{"title":"Optimizing Surgical Site Infection Prevention in Dermatologic Surgery.","authors":"Mariusz Sapijaszko, Sana Samadi, Eunice Y Chow","doi":"10.1177/12034754241303086","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241303086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aim to review modifiable risk factors and practices for surgical site infections (SSIs) reduction in cutaneous surgeries. The existing norms are assessed with the latest evidence, with the aim of enhancing and optimizing intra and postoperative strategies. This review seeks to offer an updated summary of the results of evidence for SSI reduction strategies tailored for practicing general dermatologists. Searches were conducted for <i>\"cutaneous surgery surgical site infection complications\"</i> using PubMed Central<sup>®</sup> and DynaMed<sup>®</sup>. Articles with pragmatic guideline recommendations were selected. We found evidence for intraoperative factors such as non-sterile gloves, brushless hand scrubbing/simple hand washing, sterile materials, and chlorhexidine gluconate as a skin antiseptic. For postoperative factors, there is a lack of evidence to support the use of topical antibiotic ointments, dressings, or waiting 48 hours before wetting to prevent SSI. Several intra/postoperative factors not specific to dermatologic procedures are briefly discussed for additional context. Several SSI risk factors are inherent to patients or necessary procedures; however, dermatologists have identified modifiable risk factors and developed protocols to mitigate SSI risks intraoperatively and postoperatively. By questioning established practices in cutaneous surgery aimed at preventing SSIs, we can work towards the optimal utilization of resources. This dual-focused approach not only enhances the efficiency of the healthcare system but also diminishes the risks associated with SSIs. It is important to acknowledge that this review does not encompass all factors essential for consideration in these recommendations. Nonetheless, it will approach these factors with an evidence-based lens, placing SSI prevention at the forefront.</p>","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"167-178"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142769377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Coinfected With <i>Trichophyton rubrum</i>.","authors":"Jia-Yang Da, Wen-Ting Hu","doi":"10.1177/12034754241303081","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241303081","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"208"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142769390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Women With Complex Vascular Anomalies: Impact on Contraception, Pregnancy and Reproductive Health.","authors":"Jerome Coulombe, Sandra Ondrejchak, Josee Dubois, Julie Powell, Catherine McCuaig, Catherine Farrell, Catherine Taillefer, Elisabeth Rousseau","doi":"10.1177/12034754241302825","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241302825","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Literature is scarce regarding contraceptive and reproductive health in women with complex vascular anomalies (VA).</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess obstetrical, gynecological and reproductive health in this population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Female adult patients of childbearing age from the VA clinic of a single tertiary care centre in Canada have been recruited by retrospective chart review, and administered phone interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 16 patients recruited (mean age 32.8 years old), 14 used oral contraceptive pills (OCP) and intrauterine devices, with 3 patients experiencing a worsening of their VA under OCP. Fifteen women had children, with 12 experiencing variable worsening of their VA that returned to baseline after delivery or nursing cessation. Three women had severe complications. Degree of complications was variable in each subsequent pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Contraception and pregnancy management in women should be individualized and coordinated with a VA referral centre.</p>","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"156-158"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11979311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thierry Passeron, Henry Lim, Jean Krutmann, Brigitte Dreno, Sonya Abdulla, Patricia Ting, Monica Li, Nadir Chemani, Delphine Kerob, Caroline Le Floch, Nour R Dayeh
{"title":"Here Comes the Sun! A Study on Sun Exposure and Associated Risks in the Canadian Population.","authors":"Thierry Passeron, Henry Lim, Jean Krutmann, Brigitte Dreno, Sonya Abdulla, Patricia Ting, Monica Li, Nadir Chemani, Delphine Kerob, Caroline Le Floch, Nour R Dayeh","doi":"10.1177/12034754251322778","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754251322778","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the awareness of and attitudes toward various aspects of sun-exposure risks and protection methods among Canadians.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey conducted from September 28 to October 18, 2021, included 17,001 participants aged 18 years and above from 17 countries across 5 continents; the data presented are those of the Canadian population (n = 1,000). The survey focused on demographics, sun-exposure habits, comprehension of risks, and knowledge of photoprotection. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify prevalent trends and discrepancies in sun-protective behaviours among Canadians.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of Canadian respondents (93%) acknowledged the health risks associated with sun exposure. While 81% of Canadians reported using some form of sun protection, only 10% systematically implemented all recommended protective measures, highlighting a gap in knowledge translation. Misconceptions regarding the safety of tanned skin and the effectiveness of sunscreens were widespread, particularly in younger demographics and in individuals with darker skin. Knowledge and preventive behaviours were markedly better among individuals who regularly consult dermatologists.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights general awareness of sun-protective behaviours but a lack of universal and comprehensive implementation among Canadians. Given the knowledge gaps in younger demographics and darker skin phototypes, targeted educational initiatives are essential to correct prevalent misconceptions about sun exposure and tanned skin. Dermatologists and other health care professionals can play a pivotal role in education and primary prevention strategies for skin cancer and other sun-related comorbidities.</p>","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"3S-12S"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143537262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Canadian Dermatology Residency Match: A Four-Year Retrospective.","authors":"Janis Chang, Carly Kirshen","doi":"10.1177/12034754241293135","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241293135","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"189-190"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142501206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SKINTED: Eczematous Plaque Over Knee.","authors":"Kriti Bhat","doi":"10.1177/12034754241303058","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241303058","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"210"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142716334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post Renal Transplant Sub-Cutaneous Mycoses on Finger.","authors":"Tanvi Dev, Deepak Juyal","doi":"10.1177/12034754241308241","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241308241","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"207"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142877299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Porokeratosis Ptychotropica.","authors":"Teng Liu, Jianmin Chang","doi":"10.1177/12034754241308240","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241308240","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"207"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143046738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Juvenile Xanthoma.","authors":"Wei Su, Jianyou Chen","doi":"10.1177/12034754241308249","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241308249","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"203"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142877288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sclerosing Lymphangitis of the Penis.","authors":"Li-Wen Zhang, Lu Zhou","doi":"10.1177/12034754241308242","DOIUrl":"10.1177/12034754241308242","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15403,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"209"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142894903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}