The skin is a fascinating and complex organ. No other organ in the human body has as many functions as the skin: biological, cultural, social and psychological. The skin is the first thing we notice and the basis on which we draw conclusions about a person. It provides informatio [....] » Read More
Acne vulgaris and skin lesions that appear in its course deteriorate the quality of life of patients, cause depression, and the appearance of suicidal thoughts. Cosmetic treatments can have a positive effect on improving skin condition by cleaning up skin eruptions, thus improvin [....] » Read More
The author shows his experience on face treatment, enphasizing the SMAS treatment. The face lifting is one of the most common surgeries in the world and in Brazil. Following the Pitanguy approach, Dr Lintz presents its variations on face treatment, specialy with Smas treatment. A [....] » Read More
Over the past decade there have been significant advances in the treatment of stage IV cutaneous melanoma through the use of immunotherapy regimens targeting the checkpoint molecule PD-1 and through oral targeted therapy that inhibits mutated BRAF protein. These approaches confer [....] » Read More
Ultrasound was first introduced in clinical dermatology in 1979. Since that time, ultrasound technology has continued to develop along with its popularity and utility. High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) have allowed for high-resolution imaging of the skin from the stratum corneum t [....] » Read More
Complications of poorly controlled childhood eczema include sleep disturbance and behavioural issues, as well as scarring and severe infections such as eczema Herpeticum. Social media is a modern source of health information for young adults and with over 755 million users1, Tik [....] » Read More
Together with pain itch is one of the most severe symptoms in humanity. It’s common in dermatological practice and characterized with high burden of disease. At the introduction itch terminology, epidemiological data, diagnostic criteria (scales) and clinical features to di [....] » Read More
Background: Vitiligo is a common disfiguring autoimmune disease that negatively impacts patients’ quality of life. Tacrolimus is a topical immunomodulator medication that has been used successfully in treating vitiligo; however, based on recent studies, combination of topic [....] » Read More
Short Description of what will be discussed during the presentation (about 250 - 500 words)?Losing the typical features of tinea corporis and tinea cruris, tinea incognito is often misdiagnosed as other diseases due to its atypical clinical manifestations. Having been misdiagnose [....] » Read More
Radiofrequency ablation is a popular and versatile dermato-surgical procedure used for surgical management of skin lesions by using various forms of alternating current at an Ultra high frequency.This presentation will discuss various aspects of radiofrequency surgery like - [....] » Read More
Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin disease that, depending on its course, is characterized by the occurrence of various skin eruptions such as open and closed comedones, pustules, papules, and cysts. Incorrectly selected treatment or the presence of severe acne vulgaris can lead to [....] » Read More
Contemporary culture takes for granted the fact that it is mandatory to protect human skin from the deleterious influence of the Sun’s electromagnetic spectra. This notion is quite new. The total history of Sun protection is less than 100 years, and the notion of the n [....] » Read More
Dysregulation of cathepsin S (Cat S), a cysteine protease involved in extracellular-matrix and basement membrane (BM) degradation, is a concomitant feature of several inflammatory skin diseases. Therefore, Cat S has been suggested as a potential therapeutic target. Flavonoids, wh [....] » Read More
Background: Osteoma cutis is a rare soft tissue ossification of cutaneous tissue and may be primary or secondary. In the majority of cases it is clinically asymptomatic and may detected incidentally on radiographic examination. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has can be of g [....] » Read More
Epigenome is affected by our lifestyle & diet. An unhealthy epigenome will hasten onset & progression of baldness(AGA) Conversely, epigenome optimization helps delay hairfall & helps to recover from premature AGA and Telogen effluvium. - If we understand the [....] » Read More
Skin is the largest organ of the mammals’ body, with important functions in several biological processes, like environmental barrier, tissue regeneration, hair cycling and wound repair. Approximately 2 to 3 million non-melanoma skin cancers and 132,000 melanoma skin cancers [....] » Read More
BACKGROUND: Treatment of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis cases is of paramount importance for kala-azar elimination; however, limited treatment regimens are available as of now. AIM: To compare the effectiveness of liposomal amphotericin B vs miltefosine in post-ka [....] » Read More
Introduction: The secretome, also known as conditioned medium, is a collection of proteins and other molecules secreted by Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), has been increasingly studied for its potential applications in dermatology practice. However, there has been limited bibliome [....] » Read More
