Background: Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process following a physical injury to body tissues. The two most common types of scars are Keloid and Hypertrophic scars. These pathological scars result from an abnormal response to trauma. They can be painful and itch [....]
Dermal fillers is the second most frequent non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the USA. During the presentation we will review the science behind most common available intradermal fillers used in the past 20 years,review of facial aging, review of poli-l lactic acid for [....]
Acne is the involvement of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles characterized by papular and pustular eruptions over face, forehead, chest and back. Disfigurement associated with psychological problem is the major problem of acne which commonly affects the adolescent popu [....]
Lipolysis is a noninvasive fat reduction and slimming Laser lipolysis procedure, which uses 4 in 1 Laser technology machine namely lipo laser, ultrasonic, radio-frequency and vacuum. The Laser light penetrates safely into the fat tissues and releases the fat from the adipose cell [....]
Behcet's disease is systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology, characterized by recurrent erosive and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane of the mouth and genital organs, frequent involvement of the eyes, joints, organs of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), central ne [....]
Immune system controls tumor growth due to cellular mechanisms and cytokines - mediators of intercellular interactions. Activity of some cytokines is used by the body in the implementation of antitumor surveillance. The most important cytokines are T cell growth factors, such as [....]
Biochemical-molecular and imaging techniques for diagnosing auto-immune bullous diseases :The three-tier approach
Marian Dmochowski, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland
Autoimmune bullous diseases (ABDs) are requiring precise diagnosis as generally aggressive, having potentially lethal side-effects, treatment is necessary. Nowadays, they can be reliably diagnosed using a combination approach with biochemical-molecular and imaging techniques. Tak [....]
Dermatological recipes by Abulcasis Al-Zahrawi (c.936-c.1013)
Luisa Maria Arvide Cambra , University of Almeria, Spain
Abulcasis Al-Zahrawi (c.936-c.1013) is one of the most important physicians from Al-Andalus, besides an eminent surgeon. His main work is titled Kitab al-tasrif (Book of the medical arrangement) that is divided into thirty treatises. The 19th treatise is about aesthetic medicine [....]
Updates On Facial Aging
Shazia A Ali, University Of Wales College of Medicine, UK
Aesthetic and anti-aging medicine are relatively new branches of medicine.The intricate micro as well as macro changes that occur over time leading to the 3D change in the facial shape needs to be understood more clearly. New studies and evidence-based research is constantly and [....]
Sensitive skin syndrome in Asian Population, its epidemiology, pathogenesis and management with an innovative treatment and prevention using topically applied Nano-sized Hyaluronic Acids on sensitive skin overface
Chan Kam Tim Michael, Association of Integrative Aesthetic Medicine of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Ultra-pulsed Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Treatment of Melanocytic Nevi
Ali M Gargoom, Benghazi University, Libya
Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) even small-sized as well as acquired melanocytic nevi (AMN) are of common cosmetic concerns and getting rid of them remain challenging. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the ultra-pulsed CO2 laser for the [....]
Transcription Factor p63 and Stem Cell Diseases
Makoto Senoo, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, USA
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Non-Invasive Facial Feminization
Gabriel Del Corral, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, USA
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a group of surgical procedures; the objectives of which are to change the features of a male face to that of a female face. This surgery does not aim to rejuvenate the face. FFS is carried out almost exc [....]
Phytomelatonin and Epigenetic counteracting skin aging and regulation of keratinocyte homeostasis by modulating specific microRNAs
Fabio Olivieri, EFFEGILAB Srl, Italy
Phytomelatonin (PM) gained the greatest interest for its application in agriculture and its use to improve human health conditions. PM based supplement has been shown to possess antioxidant capabilities because it functions as a free radical scavenger. Reactive Oxygen Species (RO [....]
