Singap Med J
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Pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) is a common skin condition that can be easily misdiagnosed, especially by non-dermatologists. While the initial diagnosis is often made clinically, skin microscopy may help to confirm the same. However, there is scant literature regarding the clinical epidemiology of PF. To our knowledge, in Singapore, only one prior epidemiological study was performed in 1987. Through the present study, we aimed to provide an update regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of patients with PF in Singapore. ⋯ A typical Singapore patient with PF is a young man aged 21-30 years, with erythematous follicular papules or pustules over the trunk and the back.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of early and on-demand maternal feeding after Caesarean delivery: a prospective randomised trial.
This study aimed to compare early and on-demand maternal feeding after Caesarean delivery in terms of gastrointestinal complaints and patient satisfaction. ⋯ Early initiation of solid food in low-risk women after Caesarean delivery under regional anaesthesia was associated with high satisfaction and did not increase gastrointestinal complaints. We suggest having flexibility in terms of postoperative feeding time. This may shorten hospitalisation time and reduce hospitalisation costs.