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Dermatologic Clinics Apr 2018
Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Humans; Rosacea; Skin Care
PubMed: 29499806
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2017.11.014 -
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North... Feb 2020Beauty of the face is dependent on many factors, measurable and intangible. The concept of a beautiful face varies from era to era and culture to culture. Maintenance,... (Review)
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Beauty of the face is dependent on many factors, measurable and intangible. The concept of a beautiful face varies from era to era and culture to culture. Maintenance, improvement, and creation of beautiful skin benefit from procedures, prescriptive topicals, cosmeceuticals, and cosmetics. Current science and art are children of the efforts of previous practitioners of past generations. A thorough understanding of how the skin ages is necessary for choosing the appropriate therapeutic approach to halt and reverse signs of aging. The concept of beauty, history of skin treatments, skin anatomy, aging process of skin, and prescriptive skin care products are examined herein.
Topics: Cosmetics; Humans; Rejuvenation; Skin Aging; Skin Care
PubMed: 31779942
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.09.005 -
The Journal of Pediatrics May 2020
Topics: Humans; Skin Care; Sudden Infant Death
PubMed: 32067782
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.12.072 -
Nursing Oct 2019The clinical nurse may be the first caregiver to assess changes in a patient's skin and initiate wound care. This article provides practical guidelines that any nurse...
The clinical nurse may be the first caregiver to assess changes in a patient's skin and initiate wound care. This article provides practical guidelines that any nurse can implement.
Topics: Administration, Topical; Humans; Nursing Assessment; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Skin Care; Wounds and Injuries
PubMed: 31568079
DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000580632.58318.08 -
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen... Feb 2022This article aims to increase knowledge of the skin and associated disorders. Anatomy and physiology of the skin are briefly reviewed, and reference is made to common...
This article aims to increase knowledge of the skin and associated disorders. Anatomy and physiology of the skin are briefly reviewed, and reference is made to common skin disorders. The main characteristics of a holistic skin assessment are discussed, and the signs to look for when undertaking an examination. The article concludes with a case study for context and reflection.
Topics: Eczema; Humans; Skin; Skin Care; Skin Diseases
PubMed: 35220749
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.4.202 -
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology 2023Skin care is a basic, daily activity performed by formal and informal caregivers from birth until end of life. Skin care activities are influenced by different factors,... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
Skin care is a basic, daily activity performed by formal and informal caregivers from birth until end of life. Skin care activities are influenced by different factors, e.g., culture, knowledge, industrial developments and marketing activities. Therefore, various preferences, traditions, and behaviors exist worldwide including skin care of neonates and infants. The objective of this scoping review was to obtain an overview about the evidence of skin care activities in neonates and infants. Studies from 2010 were eligible if the population was (skin) healthy neonates and infants; if the concept was skin care interventions; and if the context was at home, in a community setting, in a pediatric outpatient service, or in a hospital. We searched for the literature via OVID in MEDLINE and Embase, in the Cochrane Library, in trial registries and for gray literature.
SUMMARY
We identified 42 studies since 2010, which examined four main skin care interventions: bathing, wiping, washing, and topical application of leave-on products. Details of interventions were often not reported, and if they were, they were not comparable. The four skin care interventions focused on 13 different care goals, mainly prevention of skin diseases, maintaining skin barrier function, and improving (skin) health. We evaluated effects of skin care interventions using 57 different outcome domains; 39 of 57 were skin-related and 18 were not. Mostly, laboratory or instrumental measurements were used.
KEY MESSAGES
Our scoping review identified four skin care interventions with a broad heterogeneity of product categories and application details. Studies in skin care interventions should include all relevant information about product category and application details to ensure comparability of study results. This would be helpful in developing recommendations for formal and informal caregivers. We identified 13 skin care goals. "Maintaining healthy skin/skin barrier function/skin barrier integrity," "prevention of atopic dermatitis," "cleansing," and "improving skin barrier function" were most often allocated to skin care interventions. There is substantial variability regarding outcome domains in skin care research. Our results support the need of developing core outcome sets in the field of skin care in healthy skin, especially in this age-group of neonates and infants.
Topics: Infant, Newborn; Humans; Infant; Child; Skin Care; Skin
PubMed: 36750047
DOI: 10.1159/000529550 -
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen... Mar 2019A pressure ulcer prevalence of 17.3% at Odense University Hospital in Denmark in 2010 prompted action and a quality improvement project was planned. This had two aims:...
