Publications by authors named "Jenny E Murase"
Background: Congenital ichthyoses (CI) comprise a heterogeneous group of genetic diseases requiring lifelong treatment and having a major effect on quality of life. Conventional treatments reduce scaling and skin discomfort; however, they usually have little or no effect on erythema and pruritus. The identification of cytokine alterations in CI raised the possibility of repurposing available biologics.
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Background: Dermatology journals play an essential role in the distribution and promotion of scientific and medical information. Despite this, there are little data on governance structure with respect to its editors, owners, and journal boards that oversee the day-to-day operations for these entities.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the current governance structure of dermatology journals and best practice recommendations.
Virtual Learning Decreases the Carbon Footprint of Medical Education.
Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
April 2024
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- * The review covers both topical (like azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide) and systemic treatments (like antibiotics and corticosteroids) for managing acne, along with alternative options such as light therapy and cosmetic procedures.
- * It provides information on the safety of these treatments during pregnancy, including the use of sunscreen, offering resources for healthcare providers and patients to make informed decisions.
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- - Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a significant global skin condition affected by climate and pollution, but its link to increasing climate hazards is not well understood.
- - A review of 18 studies showed that various climatic hazards, such as wildfires and droughts, can worsen AD either directly or indirectly.
- - The research identified important knowledge gaps needing further exploration, including the combined effects of climate hazards on AD, long-term impacts, and how these issues affect different vulnerable groups.
The Burden of Air Pollution on Skin Health: a Brief Report and Call to Action.
Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
January 2024
Introduction: Air pollution in North America has intensified due to wildfires in recent years. In 2023, the wildfires in the Canadian province of Quebec caused a southward spread of pollutants, negatively affecting air quality and thereby aggravating certain health conditions in northeastern USA. This study examines the impact of air pollution on atopic dermatitis (AD) and skin health and how wildfires can exacerbate the burden of disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile the majority of American Academy of Dermatology members have some broad awareness of human trafficking, most are not aware of it in their communities or of the skin signs that could prompt identification of those being exploited, and have requested educational resources to assist patients affected by trafficking. The American Academy of Dermatology Ad Hoc Task Force on Dermatologic Resources for the Intervention and Prevention of Human Trafficking has been working to develop relevant resources, including an online toolkit on the American Academy of Dermatology website: https://www.aad.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSkin picking disorder is a challenging disease at the intersection of psychiatry and dermatology. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques have been proven to benefit patients with skin picking disorder. However, because patients with skin picking disorder may decline referral to a mental health professional, dermatologists should be aware of techniques based on CBT, such as habit reversal therapy (HRT), and be prepared to implement them in clinical practice to decrease the burden of disease in affected patients.
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- Over the last 50 years, women's representation in medicine has grown, achieving similar graduation rates compared to men, but gaps in leadership roles, research, and pay remain.
- The review focuses on gender differences in academic medicine leadership, especially in dermatology, and examines the impacts of mentorship, motherhood, and gender bias.
- It concludes with constructive solutions to address continuing gender inequities in the field of academic medicine.
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- Researchers created a clinical scoring system to differentiate between pemphigoid gestationis (PG) and polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), as they have different risks for mothers and babies.
- The scoring system was tested in a multicenter study featuring 16 cases of PG and 39 cases of PEP, showing significant differences in their scores.
- While the study is limited by its small size, the scoring system could be beneficial in settings with limited access to diagnostic testing.
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- - Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease causing significant discomfort and lowering quality of life, with recent findings indicating that patients with skin of color experience a greater disease burden due to factors like racism.
- - There's a lack of research on how atopic dermatitis affects displaced populations, such as refugees and migrants, leading to uncertainties about its prevalence in these communities but acknowledging their unique vulnerabilities.
- - Contributing factors to AD susceptibility in displaced communities include poor living conditions, psychological stress, the impact of climate change, and inadequate access to healthcare services.
Evaluating skin colour representation in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
September 2022
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common skin conditions encountered by dermatologists. Skin of color (SOC) patients, in particular, are 50% more likely to visit a dermatologist for AD than non-SOC patients. While the misdiagnosis of AD in SOC patients is rare, the misinterpretation of severity or undertreatment of disease experienced by this patient population is a common occurrence.
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