- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Electron Spin Resonance Studies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
University of Pisa
2016-2025
Ospedale Santa Chiara
2008-2025
University of Florence
2006-2025
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana
2003-2024
Marymount University
2024
Weatherford College
2024
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
2022
Oxfam
2022
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2022
John Wiley & Sons (United Kingdom)
2022
Abstract This cross‐sectional international survey assessed patients’ perceptions of their wound pain. A total 2018 patients (57% female) from 15 different countries with a mean age 68·6 years (SD = 15·4) participated. The wounds were categorised into ten types duration 19·6 months 51·8). For patients, 3361 dressings/compression systems being used, antimicrobials reported most frequently ( n 605). Frequency wound‐related pain was as 32·2%, ‘never’ or ‘rarely’, 31·1%, ‘quite often’ and 36·6%,...
T follicular helper cells (Tfh) are important regulators of humoral responses. Human Tfh polarization pathways have been thus far associated with Th1 and Th17 pathways. How human differentiate in Th2-skewed environments is unknown. We show that thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)-activated dendritic (DCs) promote differentiation from naive CD4 cells. identified a novel population, distinct Th2 cells, expressing IL-21 TNF, suggestive inflammatory TSLP-induced expressed CXCR5, CXCL13, ICOS,...
Dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting the alpha subunit of IL-4 was recently approved for treatment moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in adult patients.To assess dupilumab effectiveness and safety adults with AD real-life Italian multicentre retrospective cohort.Adult patients, referring to 39 centers, received context national patient access program. Disease assessment performed at baseline, after 4 16 weeks using Eczema-Area-and-Severity-Index (EASI) score, itch...
SIDeMaST (Società Italiana di Dermatologia Medica, Chirurgica, Estetica e delle Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse) contributed to the development of present guideline on systemic treatment chronic plaque psoriasis. With permission EuroGuiDerm, adapted Italian healthcare context supply a reliable and affordable tool physicians who take care patients affected by moderate severe The content includes general information scope purpose, health questions covered, target users strength/limitations...
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, including upadacitinib, have been recently approved for the treatment of moderate-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and real-world data on upadacitinib effectiveness safety are limited. This interim analysis aimed to assess throughout 48 weeks observation in a adult AD population. prospective study collected patients affected by moderate-to-severe treated with at dosage either 15 mg or 30 daily based physician decision. Upadacitinib was prescribed context national...
Abstract Introduction This second part of the S2k guidelines is an update 2015 S1 European guidelines. Objective These aim to provide accepted decision aid for selection, implementation and assessment appropriate sufficient therapy patients with hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa (HS). Methods The chapters have been selected after a Delphi procedure among experts/authors. Certain passages adopted without changes from previous version. Potential treatment complications are not included,...
Abstract The study compared the effect of a sustained silver‐release foam dressing (Contreet Foam) with (Allevyn Hydrocellular) without added silver in critically colonised venous leg ulcers delayed healing. was multicentre, open, randomised, controlled lasting for 4 weeks. Ulcer area and healing were assessed weekly. Odour, maceration, absorption capacity leakage evaluated at changes. All adverse events recorded. One hundred twenty‐nine patients included Foam: 65, Allevyn Hydrocellular:...
ABSTRACT Pressure ulcer prevalence and incidence data are increasingly being used as indicators of quality care the efficacy pressure prevention protocols. In some health systems, occurrence ulcers is also linked to reimbursement. The wider use these epidemiological analyses necessitates that all those involved in have a clear understanding definitions implications rates. addition, an appreciation potential difficulties conducting studies possible explanations for differences between...
Pressure ulcers (PU) in patients with hip fracture remain a problem. Incidence of between 8.8% and 55% have been reported. There are few studies focusing on the specific patient-, surgery- care-related risk indicators this group. The aims study were: - to investigate prevalence incidence PU upon arrival at discharge from hospital identify potential intrinsic extrinsic factors for development admitted surgery, illuminate differences patient logistics, care Northern Southern Europe....