Jundong Huang, Jia Jian, Tingting Li, Min Li, Kaifu Luo, Sihan Deng, Yan Tang, Fangfen Liu, Zhixiang Zhao, Wei Shi, Ji Li
{"title":"Dupliumab therapy for alopecia areata: a case series and review of the literature.","authors":"Jundong Huang, Jia Jian, Tingting Li, Min Li, Kaifu Luo, Sihan Deng, Yan Tang, Fangfen Liu, Zhixiang Zhao, Wei Shi, Ji Li","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2312245","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2312245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A growing body of research supports the important role of the TH2 axis in alopecia areata (AA). Dupilumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody against IL-4Rα that downregulates TH2 response. Although efficacy has been shown in clinical trials, real-world data on the use of dupilumab in AA patients is limited.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To report on a case series of 10 patients with AA who were treated with dupilumab and provide real-world evidence regarding its efficacy in treating severe AA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this retrospective single-center study, all AA patients treated with dupilumab treatment were included between May 2022 and October 2023. Clinical outcome measures (Severity of Alopecia Tool, SALT) and adverse events (AEs) were analyzed. In addition, a literature review was conducted to summarize the efficacy of AA with dupilumab and the characteristics of patients previously reported in the literature.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 10 patients with AA who were or are being treated with dupilumab, with a median (range) treatment duration of 8 (3-15) months. Of these, four patients have high serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels (≥200IU/ml). The mean (IQR) pretreatment SALT score was 79% (52-100). Seven of 10 patients achieved at least 50% re-growth. Of those who improved, the mean (IQR) percentage change in SALT score at 3 months and the end of follow-up was 57% (29%-89%) and 95% (68-100), respectively. Notably, seven patients (70%) had white hair regrowth, with the white hair slowly decreasing over time and the proportion of pigmented black hair increasing. Dupilumab was well tolerated by all patients. No adverse events were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Overall, our research supports dupilumab as another candidate that possesses potential benefits for AA. High levels of IgE may be not prerequisites for dupilumab's successful treatment response.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2312245"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139718195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy S Paller, Shireen V Guide, Diego Ayala, Mercedes E Gonzalez, Anne W Lucky, Isin Sinem Bagci, M Peter Marinkovich
{"title":"Practical considerations relevant to treatment with the gene therapy beremagene geperpavec-svdt for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.","authors":"Amy S Paller, Shireen V Guide, Diego Ayala, Mercedes E Gonzalez, Anne W Lucky, Isin Sinem Bagci, M Peter Marinkovich","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2350232","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2350232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/purpose: </strong>Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), a rare genetic skin disease caused by loss-of-function mutations in <i>COL7A1</i>, the gene encoding type VII collagen (COL7), is characterized by skin blistering, scarring, and extracutaneous manifestations that markedly reduce patient quality-of-life. Beremagene geperpavec-svdt ('B-VEC') is a gene therapy employing a non-integrating, replication-defective herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-based vector encoding two copies of full-length human <i>COL7A1</i> to restore COL7 protein after topical administration to DEB wounds. B-VEC was approved in the United States in 2023 as the first topical gene therapy and the first approved treatment for DEB. However, few providers have experience with use of this gene therapy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was obtained through literature review and the experience of providers who participated in the B-VEC clinical study or initiated treatment after B-VEC approval.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This review discusses the burden of disease, describes the clinical trial outcomes of B-VEC, and provides physician and patient/caregiver recommendations as a practical guide for the real-world use of B-VEC, which can be administered in-office or at the patient's home.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>By continuing to optimize the practical aspects of B-VEC administration, the focus will continue to shift to patient-centric considerations and improved patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2350232"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140900052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuge Gao, Chao Li, Meng Tong, Yizhou Hu, Yuzhen Li
