Publications by authors named "Ellen S Kurtz"
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- A consistent bedtime routine for infants and toddlers leads to significant improvements in sleep quality, including shorter time to fall asleep and reduced night wakings.
- Outcomes showed that mothers observed less problematic sleep in their children and reported better mood states after implementing the routine.
- In contrast, families who did not follow the routine showed no substantial changes in sleep patterns or maternal mood over the study period.
Oatmeal has been used for centuries as a soothing agent to relieve itch and irritation associated with various xerotic dermatoses. In 1945, a ready to use colloidal oatmeal, produced by finely grinding the oat and boiling it to extract the colloidal material, became available. Today, colloidal oatmeal is available in various dosage forms from powders for the bath to shampoos, shaving gels, and moisturizing creams.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApproaches to document the efficacy and safety of microdermabrasion procedure.
Dermatol Surg
November 2006
Background: Microdermabrasion is a popular cosmetic procedure for skin rejuvenation, which is achieved by mechanical abrasion of the skin at a superficial level.
Objective: The objective was to study the efficacy of microdermabrasion in photoaging and to investigate the compatibility of a cleanser and a lotion with microdermabrasion.
Methods: Sixteen women underwent microdermabrasion to the face once a week for a total of six treatments.