Real-world management of abnormal scarring using topical silicone gel: expert consensus and case series from the Asian SCARS Expert Group

Xiaonan Yang, Visnu Lohsiriwat, Frank Chun Shin Chang, Tan Thiam Chye, Catherine J Howard, Liang Qiao, Steven W Shaw, Tu Nguyen Anh Tran, Chan Yung, Daniel Dellosa, Dinesh Nagrale

Article Type

Case Series

Published

This article presents a case series including patients with hypertrophic and keloid scars treated with Dermatix, showing that Dermatix is effective for scar treatment and prevention, as well as expert consensus supporting the safe and effective use of Dermatix.

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Tinea pedis: an updated review

Alexander KC Leung, Benjamin Barankin, Joseph M Lam, Kin Fon Leong, Kam Lun Hon

Article Type

Review

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This review aims to familiarize physicians with the clinical features, diagnosis and management of tinea pedis.

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Necessity of vancomycin trough concentrations to manage uncomplicated acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections: a laboratory stewardship analysis

Andrew Merker, Kartik Anne, Justin Rayyan, Milena Murray

Article Type

Original Research

Published

Recent recommendations by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and Infectious Disease Society of America have provided guidance regarding vancomycin dosing and monitoring in serious infections; however, trough monitoring for uncomplicated acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) were not addressed. Vancomycin use appears to lead to a low incidence of acute kidney injury with short durations and a low trough goal. Nevertheless, clinical studies have found no difference in clinical outcomes for ABSSSI regardless of vancomycin level. Therefore, it can be posed whether trough monitoring is necessary in this patient population. The objective of this study was to determine if vancomycin treatment duration differs for patients with ABSSSI with a sub-therapeutic vancomycin trough (ST; <10 mg/L) compared with therapeutic trough (TT; ≥10 mg/L).

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