The skin is routinely exposed to mechanical stimuli such as: stretching, contraction, compression, torsion Cyclical stretching : increases secretion of humoral factors and proteolytic enzymes by activating inflammatory signaling pathways in keratinocytes and fibroblasts induces degradation of the extracellular matrix …the response to it depends on the nature of the stimulus and its duration Methods…
DetailsSemi permanent tattoos are often used to alleviate tedious daily make-up but they also, like other tattoos can become cosmetically unacceptable. Treatment: Available classical treatments include, surgery, dermabrasion but both induce scarring which is not acceptable for patients who are looking for a cosmetic procedure to correct another one. Q-Switched lasers have been tried and…
DetailsTuberous Sclerosis (TSC) is a multisytemic condition characterized by numerous skin signs (shagreen patch, ash leaf macules…). Of these, hypomelanotic macules are the most frequent sign and are present in 90% of patients with TSC. (Macules have to be 3 or more in number to fit in the diagnosis of TSC). The cause of TSC…
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