Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2022 • January 1, 2022
The integumentary system (IS) is often overlooked in ACLR rehabilitation, but impairments can limit movement. The IS contributes to temperature regulation, sensation and mobility. Assessment of the IS...
KEY FINDING: The integumentary system contributes to thermoregulation, sensation, and fascial mobility, all crucial for rehabilitation after ACLR.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2025 • January 1, 2025
The study investigated plasma levels of CGRP in individuals with rosacea and healthy controls to understand CGRP's role in rosacea pathogenesis. The results showed elevated plasma levels of CGRP in in...
KEY FINDING: Plasma levels of CGRP were significantly higher in individuals with rosacea compared to healthy controls after adjusting for age and sex.
Healthcare, 2024 • December 22, 2024
Pressure injuries are a significant challenge in healthcare, leading to complications like infections, increased care needs, and prolonged rehabilitation, impacting patients physically and psychologic...
KEY FINDING: The study included 176 patients with clinically diagnosed pressure ulcers, with 28.52% of cases as stage III and 35.57% as stage IV.
Dermatol Ther (Heidelb), 2025 • January 24, 2025
This study evaluated the rate of infections in patients with psoriasis and spinal cord injuries treated with systemic immunosuppressants over a 5-year period. The results showed that methotrexate was ...
KEY FINDING: Patients with SCI treated with MTX had higher infection rates compared to those treated with biologics.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2023 • March 1, 2023
This review summarizes the experimental and clinical advancements in somatic cell therapy and tissue engineering for treating pressure injuries, emphasizing their potential as alternative therapeutic ...
KEY FINDING: Adipose-derived stem cells (ASC) promote pressure ulcer healing by promoting adipogenic differentiation and regeneration of the skin's architecture in both young and old mice.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
This qualitative study explores the perspective of veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) on preventing community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrIs). The research identified key themes related to ris...
KEY FINDING: The study identified three major themes: Factors that lead to risk for pressure injury, Factors that affect chosen actions, and Preventive activities within the context of life.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2024 • January 1, 2024
The study compared conventional surgery and bone marrow mononuclear cell infusion-infiltration for treating pressure injuries (PIs) in spinal cord injured patients over a 14-year period. Initial resul...
KEY FINDING: There were no significant differences in ulcer healing between conventional surgery and cell therapy in the first 6 months.
PLOS ONE, 2022 • October 18, 2022
This study evaluated the efficacy of topical oclacitinib, in conjunction with nail trimming, for treating murine ulcerative dermatitis (UD) compared to nail trimming alone or nail trimming combined wi...
KEY FINDING: Mean UD scores decreased from day 1 to day 7 and from day 1 to day 14 for all treatment groups, indicating improvement in skin lesions regardless of the treatment.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022 • November 28, 2022
This study investigated the effects of Scrophularia striata hydroalcoholic extract (SHE) on healing pressure ulcers in patients with brain and spinal cord injuries. The study found that topical applic...
KEY FINDING: Complete wound healing by the 10th day of the intervention occurred in 63% of patients in experimental 1 (SHE + phenytoin), 100% in experimental 2 (SHE + SHE), and 27% in the control group (phenytoin + phenytoin).
Molecular Pain, 2023 • January 25, 2023
This study investigated the effects of Resolvin D1 (RvD1) on mechanical allodynia after burn injury in rats. The researchers found that RvD1 attenuated mechanical allodynia, prevented glial activation...
KEY FINDING: RvD1 attenuates mechanical allodynia after burn injury in rats.