Showing 141-160 of 169 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Dermatologic 
- Surgery for varicose veins: use of tourniquet
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2013
Varicose vein surgery is a common surgical procedure but there is no consensus regarding the best surgical technique. The use of tourniquets during varicose vein surgery has been advocated as a means of reducing the potential for blood loss during the ope
- Surgery versus sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2008
Varicose veins are a relatively common condition and account for around 54,000 in-patient hospital episodes per year. The two most common interventions for varicose veins are surgery and sclerotherapy. However, there is little comparative data regarding t
- Surgical excision margins for primary cutaneous melanoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009
Cutaneous melanoma accounts for 75% of skin cancer deaths. Standard treatment is surgical excision with a safety margin some distance from the borders of the primary tumour. The purpose of the safety margin is to remove both the complete primary tumour an
- Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jan-2016
Medical professionals routinely carry out surgical hand antisepsis before undertaking invasive procedures to destroy transient micro-organisms and inhibit the growth of resident micro-organisms. Antisepsis may reduce the risk of surgical site infections (
- Surgical interventions for lumbar disc prolapse
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Aug-2008
Disc prolapse accounts for five percent of low-back disorders but is one of the most common reasons for surgery.
- Systemic antifungal therapy for tinea capitis in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jun-2012
Tinea capitis is a common contagious fungal infection of the scalp in children. Systemic therapy is required for treatment and to prevent spread.
- Systemic interventions for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Aug-2012
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most frequent form of oral ulceration, characterised by recurrent oral mucosal ulceration in an otherwise healthy individual. At its worst RAS can cause significant difficulties in eating and drinking. Treatment
- Systemic treatments for metastatic cutaneous melanoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Jun-2014
Systemic therapies for metastatic cutaneous melanoma, the most aggressive of all skin cancers, remain disappointing. Few lasting remissions are achieved and the therapeutic aim remains one of palliation.
- Techniques for pelvic surgery in subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Since the introduction of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) tubal surgery has been less frequently undertaken as a technique to improve fertility in women with damaged fallopian tubes. There are various surgical techniques that can be used to repair blocked or
- The 'WHO Safe Communities' model for the prevention of injury in whole populations
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-May-2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) 'safe communities' approach to injury prevention has been embraced around the world as a model for co-ordinating community efforts to enhance safety and reduce injury. Approximately 150 communities throughout the world
- Therapeutic ultrasound for pressure ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2009
Pressure ulcers have been recorded as occurring in 5 to 32% of patients admitted to a UK District General Hospital (the precise rate depends on case-mix) and 4 to 7% in the community. They represent a major burden of sickness and reduced quality of life f
- Therapeutic ultrasound for venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Venous leg ulcers pose a significant burden for patients and healthcare systems. Ultrasound (US) may be a useful treatment for these ulcers.
- Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2008
Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral sexually transmitted infections. The majority of women with genital herpes will have a recurrence during pregnancy. Transmission of the virus from mother to fetus typically occur
- Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Sep-2012
Venous leg ulcers affect up to 1% of people at some time in their lives and are often painful. The main treatments are compression bandages and dressings. Topical treatments to reduce pain during and between dressing changes are sometimes used.
- Topical anaesthetics for repair of dermal laceration
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-May-2015
Topical local anaesthetics are recognized as providing effective analgesia for numerous superficial procedures, including repair of dermal lacerations. The need for cocaine in topical anaesthetic formulations has been questioned due to concern about adver
- Topical interventions for genital lichen sclerosus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Oct-2011
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that most commonly occurs in adult women, although it may also be seen in men and children. It primarily affects the genital area and around the anus, where it causes persistent itching and sorene
- Topical negative pressure for treating chronic wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2015
Chronic wounds mainly affect the elderly and those with multiple health problems. Despite the use of modern dressings, some of these wounds take a long time to heal, fail to heal, or recur, causing significant pain and discomfort to the person and cost to
- Topical pimecrolimus for eczema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Mar-2009
Pimecrolimus was developed as an alternative to topical corticosteroids for treating eczema (atopic dermatitis) but its efficacy and safety compared with existing treatments remains unclear.
- Topical preparations for preventing stretch marks in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2012
Striae gravidarum (stretch marks developing during pregnancy) occur in 50% to 90% of women. They appear as red or purple lines or streaks that fade slowly to leave pale lines or marks on the skin. The abdomen, breasts and thighs are commonly affected. The
- Topical silver for preventing wound infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2010
Silver-containing treatments are popular and used in wound treatments to combat a broad spectrum of pathogens, but evidence of their effectiveness in preventing wound infection or promoting healing is lacking.
