Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Aug 2007
Meta AnalysisA meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of oral antiviral treatment to prevent genital herpes outbreaks.
Efficacy of oral antiviral therapies, ie, acyclovir, valacyclovir (VACV), and famciclovir, for suppression of recurrent genital herpes was studied at different doses and regimens. ⋯ The results of this first meta-analysis confirmed the high clinical efficacy of oral acyclovir, VACV, or famciclovir for prophylaxis against recurrent genital herpes.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Aug 2007
ReviewAn outbreak of Paederus dermatitis in a suburban hospital in South India: a report of 123 cases and review of literature.
Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar irritant contact dermatitis caused when beetles of the genus Paederus (often called rove beetles) are crushed on the skin, releasing the vesicant pederin. The dermatitis is most frequently seen in regions with a hot, tropical climate. ⋯ An outbreak of paederus dermatitis can occur in tropical regions. Awareness of the condition and its clinical features will prevent misdiagnosis. Simple preventive measures can be undertaken based on the behavioral pattern of this nocturnal beetle.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Aug 2007
Assessment of quality of life in patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis before and after suction-curettage.
Focal axillary hyperhidrosis (FAH) is a benign functional disorder that may lead to social and psychologic handicap. Hence, the improvement of quality of life is a major aim of therapy. Several studies evaluating the quality of life before and after application of topical agents, injections with botulinum toxin, and thoracoscopic sympathectomy have been reported. However, changes of quality of life after minimally invasive surgical procedures such as suction-curettage (SC) have not been investigated so far. ⋯ Our data support results of previous studies demonstrating that FAH is associated with considerably reduced quality of life. SC is an effective surgical therapy option that can largely reverse the disabilities experienced by patients with excessive axillary sweating.