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British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen... Aug 2020
Topics: COVID-19; Humans; Skin Care; State Medicine; Telemedicine; United Kingdom
PubMed: 32790560
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.15.S3 -
Advances in Neonatal Care : Official... Dec 2023Skin-to-skin (STS) care may contribute to mother-to-infant vertical microbial transmission by enriching the preterm infant's microbiome. (Observational Study)
Observational Study
BACKGROUND
Skin-to-skin (STS) care may contribute to mother-to-infant vertical microbial transmission by enriching the preterm infant's microbiome.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this observational study was to define the impact of increased STS care duration on vertical microbial transmission and consequently modulate oral and intestinal microbial balance.
METHODS
Postpartum women and their preterm infants, 31 to 34 weeks' gestation (n = 25), were recruited for this study. Using 16S rRNA sequencing, we compared α- and β-diversity with the Shannon and Chao indexes and nonmetric multidimensional scaling, respectively, and relative abundance of microbial communities, which refers to the percentage of specific organisms in a community, from mother's chest skin, preterm infant's oral cavity, and preterm infant's stool samples. Effects of STS care on vertical transmission were determined by comparing oral and stool microbial population of preterm infants who received low exposure (<40 minutes) with that of preterm infants who received high exposure (>60 minutes).
RESULTS
Microbial composition, diversity, and relative abundance were different across the 3 sites. Oral microbial richness was less and stool richness was greater among the preterm infants in the high STS care group. Oral and intestinal microbial diversity and composition were different between the groups, with the relative abundance of Gemella and Aggregatibacter genera and Lachnospiraceae family significantly greater in the stool of the high STS care group.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
Results suggest that STS care may be an effective method to enhance microbial communities among preterm infants.
Topics: Infant; Infant, Newborn; Humans; Female; Infant, Premature; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S; Mothers; Gestational Age; Skin Care
PubMed: 37850917
DOI: 10.1097/ANC.0000000000001109 -
British Journal of Community Nursing Oct 2023Major skin changes are one of the many features occurring with ageing and it is estimated that 70% of older people have skin problems (All-Party Parliamentary Group on...
Major skin changes are one of the many features occurring with ageing and it is estimated that 70% of older people have skin problems (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin (APPGS), 2000). A report into skin diseases in older people highlighted that they were noted to suffer from a lack of sensitivity to their skin care needs and related problems; furthermore, training was lacking for healthcare professionals and service provision was not planned (APPGS, 2000). The aim of this article is to highlight the importance of skin care in the older person and increase the nurse's knowledge of skin changes associated with age.
Topics: Humans; Aged; Skin; Aging; Skin Diseases; Skin Care
PubMed: 37793114
DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.10.504 -
British Journal of Community Nursing Apr 2023Skin care is an essential part of lymphoedema management, and has been classed as one of the 'four cornerstones of lymphoedema care' by the British Lymphology Society....
Skin care is an essential part of lymphoedema management, and has been classed as one of the 'four cornerstones of lymphoedema care' by the British Lymphology Society. However, there is a lack of evidence-based guidelines and skin care protocols, which advice individuals with lymphoedema on how to look after their affected skin. In this article, Anita Hobday provides guidance on how to create a skin care routine for people affected with lymphoedema.
Topics: Humans; Lymphedema; Skin Care
PubMed: 36989289
DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.Sup4.S12 -
Biomacromolecules Sep 2023The development of moisturizing, antibacterial, and biocompatible multifunctional hydrogels is essential to protect skin and promote skin defects recovery. Gelatin has...
The development of moisturizing, antibacterial, and biocompatible multifunctional hydrogels is essential to protect skin and promote skin defects recovery. Gelatin has admired potential to be applied for skin care as a hydrogel in virtue of its hydrophilic biocompatible and biodegradable properties. In this study, triclosan-grafted gelatin and photo-cross-linkable methacrylated gelatin were synthesized and then combined to construct the semi-interpenetrating network and antibacterial hydrogels with the aid of a visible blue light. The antimicrobial test demonstrated that the resulting hydrogel obtained excellent inactivation capacity against , , , and with sterilizing rates of 99.998%, 99.998%, 99.19%, and 99.64%, respectively. In addition, the cytotoxicity, hemolysis, skin irritation, and rat skin wound healing experiments proved the good biocompatibility of the hydrogel. Therefore, this investigation sheds light on the development of multifunctional hydrogels in skin care.
