Publications by authors named "Cici Zhou"
Disorders of hyperpigmentation, such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, disproportionately affect skin of color and have a profound impact on quality of life. Exposure to ultraviolet light (UVL) is a well-documented factor in these disorders. However, recent studies show that visible light (VL) is a significant and underrecognized contributor to hyperpigmentation, especially in skin of color.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAquagenic wrinkling of the palms (AWP) is a rare dermatological disease characterized by development of rapid and excessive wrinkling and oedema of the palms and transient whitish or yellowish papules without erythema on the palmar surfaces after immersion in water. This phenomenon can be accompanied by pain and/or pruritus. The most common treatment of AWP involves aluminium-based topicals.
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- - The study investigates the prevalence of PTSD among surgical residents compared to seven other medical specialties, revealing that while the rates are similar (14% to 23%), they are significantly higher than that of the general population.
- - A national survey of 1,904 residents was conducted to screen for PTSD and assess various risk factors, identifying eight key factors contributing to the development of PTSD, such as higher postgraduate year and job dissatisfaction.
- - Despite no significant differences in PTSD prevalence across specialties, the study emphasizes the need for specialty-specific interventions to address the unique challenges and risk factors faced by medical residents during their training.