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Refractory ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid treated successfully with upadacitinib. [PDF]

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Volume 24, Issue 1, Page 76-78, January 2026.
Maione V, Forbice E, Bettolini L, Romanò C, Bighetti S, Rovaris S, Romano V.   +6 more
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Surgery versus epilation for the treatment of minor trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled noninferiority trial.

PLoS Medicine, 2011
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis can cause corneal damage and visual impairment. WHO recommends surgery for all cases. However, in many regions surgical provision is inadequate and patients frequently decline. Self-epilation is common and was associated
Saul N Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, Helen A Weiss, Amir Bedri Kello, Teshome Gebre, Asrat Genet, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Peng T Khaw, Clare E Gilbert, Paul M Emerson, Matthew J Burton   +11 more
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Prevalence of Post-Operative Trichiasis in Southern Ethiopia, 2021: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2023
Chuchu Churko,1 Alemayehu Bekele Kassahun,1 Tamiru Getachew,2 Belachew Bokicho,3 Haileyesus Deboch Terefe,3 Selamawit Dagne,4 Tsegaye Yohanes1 1Collaborative Research and Training Center for Neglected Tropical Diseases, College of Medicine and Health ...
Churko C, Bekele Kassahun A, Getachew T, Bokicho B, Terefe HD, Dagne S, Yohanes T   +6 more
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Pre-operative trichiatic eyelash pattern predicts post-operative trachomatous trichiasis.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019
ImportanceTrichiasis surgery programs globally have faced high rates of poor surgical outcomes. Identifying correctable risk factors for improving long-term outcomes is essential for countries targeting elimination of trachoma as a public health problem ...
Emily W Gower, Beatriz Munoz, Saul Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, Sheila K West, Shannath L Merbs, Jennifer C Harding, Wondu Alemayehu, E Kelly Callahan, Paul M Emerson, Teshome Gebre, Matthew J Burton   +11 more
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Trichiasis and dry eye syndrome in two patients on novel fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor therapies

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020
Purpose: Present two patients on two different novel FGFR inhibitors who developed trichiasis with dry eye syndrome. Observations: Two patients developed trichiasis and dry eye following FGFR inhibitor therapy.
Kyle B. Vinson, Wesley M. Gillette, Catherine F. Baston, Alan B. Leahey   +3 more
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Exploring barriers for trachomatous trichiasis surgery implementation in gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organization recommends eyelid surgery to reduce the risk of visual impairment from trichiasis.
Chuchu Churko, Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw, Zerihun Zerdo   +2 more
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The Impact of Trachomatous Trichiasis on Quality of Life: A Case Control Study.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis is thought to have a profound effect on quality of life (QoL), however, there is little research in this area. We measured vision and health-related QoL in a case-control study in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.Methodology ...
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Zerihun Tadesse, Mulat Zerihun, Zebideru Zewudie, Wondimu Gebeyehu, Kelly Callahan, Paul M Emerson, Hannah Kuper, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Saul N Rajak, Sarah Polack, Helen A Weiss, Matthew J Burton   +15 more
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Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial

The Lancet Global Health, 2016
Background: Eyelid surgery is done to correct trachomatous trichiasis to prevent blindness. However, recurrent trichiasis is frequent. Two procedures are recommended by WHO and are in routine practice: bilamellar tarsal rotation (BLTR) and posterior ...
Esmael Habtamu, MSc, Tariku Wondie, BA, Sintayehu Aweke, MPH, Zerihun Tadesse, MD, Mulat Zerihun, MPH, Zebideru Zewudie, MPH, Amir Bedri Kello, MD, Chrissy H Roberts, PhD, Paul M Emerson, PhD, Robin L Bailey, PhD, David C W Mabey, DM, Saul N Rajak, PhD, Kelly Callahan, MPH, Helen A Weiss, PhD, Dr. Matthew J Burton, PhD   +14 more
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Definitions and standardization of a new grading scheme for eyelid contour abnormalities after trichiasis surgery. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2012
BACKGROUND: Clear definitions of outcomes following trichiasis surgery are critical for planning program evaluations and for identifying ways to improve trichiasis surgery.
Emily W Gower, Sheila K West, Sandra D Cassard, Beatriz E Munoz, Jennifer C Harding, Shannath L Merbs   +5 more
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An assessment of trichiasis surgery workforce in Jigawa State, Nigeria

Cogent Medicine, 2016
Purpose: To compare the trichiasis surgery workforce in Jigawa state with the World Health Organization recommendations for surgical technique, training and equipment supply; and to explore the self-reported challenges faced by the lid surgeons in the ...
A.V. Ramyil, C. Bascaran, Catey Bunce, P. Wade, F. Oyediji, C. Mpyet   +5 more
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