Journal of cosmetic dermatology
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This commentary examines the recent general movement in the field of cosmetic dermatology toward imitation and reproduction. The issues of medical spas, nonphysician operators, and counterfeit products have recently garnered interest in aesthetic dermatology. ⋯ There are also actions that dermatologists can take in order to help differentiate themselves in this current market. This will not only protect our field, but also our patients, who we are obligated to provide high-quality care for as physicians.
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Review
"Masking" our emotions: Botulinum toxin, facial expression, and well-being in the age of COVID-19.
The globally devastating effects of COVID-19 breach not only the realm of public health, but of psychosocial interaction and communication as well, particularly with the advent of mask-wearing. ⋯ Mask-wearing in the wake of COVID-19 brings new challenges to our ability to communicate and perceive emotion through full facial expression, our most effective and universally shared form of communication, and BTX may offer a positive solution to decrease negative emotions and promote well-being for both the mask-wearer and all who come in contact with that individual.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19), which causes coronavirus disease 2019, is highly contagious and a particularly popular problem in all around the world and also in all departments of every hospital. ⋯ In this article, we will discuss this problem from an aesthetic dermatology aspect and we will review whether these procedures are safe or not.
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Beard and mustache are important components of body image. Beard transplantation is the procedure to restore congenital absence or inefficient growth of beard and mustache. ⋯ Beard reconstruction by using the FUE method is a safe and effective method with high patient satisfaction rates.
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The rapidly increasing number of COVID-19-infected patients and evidence of human-to-human transmission even within the asymptomatic incubation period prompted the attention of the entire world. The field of dermatology and procedural dermatology is not exempt from this global issue. We cannot deny the fact that this situation will have a lasting impact on the health-seeking behaviors of our patients. It is necessary for dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons to be aware of the potential risks and precautions when re-emerging their practices after COVID-19.