Simultaneous Occurrence of Papulonecrotic Tuberculid and Erythema Induratum in an Asian Woman.

A 31-year-old Indonesian woman presented with a 2-month history of recurrent painful nodules on the legs. Review of systems did not reveal any respiratory, gastrointestinal, or abdominal findings. She had been to Singapore working as a domestic helper for close to a year.

Determinants of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Coinfection in Heterosexual Adolescents Attending the National Public Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic in Singapore.

Background: Amidst recent trends in rising rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among Singaporean adolescents, there are limited data on risk factors associated with these infections that may inform prevention strategies in this population.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of chlamydia and gonorrhea positivity was conducted among 1458 sexually active heterosexual adolescents between 14 and 19 years old attending the national public sexually transmitted infection clinic from 2006 to 2013. The association with demographic and behavioral characteristics was assessed by crude prevalence ratio, and negative binomial regression modeling was used to obtain adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs).

Assessment of psychosocial impact of genital warts among patients in Singapore.

Unlabelled: Background Genital warts (GW) are a common sexually transmissible infection (STI) among young adults and are associated with poor quality of life (QoL). We investigated the functional and psychosocial effect of GW on Singaporean patients and evaluated for any variations in QoL between genders.

Methods: Patients with GW completed a standard questionnaire containing the Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey and the Cuestionario Específico para Condiloma Acuminado in a cross-sectional survey.

Analysis of females with Chlamydia trachomatis infections attending a sexually transmissible infection clinic in Singapore in 2010.

Background: Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmissible infection (STI) in Singapore, with rising incidence.

Method: Random sampling was performed on all chlamydia-positive samples collected from female patients who attended a women's clinic from January 2010 to December 2010. Some 250 electronic medical records were analysed.

Single Treatment with 100-Microsecond Alexandrite Laser Clears Selected Acquired Melanocytic Nevi in Type IV Asian Facial Skin.

Context: Small common acquired melanocytic nevi (AMNs) are common on Asian facial skin.

Aims: To show that the 755 nm Alexandrite laser stacked at the 100-μs long-pulsed mode (μsAL) is an effective modality for the removal of selected AMNs.

Settings And Design: This was a retrospective case series, followed up with a telephone interview.

Staphylococcus aureus and topical fusidic acid use: results of a clinical audit on antimicrobial resistance.

Background: Fusidic acid (FA) resistance in Staphylococcus aureus poses a problem for treating systemic methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection, in which FA may otherwise remain a viable option. It can also result in treatment failure of common dermatological conditions such as impetigo and infected atopic eczema.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education in Singapore: challenges for the future.

We reviewed the current human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education programmes in Singapore, discussed the challenges faced and proposed prevention education interventions for the future. Education programmes on HIV prevention have shown some success as seen by reduced visits to sex workers among the general adult population and a marked increase in condom use among brothel-based sex workers. However, we still face many challenges such as low awareness of HIV preventive strategies and high prevalence of HIV stigma in the general population.

Gender differences in partner influences and barriers to condom use among heterosexual adolescents attending a public sexually transmitted infection clinic in Singapore.

Objective: To compare gender differences in the factors associated with condom use at most recent voluntary intercourse among heterosexual adolescents attending a public clinic for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Study Design: Between 2008 and 2011, we conducted a cross-sectional survey on 964 never-married adolescents between 14 and 19 years of age who reported having engaged in voluntary intercourse for most recent sexual encounter and were attending the only public STI clinic in Singapore for screening or treatment of STIs. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.

Contact dermatitis: a common adverse reaction to topical traditional Chinese medicine.

Background: Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the use of topical traditional Chinese medicine (TTCM). The most common adverse event seen in the use of TTCM is contact dermatitis. This retrospective study was designed to determine the types of commonly used TTCM in Singapore causing contact dermatitis.

Sexually transmissible infection management practices among primary care physicians in Singapore.

Background: Primary care physicians manage a significant number of sexually transmissible infections (STI); however, there has not been a survey to assess the standard of medical care, completeness of notifications, provision of counselling and contact tracing by primary care physicians in Singapore.

Methods: An anonymous postal survey was conducted in which 1557 questionnaires were mailed out to general practitioners (GP), and government primary care and emergency department doctors.

Results: In all, 736 questionnaires (47.

Spectrum of skin disorders in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in Singapore and the relationship to CD4 lymphocyte counts.

Background: Skin disorders are extremely common and cause significant morbidity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. There are few data on their prevalence and association with CD4 counts in Asians.

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of skin disorders in ambulatory HIV-infected individuals attending a specialized skin clinic in Singapore and the association with the degree of immunosuppression.

Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus-1 and -2 in attendees of a sexually transmitted infection clinic in Singapore.

Background: We studied the seroprevalance of HSV (herpes simplex virus)-1 and HSV-2 in outpatient attendees of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic in Singapore and examined their knowledge and attitudes towards HSV infection.

Methods: Two hundred male and 200 female participants were recruited in the study. Questionnaires were administered and blood samples were taken and analysed using the HerpeSelect 1 and 2 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) IgG assays (type-specific serological tests).

Rising trends of STIs and HIV infection in Singapore-- a review of epidemiology over the last 10 years (1994 to 2003).

Introduction: This is a review of the epidemiology and trends of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Singapore from 1994 to 2003.

Materials And Methods: Data collated for both notifiable and non-notifiable STIs from 1994 to 2003 were analysed. This data consisted of STI notifications from medical practitioners in Singapore as well as from the Department of STI Control clinic itself.