Publications by authors named "Michele-Lea Sigal"
Objective: To assess the efficacy, safety and acceptability of a new TLC-NOSF dressing with poly-absorbent fibres in the management of exuding leg ulcers, at the different stages of healing.
Method: This work presents the results of two prospective, multicentric clinical studies: NEREIDES and CASSIOPEE. Patients with a non-infected, moderate-to-strongly exudating leg ulcer of venous or mixed origin, were treated with the dressing and an appropriate compression system for 12 weeks.
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- The study explores the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in male patients with severe psoriasis, noting inconsistent findings in previous research.
- It involved 1,073 male participants in France, where researchers evaluated MetS through a questionnaire and categorized AGA severity using a standard classification.
- Results indicated that severe AGA is significantly linked to components of MetS, especially in men over 59, suggesting the need for careful monitoring and screening in this population.
Puffy hand syndrome revealed by a severe staphylococcal skin infection.
Case Rep Dermatol Med
November 2013
Puffy hand syndrome develops after long-term intravenous drug addiction. It is characterized by a nonpitting edema, affecting the dorsal side of fingers and hands with puffy aspect. Frequency and severity of the complications of this syndrome are rarely reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study was to assess acceptability (based on pain at removal), efficacy and tolerance of an absorbent and cohesive rope(UrgoClean Rope, Laboratoires Urgo) in the local management of deep cavity wounds. This study was a prospective, multicentre (13), non comparative clinical study. Patients presenting with an acute or chronic non-infected cavity wound were followed up for four weeks and assessed weekly with a physical examination, in addition to volumetric,planimetric and photographic evaluations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVenous leg ulcers (VLUs) are the most prevalent chronic wounds in western countries with a heavy socioeconomic impact. Compression therapy is the etiologic treatment of VLU but until now no wound dressing has been shown to be more effective than another. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a new dressing in the management of VLU.
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