.... Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess patients’ understanding of PsD, associated comorbidities, disease burden, and relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs). Methods: Psoriasis and Beyond was a cross-sectional, quantitative online survey conducted in patients with a self-reported...

... may have vitiligo. This study estimated vitiligo point prevalence in children and adolescents (ages: 4–11 and 12–17 years) in the United States (US). Methods: An online, population-based survey of a nationally representative sample of individuals based on 2017 US Census Bureau estimates for age, race...

...’ current understanding of skin cancer prevention, provide an up-to-date instruction lesson, and evaluate changes in students’ knowledge and behaviors. Results: Written surveys were distributed to 2,688 high school students with a return rate of 38.1% ( n = 1,025). Surveys were administered prior to (survey...

.... Method: We compiled background data, Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS), and Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) post hoc results from 2 previous studies. Cases who described only 1 site as their most problematic area of sweating were included ( n = 160/188) while individuals with multifocal...

... (MUP) origin is a debated topic in the literature. Objective: We performed a worldwide survey to inquire what clinical and investigational workup is performed as well as the physicians' perception of this disease. Methods: A questionnaire was sent via mail to clinicians involved in melanoma care from...

... includes all persons who are registered as resident in Sweden. A validated questionnaire regarding hyperhidrosis including the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) and 36-item Short Form (SF-36) health survey was sent to each individual. The participants were asked to return the coded questionnaire...

... survey. Results: A random sample of 865 volunteers from the EDEN (European Dermato-Epidemiology Network) Fragrance Study cohort was recruited. The individual skin type did not influence the occupation or leisure. The proportion of people who regularly used sunscreens was lower in the oldest age groups...

... stimuli on psoriasis course. Objective: To collect cases of psoriasis flares occurring after vaccination through a national survey. Methods: We investigated cases of onset or flare of psoriasis occurring within 3 months following the 2009 monovalent H 1 N 1 /seasonal vaccination during the campaign...

... or surgical excision. We analyzed the management of SCN and ICN in the Italian hospital network. Methods: A nationwide survey of a representative sample of centers was conducted. Data were analyzed grouping centers by melanoma incidence into high-volume (>25 diagnoses per year) and low-volume (≤25...

... in Italian hospitals. Methods: A nationwide survey of clinical practices was conducted. Results: Digital monitoring is performed in most Italian hospitals and is preferred over excision for single atypical melanocytic lesions in 82% of hospitals. For multiple atypical lesions, 60% of high-volume hospitals...

... the methodology and the reliability of instruments adopted and discuss the feasibility based on a pilot phase. Methods: Descriptive epidemiology survey. A random sample from the general population is selected and interviewed, and is offered patch testing in a randomized way. We specifically enquire about any skin...

...Ines Klügl; Karl-Anton Hiller; Michael Landthaler; Wolfgang Bäumler Background: Millions of people are tattooed. However, the frequency of health problems is unknown. Methods: We performed an Internet survey in German-speaking countries. Results: The provenance of tattooed participants (n = 3,411...

... of an interdisciplinary vulval disease clinic, managed by a dermatologist in cooperation with a gynaecologist and a psychologist, was evaluated. Methods: In April and Mai 1998, a mailing survey of all gynaecologists (n = 239), general practitioners (n = 244) and dermatologists (n = 96) in Thuringia, Germany, containing 7...