D Kottler, L Dupechez, N Martin Silva, J Boutemy, A Dumont, G Maigné, A Aouba, A Dompmartin
{"title":"Efficacy, tolerance and acceptability of pulsed dye laser on facial and neckline telangiectasias in systemic scleroderma: a prospective open-label monocentric study in 21 patients.","authors":"D Kottler, L Dupechez, N Martin Silva, J Boutemy, A Dumont, G Maigné, A Aouba, A Dompmartin","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2024.2313472","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14764172.2024.2313472","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Facial and neckline telangiectasias have an underestimated yet important impact on quality of life of patients with systemic scleroderma (SSc). This monocentric, prospective, open-label, intra-patient comparative study was conducted in 21 consecutive patients with SSc. Patients underwent 4 sessions of PDL 8 weeks apart. A final quadruple assessment was performed by several raters 2 months after the last session, based on the following criteria: change in telangiectasia number; subjective improvement score (LINKERT scale); impact on the quality of life (QoL; SKINDEX score); visual analog pain scale; adverse effects (AEs), including treatment discontinuation for PDL-induced purpura and patient satisfaction. The mean telangiectasia number decreased by 5 (32%) at the end of the protocol. Eighteen patients (85.7%) reported an improvement or a strong improvement, versus 73.81% for the expert committee. Immediate session pain (mean = 3.4/10) was slightly less than overall pain (mean = 4.6/10). Ten patients (47%) experienced at least one AE (oozing/crusts, edema, epidermal blistering), including PDL-induced purpura in 3 patients (14%). AEs were mostly transient (<1 week) and mild (CTCAE grade 1). All QoL parameters improved after treatment, and 85% of patients were satisfied.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139906942","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}
Briana Paiewonsky, Margo Winter, Maria Hordinsky, MacKenzie Griffith, Ronda S Farah
{"title":"Photobiomodulation and alopecia: a crowdsourced survey study on patient preferences.","authors":"Briana Paiewonsky, Margo Winter, Maria Hordinsky, MacKenzie Griffith, Ronda S Farah","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2284641","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2284641","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Photobiomodulation is a treatment option for hair loss and is currently FDA cleared for androgenetic alopecia. There are a variety of photobiomodulation devices intended for at-home patient use. However, data examining user preferences is lacking. A social media-based, online survey study was completed to understand patient preferences when selecting a photobiomodulation device. Secondary outcomes examined patient experience with the device. Sixty participants responded to the 21-question survey. The majority of participants had never used a photobiomodulation device (<i>n</i> = 50; 86.2%). Most respondents (<i>n</i> = 40; 67.8%) felt the efficacy of the device was the most important aspect to consider when selecting a photobiomodulation device. Additionally, a majority of participants thought 15 (<i>n</i> = 22; 37.3%) or 20 minutes (<i>n</i> = 17; 28.8%) would be a reasonable treatment duration and would prefer a hand-free device (<i>n</i> = 51; 86.4%). Of the eight participants who had used a photobiomodulation device, only one was dissatisfied with the device and discontinued treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138447129","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}
Eliza Balazic, Roya S Nazarian, Kelly Hawkins, Kseniya Kobets
{"title":"Vessel infiltration with microcannula during filler injection: a rare but consequential occurrence.","authors":"Eliza Balazic, Roya S Nazarian, Kelly Hawkins, Kseniya Kobets","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2024.2304310","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14764172.2024.2304310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Serious complications of cosmetic filler injections include vascular necrosis if the filler is injected into an artery. The use of a microcannula for filler injection has been reported to be safer with lower rates of vascular occlusion. We report a case of vessel infiltration that was noted prior to injection with microcannula which identifies an additional safety step for injectors. This case highlights the potential for devastating vascular occlusion with microcannula use while also demonstrating methods to identify vascular infiltration prior to filler injection. The purpose of this report is to educate and encourage injectors to inspect the introducer needle prior to any filler injection in order to avoid vascular occlusion during filler injection.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418641","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}
Patrícia Froes Meyer, Rafaella Rêgo Maia, Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Eneida de Morais Carreiro, Stephany Luanna Queiroga Farias, Dawson Henriques Malveira, Ciro Dantas Soares, Kelle Franciane Alves Soares, Graziele Maia Alves Serafim, Glenda Maria Correia de Oliveira, Cristina Mendes Silveira, Karla Maia Malveira, Brenda S Mansilla, Eduardo Pereira de Azevedo, Larissa Nobre de Melo
{"title":"Effects at cellular level of epilation with various laser wavelengths applied simultaneously on different skins: two case reports.","authors":"Patrícia Froes Meyer, Rafaella Rêgo Maia, Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Eneida de Morais Carreiro, Stephany Luanna Queiroga Farias, Dawson Henriques Malveira, Ciro Dantas Soares, Kelle Franciane Alves Soares, Graziele Maia Alves Serafim, Glenda Maria Correia de Oliveira, Cristina Mendes Silveira, Karla Maia Malveira, Brenda S Mansilla, Eduardo Pereira de Azevedo, Larissa Nobre de Melo","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2284640","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2284640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the effects of laser application of diverse wavelengths applied simultaneously and on different skins. The sample included two participants, a woman with light skin with abdominal hair and a woman with dark skin and hair on the inner part of the lower limbs, who received a laser therapy session. After 45 days from laser application, abdominoplasty and thigh dermolipectomy surgery were performed. In the control sample, the hair follicles were in the anagen phase, showing the presence of Bcl-2 expression. In the treated areas, follicles were observed in an advanced phase (telogen), with the presence of CK-18 and negativity of Bcl-2, highlighting the phase of hair loss at that moment and the complete apoptosis of the investigated follicle. Significant difference was observed in the comparison of the anagen phase (<i>p</i> = .00) and it similarly occurred in the comparison of the telogen phase (<i>p</i> = .00). The presence of a greater amount of follicles in the anagen phase in the control area and follicles in the telogen phase in the treated area demonstrates the efficiency of the laser at different wavelengths when reaching different skin phototypes and hair thickness, being reinforced by apoptosis and cell proliferation markers. Therefore, the hair-removal process has been optimized with various laser wavelengths.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138464424","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}
Diana Kneiber, Mina Amin, Tuyet A Nguyen, Nima M Gharavi
