The study allowed the group to make recommendations on how to treat foot and nail disorders in patients with EB. Furthermore, the authors concluded that further research is needed. This is a summary of the study Foot care in epidermolysis bullosa evidence-based guideline. © 2020 British Association of Dermatologists.BACKGROUND Changing patterns of exposure lead to changes in the spectrum of contact allergy in the population and in patients patch tested for suspected contact allergy. The main contact allergens (haptens) are assembled in the so-called baseline series. OBJECTIVES To present the current spectrum of contact allergy to baseline series allergens and its temporal development over the last 12 years collected in the 56 active departments of the tri-national Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK). METHODS Patch test data along with core demographic and clinical information, subdivided into periods of all patients patch tested with the baseline series in the IVDK were descriptively analysed. Moreover, log-binomial regression analysis addressed temporal trends of specific contact allergies, adjusted for potentially confounding factors. RESULTS Among the 125436 patients tested with the German baseline series, the most common allergens were nickel (14.7%), fragrance mix I (8.1%), Myroxylon pereirae resin (7.5%) and cobalt (5.2%), with no conclusive trend. The rise and fall, following (self) regulation in the EU of contact allergy to methylchloroisothiazolinone/ methylisothiazolinone (MI) reflected the MI contact allergy epidemic. Propolis showed a marked upward trend with a prevalence of 3.94% in the period 2015-2018. CONCLUSIONS Decreases in sensitisation prevalence likely reflect reduced exposure, with some lag, as for hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. If no (sufficient) decrease can be observed despite interventions, such as for nickel and chromium, affected subgroups should be identified and their causative exposures explored. Finally, increases like observed with propolis certainly warrant targeted investigation of exposures driving sensitisation, and possibly intervention. © 2020 The Authors. British Journal of Dermatology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Association of Dermatologists.BACKGROUND Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite recommendation that exercise is important for cardiorespiratory fitness, patients with psoriasis avoid participation in physical activities for reasons which are, as yet, unclear. OBJECTIVES This study investigated the relationship between psoriasis-specific experiences and self-reported patterns of exercise, hypothesising that individuals with psoriasis are less likely to engage in physical activity for reasons which are related to their psoriasis. METHODS 404 patients with chronic plaque psoriasis were recruited. History, examination and physical activity was assessed for each participant. RESULTS 52.8% (n=188) of patients with psoriasis aged 18 to 65 and 66.1% (n=37) of those over 65 engaged in less than the recommended amount of physical activity for cardiorespiratory fitness. As the severity and psychosocial impact of psoriasis increased the participation in exercise (of all intensities) decreased significant negative correlation between Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and total activity in females aged 18 to 65 (r = -0.187, 95% confidence interval [CI] -0.36 - 0, p = 0.04), and significant negative correlation between physical activity and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) in all participants (r = -0.109, 95% CI -0.21 - 0, p = 0.04). Individual components of the DLQI identified barriers to physical activity including skin sensitivity and reluctance to participate in leisure activities. CONCLUSION Psoriasis-specific factors - severity, skin sensitivity, clothing choice, participation in social / leisure activities and treatments - contribute to exercise avoidance and may augment the increased risk of CVD in patients with psoriasis. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.Researchers have used multicomponent behavioral skills training packages including written and verbal instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback when teaching caregivers to implement pediatric feeding treatment protocols (e.g., Anderson & McMillan, 2001; Seiverling et al., 2012). Some investigators have shown that fewer behavioral skills training components may be necessary for effective training (e.g., Mueller et al., 2003; Pangborn et al., 2013). We examined the use of in-vivo feedback following written instructions to train caregivers to implement pediatric feeding treatment protocols using a multiple baseline design across 3 caregiver dyads. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/unc0379.html Correct implementation of the feeding treatment procedures was low during baseline (written instructions only), increased with only the addition of in-vivo feedback, and remained high during follow-up sessions for all caregivers. Results are discussed in terms of clinical implications and caregiver satisfaction. © 2020 Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior.BACKGROUND Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly those of iron, vitamin A, and zinc, affect more than two billion people worldwide. Young children are highly vulnerable because of rapid growth and inadequate dietary practices. Multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs) are single-dose packets containing multiple vitamins and minerals in powder form, which are mixed into any semi-solid food for children six months of age or older. The use of MNPs for home or point-of-use fortification of complementary foods has been proposed as an intervention for improving micronutrient intake in children under two years of age. In 2014, MNP interventions were implemented in 43 countries and reached over three million children. This review updates a previous Cochrane Review, which has become out-of-date. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects and safety of home (point-of-use) fortification of foods with MNPs on nutrition, health, and developmental outcomes in children under two years of age. For the purposes of this review, home fortification with MNP refers to the addition of powders containing vitamins and minerals to semi-solid foods immediately before consumption.