OBJECTIVE To evaluate infant thermal balance and the physical environment in extremely preterm infants during skin-to-skin care (SSC). STUDY DESIGN Measurements were performed in 26 extremely preterm infants (gestational age 22-26 weeks; postnatal age, 2-9 days) during pretest (in incubator), test (during SSC), and posttest (in incubator) periods. Infants' skin temperature and body temperatur...

In this article, the author presents an overview of normal skin and a description of perineal skin injury. The focus is to identify the goals for treatment for persons with frequent diarrhea or fecal incontinence as it relates to their perineal skin care. Specific algorithms for acute care and ambulatory settings are defined, and two case studies are presented. The treatment goals include evalu...

This article discusses adjunctive skin care of the brow and periorbital region. Anatomic properties of eyelid skin require skin care products specifically suited to this area. Common patient concerns, including wrinkles, infraorbital dark circles, puffiness, and thinning eyebrows and eyelashes, are addressed in the context of contributing anatomic and physiologic factors and the classes of and/...

Skin disease is one of the most important occupational disorders for workers of industrialised nations. Among them, health care staff are a particularly vulnerable subgroup due to their continuous handwashing and exposure to skin irritants. Smith et al. previously reported a high prevalence of skin disease among nursing home staff in Australia and Taiwan . However, dermatological investigations...

PURPOSE To provide the wound care practitioner with an updated overview of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1....

Background: Beta-thalassemia major (BTM) is a genetic disorder, which is common in Kerman province of Iran. New methods of care has increased their survival. Objective: The objective of this descriptive study was to assess the frequency of skin and mucosal complications of BTM patients. Patients and Methods: All BTM patients referred to Kerman-Darman Hospital in 1377 (150 cases) were evaluated....