This study aimed to explore the awareness and use of skincare products among individuals with acne and to analyze their impact on acne severity.

Nicolau syndrome (NS) is a rare but serious iatrogenic complication characterized by cutaneous necrosis following intramuscular injections. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has shown promise in enhancing tissue oxygenation and promoting wound healing in NS cases. The authors report the case of a 51-year-old female who developed a painful necrotic ulcer on her left gluteal region, diagnosed as NS following an intramuscular injection of etofenamate administered for knee osteoarthritis. The patient was treated with a combination of local wound care and a series of 30 HBOT sessions. This treatment regimen led to complete ulcer healing with residual hypopigmented scarring. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be an effective treatment for NS induced by intramuscular etofenamate injection, facilitating complete ulcer healing and minimizing sequelae. This case underscores the importance of early recognition and comprehensive management of NS, including the potential benefits of HBOT.

An infant diagnosed with sacrococcygeal teratoma was referred to the authors' hospital. On day 5 of admission, the infant underwent complete surgical resection of the tumor. Unfortunately, the wound was infected by Enterobacter cloacae and dehisced. Advanced dressings combined with vacuum sealing drainage were applied to facilitate wound healing. Eighteen days postsurgery, the wound showed good epithelialization, and the patient was discharged. The patient received regular dressing changes at a local hospital, and follow-up was conducted through telephone for 3 months. After 3 months, scar tissue formation was observed, and no complications were reported.

The surgical site infection (SSI) rate is reportedly higher with foot and ankle surgeries than with other parts. This is problematic for rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes mellitus patients. Ultrafine bubble (UFB) technology is expected to elongate the duration for which the surgical site can remain disinfected, thanks to its stable nanobubble structure and disinfection effects by its own radical actions. This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of preoperative skin cleaning utilizing UFB water before foot/ankle surgery.

The presence or absence of pressure injury is generally considered a quality measure of nursing care performance. This study aimed to adapt the Pressure Injury Prevention Barriers questionnaire to the Turkish version and to determine its validity and reliability.

The optimal treatment modality for diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) remains unclear. The current guidelines from Diabetes Canada recommend the use of oral antibiotics and/or intravenous antibiotics with no preferred agent or route of administration. This report aimed to evaluate the current evidence surrounding oral antibiotic therapy for DFO. Embase and MEDLINE databases were searched for original articles written in English that reported efficacy and safety data on oral antibiotic use for this indication. Twenty-six unique studies were included, encompassing 972 patients treated with oral antibiotics. The mean age was 64.6 years (range: 30 to 90 y). When used as monotherapy, the complete resolution and partial resolution rate for oral antibiotic therapy were 75.2% (539/717) and 3.2% (23/717), respectively. When used as a step-down therapy after intravenous antibiotics, the complete and partial resolution rate for oral antibiotics were 56.5% (155/255) and 20.4% (52/255), respectively. No resolution of DFO resulting in refractory infection or amputation was observed in 155 (21.6%) cases of oral antibiotics monotherapy and 59 (23.1%) of step-down therapy. Recurrence rates for oral antibiotics monotherapy and step-down therapy were 5.4% (39/717) and 3.9% (10/255), respectively. Oral antibiotic therapy demonstrates favorable outcomes in DFO comparable to intravenous treatment. Oral antibiotic therapy may be especially useful in low-resource settings where hospital beds are limited and in situations where patients require ambulation. Nonetheless, patients should be counselled on the vital importance of adherence, and resource stewardship should be practiced by health care providers to avoid antibiotic resistance. GENERAL PURPOSE: To present a systematic review article evaluating the utility of oral antibiotics for the treatment of diabetic foot osteomyelitis. JOURNAL/aswca/04.03/00129334-202511000-00004/figure1/v/2025-11-11T122732Z/r/image-jpeg TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; podiatrists/other foot specialists; and registered nurses with an interest in skin, wound, and diabetic foot care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: After completing this continuing education activity, the participant should be better able to: Summarize the evidence the authors considered when evaluating the utility of oral antibiotics for diabetic foot osteomyelitis.Select the characteristics of the participants and settings in which oral antibiotic therapy was utilized.Identify the results of the authors' study assessing the use of oral antibiotics.Discuss potential situations in which oral antibiotic therapy may provide favorable outcomes as monotherapy or in conjunction with intravenous antibiotics for diabetic foot osteomyelitis.

Foot pathologies among older people have increased considerably, especially as life expectancy has increased, becoming a common reason for podiatric and medical foot care. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the variances in the quality of life (QoL) linked to overall foot health in older population with presence or absence of foot problems.

To develop a three-dimensional (3D) spacer mattress for pressure relief and to evaluate its effectiveness during cardiac surgery.

To explore the efficacy of a double-pocket fecal catheter system combined with camellia oil application in the prevention and treatment of irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) due to incontinence among patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

To review currently available devices on pressure injury (PI) early detection, summarize challenges and opportunities to clinical implementation, and propose evaluation standards for device categories.

Numerous studies have examined the epidemiology of skin tears; however, inconsistent definitions, classification systems, and data collection methods have highlighted the need for a validated and standardized tool. The primary objective of this study was to validate a data collection tool for skin tears. A secondary aim was to provide a freely accessible tool for health care providers or researchers to collect consistent and reliable data on skin tears.

This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of health education interventions related to self-care in patients at risk of developing complications associated with peripheral diabetic neuropathy.

To evaluate the predictive validity of the Cubbin & Jackson scale and the COMHON index in intensive care units in China.

The aim of this study was to retrieve, evaluate, and summarize the best available evidence on skin-mucosal care for patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) / toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).