea treatment; patients benefit from complementary dermo-cosmetic care as well as medical treatments. Some skincare habits are known to trigger and exacerbate rosacea, but there are very few epidemiological studies on this matter. METHODS: A total of 200 people, including 100 patients with rosacea and 100 controls, were included in the study. We questioned the methods used by the participants in daily facial cleansing. Sun and heat exposure, makeup habits, the history of the use of topical steroids, and outdoor working status were noted...

BACKGROUND: Although melanoma survival rates have improved in recent years, survivors remain at risk of recurrence, second primary cancers, and keratinocyte carcinomas. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends skin examinations by a physician every 3 to 12 months. Regular thorough skin self-examinations (SSEs) are recommended for survivors of melanoma to promote the detection of earlier-stage, thinner melanomas, which are associated with improved survival and lower treatment costs...

Diabetes is associated with a greater number of dental cavities. It is unclear, therefore, how potential risk factors such as salivary glucose, glycemic control and blood sugar could impact the onset of dental caries between people that have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Aim of the study - analyzing the risk factors for oral cavity disease in T2D patients. We analyzed the patient data including their dietary habits, dental hygiene practices, age and control of glycemic. The Indian dataset was used. Individual patient observations include the patient's diabetes classification as a range of medical attributes such as age, pregnancy, pedigree, glucose, body mass index, skin, blood pressure and insulin...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In dermatology outpatient departments in India, dermatophytosis is the most commonly encountered dermatosis. The objective was to collect data regarding the prevalence of over-the-counter (OTC) medication, knowledge of the illness, and hygiene habits among people with dermatophyte infections across various socioeconomic classes. METHODS: At a tertiary care facility in central India, a cross-sectional study was carried out over six months...

BACKGROUND: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most frequent and severe adverse event after surgery. Among preventive measures, the preoperative skin preparation (PSP) is known to be heterogeneously implemented in routine practice. A prerequisite would be the actual incorporation of guidelines in French surgical local protocols. AIM: To assess whether PSP recommendations have been incorporated in local protocols and to identify the reasons for the non-incorporation...

The objective of the present study was to test the effects of an inpatient management system (CircadianCare) aimed at limiting the negative impact of hospitalization on sleep by enhancing circadian rhythmicity. Fifty inpatients were randomized to either CircadianCare ( n  = 25; 18 males, 62.4 ± 1.9 years) or standard of care ( n  = 25; 14 males, 64.5 ± 2.3 years). On admission, all underwent a full sleep-wake evaluation; they then completed daily sleep diaries and wore an actigraph for the whole length of hospitalization...

Adolescence is a critical period for establishing habits and engaging in health behaviors to prevent future cancers. Rural areas tend to have higher rates of cancer-related morbidity and mortality as well as higher rates of cancer-risk factors among adolescents. Rural primary care clinicians are well-positioned to address these risk factors. Our goal was to identify existing literature on adolescent cancer prevention in rural primary care and to classify key barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions in such settings...

BACKGROUND: As nurse practitioners and physician assistants (APPs) become more prevalent in delivering pediatric care, their involvement in antimicrobial stewardship efforts increases in importance. This project aimed to create and assess the efficacy of a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to teaching APPs antimicrobial stewardship principles. METHODS: A PBL education initiative was developed after communication with local APP leadership and focus group feedback...

INTRODUCTION: Skin cancer is currently the most common cancer type worldwide, and numbers are rapidly increasing. To improve primary prevention, individualised prevention strategies may be of interest as this enhances the chance of long-term behavioural change. The Sun Exposure and Protection Index (SEPI), previously validated in multiple languages, is a tool that could help identify individuals with risky behaviour and tailor interventions to the person's propensity to change. The aim of the present study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a Dutch version of the SEPI for both usage in daily clinical practice and research...

The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is on the rise, making it a significant global health concern. Environmental risk factors are crucial to the development of SCC. This study sought to examine comprehensively the impact of these factors on the onset of SCC. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 480 participants at Beijing tertiary care hospital. Utilizing structured questionnaires, data on demographics, environmental exposures, medical history and clinical characteristics were collected...

The management of preterm births remains a major challenge in Madagascar, given the lack of equipped facilities in rural areas, and the absence of precise data concerning the incidence of such births. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the kangaroo method (skin-to-skin contact) for the management of preterm infants. In this article, we examine the conditions for success and the obstacles facing kangaroo care in community settings in Madagascar. We performed a qualitative research, collecting data from the districts of Antananarivo and Mahajanga in 2021...

The human body is encompassed by a thin layer of tissue, the skin, which is heterogenous and highly specialized to protect the body and encode interactions with the external world. There is a fundamental scientific drive to understand its function, coupled with the need to preserve skin as we age, which impacts on our physiological and psychological well-being. In the present study, we aimed to define differences in touch perception between age groups and with skin cream application. We investigated touch on the finger, the forearm and cheek in younger (20-28 years, n = 22) and older (65-75 years, n = 22) females...

INTRODUCTION: Tanning bed use is common among young adults in the United States, and it contributes to over 400,000 cases of skin cancer annually. Many college students acknowledge the risk of skin cancer with tanning bed use, but this is not always a deterrent to the behavior. This study assesses the trends regarding tanning bed usage among university students and analyzes the role that primary care providers (PCPs) and dermatologists could play in reducing participation in this risky habit...

BACKGROUND: Acne is a common skin disorder among younger age group. Dietary pattern are the key determinants among acne patients. The objective of this study is to determine the association of acne vulgaris with dietary habits among patients at tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS: it is a cross sectional study and participants were selected through simple random sampling from outpatient department of tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Patients presenting with acne irrespective of severity and treatment were included in the study...