Showing 161-169 of 169 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Dermatologic 
- Topical silver for treating infected wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2010
Topical silver treatments and silver dressings are increasingly used for the local treatment of contaminated or infected wounds, however, there is a lack of clarity regarding the evidence for their effectiveness.
- Topical treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Dec-2015
Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, and it is characterised by redness, thickness, and scaling. First-line management of chronic plaque psoriasis is with topical treatments, including vitamin D analogues, topical corticosteroids
- Topical treatments for cutaneous warts
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2014
Viral warts are a common skin condition, which can range in severity from a minor nuisance that resolve spontaneously to a troublesome, chronic condition. Many different topical treatments are available.
- Topical treatments for fungal infections of the skin and nails of the foot.
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Mar-2016
Fungal infections of the feet normally occur in the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis). The skin between the toes is a frequent site of infection which can cause pain and itchiness. Fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis) can affect the entire
- Topical treatments for HIV-related oral ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Dec-2011
In HIV-infected adults, oral ulcers occur more frequently, last longer and produce more painful symptoms than in immunocompetent people. Oral aphthous ulcers observed during the course of HIV infection may be severe and can result in significant morbidity
- Topical Vitamin A, or its derivatives, for treating and preventing napkin dermatitis in infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Mar-2009
Napkin dermatitis (nappy or diaper rash) is a non-specific term used to describe inflammatory eruptions (rashes) in the napkin area. Most infants develop napkin dermatitis at least once during their infancy. Topical vitamin A has been suggested as a treat
- Tramadol for neuropathic pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Feb-2009
Peripheral neuropathic pains often include symptoms such as burning or shooting sensations, abnormal sensitivity to normally painless stimuli, or an increased sensitivity to normally painful stimuli. Neuropathic pain is a common symptom in many diseases o
- Visual feedback of individuals' medical imaging results for changing health behaviour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2009
Feedback of medical imaging results can reveal visual evidence of actual bodily harm attributable to a given behaviour. This may offer a particularly promising approach to motivating changes in health behaviour to decrease risk. Applicable behaviours incl
- Wound cleansing for pressure ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2013
Pressure ulcers (also called pressure sores, bed sores and decubitus ulcers) are areas of tissue damage that occur in the elderly, malnourished or acutely ill, who cannot reposition themselves. Pressure ulcers impose a significant financial burden on heal
