M Yulianto Listiawan, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Linda Astari, Iskandar Zulkarnain, Sawitri, Rahmadewi, Putri Hendria Wardhani, Densy Violina Harnanti
{"title":"A comparison study of the 0.1% tretinoin cream versus fractional microneedle radiofrequency combination with fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser for the treatment of striae alba in Indonesian patients.","authors":"M Yulianto Listiawan, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Linda Astari, Iskandar Zulkarnain, Sawitri, Rahmadewi, Putri Hendria Wardhani, Densy Violina Harnanti","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1975757","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1975757","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Striae distensae (SD) are linear scar tissue in the dermis that arises from stretching the skin. There are two types of SD, striae rubrae and striae albae (SA) which is marked with a line hypopigmentation that cause a psychological problem, especially in the high skin type. The standard therapy is a 0.1% tretinoin cream, but it takes a long time to reach the collagen so it needs invasive measures to reach these targets. This study was comparing 0.1% tretinoin cream with combination therapy of fractional microneedle radiofrequency (FMR) and fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser for SA. The number of subjects in this study was 11 patients each group with Fitzpatrick skin types IV or V. Biopsy was taken before and after therapy. The clinical changes in SA lesions in this study were represented by measurements of the length and width. The percentage of collagen area is the amount of collagen fibers with Masson's trichrome staining. The clinical changes of lesion in the combination therapy decreased. The percentage change in collagen area in the combination therapy group had a higher increase. The side effect experienced by all combination group subjects was postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, two subjects in 0.1% tretinoin cream group experienced irritation.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39414332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yao-Jia Luo, Xing-Hua Gao, Hong-Duo Chen, Yuan-Hong Li
{"title":"Successful treatment of primary cutaneous localized amyloidosis with a combined therapy of ablative fractionated CO<sub>2</sub> laser, topical retinoid, corticosteroids and levovitamin C: Five cases with two-year follow-up.","authors":"Yao-Jia Luo, Xing-Hua Gao, Hong-Duo Chen, Yuan-Hong Li","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2017.1307412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2017.1307412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary cutaneous localized amyloidosis (PCLA) is a pruritic disorder with no radical cure. We trialed a combined therapy of ablative fractionated CO2 laser, topical retinoid, corticosteroids and levovitamin C on five patients. All patients responded with no intolerant signs. Two-year follow-up visit showed no recurrence. This might be a effective method awaiting more samples for further stronger evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2017.1307412","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34927526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Q-switch nanosecond laser as innovative and instant management for bruises discoloration, a case report.","authors":"Kamal Al Hallak, Salem Tomi, Dima Omran","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1950766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1950766","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bruises is one of the most common side effects of injectable cosmetic procedures, which leads to stress to clients and health care providers. Conventional treatments such as vitamin K preparation, cold compresses, and Arnica cream have been used to treat bruises, yet these treatments do not provide instant results. The purpose of this report is to present a case in which different wavelengths of Q-switch nanosecond laser was used to treat cosmetic injection-related bruises.Four different laser wavelengths were used to treat injection-related bruises. Pictures were taken before and after the treatment and analyzed using the RGB color histogram and the Image color analyzer from http://mkweb.bcgsc.ca/. Pictures showed a close to complete resolution of the bruises and discoloration. The results of this report suggest that using multiple selective wavelengths, in shorter pulse width but higher fluence would be more effective in resolving bruise-related discoloration compared to using one wavelength with longer pulse width.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2021.1950766","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39177927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juliana Yuka Furukawa, Renata Miliani Martinez, Ana Lucía Morocho-Jácome, Thalía Selene Castillo-Gómez, Vecxi Judith Pereda-Contreras, Catarina Rosado, Maria Valéria Robles Velasco, André Rolim Baby
