Publications by authors named "Kelita Waterton"
Article Synopsis
- Gram-negative bacterial toe web infection (GNTWI) is a skin condition that generally occurs in the spaces between toes, ranging from mild redness to severe infections that can spread to the foot.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most commonly responsible bacterium, and certain conditions like moisture and existing skin issues can increase the risk of infection.
- Diagnosis involves cultures to identify the bacteria or fungi, but treatment isn't standardized, and GNTWI may often be overlooked by healthcare professionals due to limited research on the topic.
Truth or Trend - Misinformation Spreading Fast on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Onychomycosis Content.
Skin Appendage Disord
December 2023
Background: Onychomycosis is the most frequently diagnosed nail condition in clinical practice. With the growing popularity of TikTok and online health information-seeking behavior, it is imperative to understand onychomycosis-related content on this platform.
Objective: Our objective was to assess content and quality of the most popular onychomycosis-related content on TikTok.
Introduction: Onycholemmal carcinoma (OC) is a rare subtype of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) that originates from the epithelium of the nail bed. It is characterized by distinct histopathologic features including small clusters of atypical squamous epithelium devoid of a granular layer, with abrupt onycholemmal keratinization.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a 75-year-old male with right thumbnail onycholysis, yellow-green nail plate discoloration, as well as bleeding and purulence of the lateral nail fold.