Publications by authors named "D Mavura"
Introduction: Dermoscopy has evolved over the years beyond distinguishing benign pigmented lesions from melanoma to diagnosing virtually all diseases in dermatology. Overwhelming evidence demonstrates its utility in improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing unnecessary biopsies and lesion monitoring. Dermoscopy is widely used in Western nations, hence most descriptions of lesions in literature are predominantly on Fitzpatrick skin types I-III.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOnly few studies on contact allergy in African countries have been published. The aim of the present study was to provide an overview of the most common contact allergens identified by the use of patch tests in African countries based on a review of the existing literature. A total of twenty-four publications from eight African countries were initially identified by search in PubMed.
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- Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) leads to reduced melanin in skin, increasing the risk of skin damage and cancer, with cryotherapy being the common treatment in resource-limited areas like Tanzania.
- A study involved 12 participants from a skin surveillance clinic, who received daylight photodynamic therapy (dPDT) for actinic damage and provided feedback on its tolerability and acceptability.
- Results showed that dPDT was mostly well-tolerated, significantly reducing actinic damage by 25-90% without causing any new skin cancers, suggesting it may be a safe treatment option for OCA patients in Tanzania.