Publications by authors named "Thamotharampillai Thirumoorthy"
Introduction: Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic pruritic condition affecting both children and adults, which has a negative impact on the quality of life. These guidelines were developed by an expert workgroup appointed by the Dermatological Society of Singapore, to provide doctors with information to assist in the management of their patients with atopic dermatitis. The workgroup members are experienced dermatologists with interest and expertise in eczemas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Infections are common in bullous pemphigoid and contribute to significant mortality.
Objectives: We sought to define the spectrum of infectious complications and to identify associated risk factors in a bullous pemphigoid cohort.
Design: A retrospective cohort study conducted at an academic medical center.
Background: Cellulitis is the most common skin and soft tissue infection and is associated with frequent recurrences.
Objectives: An objective of our study was to identify factors for recurrence in patients who present with a first episode of lower-limb cellulitis. A secondary aim was to formulate a score based on observed clinical risk factors that might predict recurrence within a year.
Introduction: Not much is known regarding how primary care physicians (PCPs) in Singapore keep themselves healthy and mitigate ill health. This study aims to determine the health-seeking behaviour of local PCPs and to identify the predictors of local PCPs attaining the recommended level of exercise.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional questionnaire survey, which included questions on the demographic characteristics, practice profiles and health-seeking behaviour of PCPs.