Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et Al.]

BACKGROUND: Striae distensae (SD) or stretch marks are common cutaneous conditions that occur because of the stretching of the dermis.OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the efficacy of fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser alone versus combined fractional CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in SD treatment. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Thirty adult female patients with SD (SR and SA) were enrolled. In each patient, a split-lesion design was conducted as follows: pairs of SD on both sides of the midline were selected and allocated to groups A and B...

BACKGROUND: St. John's wort (SJW) contains hypericin, a powerful photosensitizer with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of SJW-photodynamic therapy (PDT) with that of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA)-PDT for the treatment of acne and investigate the skin rejuvenating effects of SJW-PDT. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In vitro experiments were conducted to examine the generation of reactive oxygen species and the antimicrobial effects of SJW-PDT...

BACKGROUND: Cosmetic facial tattoos have proven difficult to remove despite advancements in laser technology. OBJECTIVE: Review safety and efficacy of picosecond laser removal of cosmetic facial tattoos. METHODS MATERIALS: Retrospective chart review from January 2015 to January 2022 of patients undergoing tattoo removal of facial cosmetic tattoos. RESULT: A total of 33 patients were included in the review. The average number of treatments to obtain satisfactory results was 3...

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BACKGROUND: Perioral rhytides can be treated with laser and energy-based devices. More recently, a novel fractional thermomechanical skin rejuvenation system was developed to cause controlled thermal injury through direct heat transfer. OBJECTIVE: A prospective clinical trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of a thermomechanical fractional injury device (Tixel 2, Novoxel, Netanya, Israel) for perioral rhytides. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects with moderate-to-severe perioral rhytides were enrolled and underwent 4 monthly treatments...

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INTRODUCTION: Noninflammatory nodules may be persistent to dissolve. To evaluate the possible reasons, a case series of ultrasound images and medical data of patients who were prospectively referred with noninflammatory nodules were evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 27 patients with nodules but without signs of inflammation were included. All cases were assessed with an 18-MHz linear ultrasound device. Exact location of the filler material was noted. Relations with clinical data were analyzed using chi-square tests...

BACKGROUND: Subcision is a surgical technique for managing atrophic acne scars. Over time, new instruments have emerged to increase the efficiency, efficacy, and safety of the subcision procedure, including sharp, blunt, and energy-assisted devices. OBJECTIVE: To review the instrumentation used for the subcision of acne scars and to provide clinicians with practical information regarding the selection of instrumentation, with a focus on advantages and disadvantages...

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BACKGROUND: Deep defects on the nasal ala and lateral nasal tip may result in nasal valve insufficiency or alar notching and are often repaired with a 2-stage reconstruction. Previous literature has demonstrated high failure rates of composite grafts. OBJECTIVE: Identify survival rates and cosmetic outcomes of nasal composite grafts harvested from the antihelix. METHODS: A retrospective review of 52 patients who underwent ala or lateral nasal tip composite graft repair from April 2019 through May 2022, with statistical analysis of cosmetic outcomes graded by 2 surgeons...

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BACKGROUND: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a common benign vascular neoplasia. Optimal treatment should have an aesthetically pleasant scar and a low recurrence rate. No treatment method that is fully effective in solving these has been demonstrated. Silver nitrate cauterization is another method for the management of PG lesions. OBJECTIVE: The effects of silver nitrate on the treatment of PG have not been sufficiently investigated and should be investigated with objective data and a controlled study...

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BACKGROUND: Autologous noncultured melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation is one of the procedures used to treat stable vitiligo with varying reported results. Recipient site preparation is one of the variables that could affect repigmentation outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of transplanting autologous melanocyte-keratinocyte suspension in patients with stable vitiligo and to compare recipient site preparation using dermabrasion versus microneedling...

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BACKGROUND: Many modalities are used for periorbital rejuvenation, with a wide range of efficacy and safety. To achieve favorable outcomes with minimal downtime and adverse effects, professionals developed a hybrid laser, which allows simultaneous treatment with 2 wavelengths: fractional ablative and fractional nonablative lasers. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new hybrid laser for periorbital rejuvenation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective single-center study includes 24 patients who underwent a single-pass treatment with a CO2 and 1570-nm hybrid laser for periorbital rejuvenation between 2020 and 2022...