Publications by authors named "Lesley Coe"

Article Synopsis
  • This review examines laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) methods for treating nail diseases, focusing on onychomycosis and psoriasis, based on a literature search conducted up to June 2023.
  • It highlights the use of fractional ablative CO2 and Er:YAG lasers for enhancing the effectiveness of topical antifungal medications and treatments for psoriatic nails.
  • The findings indicate that LADD is generally more effective than traditional topical treatments alone, although there are certain advantages and disadvantages to this newer approach that should be discussed between dermatologists and patients.
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Background: Public health pandemics, such as COVID-19, not only impact the physical health and wellbeing of communities but also often have far-reaching effects on their social, psychological, environmental, and economic welfare. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the significant inequities experienced among those who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), especially in the areas of housing instability, unemployment, and debt accrual. This study investigates the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 on residents of the Canal neighborhood ("The Canal"), a low-income Latinx community in Marin County, California.

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