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High-Definition Optical Coherence Tomography for the in vivo Detection of Demodex Mites [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Demodex mites are involved in different skin diseases and are commonly detected by skin scrape tests or superficial biopsies. A new high-definition optical coherence tomography (HD-OCT) with high lateral and axial resolution in a horizontal ...
Askin U, Burns DA, C. Berking, Desch C, E. Sattler, Hinz T, Kligman AM, Longo C, Longo C, M. Braun-Falco, Pellacani G, Sattler EC, Slutsky JB, T. Maier, T. Ruzicka, Welzel J   +15 more
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Community perceptions of free-roaming dogs and management practices in villages at the periphery of a protected area in Bhutan [PDF]

, 2020
In Bhutan, free-roamingdogs pose health hazards to human, livestock, andwildlife. Understanding the perceptions and practices of local communitiesregarding free-roaming dogs is important to mitigate negative impacts. A community-based study was conducted
De Garine-Wichatitsky, Michel, Dorji, Tshering, Phimpraphai, Waraphon, Rinzin, Karma, Tenzin, Tenzin   +4 more
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Clinical pharmacology and prescribing education: An updated medical school curriculum from the British Pharmacological Society

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Prescribing is a complex, essential skill that doctors must acquire to practice medicine safely and effectively. The British Pharmacological Society has historically provided a core curriculum to guide clinical pharmacology and prescribing education in UK medical schools.
Dagan O. Lonsdale, Clare Guilding, Jennifer Koenig, Michael Okorie, Reecha Sofat, Simon Maxwell   +5 more
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The efficacy of sampling strategies for estimating scabies prevalence.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
BackgroundEstimating community level scabies prevalence is crucial for targeting interventions to areas of greatest need. The World Health Organisation recommends sampling at the unit of households or schools, but there is presently no standardised ...
Nefel Tellioglu, Rebecca H Chisholm, Jodie McVernon, Nicholas Geard, Patricia Therese Campbell   +4 more
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A genomic analysis and transcriptomic atlas of gene expression in Psoroptes ovis reveals feeding- and stage-specific patterns of allergen expression [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Psoroptic mange, caused by infestation with the ectoparasitic mite, Psoroptes ovis, is highly contagious, resulting in intense pruritus and represents a major welfare and economic concern for the livestock industry Worldwide.
Bartley, Kathryn, Burgess, Stewart TG, Down, Rachel E, Dunn, Jackie, Marr, Edward J, Nisbet, Alasdair J, Nunn, Francesca G, Prickett, Jessica C, Rombauts, Stephane, Van de Peer, Yves, Van Leeuwen, Thomas, Weaver, Robert J   +11 more
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Recent advances in understanding and treating scabies

Faculty Reviews, 2021
Scabies is an infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. In 2017, scabies was recognised by the World Health Organisation as a disease of public importance and was consequently added to the list of neglected tropical diseases.
E. Welch, L. Romani, M. Whitfeld
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Considerations and Tips for Promoting Skin Barrier Maintenance and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: An Expert Consensus

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Skin changes such as xerosis and pruritus are common complications among diabetes patients and may lead to serious adverse events such as diabetic foot syndrome and amputations. Evidence suggests that daily application of optimal skincare, including gentle cleansers and moisturizers, may help improve skin barrier function, preventing ...
Robert S. Kirsner, Anneke Andriessen, Brian Berman, Natasha Mesinkovska, Heather Woolery‐Lloyd, Lawrence Schachner   +5 more
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Initial stage of crusted scabies and possible diagnostic characteristics: A case series

Parasitology
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (S. scabiei). Common scabies, the most prevalent clinical subtype of scabies, is characterized by pruritus, multiple skin lesions and low mite burden.
Wanchen Li, Lin Song, Tao Guo, Yaliu Wu, Xiaoli Li, Hongfeng Li, Jianjun Li, Simiao Li   +7 more
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HUBUNGAN PRAKTEK KEBERSIHAN DIRI DAN PENGGUNAAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI DENGAN KEJADIAN SCABIES PADA PEMULUNG DI TPA BAKUNG BANDAR LAMPUNG [PDF]

, 2007
Penyakit scabies adalah penyakit kulit yang berhubungan dengan sanitasi dan hygiene yang buruk, saat kekurangan air dan tidak adanya sarana pembersih tubuh, kekurangan makan dan hidup berdesak-desakan, didapat terutama di daerah kumuh dengan sanitasi ...
Wardhani , Indria
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Store‐and‐Forward Teledermatological Collaboration Between Prisons and University Hospitals in Switzerland

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Dermatological conditions are common but often undertreated, causing unnecessary suffering. Teledermatology offers remote consultations to improve access. Our study analyzed 140 consultations in 125 inmates, mostly male with skin type IV. Itching and pain were frequent symptoms; eczema and scabies were common diagnoses.
Thaadsajini Manivannan, Ephsona Shencoru, Julia Beck, Lukas Schramm, Naomi May Mueller, Elisabeth V. Goessinger, Ralph Braun, Christian Greis   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source