Publications by authors named "F Bath-Hextall"
Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer affecting white-skinned individuals, and the worldwide incidence is increasing. Although rarely fatal, BCC is associated with significant morbidity and costs.
Objectives: To assess the effects of interventions for primary BCC in immunocompetent adults.
Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest cancer affecting white-skinned individuals, and worldwide incidence is increasing. Although rarely fatal, BCC is associated with significant morbidity and costs. First-line treatment is usually surgical excision, but alternatives are available.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterventions to reduce Staphylococcus aureus in the management of eczema.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
October 2019
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) can cause secondary infection in eczema, and may promote inflammation in eczema that does not look infected. There is no standard intervention to reduce S.
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- * The objective of this updated review is to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotics as a treatment for eczema in patients of all ages.
- * The methodology involved searching various scientific databases and trials for randomized controlled trials comparing probiotics with controls to gather data on the treatment's efficacy and any reported adverse effects.