Showing 1-20 of 168 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Dermatologic 
- Adjuvant antiviral therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
This is an update of a Cochrane Review originally published in Issue 4, 2005 of The Cochrane Library and previously updated in 2010.
- Alginate dressings for venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Aug-2015
Venous leg ulcers are a common and recurring type of chronic, complex wound associated with considerable cost to patients and healthcare providers. To aid healing, primary wound contact dressings are usually applied to ulcers beneath compression devices.
- Amphotericin B versus fluconazole for controlling fungal infections in neutropenic cancer patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Sep-2014
Systemic fungal infection is considered to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients, particularly those with neutropenia. Antifungal drugs are often given prophylactically, or empirically to patients with persistent fever.
- Antibiotics and antiseptics for venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2014
Venous leg ulcers are a type of chronic wound affecting up to 1% of adults in developed countries at some point during their lives. Many of these wounds are colonised by bacteria or show signs of clinical infection. The presence of infection may delay ulc
- Antibiotics for preventing infection in open limb fractures
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2004
Wound and bone infections are frequently associated with open fractures of the extremities and may add significantly to the resulting morbidity. The administration of antibiotics is routinely practised in developed countries as an adjunct to a comprehensi
- Antifungal therapy for newborn infants with invasive fungal infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
A variety of antifungal drugs, drug preparations and drug combinations are available to treat newborn infants with suspected or confirmed invasive fungal infection. There is a need to assess their relative merits.
- Antistreptococcal interventions for guttate and chronic plaque psoriasis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Mar-2019
Guttate psoriasis is a distinctive acute form of psoriasis which characteristically occurs in children and young adults. It is closely associated with preceding streptococcal sore throat or tonsillitis. Some authorities have claimed that ordinary (chronic
- Antiviral treatment and other therapeutic interventions for herpes simplex virus epithelial keratitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jan-2015
Eye disease due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) commonly presents as epithelial keratitis which, though usually self-limiting, may persist or progress without treatment.
- Antiviral treatment for preventing postherpetic neuralgia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2014
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful and refractory complication of herpes zoster. Treatments are either partially or totally ineffective for many people with PHN. Antiviral agents, used at the time of the rash, have been proposed as an intervention
- Autologous platelet-rich plasma for treating chronic wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2016
Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that contains fibrin and high concentrations of growth factors with the potential to improve the healing of chronic wounds. This is the first update of a review first published in 2012.
- Benzo‐pyrones for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Apr-2004
Lymphoedema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage mechanisms. Treatment with Benzo-pyrones is thought to reduce fluid forming in the subcutaneous tissues and reduce pain and discomfort of the affec
- Chemoimmunotherapy versus chemotherapy for metastatic malignant melanoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Feb-2018
Malignant melanoma, one of the most aggressive of all skin cancers, is increasing in incidence throughout the world. Surgery remains the cornerstone of curative treatment in earlier stages. Metastatic disease is incurable in most affected people, because
- Chinese herbal medicine for atopic eczema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Sep-2013
Traditional Chinese herbal mixtures have been used to treat atopic eczema for many years. Their efficacy has attracted public attention and recently some clinical trials have been undertaken.
- Combined oral contraceptive pills for treatment of acne
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jul-2012
Acne is a common skin disorder among women. Although no uniform approach to the management of acne exists, combination oral contraceptives (COCs), which contain an estrogen and a progestin, often are prescribed for women.
- Community-based interventions for the prevention of burns and scalds in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Burns and scalds are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Successful counter-measures to prevent burn and scald-related injury have been identified. However, evidence indicating the successful roll-out of these counter-measures into
- Compression for preventing recurrence of venous ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Sep-2014
Up to 1% of adults will have a leg ulcer at some time. The majority of leg ulcers are venous in origin and are caused by high pressure in the veins due to blockage or weakness of the valves in the veins of the leg. Prevention and treatment of venous ulcer
- Compression for venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Nov-2012
Up to one percent of people in industrialised countries will suffer from a leg ulcer at some time. The majority of these leg ulcers are due to problems in the veins, resulting in an accumulation of blood in the legs. Leg ulcers arising from venous problem
- Corticosteroids for preventing postherpetic neuralgia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Postherpetic neuralgia is a common, serious painful complication of herpes zoster. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory and might be beneficial. This is an update of a review first published in 2008 and previously updated in 2010.
- Cyanoacrylate microbial sealants for skin preparation prior to surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-May-2016
Surgical site infections (i.e. incisions that become infected) are a continuing concern in health care. Microbial sealant is a liquid that can be applied to the skin immediately before surgery and is thought to help reduce the incidence of surgical site i
- Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2003
Hirsutism is a distressing and relatively common endocrine problem in women which may prove difficult to manage. Cyproterone acetate, an anti-androgen, is frequently used to treat hirsutism, usually in combination with ethinyl estradiol.
