Publications by authors named "Willemijn C A M Witkam"

Introduction: Various healthcare professionals (HCPs) deliver care for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Although pivotal, management strategies and the relation with corticophobia among HCPs have not been investigated. This study aimed to investigate management strategies for AD and its relation with corticophobia among HCPs.

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Background: Although acne is a prevalent multifactorial inflammatory skin condition, few studies were performed in multiethnic populations.

Objectives: To study the prevalence and determinants of acne in a multiethnic study at the start of puberty.

Methods: This cross-sectional study is embedded in Generation R, a population-based prospective study from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the cornerstone of treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Unfortunately, anxiety and misplaced beliefs on TCS, known as corticophobia, is common among health care professionals (HCPs) and could influence their practices, resulting in suboptimal patient care.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of digital education (DE) on the knowledge of TCS, practices and corticophobia among HCPs in paediatric dermatology.

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