Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
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J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · May 2007
The familial risk of acne vulgaris in Chinese Hans - a case-control study.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous follicles. Recent studies bring us increasing evidences that hereditary factors play an important but indirect role in acne. ⋯ Our study suggests that familial factors are important in determining individual susceptibility to acne vulgaris.
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J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of piroxicam gel for pain control and inflammation in Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser hair removal.
Laser-assisted hair removal is a variably uncomfortable and painful procedure. ⋯ This study showed that piroxicam gel provided adequate pain relief after Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser hair removal in women volunteers. Piroxicam gel was associated with lesser inflammatory side effects when compared to placebo because of its anti-inflammatory effect after the procedure.
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J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · Feb 2007
Sensitization to acrylates is a common adverse reaction to artificial fingernails.
Although precise figures for adverse reactions to nail-care products are not available, it is thought that one of the main risks from artificial nails (ANs) is contact allergy. ⋯ Acrylic monomers used when sculpturing ANs are important contact and occupational sensitizers that can produce cross-reactions with other acrylic compounds and trigger allergic reactions when re-exposure occurs in a different setting.