A5086271648- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Sex work and related issues
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Body Contouring and Surgery
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
2024
NOSM University
2024
University of Southern California
2024
Michener Institute
2024
Public Health Ontario
2024
University of Toronto
2024
Providence Health Care
2024
Grand River Hospital
2024
Ottawa Hospital
2024
University of Kigali
2024
Abstract Background Yaws is a chronic, highly contagious skin and bone infection affecting children living in impoverished, remote communities caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue . The Philippines was thought to be free of yaws following the 1950s eradication campaign but it has been reported Liguasan Marsh area, Central Mindanao. This first documentation cases since 1970s. We describe active latent recently detected Southern Philippines. Case presentation Cross-sectional...
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that causes significant health burden, particularly in disadvantaged communities and where there overcrowding. There emerging evidence ivermectin-based mass drug administration (MDA) can reduce the prevalence of scabies some settings, but remains limited, are no formal guidelines to inform control efforts. An informal World Health Organization (WHO) consultation was organized find agreement on strategies for global control. The resulted framework...
ABSTRACT GENERAL PURPOSE To review a practical and scientifically sound application of the wound bed preparation model for communities without ideal resources. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses with an interest in skin care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After participating this educational activity, participant will: 1. Summarize issues related to assessment. 2. Identify class drugs...
Oral ivermectin may be a cheaper and more convenient alternative to topical permethrin for classic scabies but its acceptability among physicians in the Philippines is underexplored. This qualitative study aimed investigate physicians’ experiences perceptions regarding oral ivermectin, alone or combination with permethrin, only treatment of scabies. We interviewed 15 purposively sampled Filipino physicians: nine have prescribed one has either alone, five all three regimens Interview data...
Psoriasis is a T helper 1 cell-mediated chronic inflammation. Statins have been found to anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects targeting cells thus, are being investigated as treatments for psoriasis.To investigate the efficacy safety of atorvastatin adjunctive treatment mild moderate plaque psoriasis; impact on quality life. The study also aimed correlate beneficial with its lipid-lowering effects.Twenty-eight (19-65 year old) mild-moderate psoriasis patients were randomly assigned...
Reports on COVID-19 skin manifestations and associated clinical outcomes are limited. Like viral diseases, cutaneous findings may be present can help in confirmation prognostication among those suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19.To determine their association disease severity course.This study was conducted a designated referral hospital from January 1 to March 31, 2021. Skin recorded February 17 were retrospectively gathered. 18 31 prospectively collected using dermatologic checklist...
Yaws is a chronic, non-venereal, highly contagious skin and bone infection affecting children living in impoverished, remote communities caused by Treponema pallidum subspecie pertenue. Social stigma economic losses due to yaws have been reported anecdotally the Southern Philippines but not well-documented.To describe compare psychological, social, effects of from perspective patients, contacts, key informants two areas Philippines.Yaws contacts were identified through clinicoseroprevalence...
We conducted an economic evaluation of interleukin inhibitors (ILIs) guselkumab, ixekizumab (IXE), secukinumab (SEC), and ustekinumab to a methotrexate (MTX) comparator for biologic-naive adult Filipino patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.A 1-year decision tree 5-year Markov model were used estimate incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in Philippine pesos (PHP) per Psoriasis Area Severity Index improvement at least 75%. For health technology assessment...
Background. Xerosis is one of the most common dermatologic complaints in elderly. People tropics, including Philippines, have effectively used coconut oil as a traditional moisturizer for centuries. Its film-forming qualities allow it to act skin and protectant against moisture loss. To date, only randomized clinical trial has proven efficacy safety xerosis. With increasing number VCO products market, this study aimed validate use an indigenous agricultural product, virgin oil, senile its...
Tinea imbricata or Tokelau ringworm is an unusual superficial dermatophytosis caused by the anthropophilic Trichophyton concentricum. Three cases of observed at Municipal Health Office Kiamba, Sarangani Province, Philippines are reported in this study. All three patients were from indigenous ethnic group Province and lived isolated upland communities. Patient 1 was a 30 year old male, 2 40 female, 3 19 female. Lesions lasted ~27 years, ~25 respectively. presented with characteristic...
Verrucous leprosy is rare, with only 18 cases reported in the literature. Visceral involvement frequent but often overlooked, causing significant morbidity and mortality.A 45-year-old Filipino male a 16-year history of hyperpigmented, hypoesthetic plaques, amputated digits, enlarged ulnar nerve, cardiovascular congestion was diagnosed Hansen's disease-lepromatous type. He had multiple cauliflower-like nodules plaques foul-smelling discharge on lower extremities presenting diagnostic dilemma....
Yaws is a chronic, highly contagious skin and bone infection affecting children living in impoverished, remote communities. It caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue. We report the prevalence of active yaws among elementary schoolchildren based on clinical serological criteria selected municipalities Southern Philippines.From January to March 2017, exploratory cross-sectional surveys screening diseases were conducted Liguasan Marsh area provinces Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato....
Tinea imbricata, a rare form of tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton concentricum, is endemic to the T'boli tribe in Southern Philippines. Temporary remissions and limited access antifungal medications make its treatment pressing public health concern. Anecdotal reports about use Senna alata leaf decoction as exist.To determine efficacy community-prepared S imbricata.Tinea imbricata patients were instructed apply for 4 weeks (28 ± 3 days). Disease severity, pruritus visual analogue scale...
Background Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue , is a skin neglected tropical disease. It targeted for eradication 2030, primarily using mass drug administration (MDA) with azithromycin. Traditionally, diagnosis of yaws has relied on clinical examination and serological testing. However, these approaches have poor diagnostic performance. To achieve eradication, more accurate diagnostics are required to determine whether MDA should be initiated or continued as well...
To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in Marawi City regarding Hansen's Disease (HD).
Objectives. Leprosy is an infectious disease affecting the skin and nerves caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Closer physical distance was found to increase risk transmission. Thus, targeted provision of prophylactic medications household contacts patients with leprosy could possibly aid in decreasing its incidence a cost-effective manner. This study aimed determine attitudes towards disclosure diagnosis acceptance immuno- chemoprophylaxis for undergoing treatment dermatology outpatient clinic...
Objective. This study assessed the reliability and validity of a Filipino version Cardiff Acne Disability Index. Methods. In Phase 1, Index (CADI) was translated into as Indeks ng Kapansanan may Tigyawat (CIKT) following international guidelines on translation cultural adaptation, passed cognitive debriefing test (a form face testing). 2, CIKT administered to 400 public high school students (11-18 years old). Cronbach’s α used measure while construct determined by comparing 1) scores...
Background. Skin diseases that are longstanding or highly symptomatic can have devastating consequences in the quality of life children. There is a need to validated Filipino translation dermatology tool for young patients with skin diseases.
 Objectives. To assess validity and reliability Indeks ng Kalidad Buhay Pang-dermatolohiya mga Bata (IKPaB), Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI).
 Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged 4 16 years...
A 67-year-old female with acute myelogenous leukemia, presented a two-week history of enlarging ecchymosis-like plaques hemorrhagic bullae on the right forearm and anterior legs, associated fever, pain, swelling. Tissue cultures were persistently negative. Lesions progressed despite broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage. Histopathology showed neutrophilic dermatitis, consistent pyoderma gangrenosum. The patient was diagnosed bullous type. This type is rare only two reported cases in Philippines...