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Skin care and incidence of skin disease in adolescence.

Strauss JS.

During adolescence there are marked structural and physiological changes in the pilosebaceous unit leading to an increase in sebaceous and apocrine secretion, as well as the development of androgen-dependent hair growth. Because of these changes, there are marked alterations in the pattern of skin care at this age. In addition, during adolescence there is a greater increase in the incidence of skin disease is due to the occurrence of acne vulgaris in 249.9 per thousand youths in the 12 to 17-year old age range. Other skin diseases that are extremely common in this age range include (in decreasing frequency) dermatophytosis, benign tumours, seborrhoeic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and eczema, ichthyosis and keratosis pilaris, and verruca vulgaris.

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[Incidence of irritant dermatosis among employees of the shipbuilding industry]

[Article in German]

Heise H, Kuhne G, Kroger D.

Irritant dermatosis is a non-specific reactive change on the skin. In most cases it represents the summated effects induced by various agents. Not only the shortened recovery phases of the skin but also a dispositional factor are important. Such changes, which are relatively common in some vocations but are usually only slight, cannot, as a rule, be regarded as signs of illness. Nevertheless, attention should be drawn to the necessity of intensive skin care and observation of the recovery phases because the frequency of irritant dermatosis can increase with increasing length of employment.

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Management of skin reactions during radiotherapy: a study of nursing practice.

D'haese S, Bate T, Claes S, Boone A, Vanvoorden V, Efficace F.

Department of Radiotherapy, Oncology Centre, Academic Hospital - Free University Brussels, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium. sven.dhaese az.vub.ac.be

The aim of this study was to investigate the consensus of skin care advice given by nurses during radiotherapy. Sixty-seven nurses, identified through nine Belgian radiotherapy departments, responded to a questionnaire survey consisting of 58 items regarding prevention and management of erythema, dry desquamation and moist desquamation. Consensus for a given advice was categorized as small if less than 50% of the nurses gave the same answer, as moderate if between 50% and 75% and as large when more than 75%. Overall, 33% of the items showed small consensus, 29% showed moderate consensus and 38% showed large consensus. The highest consensus was seen for advice in cases of moist and dry desquamation. There was less agreement in the case of erythema and it decreased further for preventive advice. Some skin care techniques that were frequently used by the nurses cannot be supported by the literature. Also, some techniques recommended by the literature are not frequently used. Further, few differences (P < 0.05) between nurses working in a university hospital and the ones working in a non-university hospital were found in terms of advice given to patients. To increase consensus on skin care issues more conclusive research is needed. Of equal importance is the translation of existing research results into daily clinical practice.

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[New protective skin cream from hydrocarbon gel]

[Article in German]

Leyh F, Brunk E, Heppner M.

In a one-year study we tested the skin care and protective action of a new hydrocarbon gel. This gel is made of a two-component gel of petrolatum fractions in which the easily volatile and irritant white oils have been diminished. The gel contains no additives or perfumes and is therefore free of these allergens. The tests on different groups of "wet workers" ( gardeners and fish- sellers as well as workers in the fish preparation and canned-food industries) showed both objectively and subjectively good results.

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Care of the hand in recessive epidermolysis bullosa.

Greider JL Jr, Flatt AE.

Epidermolysis bullosa refers to a group of disorders whose common feature is blistering of the skin. This paper deals specifically with the loss of motion and digital function resulting from the recessive dystrophic type of epidermolysis bullosa in five young patients aged 3 to 11 years. Indications for surgery and preoperative planning are discussed. Special management considerations included skin care, the need for dietary supplements, and a preference for ketamine anesthesia. Epidermal degloving, full release of contractures, the use of split-thickness skin grafts, and immobilization and suspension of the hand by means of a traction bow without the use of other dressings constituted the important operative points. Postoperative treatment emphasizes wound care, splinting, and gradual mobilization of the joints. Long-term use of a splint to provide gentle digital separation helped prevent early recurrence of webbing. All the patients obtained increased joint motion and enhanced hand function as a result of their treatment.

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[Therapy of atopic eczema]

[Article in German]

Braun-Falco O, Ring J.

When a decision is being made on the therapy of atopic eczema, the complex pathogenetic interactions involved in this disease have to be taken into consideration. The acute inflammatory changes respond to short-term glucocorticoid steroid treatment (topical); long-term steroid therapy should be avoided. In chronic lichen-type lesions, non-steroid topical applications can be helpful. Frequent acute infections of the skin require the application of antimicrobials. Intense pruritus is treated by antihistamines (possibly also H2-antagonists). Due to the well-known psychosomatic influence in this disease, careful counseling of the patient (and if a child, of the family) is necessary. Pathogenetically relevant allergic reactions of the immediate type can be treated successfully in some cases by hyposensitization. Prophylactic measures include allergen avoidance (climate therapy, no pets, well-established food allergens etc.). Possible new perspectives may be seen in the development of agents acting at the disturbed T-cell regulation, as well as by the introduction of mast-cell-blocking substances. The basis of every therapeutic approach in atopic eczema is, however, intensive skin care, using emollients and oil baths, especially during the remission phase.

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Preventing diabetic foot problems.

Frazin R.

Complications of diabetic foot disease may be prevented through regular office followup that includes inspection of the feet and patient education. Peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy are the pathophysiological factors underlying the development of ulcers and gangrene. Evaluation should include careful assessment of the neurological and vascular integrity of the legs and feet, risk factors for underlying disease and self-care abilities. When ulceration occurs, management includes bed rest, appropriate antibiotic therapy, topical care and treatment of any underlying large vessel disease. Worthwhile goals in caring for the diabetic individual's feet include: appropriate choice of shoes; good nail and skin care; excellent blood sugar control; smoking cessation; regular exercise; and maintaining normal blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels; and infection-free feet. Involving the family, the visiting nurse and/or the podiatrist may be helpful in achieving these goals.

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