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P W Preston

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PubMed2006

Treatment of vulval Crohn's disease with infliximab.

Anti-tumour necrosis factor-alpha therapy of Crohn's disease (CD) with infliximab has proved a major advance in the treatment of patients with difficult disease. We report our experience of the use of infliximab in a patient with recalcitrant vulval CD. The introduction of infliximab has improved disease control, although a search for an optimum remittive dosing schedule is ongoing.

Abdominal Wall↗
PubMed2006

Successful use of a thermoplastic dressing in two cases of the trigeminal trophic syndrome.

Treatment of trigeminal trophic syndrome is challenging and often unsatisfactory, particularly in patients with cognitive impairment. We report the novel use of a thermoplastic dressing in two patients with trigeminal trophic syndrome. Use of the dressing resulted in successful healing of ulceration in both patients, which has been maintained in the short term, representing a simple and economical therapeutic option in the management of this difficult condition.

Aged, 80 and over↗
PubMed2006

Penile colloid degeneration.

Colloid degeneration is a rare but well-recognized entity, usually occurring on chronically sun-exposed skin. We report a case occurring on penile skin with no history of such exposure.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

Patient satisfaction with laser hair removal.

BACKGROUND: Laser hair removal (LHR) is a widely used treatment for unwanted hair. AIM: To determine patient satisfaction with LHR. METHODS: The clinic offered LHR by long pulse ruby, alexandrite and Nd:YAG. Patients attending the LHR clinic completed a patient satisfaction questionnaire. Satisfaction with LHR treatment was recorded on a linear analogue scale (LAS 0 = laser very much worse than alternative method; 10 = laser very much better than the alternative method). RESULTS: In terms of hair removal, 71% of patients were satisfied with their treatment. Laser treatment compared favourably with electrolysis and waxing. LHR scored 8.6 when compared with electrolysis and 7.7 when compared with waxing. During LHR treatments, 61% of patients used fewer ancillary methods than before. Most patients would recommend LHR to other persons with unwanted hair. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients were satisfied with LHR.

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