{"title":"Skin impacts from exposure to ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and artificial lights - a review.","authors":"Juliana Yuka Furukawa, Renata Miliani Martinez, Ana Lucía Morocho-Jácome, Thalía Selene Castillo-Gómez, Vecxi Judith Pereda-Contreras, Catarina Rosado, Maria Valéria Robles Velasco, André Rolim Baby","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1950767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1950767","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social distancing is conducive to grow the impact of artificial light in the daily life of the worldwide population with reported consequences to the skin. Sunlight is also essential for human development, indeed, solar radiation is composed of different types of wavelengths, which generate different skin effects. It can be divided into ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR), and visible. UV radiation (UVA and UVB) has cutaneous biological effects ranging from photoaging, immunosuppression to melanoma formation, through the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation and elevation of the energy state of organic molecules, changing the DNA structure. IR radiation reaches deeper layers of the skin and is also related to the generation of ROS, photoaging and erythema while visible light is responsible for generating ROS, pigmentation, cytokine formation, and matrix metallopeptidases (MMPs). Furthermore, artificial light could be harmful to the skin, as it can generate ROS, hyperpigmentation, and stimulate photoaging. Currently, we briefly summarized the cutaneous biological effects of sunlight, as well as artificial light on skin and remarked the opportunity of the evolution of current photoprotective formulas through new strategies with broad spectrum protection.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2021.1950767","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39536756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeta Buch, Anant Patil, George Kroumpouzos, Martin Kassir, Hassan Galadari, Michael H Gold, Mitchel P Goldman, Stephan Grabbe, Mohamad Goldust
{"title":"Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis: Presentation and Management.","authors":"Jeta Buch, Anant Patil, George Kroumpouzos, Martin Kassir, Hassan Galadari, Michael H Gold, Mitchel P Goldman, Stephan Grabbe, Mohamad Goldust","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1957116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1957116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is a benign, typically asymptomatic, acquired leukoderma characteristically affecting mature individuals. Although the etiopathogenesis is unclear, chronic sun exposure and senile degeneration are important triggers. Researchers have been engaged in a continuous effort to unveil the gray areas encompassing different aspects of IGH pathogenesis. IGH is a clinical diagnosis; however, histopathology and dermoscopy may aid in quetionable cases. Patients often seek cosmetic treatment. There has been no standard therapy for this condition. Newer treatment modalities range from topical agents to procedure-based therapies and have enhanced the therapeutic armamentarium. Here we discuss the pathogenesis, presentation, and management of IGH.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2021.1957116","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39219760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative efficacy and safety of verapamil and triamcinolone in keloid and hypertrophic scar treatment: a meta-analysis.","authors":"Jing Kuang, Ping An, Wei Li","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1950765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1950765","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Keloids and hypertrophic scars are harmful to physical and psychological health. The study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of verapamil and triamcinolone in the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars. Relevant publications were searched from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, CNKI, Weipu, and Wanfang databases. Results were expressed as weighted mean differences (WMDs) or the relative ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Pooled estimates were calculated using random-effects or fixed-effects models according to the heterogeneity among studies. The pooled results indicated that the triamcinolone treatment showed significantly better effectiveness in height (at 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24 weeks), pliability (at 3, 6, 9, 21, and 24 weeks) and vascularity (at 3, 6, 9, and 12 week) than that of verapamil (<i>P</i> < .05). Moreover, the side effects such as skin atrophy (RR = 0.13, 95% CI: 0.04 to 0.42, <i>P</i> = .001), telangiectasia (RR = 0.08, 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.28, <i>P</i> < .001), and hyperpigmentation (RR = 0.12, 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.44, <i>P</i> = .001) of verapamil were significantly less than those in triamcinolone. This meta-analysis showed that triamcinolone had a better therapeutic efficacy than verapamil, while verapamil was more safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2021.1950765","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39197607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Split-face clinical comparative study of fractional Er:YAG (2940nm) laser versus long pulsed Nd:YAG (1064nm) laser in treatment of atrophic acne scar.","authors":"Muhsin A Al-Dhalimi, Zainab Dahham","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1967996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1967996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite various modalities used for treating acne scars, no single treatment modality was significantly satisfactory. We compare the efficacies of fractional Erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG), 2940 nm, laser versus long-pulsed Neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG), 1064 nm, laser for the treatment of acne scars. Twenty patients were treated in a