Human skin is continually changing. The condition of the skin largely depends on the
individual's overall state of health. A balanced diet plays an important role in the proper …

Zinc, both in elemental or in its salt forms, has been used as a therapeutic modality for
centuries. Topical preparations like zinc oxide, calamine, or zinc pyrithione have been in use …

Topical corticosteroids (TCs) are the pillars of dermatotherapeutics. These drugs are the
“magic molecules,” provided they are used judiciously and appropriately, following a rational …

Background Hand eczema is an inflammation of the skin of the hands that tends to run a
chronic, relapsing course. This common condition is often associated with itch, social stigma …

Background Complementary and alternative interventions are becoming increasingly
utilized as adjuncts to conventional treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). While the number of …

Survival analysis is concerned with “time to event” data. Conventionally, it dealt with cancer
death as the event in question, but it can handle any event occurring over a time frame, and …

Zinc is an important trace mineral in the human body and a daily intake of zinc is required to
maintain a healthy status. Over the past decades, zinc has been used in formulating topical …

This paper discusses the possibility of developing metallic zinc (Zn) and its alloys as
temporary bio-implants by improving its properties through alloying, mechanical …

Methods In 2005, the authors conducted a PubMed search using zinc and the dermatosis in
question as search words. Literature beyond the scope of the authors' initial search was …

This article is a continuation of the previous module on designing questionnaires and
clinical record form in which we have discussed some basic points about designing the …