Journal of cosmetic dermatology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Moist exposed burn therapy in recovery of patients with immature, red hypertrophic scars successfully treated with a pulsed dye laser in combination with a fractional CO2 laser.
The efficacy of pulsed dye laser combined (PDL) and UltraPulse fractional CO2 in treatment of hypertrophic scars is well documented. The present study investigates the efficacy of moist exposed burn ointment (MEBO)/moist exposed burn therapy (MEBT) in postlaser wound management. ⋯ MEBT/MEBO treatment reduced the post-treatment pain, shortened the wound healing duration, promoted the overall scar condition, and reduced the incidence of pigmentation.
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Comparative Study
Clinical experience on follicular unit extraction megasession for severe androgenetic alopecia.
Severe androgenetic alopecia has significant impact on patients' self-image and emotional health. As the most advanced way to achieve the growth of a full head of hair in shortest period of time, the megasession hair transplant procedure is a promising treatment for severe androgenetic alopecia. ⋯ Compared with multi-stage hair transplantation, FUE megasession has the advantages of reducing operation frequency and overall surgery duration. Thus, FUE megasession is an appealing treatment option for severe AGA patients, who expect to a more desirable natural and esthetically pleasing result in a one-stage operation.
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Soft tissue filler is commonly used for facial contouring. However, incorrect use can lead to severe ocular complications. Even though filler injections are quite different from fat grafts, they are considered similar procedures. However, to date, there are no proven preventive measures or treatments for blindness secondary to soft tissue filler injections. ⋯ The most common injection site associated with blindness in a previous report was the glabella; however, the most common site currently associated with blindness due to filler injections was the nose. Extreme caution is necessary when performing nasal augmentation or glabellar wrinkle correction using soft tissue fillers to avoid the branches of the internal carotid artery.
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Cosmetic surgery and esthetic procedures have become a billion dollar industry owing to the ever-growing demand of the population to stay young. The injectable treatments including fillers and botulinum toxin have become highly popular because of their quick, predictable and lasting results in the management of facial wrinkles and rejuvenation. Although these treatment modalities are relatively safe, they are associated with certain side effects. ⋯ It is important that the treating physician is well verse with the various fillers and botulinum toxin complications and their management as some of the complications can be severely debilitating.
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Panax notoginseng saponins are believed to promote wound healing due to its anti-proliferative effect on fibroblasts. The present work was therefore aimed to examine the beneficial effect of PNS on wound healing in vitro and in a murine model of cutaneous wound. ⋯ Panax notoginseng saponins are a promising drug candidate that can accelerate wound healing and reduce scar formation.