Contact dermatitis

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding triamcinolone 0.1% ointment to Valchlor gel reduces contact dermatitis, a common skin reaction, in people with early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Participants apply Valchlor nightly, with or without the steroid up to three times daily, …

This study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) program called DermAI to see if it could accurately interpret photos of skin patch tests for contact dermatitis. Researchers compared the AI's readings to those of human experts. The goal was to make remote allergy testing more pr…

This study tested two different skin protection products to prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis (a type of diaper rash) in elderly nursing home residents. Researchers compared a film-forming protectant and a lipophilic (oil-based) protectant against no treatment in 220 par…

This study tests whether a special silk dressing (SYLKE®) causes fewer skin problems like rashes, blisters, or redness compared to standard skin glue (Dermabond®) after ACL knee surgery. About 100 people aged 14 to 60 having ACL reconstruction will be randomly assigned to one of …

This study tested three different skin glues (Dermabond, Swiftset, and Liquiband) used to close small incisions after laparoscopic or robotic abdominal surgery. 180 adults each received two different glues on opposite sides of their incisions. The main goal was to see which glue …

This study tested whether a silicone barrier spray works as well as a standard zinc oxide ointment for treating mild skin rash caused by incontinence in nursing home residents. Forty participants received one of the two treatments as part of a regular skin care routine. Researche…

This study looks at whether Aquacel, a silver-containing wound dressing used after hip or knee replacement surgery, can cause allergic contact dermatitis—a type of skin rash. Researchers will compare patients having their first joint replacement with those who had a previous join…

This study surveys medical students to understand their attitudes toward tattoos and piercings and measure their awareness of related skin risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, and scarring. Researchers aim to see if students have adequate knowledge and how their views d…

This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted skin allergy visits among healthcare workers. Researchers analyzed records from 341 healthcare workers who visited skin clinics before and after the pandemic. The goal was to understand if increased use of masks, gloves, and …