Specificity of dermatological adverse events of BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors and their effect on quality of life of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia
Evgeniya A. Shatokhina, Federal State Institution of Additional Postgraduate Education "Central State Medical Academy", Moscow, Russia
Introduction. BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors are currently used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Drug therapy is carried out in a continuous daily mode throughout the patient's life. Treatment with this group of drugs is associated with specific dermatologic [....]
Treatment of Macular, Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars Using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Dr. Lisa Chan, EverKeen Medical Centre, Hong Kong
Background: Scarrings are distressing to patients. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Chinese patients with macular, hypertrophic and keloid scars. Methods: 4 cases of macular, hypertrophic and keloid scar [....]
Treatment of Acne Fulminans Using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Dr. Lee Kar Wai, EverKeen Medical Centre, Hong Kong
Background: Acne Fulminans is a rare disorder that primarily affects male adolescents. It is characterized by acute onset of painful destructive pustule and nodules that appear on face, chest, back and upper extremities. It can present with systemic symptoms such as weight loss a [....]
Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Ichthyosis at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh KSA
Reema Khalid Alessa, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia
Introduction: Ichthyosis is a disorder of abnormal keratinization, characterized by excessive scaling and consists of more than twenty subtypes varied in severity, mode of inheritance and the genes involved. Unfortunately, there is insufficient data in the literature regarding th [....]
Egg plant Derived Alkaloids in Curaderm Cream Treats Skin Cancers with Outstanding Cosmetic Outcomes
Bill E Cham, Australasian Institute of Medical Research, Vanuatu
In 1987 our group was first to report that alkaloids from various Solanum species, including the eggplant, exhibited anticancer properties in cell culture and in animals. Because skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer, emphasis was placed on a possible clinical appl [....]
Extracellular vesicles from activated dermal fibroblasts stimulate hair follicle growth through dermal papilla-secreted norrin
Daniel Aberdam, INSERM, Paris
Dermal papilla cells play a pivotal role in the regulation of hair follicle growth, formation, and cycling, mainly through paracrine mechanisms. In the last decade, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been recognized as a new paracrine mechanism that can modify the physiological st [....]
P53-reactivating drug repurposing to efficiently treat severe skin erosion of patients suffering from p63-related ectodermal dysplasia (AEC) syndrome
Edith Aberdam, INSERM, Paris
Ectodermal dysplasia are genetic diseases affecting the development and homeostasis of skin and at least two ectodermal derivatives including hair, teeth, nails and certain glands. Among them, the syndrome AEC [Ankyloblépharon, Ectodermal dysplasia, cleft (cleft) labio-pal [....]
Visible Results in Aesthetic Medicine with Multidisciplinary Methods: A journey through 43 years of experience
Bharti Magoo, World Society of Interdisciplinary Anti-aging Medicine, India
This presentation on cosmetology and aesthetic medicine focuses on specific case studies ranging from various aesthetic cases like acne, scars and pigmentation to hair falling and thinning to breast augmentation to PRP treatments and the effectiveness of treatment as a whole rath [....]
Stratified E and L gene expressions direct molecular pathogenesis of verruca vulgaris
Satadal Das, Regional Research Institute, CCRH, India
The hyperkeratotic, exophytic, dome shaped general wart of the skin usually represent verruca vulgaris, which occurs mainly due to infections of three important human papilloma viruses HPV-2, HPV-4, and HPV-40. The virus induced restricted growth in the superficial layer le [....]
Super dry Liposuction 4D technique in leg and arm liposculpture
Ahmet Karacalar, Private Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
It is known that the extremities have only one layer of subcutaneous tissue, leaving little margin for error.This peculiarity calls for a different approach than that of the other regions. Liposuction under a tourniquet allows the surgery to be performed conscientiously and safel [....]
Gold Thread: Back to the past or cutting-edge technique
Alexey Avdeev, Peoples' Friendship University, Russia
Gold Thread: Back to the past or cutting-edge technique Year 2020 marked 25 years since the method of gold thread implantation started to be used in Russia; later on this method was called «gold armouring». Non-resorbable meso-thread Golden Light – is a non [....]