Showing 61-80 of 169 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Dermatologic 
- Interventions for melasma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jun-2010
Melasma is an acquired symmetrical pigmentary disorder where confluent grey-brown patches typically appear on the face. Available treatments for melasma are unsatisfactory.
- Interventions for mucous membrane pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2015
Mucous membrane pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita are rare acquired autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin. Both can result in scarring of mucous membranes which may lead to blindness and life threatening respiratory complications.
- Interventions for non-metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Mar-2015
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer, and is becoming increasingly common around the world. Left untreated, it may spread to other parts of the body, and, although the risk is low, it may ultimately lead to death. Surgical e
- Interventions for photodamaged skin
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2015
Photodamage describes skin changes such as fine and coarse wrinkles, roughness, freckles and pigmentation changes that occur as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun. Many treatments are available to reverse the damage, but it is unclear which work an
- Interventions for pityriasis rosea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2015
Pityriasis rosea is a scaly rash that mainly affects young adults. It can be very itchy but most people recover within 2 to 12 weeks.
- Interventions for preventing and treating kidney disease in Henoch‐Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Aug-2015
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood but may occur in adults. This small vessel vasculitis is characterised by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis or arthralgia and kidney involvement. This is an update of a re
- Interventions for preventing non-melanoma skin cancers in high-risk groups
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Feb-2015
Some groups of people have a greater risk of developing common non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC).
- Interventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2010
Occupational irritant hand dermatitis (OIHD) is an important cause of discomfort in the working population. Different preventive measures are in place but it is not clear how effective these are.
- Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2009
Treatment of cancer is increasingly more effective but is associated with short and long term side effects. Oral side effects remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents to prevent and treat them. One of these side effects is o
- Interventions for preventing oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jan-2013
Treatment of cancer is increasingly more effective but is associated with short and long term side effects. Oral side effects remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents to prevent them. One of these side effects is oral mucosi
- Interventions for promoting smoke alarm ownership and function
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2010
Globally, fire-related burns and smoke inhalation accounted for 238,000 deaths in 2000, a rate of 3.9 deaths/100,000, with children and young persons aged less than 44 years accounting for the highest proportion of deaths. Smoke alarm ownership has been a
- Interventions for recurrent corneal erosions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Aug-2013
Recurrent corneal erosion is a common cause of disabling ocular symptoms and predisposes the cornea to infection. It may follow corneal trauma. Measures to prevent the development of recurrent corneal erosion following corneal trauma have not been firmly
- Interventions for rosacea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Apr-2015
Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition affecting the face, characterised by flushing, redness, pimples, pustules and dilated blood vessels. The eyes are often involved and thickening of the skin with enlargement (phymas), especially of the nose, can o
- Interventions for the prevention and management of oropharyngeal candidiasis associated with HIV infection in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2010
Oral candidiasis (OC) associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occurs commonly and recurs frequently, often presenting as an initial manifestation of the disease. Left untreated, these lesions contribute considerably to the morbidity a
- Interventions for toxic epidermal necrolysis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2015
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare condition where a drug reaction induces skin loss, similar to that seen in extensive burns. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality and there is no clear agreement on effective treatment.
- Interventions for treating oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2010
Treatment of cancer is increasingly effective but is associated with short and long term side effects. Oral and gastrointestinal side effects, including oral candidiasis, remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents to treat the
- Interventions for treating oral leukoplakia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Aug-2008
Oral leukoplakia is a relatively common oral lesion that in a small but significant proportion of cases changes into cancer. Since most leukoplakias are asymptomatic, the primary objective of treatment should be to prevent such malignant transformation.
- Interventions for treating oral lichen planus: corticosteroid therapies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2020
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic T cell-mediated disease, which can cause significant pain, particularly in its erosive or ulcerative forms. As pain is the indication for treatment of OLP, pain resolution is the primary outcome for
- Interventions for treating scabies
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2010
Scabies is an intensely itchy parasitic infection of the skin caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is a common public health problem with an estimated global prevalence of 300 million cases. Serious adverse effects have been reported for some drugs us
- Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Oct-2015
Pregnancy is presumed to be a major contributory factor in the increased incidence of varicose veins in women, which can in turn lead to venous insufficiency and leg oedema. The most common symptom of varicose veins and oedema is the substantial pain expe
