Primary studies have presented conflicting results on the efficacy of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in treating atopic dermatitis. Hence, it is important to determine the summary effect of JAK inhibitors in order to guide the clinical application of this potentially beneficial drug. To determine the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in treating atopic dermatitis in all age groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is currently no definitive treatment for vitiligo; various modalities include immune modulators phototherapy and skin camouflage. We investigated the efficacy and safety of topical tacrolimus either as monotherapy or combined therapy in the treatment of vitiligo. Electronic systematic search of the literature was carried out using four major databases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Clinical photography is a fundamental component of visually oriented medical fields. The ubiquity of digital technology has brought the capacity to capture clinical photographs to the palm of a practitioner's hand. It is important for general practitioners (GPs) who take clinical photographs of skin lesions to be aware of the associated legal and ethical obligations.
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