randomized split-face manner. They underwent three sessions at a three-week interval. Assessment of the patient was done before each treatment and 3 months after the end of the treatment sessions. The treatment effect was evaluated objectively, according to Sharquie scores for grading scarring acne vulgaris and digital photographic assessment and subjectively, according to the patient's satisfaction. Results According to objective Sharquie scores, there were no significant differences in the response between the two types of laser used. Based on the visual analog score, there was a significantly higher score of improvement for the side irradiated with fractional Er:YAG (2940 nm) laser. Subjectively, the patients were significantly satisfied with the results on the fractional Er: YAG than on the long pulsed Nd:YAG side. Both lasers were effective, However, the improvement in appearance of acne scars was better with fractional Er:YAG laser with fewer side effects with Long Pulsed Nd:YAG laser.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39325008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An unusual tell sign of botulinum toxin injection in patients with facial flushing: incorporating a new questionnaire in the evaluation of botulinum toxin patients.","authors":"Anthony Ballan, Marwan Nasr, Samer Jabbour","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1957114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1957114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lately it has been established that intra-dermal botulinum toxin is also effective in treating many dermatological conditions including refractory erythematous-telangiectatic rosacea, post - menopausal facial flushing and other similar conditions.However, the desired effect of treating the reddening in patients suffering from facial flushing can become an undesirable and embarrassing side effect when these same patients present to the clinic for esthetic concerns such as upper face rhytids. In this case, intramuscular botulinum toxin injections used for wrinkles treatment will also secondarily treat the facial reddening in their localized skin diffusion zones and result in embarrassing white patches all over the face. The patchy appearance following botulinum toxin injections for esthetic purposes could be bothersome for some patients and could be a tell-tale sign of botulinum toxin injections.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2021-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39368993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samia Nassar, Mai Assem, Dareen Mohamed, Ghada Hassan
{"title":"The efficacy of radiofrequency, intense pulsed light and carboxytherapy in facial rejuvenation.","authors":"Samia Nassar, Mai Assem, Dareen Mohamed, Ghada Hassan","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1880598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1880598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Skin aging may be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic aging or photoaging. The first is a natural, slow and gradual process. The second is exacerbated by environmental factors such as improper exposure to sunlight. There are a myriad of therapeutic modalities that can improve photoaging. Intense pulsed light, radiofrequency and carboxytherapy are good procedural modalities to improve skin aging. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of IPL, RF, and carboxytherapy in facial rejuvenation. This study included 60 patients with facial wrinkles. Patients were divided into three groups. Group 1 was treated with IPL, group 2 was treated with radiofrequency while group 3 was treated with carboxytherapy. All patients received four sessions with 3-4 week interval and followed up after 3 months after the end of treatment. Patients were assessed by digital photographing and skin biopsies before and after treatment. There was a significant difference in the percentage of improvement and patients' satisfaction with more significance in group 1, followed by group 3 then group 2. IPL was the more effective, followed by carboxytherapy then RF at the end in facial rejuvenation. These results were confirmed by immunohistochemical expression of MMP1.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2020-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2021.1880598","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25596045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"308nm excimer lamp monotherapy for lip vitiligo-a short case series.","authors":"Ajay J Deshpande","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2021.1936065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2021.1936065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vitiligo is a common depigmenting condition that carries a high psychosocial morbidity, especially when it occurs over exposed areas like lips. Many of the current topical and systemic therapies are less effective in lip vitiligo, and surgical modality remains the mainstay of treatment of lip vitiligo. The 308-nm excimer laser in combination with topical calcineurin inhibitors and calcipotriene is effective in the treatment of lip vitiligo. This case series provide further evidence to support effectiveness of 308-nm excimer lamp even as monotherapy in darker individuals with lip vitiligo.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2020-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14764172.2021.1936065","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39079990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}