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Comparison of the effectiveness of the pulsed dye laser 585 nm versus 595 nm in the treatment of new surgical scars
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the pulsed-dye laser (PDL) at a wavelength of 585 nm with those at 595 nm in the treatment of post-surgical scars, starting on the day of suture removal. The...
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Topical imiquimod in conjunction with Nd:YAG laser for tattoo removal
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of tattoo removal using topical imiquimod 5% cream in conjunction with the 1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser. This procedure for tattoo removal will be compared to las...
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Photodynamic therapy in dermatology: a review
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is used for the prevention and treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer. Until recently, clinically approved indications have been restricted to actinic keratoses, nodular and superfici...
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Comparison of the effects of short- and long-pulse durations when using a 585-nm pulsed dye laser in the treatment of new surgical scars
More than 70 million surgical procedures are performed annually in the USA with the majority involving a skin lesion and almost all individuals in their lifetime will have one or more surgical procedures resul...
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Lasers for tattoo removal: a review
Tattoos have existed and have been used as an expression of art by man for ages—and so have the techniques to remove them. Lasers based on the principle of selective photothermolysis are now being used to remo...
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Comparison of short-pulsed and long-pulsed 532 nm lasers in the removal of freckles
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of the 532 nm long-pulsed laser (10 ms) with that of the 532 nm short-pulsed laser (10 ns) for freckle removal. Currently, the gold standard for...
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Effect of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy on serum folic acid levels in patients with psoriasis
Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy (NB-UVB) is a widely used modality in the treatment of psoriasis and is generally accepted as safe in pregnancy. Previous studies have described photodegradation of serum ...
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Laser Application for Ethnic Skin
The popularity of cutaneous laser surgery has soared, however, the use of lasers in patients with darker skin types has been quite challenging. The main obstacle with cutaneous laser surgery in darker skinned ...
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Laser and Light for Wound Healing Stimulation
Understanding wound healing is critical for health care professionals mainly because of the enormous burden of chronic wounds on society. In addition, in many medical specialties, creating wounds for diagnost...
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Pigment Lasers and Lights
The versatility of lasers has truly manifested itself in various medical and cosmetic procedures. Patients consider a number of benign pigmented cutaneous lesions objectionable because of their color, size, nu...
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Intense pulsed light versus benzoyl peroxide 5 % gel in treatment of acne vulgaris
Acne is a common disorder affecting the pilosebaceous unit. Despite many advances in the treatments of acne vulgaris the best option is still controversial as the pathogenesis of acne is rather complex, necess...
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Comparison of the effectiveness of two fluences using long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of striae distensae. Histological and morphometric evaluation
Striae distensae are common undesirable skin lesions of significant aesthetic concern. To compare the efficacy of two fluences (75 and 100 J/cm2) of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of striae. Forty-five...
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Multiple Papular and Nodular Facial Lesions
Basosquamous carcinoma (BSC) is a distinct tumor with particular clinical and dermoscopic behavior that is considered as an apparent continuum between BCC and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Dermoscopy increase...
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Erythematous Patch on the Antecubital Fossa
Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common benign childhood tumors, characterized by a rapid growth phase (0–12 months) followed by a slow involution phase (5–9 years). Up to 70% of IHs resolve with probl...
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Pediculid: An Autosensitization Dermatitis Developed as an-Id Reaction to Pediculosis Infestation
Pediculosis capitis is a worldwide infestation caused by Pediculus humanus capitis ectoparasite that only lives on the hairs of the scalp. As a result of severe itching excoriation, secondary bacterial infection,...
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Unusual Pigmentation of Skin and Hair
Griscelli syndrome (GS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by unusual hypopigmentation of skin and hair. Its onset appears soon after birth between 4 months and 7 years of age with no sex pr...
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A Disfiguring Scalp Lesion
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) represents the most common subtype of cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Although clinical characteristics of DLE have been well described, differentiation from inflammatory, infe...
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Scaly Itchy Lesion of Glans Penis
Genital psoriasis affects approximately 63% of psoriasis patients at least once in their lifetime. More than any other area on the body, genital lesions significantly impair patients’ quality of life. In 2–5% ...
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Well Defined Round Nodules of the Thigh
Keloids and hypertrophic scars are abnormal wound responses characterized by the overgrowth of fibroblastic tissues during skin healing. They not only cause aesthetic problems, but also symptomatic problems su...
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Itchy Scalp
The head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, is the most important ectoparasite causing many health problems. Several linkages are presented for this parasite, each representing a particular geographical distrib...