A pressure ulcer prevalence of 17.3% at Odense University Hospital in Denmark in 2010 prompted action and a quality improvement project was planned. This had two aims: to reduce pressure ulcers at the hospital by 50% and to have no pressure ulcers at or above category 3. An project was established with a steering committee, a pressure ulcer specialist nurse, local dedicated nurses and nurse assistants to implement a pressure ulcer bundle in clinical practice at all departments at the hospital. Six years later the pressure ulcer prevalence was down to approximately 2% and in 2018 only one stage 3 pressure ulcer occurred in the hospital. Pressure ulcer prevention is now incorporated into clinical practice in all departments at the hospital.
Topics: Denmark; Hospitals, University; Humans; Patient Care Bundles; Practice Patterns, Nurses'; Pressure Ulcer; Quality Improvement; Skin Care
PubMed: 30925250
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.6.S6 -
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia 2017The skin cells continuously produce, through cellular respiration, metabolic processes or under external aggressions, highly reactive molecules oxidation products,... (Review)
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The skin cells continuously produce, through cellular respiration, metabolic processes or under external aggressions, highly reactive molecules oxidation products, generally called free radicals. These molecules are immediately neutralized by enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems in a physiological and dynamic balance. In situations where this balance is broken, various cellular structures, such as the cell membrane, nuclear or mitochondrial DNA may suffer structural modifications, triggering or worsening skin diseases. several substances with alleged antioxidant effects has been offered for topical or oral use, but little is known about their safety, possible associations and especially their mechanism of action. The management of topical and oral antioxidants can help dermatologist to intervene in the oxidative processes safely and effectively, since they know the mechanisms, limitations and potential risks of using these molecules as well as the potential benefits of available associations.
Topics: Antioxidants; Free Radicals; Humans; Oxidative Stress; Skin Aging; Skin Care; Skin Diseases
PubMed: 29186248
DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175697 -
Medicina Intensiva Mar 2019Surgical wound infection is one of the main complications of patients undergoing surgery and has significant clinical and economical consequences, especially when it... (Review)
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Surgical wound infection is one of the main complications of patients undergoing surgery and has significant clinical and economical consequences, especially when it affects prosthetic implants or is caused by multidrug resistant bacteria. Cutaneous preparation is one of the main preventive measures. Clinical practice guidelines recommend not to remove the hair from the surgery site unless it interferes with the operation, and that if removal proves necessary, it should be done with a single-use cutter, as close as possible to the time of surgery. With regard to preoperative showering, the current recommendation is to perform it with a soap (whether antimicrobial or otherwise) or an antiseptic product, at least the night before surgery. Regarding preparation of the incision area and surrounding zone, the use of an alcohol-based antiseptic is generally advised, preferably alcoholic chlorhexidine, due to its high antibacterial activity and prolonged residual effect, respecting the evaporation drying time. This article is part of a supplement entitled "Antisepsis in the critical patient", which is sponsored by Becton Dickinson.
Topics: Antisepsis; Baths; Hair Removal; Humans; Preoperative Care; Skin Care; Surgical Wound Infection
PubMed: 30409678
DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2018.07.019 -
International Ophthalmology Clinics Jul 2024The integration of skincare into medical practice can enhance patient care. Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the skin is the foundation for effective skincare... (Review)
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The integration of skincare into medical practice can enhance patient care. Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the skin is the foundation for effective skincare interventions. Genetic and inflammatory conditions play a significant role in aesthetic skin physiology. There are key active ingredients that are pivotal in addressing various skin concerns. Sunscreens provide crucial protection against UV radiation, while pigment control agents such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, and arbutin target the melanin pathway. Exfoliating agents and skin turnover enhancers such as retinoids and hydroxy acids promote skin renewal and rejuvenation. In addition, ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, antioxidants, peptides, and botanicals contribute to improving skin quality. Adding skincare to medical practice requires careful product selection, patient education, and marketing strategies.
Topics: Humans; Skin Care; Sunscreening Agents; Skin Aging; Skin Diseases; Dermatologic Agents
PubMed: 38910501
DOI: 10.1097/IIO.0000000000000525