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Abstract: Radiotherapy is a widely recognised treatment for non‐melanoma skin cancer. We report three cases of radiation‐induced skin ulcers in which hyperbaric oxygen therapy was administered in 90‐min sessions, 5 days a week at 2.4 absolute atmospheres in a multiplace hyperbaric chamber. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an outpatient treatment that does not displace other classical treatments and may be used as an adjunct therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Beach activities and outdoor sports are risk factors for developing skin cancer. Skateboarding is among the most popular sports among adolescents. The aim was to analyse the sun exposure habits and sun protection practices of skaters, in comparison with corresponding sun exposure and protection practices on the beach. This cross-sectional study is based on health surveys carried out into sun exposure and protection practices among young skateboarders. The study population was composed of 102 skaters, of whom 84 (82.4 %) were male. Fifty-eight (56.8 %) of the participants reported having suffered at least one sunburn event the previous summer. Eighty-seven (91.6 %) said they practiced outdoor sports more than 90 days per year, while only six (6.1 %) spent this long at the beach. Forty-nine (52.1 %) practiced outdoor sports for 5 or more hours a day compared to 42 (43.3 %) who spent comparable periods at the beach. A long-sleeved shirt was worn more frequently during sports than at the beach. Keen skaters are a risk group for the development of skin cancer due to excessive sun exposure, high rates of sunburn and scant use of sun protection measures. Specific educational and behavioural interventions should be aimed at this risk group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Scabies is a neglected tropical disease of the skin, causing severe itching, stigmatizing skin lesions and systemic complications. Since 2015, the DerMalawi project provide an integrated skin diseases clinics and Tele-dermatology care in Malawi. Clinic based data suggested a progressive increase in scabies cases observed. To better identify and treat individuals with scabies in the region, we shifted from a clinic-based model to a community based outreach programme., Methodology/principal Findings: From May 2015, DerMalawi project provide integrated skin diseases and Tele-dermatological care in the Nkhotakota and Salima health districts in Malawi. Demographic and clinical data of all patients personally attended are recorded. Due to a progressive increase in the number of cases of scabies the project shifted to a community-based outreach programme. For the community outreach activities, we conducted three visits between 2018 to 2019 and undertook screening in schools and villages of Alinafe Hospital catchment area. Treatment was offered for all the cases and school or household contacts. Scabies increased from 2.9% to 39.2% of all cases seen by the DerMalawi project at clinics between 2015 to 2018. During the community-based activities approximately 50% of the population was assessed in each of three visits. The prevalence of scabies was similar in the first two rounds, 15.4% (2392) at the first visit and 17.2% at the second visit. The prevalence of scabies appeared to be lower (2.4%) at the third visit. The prevalence of impetigo appeared unchanged and was 6.7% at the first visit and 5.2% at the final visit., Conclusions/significance: Prevalence of scabies in our setting was very high suggesting that scabies is a major public health problem in parts of Malawi. Further work is required to more accurately assess the burden of disease and develop appropriate public health strategies for its control., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Background/objectives: Although many treatments are available to address hyperhidrosis, the results are not always satisfactory. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness, optimal dosage regimen and long-term safety of oral oxybutynin in the treatment of hyperhidrosis., Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 110 patients who underwent treatment for hyperhidrosis between February 2007 and December 2013. Their response to treatment was evaluated using the hyperhidrosis disease severity scale at baseline, 3 and 12 months. Additionally, the safety and effectiveness of different up-dosing and fixed-dose regimens were compared., Results: After 3 months of treatment, 87 of the 110 patients (79%) had responded (63%), which was considered excellent. After 12 months, 63 patients (62%) continued to respond, and the response was considered excellent in 50%. Nine patients were lost to follow up between month 3 and 12. In total, 77 and 70% of the patients who responded at 3 and 12 months, respectively, reported mild adverse events. No serious adverse events were observed. Treatment adherence was significantly higher among patients following the individualised up-dosing regimen., Conclusion: Oral oxybutynin may be an effective and safe option for the long-term treatment of hyperhidrosis. To improve treatment adherence, oxybutynin dosing regimens should be individualised on the basis of the patient's tolerance and response., (© 2016 The Australasian College of Dermatologists.)

Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is difficult to treat, and the clinical response is usually poor. Few reports have been published about scarring alopecia treated with radiotherapy (RT). We report a case of AKN that had been refractory to various other treatments but which responded to RT with excellent clinical and cosmetic results., (© 2015 The Australasian College of Dermatologists.)

Plantar warts are a common reason for dermatological consultations and their treatment can occasionally be a challenge. Plantar warts are benign lesions produced by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that often fail to respond to habitual treatment. Cidofovir is a potent antiviral drug that acts competitively, inhibiting viral DNA polymerase. Our aim was to assess the efficacy and safety of cidofovir cream for the treatment of viral plantar warts. We undertook a retrospective observational study of patients with plantar warts who received treatment with topical cidofovir between July 2008 and July 2011 at the Dermatology Service of the Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, Spain. Data about the rate of treatment response, the adverse effects, and recurrences, as well as the characteristics of the patient cohort, were recorded. We identified 35 patients who had received some previous treatment. The usual concentration was 3% (in 33 of 35 cases), applied twice a day (in 31 of 35 cases). A greater or lesser response was noted in 28 cases. There were two recurrences. Topical cidofovir seems to be a useful alternative for the therapeutic management of recalcitrant plantar common warts that fail to respond to usual treatment., (© 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)

Hereditary punctate palmoplantar keratoderma or Buschke-Fisher-Brauer disease is a rare form of keratoderma that follows a pattern of autosomal dominant inheritance with variable penetrance. The age of onset is usually between 12 and 30 years of age. Clinically, it is characterized by the gradual appearance of multiple punctate hyperkeratotic papules, irregularly distributed on the palms and soles, as well as by its possible association with several diseases, primarily with malignant processes. We present the case of a 43-year-old male patient with this disease, with no other associated symptoms, who had a first-degree relative who was affected and died of colon cancer. We also discuss the differential diagnosis with other nosologic entities.