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NewCochrane EvidencePublished 14 Jul 2017
What is the best medication for a fungal infection of the toenail?
Review question We aimed to find out which medications, taken by mouth for at least six weeks, are the most effective at curing fungal infection of the toenail, a condition that is known as onychomycosis, in people of any age. We compared these medications to each other or placebo (an inactive drug or treatment). Background Fungal infection of the ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 20 Jun 2017
Preventive treatments for repeated episodes of cellulitis and erysipelas
Background Cellulitis and erysipelas are both bacterial infections of the skin that most commonly affect the leg. Erysipelas affects the upper layers of the skin, and cellulitis affects its deeper parts, but in practice it is often hard to tell the difference between them, so we consider them together for this review (and refer to them as 'cellulitis'). ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 17 May 2017
Treatments for molluscum contagiosum, a common viral skin infection in children
Review question We reviewed the evidence for the effect of any treatment on the common viral skin infection molluscum contagiosum. We excluded people with a repressed immune system or sexually transmitted molluscum contagiosum. Background Molluscum contagiosum in healthy people is a self limiting, relatively harmless viral skin infection. It mainly ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 5 May 2017
Drugs for discoid lupus erythematosus
Background Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a form of skin inflammation which occurs particularly on sun-exposed skin and can cause scarring. All forms of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are most common in women of childbearing age, which is important because some treatments, including thalidomide and acitretin, can cause birth defects, and hydroxychloroquine ... -
TitlePublished 11 Jun 2017
Interventions for treatment of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and SJS/TEN overlap syndrome
Skin Group Annie Langley Title Tuesday, March 7, 2017 ... -
TitlePublished 26 Feb 2017
Prospectively planned meta-analysis of skin barrier studies for the prevention of eczema and associated health conditions
Skin Group Robert Boyle Title Monday, February 20, 2017 ... -
TitlePublished 26 Feb 2017
Interventions for lichen sclerosus
Skin Group Gudula Kirtschig Title Tuesday, February 21, 2017 ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 6 Feb 2017
Emollients and moisturisers for eczema
Review question What is the efficacy of emollients (ingredient of a moisturiser) and moisturisers for eczema? Background Eczema is a chronic skin disorder, the main symptoms being dry skin and intense itching. Skin lesions include redness, crusts, scratches, and oozing. Moisturisers are a cornerstone of eczema treatment, but there is uncertainty ... -
TitlePublished 11 Dec 2016
Test for workflows
Skin Group Laura Prescott Title Wednesday, December 7, 2016 ... -
TitlePublished 4 Dec 2016
Tests to assist in the staging of cutaneous melanoma: a generic protocol
Skin Group Jacqueline Dinnes Title Monday, November 28, 2016 ...