Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Body image dissatisfaction is a source of stress after burns and it is important to attempt to objectively measure this aspect. Unfortunately, there are no Swedish questionnaires to assess satisfaction of appearance after burns. ⋯ SWAP-Swe is a reliable and valid instrument for use in a Swedish speaking population. The questionnaire was perceived to be relevant for usage in the context of burn care and is well understood by the patients.
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Case Reports
Erosive pustular dermatosis: New description of a possible cause of the non-healing burn wound.
Erosive pustular dermatosis (EPD) is a cutaneous condition, characterised by sterile pustular lesions, erosions and crusting. Extensive or infected disease may result in scarring. EPD has never been reported following burn. The aim of this study was to describe the presentation and management of EPD complicating burns wounds. ⋯ EPD may occur following burns. EPD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a non-healing burn wound and resolves readily with topical potent corticosteroid therapy.
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Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is an immune-mediated dermatologic condition that is characterized by a widespread eruption of sterile, subcorneal pustules. Cases of GPP may present to the burn intensive care unit (ICU), and they may be confused with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) due to the generalized erythema and desquamation. ⋯ Our objective is to increase awareness of this condition in the critical care community, discuss clinical and laboratory findings, and to review the treatment guidelines published by the National Psoriasis Foundation in August 2012. We also discuss the latest reports utilizing biological response modifying drugs.