A5043735914- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Genital Health and Disease
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments
The University of Sydney
2015-2024
Australian National University
2022-2024
Northern Sydney Local Health District
2015-2024
Skin and Cancer Foundation
2015-2024
Sydney Adventist Hospital
2021-2024
Incyte (United States)
2023
Hudson Institute
2022
Royal North Shore Hospital
2009-2021
Baylor College of Medicine
2021
Hunter New England Local Health District
2021
Anxieties associated with corticosteroid treatment and preference for 'safer natural therapy' are common in parents of children atopic dermatitis. We used focus groups to explore the source these attitudes.The study involved 16 parents. Parents expressed difficulties living treating dermatitis which were categorized into themes using qualitative data analysis software.Themes identified include: emotional impact dermatitis; difficulty accepting 'control' verses 'cure'; topical negative...
Abstract Background Smartphones are rapidly changing the way doctors capture and communicate clinical information, particularly in highly visual specialties such as dermatology. An understanding of how why smartphones currently used practice is critical order to evaluate professional legal risks, formulate policies that enable safe use mobile technologies for maximal benefit practitioners patients. Methods Australian dermatologists dermatology trainees were surveyed on their current...
Abstract Background There is a significant variation in the reported prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), ranging from 0.03–4%. We hypothesized that this may be due to different rates HS according geographical location as well sex. Objective aimed perform meta-analysis determine pooled overall HS, stratified region and Materials methods A systematic review was performed by searching Ovid Medline, PubMed, Cochrane Library, DARE, Embase, inception August 2018. PRISMA guidelines....
Abstract: When vulvar lichen sclerosus occurs in prepubertal children it is widely believed that likely to remit at puberty. However when adult women accepted remission unlikely and addition untreated or inadequately treated disease may be complicated by significant disturbance of architecture less commonly squamous cell carcinoma. Our database reveals 18 girls who developed prior puberty are now adolescents young adults. Twelve have remained under surveillance the other six patients been...
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the hair follicles, and has been associated with multitude systemic disorders pathologies. There increasing evidence to suggest that may be psychiatric comorbidities, however this relationship not well established. We aimed perform systematic review meta-analysis assess association between HS suicide substance abuse.A was performed according PRISMA guidelines.HS cases had significantly higher odds having schizophrenia...
Abstract Background Clinical trials study treatment outcomes under stringent conditions, capturing incompletely the heterogeneity of patient populations and complexities encountered in real‐world practice. Objectives To compare effectiveness anti‐interleukin (IL)‐17A biologics relative to other approved patients with moderate‐to‐severe psoriasis. Methods The Psoriasis Study Health Outcomes (PSoHO) is an ongoing 3‐year observational cohort adults chronic plaque psoriasis initiating or...
Background Nail psoriasis (NP) is common and of high importance in patients with psoriasis. Complete resolution NP at week 24‒26 an unambiguous nail outcome accessible for indirect treatment comparison biologics.Objective To evaluate the comparative efficacy approved biologics achieving complete 24‒26.Methods A network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted to indirectly compare six moderate-to-severe concomitant NP. defined as a score zero on Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI), modified NAPSI...
Background Available network meta-analyses (NMAs) comparing the efficacy of biologics in nail psoriasis (NP) have not included recently approved such as bimekizumab nor they provided comparisons up to 1 year.
We conducted a cross-sectional observational study to determine the atrophogenic potential of TCS in children with dermatitis requiring long-term suppression. Children who were able achieve good disease control, maximum Eczema Area and Severity Index score 1.0, using examined for adverse effects treatment. Cutaneous atrophy was assessed validated dermoscopic technique. sites exposed compared nonexposed all patients. There no significant 70 TCS-exposed 22 TCS-naïve children. Mild grade 1...
Abstract Background/Objectives Topical corticosteroids ( TCS ) are the standard of care in paediatric atopic dermatitis pAD ). Parents commonly cite phobia as a major impediment to treatment adherence. Misinformation on side‐effects can impact perceptions safety. We aimed assess pharmacists' beliefs and information safety determine whether their could be modified. Methods A ustralian pharmacists attending continuing professional development conference were assessed before after an...
Abstract A research team at Stanford recently reported that their deep convolutional neural network had learned to classify skin cancer with a level of competence equivalent board‐certified dermatologists. It is possible in time, and using larger datasets, such software may surpass the average doctor diagnostic ability, highly accurate technology be available both clinicians patients via smartphones. This poised change landscape diagnosis for physicians patients, but whether changes are...
The gold standard for treatment of atopic dermatitis is topical corticosteroids. Parental alternative health beliefs and fear corticosteroids may lead to non-adherence failure. At the extreme end, such result in neglect constituting reportable child maltreatment. We examine legal repercussions abuse criminal case resulting from death Gloria Sam.
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are key to managing chronic inflammatory dermatoses (CID). Parents/patients cite TCS phobia as an impediment treatment adherence. Family/friends and the Internet a source of misinformation on which can negatively impact perceptions safety.To assess information from family/friends Internet, related reported by patients/parents using long-term TCS.A multicenter cross-sectional survey patients (aged >18 years) parents <18 with history CID requiring (≥1 month) use...
Objectives: To estimate the incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma in Victoria; to examine trends its over past 30 years. Secondary objectives were anatomic location and thickness invasive tumours during same period. Design: Population-based, descriptive analysis Victorian Cancer Registry data. Participants: residents diagnosed with melanoma, 1985–2015. Main outcome measures: Age-standardised melanoma; estimated annual percentage changes incidence. Results: In 2015, Victoria was 52.9...
To assess pharmacist and general practitioner (GP) advice behaviors, as related to reported by patients parents of using topical corticosteroids (TCS) on a long-term basis.Multicenter cross-sectional survey (aged 18+) pediatric <18) with history (≥1 month) TCS use, assessing: treatment adherence reasons for non-adherence; beliefs regarding use safety; messages received from community pharmacists, GPs, family/friends the Internet; experiences GP counseling use.A total 123 78 completed (n =...