Publications by authors named "R Waalboer-Spuij"
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent malignant tumour worldwide and incidences are rising rapidly. BCC grow locally, but can invade surrounding tissues. Little is known concerning their impact on the health-related quality of life (HrQoL), and limited available data reports contradicting results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExpert Recommendations on Facilitating Personalized Approaches to Long-term Management of Actinic Keratosis: The Personalizing Actinic Keratosis Treatment (PAKT) Project.
Colin Morton Samira Baharlou Nicole Basset-Seguin Piergiacomo Calzavara-Pinton Thomas Dirschka Rick Waalboer-Spuij
Acta Derm Venereol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- * A panel of 12 dermatologists aimed to address unmet needs in managing actinic keratoses by using a modified Delphi approach to create consensus recommendations for personalized, long-term care.
- * The panel's findings resulted in a clinical tool designed to clarify the chronic nature of the disease, support shared decision-making, and align treatment options with what patients prioritize, ultimately enhancing care outcomes.
Background: Itch, and thereby the scratching behavior, is a common complaint in atopic dermatitis. Scratching damages the skin, which in turn worsens the itch. This itch-scratch cycle perpetuates the skin condition and has a major impact on the patient's quality of life.
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