{"title":"Characterization of psoriasis patients in special body areas: real-world evidence from the Chinese Psoriasis Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment Center.","authors":"Yuge Gao, Chao Li, Meng Tong, Yizhou Hu, Yuzhen Li","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2337264","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2337264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>While extensive research has provided a wealth of information on psoriasis in general, there remains a critical gap in understanding the unique characteristics of psoriasis in special body areas, such as the scalp, nails, palms, and genitals.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the characterization and treatment of psoriasis patients in special body areas.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was a retrospective analysis of patients with psoriasis enrolled in the Psoriasis Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment Center Project between January 2020 and September 2021.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study encompassed 346 patients, 81% of them had psoriasis in at least two special body areas, with the nails as the most common area. Patients with genital psoriasis reported higher Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores. A higher propensity for scalp and palmoplantar psoriasis was noted in patients with genital psoriasis. The proportion of patients treated with biologics rose, as the number of specific areas involved increased.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with genital psoriasis are more likely to have scalp and palmoplantar psoriasis. This study highlights the significant escalation in the proportion of biologics when the involvement of special body areas was ≥2.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2337264"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141592532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adelaide A Hebert, Carsten Flohr, H Chih-Ho Hong, Alan D Irvine, Evangeline Pierce, Hany Elmaraghy, Sreekumar Pillai, Zach Dawson, Sherry Chen, Clara Armengol, Elaine Siegfried, Stephan Weidinger
{"title":"Efficacy of lebrikizumab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: 16-week results from three randomized phase 3 clinical trials.","authors":"Adelaide A Hebert, Carsten Flohr, H Chih-Ho Hong, Alan D Irvine, Evangeline Pierce, Hany Elmaraghy, Sreekumar Pillai, Zach Dawson, Sherry Chen, Clara Armengol, Elaine Siegfried, Stephan Weidinger","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2324833","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2324833","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lebrikizumab, a high-affinity monoclonal antibody targeting IL-13, previously demonstrated clinical efficacy in three randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trials that included adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD): ADvocate1, ADvocate2, and ADhere.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This subset analysis evaluated 16-week physician- and patient-reported outcomes of lebrikizumab in the adolescent patients enrolled in these three trials.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eligible adolescents (≥12 to <18 years weighing ≥40kg) were randomized 2:1 to subcutaneous lebrikizumab (500 mg loading doses at baseline and Week 2 followed by 250 mg every 2 weeks) or placebo as monotherapy in ADvocate1&2, and in combination with topical corticosteroids (TCS) in the ADhere study. Week 16 analyses included clinical efficacy outcomes (IGA (0,1) with ≥2-point improvement, EASI 75, EASI 90), patient-reported Pruritus NRS ≥4-point improvement and Sleep-Loss Scale ≥2-point improvement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pooled ADvocate1&2 16-week results in lebrikizumab (<i>N</i> = 67) vs placebo (<i>N</i> = 35) were: IGA (0,1) 46.6% vs 14.3% (<i>p</i> < 0.01), EASI 75 62.0% vs 17.3% (<i>p</i> < 0.001), EASI 90 40.7% vs 11.5% (<i>p</i> < 0.01), Pruritus NRS 48.9% vs 13.1% (<i>p</i> < 0.01), and Sleep-Loss Scale 26.9% vs 6.9% (<i>p</i> = 0.137). Corresponding results for ADhere, (lebrikizumab + TCS, <i>N</i> = 32; placebo + TCS, <i>N</i> = 14), were consistent.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Lebrikizumab treatment demonstrated efficacy in improving the signs and symptoms of AD in adolescent patients, consistent with the ADvocate and ADhere overall population results.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2324833"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140913615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Donia Bahloul, Richard Hudson, Orsolya Balogh, Elgan Mathias, Ben Heywood, Ellen Hubbuck, Jules Tavi, Onyi Diribe, Robert McDonald, Simmi Wiggins, Anthony P Bewley
