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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.
542 questions in 42 reviews · Skin
current versionsNo studies 542 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Zinc tape vs magnesium sulphate glycerin Primary outcome: prevention of ulcers · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs povidone iodine (10%) Primary outcome: adverse events · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
hAMMSC‐CM + vitamin E vs hAMMSC‐CM + vitamin C Secondary outome: cost of intervention · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs povidone iodine (10%) Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs povidone iodine (10%) Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs povidone iodine (10%) Secondary outcome: costs · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Adhesive zinc tape vs gauze soaked Primary outcome: prevention of ulcers · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Adhesive zinc tape vs gauze soaked Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Adhesive zinc tape vs gauze soaked Secondary outcome: costs · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical ketanserin (2%) vs clioquinol cream (3%) or zinc paste Primary outcome: prevention of ulcers · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical ketanserin (2%) vs clioquinol cream (3%) or zinc paste Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical ketanserin (2%) vs clioquinol cream (3%) or zinc paste Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical ketanserin (2%) vs clioquinol cream (3%) or zinc paste Secondary outcome: cost of intervention · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical phenytoin vs saline dressing Primary outcome: prevention of ulcers · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical phenytoin vs saline dressing Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical phenytoin vs saline dressing Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Topical phenytoin vs saline dressing Secondary outcome: cost of intervention · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Footwear ‐ canvas shoes vs PVC boots Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs magnesium sulphate glycerin Priimary outcome: adverse events · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Padded moulded double‐rocker plaster shoe vs padded below‐knee plaster Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Padded moulded double‐rocker plaster shoe vs padded below‐knee plaster Primary outcome: adverse events · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Padded moulded double‐rocker plaster shoe vs padded below‐knee plaster Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Exposure to pulsed magnetic fields (in addition to self‐care and protective footwear) vs self‐care and footwear Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Exposure to pulsed magnetic fields (in addition to self‐care and protective footwear) vs self‐care and footwear Primary outcome 3 (adverse events) · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs magnesium sulphate glycerin Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Exposure to pulsed magnetic fields (in addition to self‐care and protective footwear) vs self‐care and footwear Secondary outcome 1 (quality of life) · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Exposure to pulsed magnetic fields (in addition to self‐care and protective footwear) vs self‐care and footwear Secondary outcome 2 (acceptability of treatment) · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy vs simple dressing Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy vs simple dressing Primary outcome: adverse effects · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy vs simple dressing Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐level laser therapy vs simple dressing Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs magnesium sulphate glycerin Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intralesional pentoxifylline vs daily simple dressing Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intralesional pentoxifylline vs daily simple dressing Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intralesional pentoxifylline vs daily simple dressing Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intralesional pentoxifylline vs daily simple dressing Secondary outcome: cost of intervention · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Light‐emitting diode (LED) irradiation vs conventional dressing therapy Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Light‐emitting diode (LED) irradiation vs conventional dressing therapy Primary outcome: adverse events · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs magnesium sulphate glycerin Secondary outcome: costs · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Light‐emitting diode (LED) irradiation vs conventional dressing therapy Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Light‐emitting diode (LED) irradiation vs conventional dressing therapy Secondary outcome: acceptability of treatment · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Light‐emitting diode (LED) irradiation vs conventional dressing therapy Secondary outcome: cost of intervention · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Wax therapy vs foot soaks Primary outcome: healing of ulcer · skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Wax therapy vs foot soaks Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Wax therapy vs foot soaks Primary outcome: adverse effects · skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Wax therapy vs foot soaks Secondary outcome: quality of life · skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Wax therapy vs foot soaks Secondary outome: cost of intervention · skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Zinc tape vs povidone iodine (10%) Primary outcome: prevention of ulcers · ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
hAMMSC‐CM + vitamin C vs hAMMSC‐CM Primary outcome: prevention of ulcer · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
hAMMSC‐CM + vitamin C vs hAMMSC‐CM Secondary outcome: quality of life · ulceration caused by nerve damage in leprosy Interventions for ulceration and other skin changes caused by nerve damage in leprosy (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |