Zahra Yaghoubi, Sakine Goljaryan, Mirali Eteraf Osckui,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (9-2013)
Abstract
Idiopathic (primary) hyperhidrosis is defined as an excessive
sweating with no clear cause and usually results in social, psychological, and
professional disturbances.
In this study, tap water and normal saline iontophoresis were
used in a 21-year-old female suffering from severe idiopathic palmoplantar
hyperhidrosis.The result of 8 sessions iontophoresis showed that tap water and
normal saline iontophoresis are effective in treatment of idiopathic
hyperhidrosis. However, in contrast with other studies, normal saline
iontophoresis was twice more effective than tap water iontophores. Quality of
life of the patient was improved.
Elham Ziaeifar, Azadeh Goodarzi, Nasrin Saki,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (2019, Volume 10, Number 1 2019)
Abstract
Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when used adequately, have beneficial effects on the host, and their superiority is that they are safe and secure for the host. The use of probiotics in addition to the digestive tract, has been studied in immune function, skin diseases, diabetes, cancer, liver disease, hypertension, urogenital system and oral cavity. In general, probiotics seem to be a promising and safe treatment. Nevertheless, more extensive studies are needed to use probiotics as alternative treatments along with old treatments. In dermatology, there is also a widespread use of probiotics and prebiotics. The use of probiotics has been studied in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, acne, eczema, allergic diseases, skin aging, bacterial and fungal infections, chronic wound healing, including diabetic foot ulcers, with promising results. In this review, papers related to the use of probiotics in the treatment of skin diseases were searched in data bases of Pubmed, Google scholar and Medline. Relevant papers were selected and presented. It is expected that probiotics will be used as complimentary treatment in several skin disorders.
Seyedmajid Ghazanfari, Jamshid Jamali, Azadeh Saki, Mohammadreza Noras, Roshanak Salari, Ali Khorsand Vakilzade, Farzane Sharifipour,
Volume 10, Issue 3 (Volume 10, No 3 2019)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Pruritus is one of the most common problems of chronic kidney diseases. Different treatment modalities, while extending the life span of patients, can lead to changes in their lifestyle, health status and ultimately change their quality of life (QOL). Understanding the different aspects of patients' QOL leads to better services provided by health care teams to improve the patients' QOL. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of hemodialysis patients with uremic pruritus in Mashhad in 1396 with a view to Iranian Medicine.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 52 patients. Data collection was done by the World Health Organization QOL and researcher-made demographic Questionnaire and SPSS 16 software was used for data analysis.
Results: The mean age of patients was 51.73 years and mean duration of dialysis was 41.42 months. Total score of life quality was 56. The lowest and highest scores were seen in physical and environmental dimensions. There was an inverse significant relationship between some aspects of QOL with hemoglobin and creatinine and a direct significant relationship with age, diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia (P<0.005).
Conclusion: Hemodialysis patients' QOL is lower than others and several factors can improve it. Special attention to the individual characteristics of hemodialysis patients can be helpful in predicting their basic needs.
