"Ointments" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.
| Descriptor ID |
D009824
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D26.255.640
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ointments" by people in Profiles.
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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides): The FLASH Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 09 01; 158(9):1031-1039.
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Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Treatment and Prevention Practices by Pediatric Emergency Medicine Providers. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2022 Jul 01; 38(7):e1348-e1354.
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Novel antimicrobial ointment for infected wound healing in an in vitro and in vivo porcine model. Wound Repair Regen. 2021 09; 29(5):830-842.
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Enhanced Biofilm Eradication and Reduced Cytotoxicity of a Novel Polygalacturonic and Caprylic Acid Wound Ointment Compared with Common Antiseptic Ointments. Biomed Res Int. 2021; 2021:2710484.
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Wound Healing and Wound Care in Neonates: Current Therapies and Novel Options. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2020 Jun; 33(6):294-300.
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Efficacy and patient opinion of wet-wrap dressings using 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide ointment vs cream in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: A randomized split-body control study. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Jul; 36(4):437-441.
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Comparative cost and clinical effectiveness of clostridial collagenase ointment for chronic dermal ulcers. J Comp Eff Res. 2018 02; 7(2):149-165.
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Cost effectiveness of adding clostridial collagenase ointment to selective debridement in individuals with stage IV pressure ulcers. J Med Econ. 2017 Mar; 20(3):253-265.
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Evaluation of Treatments for Pruritus in Epidermolysis Bullosa. Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 Sep-Oct; 32(5):628-34.
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Topical chemotherapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: positive results of a randomized, controlled, multicenter trial testing the efficacy and safety of a novel mechlorethamine, 0.02%, gel in mycosis fungoides. JAMA Dermatol. 2013 Jan; 149(1):25-32.