H H Chan

..The aim of the present study was to compare the patient tolerance of Q-switched Alexandrite (QS Alex) and Q-switched neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (QS Nd:YAG) lasers in the treatment of nevus of Ota...

..To assess the nature and prevalence of skin disorders among psychiatric patients on chronic lithium therapy and to compare them with patients on other psychotropic medications...

..This can increase the risk of hyperpigmentation when used for the treatment of lentigines in dark-skinned patients...

..Studies on the use of Q-switched alexandrite (QS alex) and QS Nd:YAG lasers in the treatment of nevus of Ota were limited to case reports and small series. There was no study that looked at the complication rate of these systems...

..Although both machines may appear to be similar in effectiveness, the low number of treatment sessions may contribute to this apparent lack of difference...

..This study investigates the relationship between asthma, allergic symptoms, atopy, and tuberculin response in Chinese schoolchildren who received BCG vaccination at birth...

..Our objective is to retrospectively study our series of laser-treated patients with the aim of re-classifying nevus of Ota, so that such important issues can be taken into account...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a skin care program run by a Skin Care Team on the rehabilitation of burn patients in a tertiary burn centre. The role of different members of the team was also discussed...

..In addition, 40 patients (42.5%) had their wounds treated inappropriately. Seven patients died in this series which yielded a mortality rate of 7.4%. The outcomes of early versus late excision and grafting were also analyzed...

..The indication of a low prevalence of atopic eczema among the Chinese population reported in previous studies was at least partially due to problems with the translated questionnaire...

..Lasers with long wavelengths are less well absorbed by melanin and are considered to be particularly suitable for hair removal in dark-skinned patients...

..Transient hypopigmentation risk was high, affecting up to 50% of the patients. Further study is warranted to compare the efficacy and complications of different laser systems in the treatment of this condition...

..Atopic sensitization is an important factor associated with asthma in Chinese children...

..05). Our findings suggest that leukotriene receptor antagonist as an adjunct treatment has an anti-inflammatory effect on moderate-to-severe AD. A larger trial is needed to ascertain its efficacy fully...

..Assault by fire resulted in larger burn size (P=0.03), more inhalation injury (P<0.001) and longer ICU stay (P=0.02). Although the fire group had a longer hospital stay and higher mortality rate, this was statistically insignificant...

..The 10 year experience of managing seven patients with severe toxic epidermal necrolysis in a tertiary burns centre in Hong Kong is presented and the controversies over classification and management of the disease are also discussed...

..In the other patient, lesions regressed spontaneously after bilateral oophorectomy. A possible relationship between the lymphoma and the solid tumours is discussed...

..There are four reports of acute leukaemia complicating ichthyosis, all involving paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The possible mechanisms involved are discussed...