Publications by authors named "Flora M Lubis"
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health concern, with a 10% global prevalence. Its prevalence may further increase in the coming decades, thereby increasing the risk of uremic xerosis. Approximately 50-90% of patients with CKD have xerosis, leading to pruritus that affects their quality of life due to sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression.
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- Malassezia folliculitis (MF) is a fungal skin condition prevalent in humid environments, with inaccurate diagnoses leading to improper treatments and disease worsening.
- A study in Indonesia from 2014 to 2018 analyzed 353 MF cases, primarily affecting young males (66.3%), with itchy sensations and papulopustular lesions being the most common symptoms.
- Statistically significant results showed a strong correlation between clinical manifestations and diagnostic methods (KOH examination and Wood's lamp), indicating agreement between these diagnostic tools in confirming MF presence.