Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Jun 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomized trial of the Hawaii SunSmart program's impact on outdoor recreation staff.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and one of the most preventable. Prevention programs for children at outdoor recreation sites may influence not only the youth, but the staff, or caregivers, as well. By teaching children about sun protection, staff may also change their sun protection behaviors. ⋯ Changes in staff behavior and attitudes are important for their own health, as positive role models, and for the dissemination of skin cancer control programs.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Jun 2001
Clinical TrialChanges of skin blood flow and color on lesional and control sites during PUVA therapy for psoriasis.
Although the colors of psoriatic lesions, largely determined by erythema and scales, are important clinical indicators, expressing them in an objective manner is difficult. Cutaneous blood flow (CBF) also affects erythema. Serial measurement of these parameters during phototherapy was almost nonexistent. ⋯ Color parameters and CBF were closely related with clinical improvement according to consecutive phototherapy. They may serve as objective indices for the visible morphology and underlying lesional pathophysiology of psoriasis.