Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Sep 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyUtility of recorded guided imagery and relaxing music in reducing patient pain and anxiety, and surgeon anxiety, during cutaneous surgical procedures: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.
Guided imagery and music can reportedly reduce pain and anxiety during surgery, but no comparative study has been performed for cutaneous surgery to our knowledge. ⋯ Short-contact recorded guided imagery and relaxing music appear not to reduce patient pain and anxiety during excisional procedures under local anesthetic. However, surgeon anxiety may be reduced when patients are listening to such recordings.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Sep 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy and safety of crisaborole ointment, a novel, nonsteroidal phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children and adults.
Additional topical treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD) are needed that provide relief while minimizing risks. ⋯ Crisaborole demonstrated a favorable safety profile and improvement in all measures of efficacy, including overall disease severity, pruritus, and other signs of AD.