{"title":"Review of radiofrequency microneedling: history, devices and uses.","authors":"Diana Kneiber, Mina Amin, Tuyet A Nguyen, Nima M Gharavi","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2268308","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2268308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radiofrequency microneedling (RFM) has recently become a popular choice for the treatment of various dermatologic conditions and rejuvenation. Many studies have sought to evaluate the efficacy of RFM. However, its role in the management of these conditions remains unclear. A comprehensive literature search including randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case series evaluating the efficacy of RFM in various skin conditions was performed. In this review, we discuss the history and mechanism of RFM, describe various device features, and discuss the use of RFM in various skin conditions and rejuvenation.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41241041","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":"Therapeutic effects of laser on psoriasis plaques: a systematic review.","authors":"Bruna Grazielle Quadros, Camila Marques Glen, Danielle Neres, Renata Anddresa Stachelski, Márcia Rosângela Buzanello, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2241691","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2241691","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Given the relevance of laser application, the objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review to verify the therapeutic effects of laser application on psoriasis plaques. The databases used were PubMED, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, and in the gray literature: Google Scholar, Open Grey and LIVIVO. A total of 1,227 records were found, after removal of duplicates 851 studies remained for Phase 1 (reading titles and abstracts) and 31 for Phase 2 (reading the full studies) and finally 9 studies remained for this review, 7 randomized and 2 non-randomized. The risk of bias analysis had two studies with moderate risk and seven with high risk. The present study presented evidence that laser application has positive effects such as reduction of psoriasis plaques. However, due to the high risk of bias, there is a need for further studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9931142","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":"Umbilical seborrheic keratosis-like lesion developing after diode laser hair removal in an 18-year-old patient.","authors":"Farid Mallat, Stéphanie Matar, Boutros Soutou","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2241690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2023.2241690","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>to report a possibly novel complication of laser hair removal.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>a white-skinned 18-year-old patient discovered an umbilical, brown, and raised lesion while shaving before his second diode laser hair removal session. He sought consultation before his fourth laser session since the lesion further thickened and darkened. Dermoscopy showed no pigmented network, but a few comedo-like openings within an erythematous-light brown scaly and fissured papule, \"moth-eaten\" borders, and a central crust due to manipulation, suggesting the diagnosis of seborrheic keratosis. We noted that the laser fluence was increased on the umbilical region where hair seemed resistant to treatment. The patient denied a recent history of local sun tanning, sunburns, inflammation, drainage, or manipulation. The lesion cleared, with no short-term relapse, after one session of cryotherapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>the development of a seborrheic keratosis-like lesion on a densely haired non-sun-exposed umbilicus of a young patient, following pre-laser shaving and high-fluence hair removal diode laser sessions, could have implicated triggering irritation and/or keratinocyte stimulation by red light-engendered reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin with silent epidermal mosaicism.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10134091","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":"Time interval between pulse dye laser treatments of port-wine stains: 30 years of experience.","authors":"Marta Fusano, Pier Luca Bencini, Jacopo Nicolò Toffanetti, Michela Gianna Galimberti","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2222946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2023.2222946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Port-wine stains (PWS) are frequently refractory to laser treatments. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of treatment interval time. From 1990, 216 patients underwent Pulsed Dye Laser sessions. The laser sessions were scheduled at a minimum interval of 4 weeks to a maximum of 48 weeks. Clinical outcomes were assessed 8 weeks after the last laser session. Better results were obtained with 8 weeks interval time between therapy session, and high efficacies were also found for intervals of 4, 6 and 10 weeks. For greater interval instead, the effectiveness is significantly lower.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10145167","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":"Striae gravidarum treatment: evaluating non-ablating fractional laser (NAFL) efficacy and safety.","authors":"Pedram Nourmohammadpour, Amir Houshang Ehsani, Parvaneh Hatami, Saeed Aref, Zeinab Aryanian, Azadeh Goodarzi","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2023.2221837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2023.2221837","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Striae gravidarum (SG) is a common pregnancy-related dermatologic problem, for which finding an effective treatment remains a challenge.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 1540 nm non-ablative fractional laser (Star lux 500) in the treatment of SG in Iranian women and peruse the relationship between clinical improvement rate and patient characteristics as well as clinical features of striae.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A prospective before-after study was conducted on 50 patients with SG who received three monthly sessions of 1540 nm non-ablative fractional laser and were followed for 2 months after the last treatment session. Clinical changes were measured using both provider-rated outcome through before/after pictures represented by final clinical score (from 0 to 5) and patient-reported outcome (patient global assessment or PGA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Over the course of the study both final clinical score and PGA increased significantly from week 4 to week 20 (<i>P</i> value: <0.001 and 0.048, respectively). Only modest adverse effects including erythema, edema and hyperpigmentation were noted.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, patients with SG of different type (rubra/alba) or maturity may somehow benefit from treatment with NAFL experiencing minimal transient side effects.Therefore, NAFL may be considered a safe and partially effective treatment option for stretch mark of patients with SG.</p>","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10198358","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":"Statement of Retraction.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/14764172.2022.2128569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2022.2128569","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54852,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10497213","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}