Considerations when Prescribing Topical Corticosteroids
Topical corticosteroids are one of the oldest and most useful treatments for dermatologic conditions. There are many topical steroids available, and they differ in potency and formulation. Successful treatment depends on an
accurate diagnosis and consideration of the steroid’s delivery vehicle, potency, frequency of application, duration of treatment, and side effects.
Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2020
Manage Trying Fungal Nail Infections Expand Treatment Options with Essential Oils
Onychomycosis is one of the most common nail disorders in adults. The management of onychomycosis requires the correct mycological identification where possible, assessing disease susceptibility and risk factors and deciding what therapy options are most suitable for the clinical form of onychomycosis and aetiological agent. Currently, only a few new drugs are being developed. However, the high cost and toxicity of available drugs as well as the emergence of fungal resistance, justify, the search for new classes of antifungals or innovative therapeutic strategies. Resources of the plant world in terms of active substances used for therapeutic purposes are vast and as yet, are underestimated.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2020
Choose the Right Topical Carrier For Inflammatory and Allergic Skin Disorders
Topical corticosteroids play a major role in the treatment of many dermatologic conditions. However, successful administration depends upon obtaining an accurate diagnosis, choosing the correct drug, selecting the appropriate vehicle and potency, and the frequency of application.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2020
Cut the Itch in Childhood Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic multifactorial disorder that requires multidisciplinary management. The recent literature confirms that the treatment of itching is a challenge. Children with chronic atopic dermatitis-related itch require a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses the underlying cause of pruritus, as well as symptoms and complications that extend beyond the physical domain.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2020
A Proactive Tacrolimus Approach Reduces AD Flares
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a very common, chronic, inflammatory eczematous skin disease, affecting up to 20% of children in Western Europe and Australia. The prevalence of AD in adults is less well defined, but it is believed that about 40% of childhood cases will continue into adulthood. The morbidity and impact on quality of life of these patients can be very severe and the psychological distress suffered correlates well with the severity of the dermatitis.
Modern Medicine – Issue 5 2019
A Proactive Tacrolimus Approach Reduces AD Flares
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a very common, chronic, inflammatory eczematous skin disease, affecting up to 20% of children in Western Europe and Australia. The prevalence of AD in adults is less well defined, but it is believed that about 40% of childhood cases will continue into adulthood. The morbidity and impact on quality of life of these patients can be very severe and the psychological distress suffered correlates well with the severity of the dermatitis.
Modern Medicine – Issue 5 2019
Appropriate Burn Care Crucial for Optimal Healing
Burn injuries are indeed among the most challenging wounds to manage. Following a burn injury, the wound healing process, as well as the time required for healing, will basically depend on the thickness of the injured dermis layer. Prompt and appropriate burn care is crucial for optimal healing and final appearance of the scar, since burn depth might dangerously increase if the wound dries or become infected resulting in delayed wound closure.
Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2019
Emollients…the Mainstay of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by a decreased skin barrier function that is caused by multiple factors.1 Restoration of the skin barrier promotes optimal hydration and prevents the penetration of external agents that cause worsening of atopy symptoms. Emollients are the main treatment for all grades of AD.
Modern Medicine – April/May 2019
Preserve Barrier Function in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common eczematous skin disorder affecting 2-20% of the general population. AD is characterised by chronic cutaneous inflammation and dry skin with epidermal barrier dysfunction. Intense pruritus is the major and burdensome symptom of AD. Itch induced scratching appears to exacerbate skin inflammation by accelerating cellular damage in the lesional skin. Approximately 80% of AD patients exhibit elevated levels of serum IgE.
Modern Medicine – Dec/Jan 2019
Protect Your Patients, Warm Them Correctly
The benefits of maintaining normothermia are well understood and form an important component of the perioperative process. However, with increasing pressure on hospitals to reduce costs and become more profitable, this treatment modality can take a backseat either because items such as forced air warming blankets are not reimbursed by medical funders or it forms part of the global fee for surgical procedures and is disregarded so as to cut costs.
Modern Medicine – Dec/Jan 2019