{"title":"Estimating the healthcare burden of Prurigo Nodularis in England: a CPRD database study.","authors":"Donia Bahloul, Richard Hudson, Orsolya Balogh, Elgan Mathias, Ben Heywood, Ellen Hubbuck, Jules Tavi, Onyi Diribe, Robert McDonald, Simmi Wiggins, Anthony P Bewley","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2367615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2024.2367615","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin disease characterized by intensely itchy skin nodules and is associated with a significant healthcare resource utilization (HCRU). This study aimed to estimate the HCRU of patients in England with PN overall and moderate-to-severe PN (MSPN) in particular.</p><p><p><b>Methods:</b> This retrospective cohort study used data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink and Hospital Episode Statistics in England. Patients with Mild PN (MiPN) were matched to patients with MSPN by age and gender for the primary analysis. Patients were enrolled in the study between 1st April 2007 and 1st March 2019. All-cause HCRU was calculated, including primary and secondary care contacts and costs (cost-year 2022).</p><p><p><b>Results:</b> Of 23,522 identified patients, 8,933 met the inclusion criteria, with a primary matched cohort of 2,479 PN patients. During follow up, the matched cohort's primary care visits were 21.27 per patient year (PPY) for MSPN group and 11.35 PPY for MiPN group. Any outpatient visits were 10.72 PPY and 4.87 PPY in MSPN and MiPN groups, respectively. Outpatient dermatology visits were 1.96 PPY and 1.14 PPY in MSPN and MiPN groups, respectively.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion:</b> PN, especially MSPN, has a high HCRU burden in England, highlighting the need for new and improved disease management treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2367615"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141474231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Steven R Feldman, Annie Guerin, Marjolaine Gauthier-Loiselle, Ami J Claxton, Nisha C Hazra, Yan Meng, Kirsten Gallant, Sanjeev Balu
{"title":"Patient preferences for treatment attributes in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a discrete choice experiment.","authors":"Steven R Feldman, Annie Guerin, Marjolaine Gauthier-Loiselle, Ami J Claxton, Nisha C Hazra, Yan Meng, Kirsten Gallant, Sanjeev Balu","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2345739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2024.2345739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Evidence on treatment preferences of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in the United States (US) is limited and an assessment of treatment preferences in this group is warranted.<b>Materials and methods:</b> An online discrete choice experiment survey was conducted (June 2023) among US adults with self-reported moderate-to-severe AD or experience with systemic therapy who had inadequate response to topical treatments. Preference weights estimated from conditional logistic regression models were used to calculate willingness to trade off and attributes' relative importance (RI).<b>Results:</b> Participants (<i>N</i> = 300; mean age: 45 years; 70% females; 52% systemic therapy experienced) preferred treatments with higher efficacy, lower risk of adverse events (AEs), and less frequent blood tests (<i>p</i> < .05). Treatment attributes, from high to low RI, were itch control (38%), risk of cancer (23%), risk of respiratory infections (18%), risk of heart problems (11%), sustained improvement in skin appearance (5%), blood test frequency (3%), and frequency and mode of administration (2%); together, AE attributes accounted for more than half of the RI.<b>Conclusions:</b> Participants preferred AD treatments that maximize itch control while minimizing AE risks, whereas mode of administration had little impact on preferences. Understanding patients' preferences may help improve shared decision-making, potentially leading to enhanced patient satisfaction with treatment, increased engagement, and better clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2345739"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140875090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyesoo Cho, Ye-Jee Kim, Ik Jun Moon, Woo Jin Lee, Chong Hyun Won, Mi Woo Lee, Sung Eun Chang, Joon Min Jung
{"title":"Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality among patients with psoriatic disease treated with tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-12/23 inhibitors: a nationwide population-based cohort study in Korea.","authors":"Hyesoo Cho, Ye-Jee Kim, Ik Jun Moon, Woo Jin Lee, Chong Hyun Won, Mi Woo Lee, Sung Eun Chang, Joon Min Jung","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2321194","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2321194","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Few studies have investigated the impact of biologics on the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) among Korean patients with psoriatic diseases. We compared the risk of MACEs and all-cause mortality among patients with psoriatic disease treated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-12/23 inhibitors in Korea.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with psoriatic disease prescribed with TNF-α and IL-12/23 inhibitors since 2016 were selected from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) Database. Follow-up data for MACEs and all-cause mortality between 2016 and 2020 were collected. A total of 2886 individuals were included, including 1987 IL-12/23 inhibitor users and 899 TNF-α inhibitor users.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with IL-12/23 inhibitor users, TNF-α inhibitor users had a higher prevalence of dyslipidemia and a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality but not MACE. After controlling for age, female TNF-α inhibitor users had a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality. Meanwhile, after controlling for sex, TNF-α inhibitor users aged 60 years or older demonstrated a significantly elevated risk of all-cause mortality. In conclusion, No statistically significant difference in MACE risk was observed between patients who used TNF-α and IL-12/23 inhibitors. Nevertheless, the use of IL-12/23 inhibitors, especially among older and female patients, resulted in a lower overall mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2321194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139975271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brian Florenzo, Catherine E Lyons, Aaron D Smith, Courtney Remington, R Hal Flowers, Bridget Bryer
