Conference Notes
Association of melanoma and papillary thyroid cancer (For Professionals)
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Association of melanoma and papillary thyroid cancer (For Professionals) Claire KOH, Martin TW CHIO, Hazel H OON. Cutaneous Melanoma associated with Papillary Thyroid Cancer National Skin Centre, Singapore “The risk of melanoma patients developing second primary cancers has been studied with increasing interest due to improved survival rates of patients with melanomas. Recent studies have […]
A Mutation in Acroangiodermatitis (Pseudo-Kaposi) (For Professionals)
Monday, July 18th, 2011A Mutation in Acroangiodermatitis (Pseudo-Kaposi) (For Professionals) “Abstract: Acroangiodermatitis of Mali is a dermatologic condition of kaposiform skin lesions that has been associated with chronic venous insufficiency. We report a case of a 28 year-old Chinese man with acroangiodermatitis which coexisted with chronic lower limb deep vein thrombosis. Investigations revealed protein C deficiency and a […]
Indications of Laser Treatment for Pigmentary Disorders (For Professionals)
Sunday, July 17th, 2011Indications of Laser Treatment (For Professionals) Indications according to pathology: Freckles (Ephelides) 1st choice: IPL (intense pulsed light) 2nd choice: Pigmentary laser (532nm). It is important to know that this wavelength carries a higher risk of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, but that the risk of scarring is very low. Lentigenes / Solar Lentigo 1st choice: pigmentary laser […]
Oral Tranexemic Acid in the treatment of Melasma (Chloasma)(Pregnancy Mask): Efficacy
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Oral Tranexemic Acid in the treatment of Melasma (Chloasma)(Pregnancy Mask): Efficacy Therapeutical effects of tranexamic acid have been shown in anecdotal reports Goh BK and al. treated 20 patients refractory to topical treatment with small doses of tranexamic acid (250mg twice a day) for 3 to 6 months. Assessment of results was done with photos, […]
Oral Tranexemic Acid in the treatment of Melasma (Chloasma)(Pregnancy Mask): An Introduction
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Oral Tranexemic Acid in the treatment of Melasma (Chloasma) (Pregnancy Mask): An Introduction Melasma (Chloasma) (Pregnancy Mask) is a frequent cause of acquired hyperpigmentation, particularly in Asian women. Although associated with sun exposure, pregnancy, oral contraceptives and hormones replacement therapy, the physiopathology of its development remains largely unknown. Locally applied agents (topicals) are the mainstay […]
The role of blood vessels in melasma (chloasma) (pregnancy mask)
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011The role of blood vessels in melasma (chloasma) (pregnancy mask) Melasma (chloasma)(pregnancy mask) is characterized by hyperpigmented macules which also tend to appear in hyperestrogenic hormonal states. On histology, there is an increased deposit of melanin in the epidermis. Clinically, melasma lesions are also characterized by redness and telangiectasia. This equates to an increased number […]
Cosmetic Pigmentary Concerns in Singaporeans (For Professionals)
Monday, May 30th, 2011Cosmetic Pigmentary Concerns in Singaporeans (For Professionals) differences between Asian vs European skin (a/e): avoids sunlight / loves sunlight skin type III to VI / skin type I to III post inflammatory hyperpigmentation +++ / + or – solar induced changes + / +++ Ageing: wrinkling + / +++ pigmentation +++ / + Telangiectasia + […]
Skin Diseases Described By Japanese Dermatologists (For Professionals)
Sunday, May 29th, 2011Skin Diseases Described By Japanese Dermatologists (For Professionals) A few conditions described (non-exhaustive): Ota – nevus of Ota (1939), nevus fusco-coerelus ophtalmomaxillaris. Ota was also a writer Ofuji eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (1970) mostly affects individuals between 20 and 30. Eosinophilic puistules on histology with blood eosinophilia 3 types: classic, immmunosuppressive (HIV), infancy-associated. Treatments: indomethacin (most […]
Dermatologic Conditions in South Asia (For Professionals)
Saturday, May 28th, 2011Dermatologic Conditions in South-East Asia (For Professionals) There are only 7 derms per million people in India. Mostly in metroppolitan areas which means that in rural areas, this can go down to one dermatologist for a million people. Insurance only covers inpatient treatment, not chronic disorders. For 99% of the population, IVIG, biologics and ciclosporine […]
Role Of The Dioxin Receptors (Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptors (AhR)) In The Induction of The Expression of The Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) – 1 Enzyme By Tobacco Smoke Extracts (For Professionals)
Friday, May 27th, 2011Role Of The Dioxin Receptors (Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptors (AhR)) In The Induction of The Expression of The Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) – 1 Enzyme By Tobacco Smoke Extracts (For Professionals) Two types of aging: intrinsic aging extrinsic aging: ultraviolet and tobacco smoking odds ratios for wrinkles in patients with risk factors versus no risk factor individuals […]