Topics: Rats; Animals; Hydrogels; Gelatin; Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Skin Care
PubMed: 37579244
DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00536 -
MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin May 2021
Review
Topics: COVID-19; Compulsive Behavior; Humans; Intertrigo; SARS-CoV-2; Skin Care
PubMed: 34033032
DOI: 10.1007/s15006-021-9990-8 -
British Dental Journal Nov 2020
Topics: Emotions; Skin Care
PubMed: 33188317
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020-2366-0 -
Current Pharmaceutical Design 2022Nanotechnology is an innovative area of science that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers. The influence of nanotechnology in the cosmetic industry is... (Review)
Review
Nanotechnology is an innovative area of science that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers. The influence of nanotechnology in the cosmetic industry is overwhelming since it can enhance the properties attained by the particles at the nano level, including color, solubility, etc, and can also promote the bioavailability of API. A plethora of nanomaterials can be employed in cosmetics, including organic and inorganic nanoparticles. Unlike orthodox carriers, they facilitate easy penetration of the product into the skin, thereby increasing the stability and allowing a controlled drug release so that they can permeate deeper into the skin and start revitalizing it. Nanomaterials rejuvenate the skin by forming an occlusive barrier to inhibit the loss of water from the skin's surface and thereby moisturize the skin. Nano-cosmeceuticals are used to provide better protection against UV radiation, facilitate deeper skin penetration, and give long-lasting effects. Although they still have some safety concerns, hence detailed characterization or risk assessments are required to fulfill the standard safety requirements. In this review, an attempt is made to make a brief overview of various nanocosmeceuticals skincare and anti-aging products.
Topics: Aging; Cosmeceuticals; Cosmetics; Humans; Skin; Skin Care
PubMed: 35319358
DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220321142140 -
International Journal of Cosmetic... Oct 2022
Topics: Skin; Skin Aging; Skin Care
PubMed: 36097400
DOI: 10.1111/ics.12812 -
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Aug 2022Hypothermia during the newborn period is widely regarded as a major contributory cause of significant morbidity and mortality of newborn infants. Thermoprotective... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Hypothermia during the newborn period is widely regarded as a major contributory cause of significant morbidity and mortality of newborn infants. Thermoprotective behaviours such as skin-to-skin care (SSC) or the use of appropriate devices have been recommended as simple tools for the avoidance of neonatal hypothermia. We examined the relation between the duration of skin-to-skin care and infant temperature change after birth in suboptimal delivery room temperatures.
METHODS
We reviewed the medical charts of all vaginally born infants of gestational age ≥ 35 weeks born January-July 2018 and admitted to the well-baby nursery. After SSC was discontinued, the infant's rectal temperature was measured to determine the frequency and severity of hypothermia.
RESULTS
The charts of 688 vaginally born infants were examined. Our mean delivery room temperature was 21.7 (SD 2.2) °C, well below the WHO recommendation of 25 °C. After SSC 347 (50.4%) infants were normothermic (temperature 36.5-37.5 °C), 262 (38.0%) were mildly hypothermic (36.0-36.4 °C), and 79 (11.4%) were moderately hypothermic (32.0-35.9 °C). The mean skin-to-skin time in infants was 63.9 (SD 20.9) minutes. SSC duration was associated with increase in rectal temperature for patients of gestational ages ≥ 38 weeks and with decrease in rectal temperature in patients of gestational age < 38 weeks.
CONCLUSION
SSC is effective, even at suboptimal delivery room temperatures, for promoting normothermia in infants of ≥ 38 weeks' gestation but may not provide adequate warmth for infants of < 38 weeks.
Topics: Gestational Age; Humans; Hypothermia; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; Skin Care; Temperature
PubMed: 35987566
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04983-7