{"title":"Mandated step therapy for dupilumab delays the inevitable.","authors":"Brian Florenzo, Catherine E Lyons, Aaron D Smith, Courtney Remington, R Hal Flowers, Bridget Bryer","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2328185","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2328185","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2328185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140095471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Onychopapilloma: a single medical center experience in Southern Taiwan.","authors":"Po-Ta Lai, Yung-Wei Chang, Shang-Hung Lin","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2318353","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2318353","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Onychopapilloma is an uncommon benign tumor of the nail bed and the distal matrix. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the clinical and pathological features of onychopapilloma in Taiwan.<b>Materials and methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective analysis of 12 patients with histopathologically proven onychopapilloma in a medical center in southern Taiwan from 2017 to 2023. <b>Results:</b> This case series consisted of 5 men and 7 women aged 29 to 38, with a mean age of 41.25 years. The clinical features were as follows: distal subungual hyperkeratosis (100%), longitudinal erythronychia (50%), longitudinal leukonychia (50 %), distal onycholysis (41%), and distal nail plate fissuring (41%). The duration of the disease varied greatly, ranging from 1 month to several years. Most patients were asymptomatic (58%), while some presented tenderness (41%). Fingernail involvement was more prevalent than toe involvement, with the thumb being the most commonly affected site. Most of the patients presented with a solitary onychopapilloma. None of the seven patients who underwent surgery and were available for follow-up experienced recurrence.<b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights that longitudinal erythronychia and leukonychia emerged as the predominant clinical presentations of onychopapilloma. Furthermore, our findings suggest that surgical excision appears to be an effective method for onychopapilloma.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2318353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139992199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seungwon Lee, Jihyun Hyun, Yeonwoo Shin, Boncheol Leo Goo
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of a novel monopolar radiofrequency device with a continuous water-cooling system in patients with age-related facial volume loss.","authors":"Seungwon Lee, Jihyun Hyun, Yeonwoo Shin, Boncheol Leo Goo","doi":"10.1080/09546634.2024.2333028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2024.2333028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Esthetic radiofrequency (RF) technology has much attracted public attention with the increasing demand for skin rejuvenation. A continuous water cooling-based monopolar RF (MRF) device was designed for the first time to protect the epidermis and maximize clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Assess the efficacy and safety of the proposed MRF device in patients with mild-to-moderate sunken cheeks and jawline laxity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-one patients underwent a single session of MRF treatment. Quantitative analysis was performed using a 3D imaging technique. Postprocedural clinical improvements were assessed with the Merz Scale. Regarding safety, adverse events (AEs), thermal sensation (TS) and pain intensity were explored. Patient satisfaction was surveyed with the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The follow-up investigation demonstrated that facial volume increased across the cheek and jawline, with lifting effects throughout the treatment area. The Merz Scale assessment revealed that sunken cheeks, sagging jawlines and wrinkles were markedly improved. In addition, there were transient AEs, mild TS and moderate pain. In SAQ, 81% patients were satisfied with the procedure.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provided quantitative evidence for postprocedural volumetric increases along with enhanced lifting effects, strongly implying that the proposed MRF device can be an attractive option for improving facial skin volume loss and laxity.</p>","PeriodicalId":94235,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of dermatological treatment","volume":"35 1","pages":"2333028"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141790747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}