Rare variant of lepromatous leprosy usually found in Mexico and Costa Rica. Also detected in Canada, Singapore, Brazil and Myanmar. Historical facts: described in 1852 by Lucio and Alvarado Etiology All described cases of Lucio’s phenomenon were caused by Mycobacterium lepromatosis which is more frequent in lepromatous leprosy and is the most common type of…
DetailsKnown limitations: a reminder the result might might be good but “complete” hair removal is not possible ineffective on white hair Combining medical treatments with lasers Ornithin decarboxylaser (eflornithine) is a known treatment against hirsutism and is a known medical topical treatment to induce hair thinning. The presenter sought to evaluate the effect of…
DetailsThe efficacy in melasma treatment using a 1410 nm fractional photothermolysis laser. Wanitphakdeedecha R, Keoprasom N, Eimpunth S, Manuskiatti W. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2014 Mar;28(3):293-7. doi: 10.1111/jdv.12100. Epub 2013 Jan 24. Melasma (Chloasma, Pregnancy Mask) is a hyperpigmentary dermatosis which is more prevalent in darker phototypes as well as in higher UV environments.…
DetailsA randomized, single-blind trial of 5% minoxidil foam once daily versus 2% minoxidil solution twice daily in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women. Blume-Peytavi U, Hillmann K, Dietz E, Canfield D, Garcia Bartels N. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Dec;65(6):1126-1134.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.09.724. Epub 2011 Jun 23. Androgenic (androgenetic) alopecia is the most common cause…
DetailsMulticenter clinical trial of a home-use nonablative fractional laser device for wrinkle reduction. Leyden J, Stephens TJ, Herndon JH Jr. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Nov;67(5):975-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2012.01.041. Epub 2012 Mar 3. Wrinkle treatment can consist of filler injections, chemical peels, and laser treatments. All three are usually performed by a medical doctor. However a…
DetailsEpicardial fat thickness is independently associated with psoriasis. Akyildiz ZI, Seremet S, Emren V, Ozcelik S, Gediz B, Tastan A, Nazlı C. Dermatology. 2014;228(1):55-9. doi: 10.1159/000354726. Epub 2013 Oct 18. Psoriasis is associated with heart problems mainly through risk factors, altogether named “metabolic syndrome” (MS): abdominal (central) obesity, elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting plasma glucose,…
DetailsRecommendations and current practices for the reconstitution and storage of botulinum toxin type A. Liu A, Carruthers A, Cohen JL, Coleman WP 3rd, Dover JS, Hanke CW, Moy RL, Ozog DM. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Sep;67(3):373-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.10.008. Epub 2011 Nov 4. Botulinum Toxin type A (See “manufacturers” under the following link) is an…
DetailsDiet and nutrition in psoriasis: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States. Johnson JA, Ma C, Kanada KN, Armstrong AW. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2014 Mar;28(3):327-32. doi: 10.1111/jdv.12105. Epub 2013 Feb 25. Psoriasis is a chronic dermatological disease and its etiology is genetic and environmental. Although sometimes…
DetailsReview of treatment options for psoriasis in pregnant or lactating women: from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. Bae YS, Van Voorhees AS, Hsu S, Korman NJ, Lebwohl MG, Young M, Bebo B Jr, Kimball AB; National Psoriasis Foundation. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Sep;67(3):459-77. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2011.07.039. Epub 2011 Oct 22. Review. Psoriasis…
DetailsUV-mediated downregulation of the endocytic collagen receptor, Endo180, contributes to accumulation of extracellular collagen fragments in photoaged skin. Tang S, Lucius R, Wenck H, Gallinat S, Weise JM. J Dermatol Sci. 2013 Apr;70(1):42-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2013.01.008. Epub 2013 Feb 4. Skin aging can be divided into two parts: intrinsic aging or the passing of years. Nothing…
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