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition that represents a point of intersection between the surgical area and psychiatry. It is characterized by an excessive concern with body self-image, due to a defect in physical appearance that can be imagined or even existing, but whic [....] » Read More
Recent advances in Epigenetics & Anti ageing medicine has discovered “molecules of interest” that influence our cells, including our stem cells at a genetic level. Use of this knowledge will help us provide better & holistic treatment for hairloss. Molecules [....] » Read More
Melasma manifests as hyperpigmented macules and patches, usually affecting the face, neck, and rarely upper limbs. This study evaluated comparative efficacy of a fractional CO2 laser with a Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser in combination therapy with tranexamic acid in refractory melasma. [....] » Read More
Ferroptosis is characterized by the accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species that have been oxidized by iron. There are many regulators of ferroptosis.One of these regulators is acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4 (ACSL4).ACSL4 is a family of five enzymes that are [....] » Read More
Background: Patients that are treated for cutaneous melanoma are often considered cured after 10 years. However, there are patients that experience late recurrence of melanoma after this 10-year time period. The aim of the present study is to elucidate factors that influence [....] » Read More
Cell-secreted extracellular vesicles (EVs), carrying components such as RNA, DNA, proteins, and metabolites, serve as candidates for developing non-invasive solutions for monitoring health and disease, owing to their capacity to cross various biological barriers and to become int [....] » Read More
Objectives: Aesthetic and functional gynecology is a philosophy of work that must be carried out by gynecologist and whose focuses of attention are on the anatomical, functional, aesthetic and sexual recovery of the woman Introduction: Disorders of the external genitalia (vulva) [....] » Read More
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can present with ocular comorbidities. Ocular complications are more prevalent in individuals with AD compared to the general population and can cause notable ocular morbidity. A general understanding of the dia [....] » Read More
Objective: Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is complicated and challenging. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of combining topical tacrolimus with isotretinoin versus finasteride in patients with FFA. Methodology: Thirty- one patients with FFA were divided [....] » Read More
Jacquet erosive diaper dermatitis (JEDD) is a rare severe form of diaper dermatitis, associated with friction and irritant exposure in the diaper area. It typically causes erosive erythematous punched out ulcerations. Clinical and histopathological overlap of JEDD, granuloma glut [....] » Read More
Title: A Handy and Extremely Reliable Method for Improvement of Allergic Physical Constitutions Author: Kimihiko Okazaki Address: Okazaki Medical Clinic, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan Text: It is well established that the cause of allergic physical constitution is allergen-specif [....] » Read More
Acne Vulgaris (AV) leads to a massive negative impact on the developmental, emotional, psychological and psychosocial aspects of the person who suffers from the physical sequelae of scarring and hyperpigmentation (Oge, et al., 2019). Research articles that have studied the i [....] » Read More
Title : Under eye area dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles: Efficacy and safety testing of a cosmetic product in an eight-week clinical study
Nalini Kaul, Princeton Consumer Research, Canada
Under eye dark circles commonly seen in both sexes, make one look older and thus are a significant cosmetic concern. Multiple factors including melanin deposition, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation secondary to atopic/allergic contact dermatitis, periorbital edema, superficial [....] » Read More
Title : The transcription factor p63 in stem cell self-renewal and cancer development
Makoto Senoo, Cell Exosome Therapeutics Inc, Japan
The transcription factor p63 plays an essential role in maintaining homeostasis and regeneration of epithelia. Although p63 has high sequence and structural similarities to the tumor suppressor p53, it is rarely mutated in human cancers. However, p63 is frequently upregulated in [....] » Read More
Title : Classification of dermatologic manifestations of COVID-19 infection
Nikolai Potekaev, Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, Russian Federation
The variety of observed dermatoses and skin rashes can be divided into seven groups depending on their etiology and development mechanisms: Group 1 – Skin Angiitis. They are directly caused by a coronavirus infection, against the background of which the walls of th [....] » Read More
Title : Novel culture of epithelial stem cells for tissue regeneration
Allison Kim, Admission AG/The Research Institute, United States
The skin is maintained by self-renewal, proliferation, and differentiation of tissue-specific stem cells. We have shown previously that the transcription factor p63 plays an essential role in these processes. Expression of p63 serves as a biomarker for the enrichment of epithelia [....] » Read More
Title : Comparison of efficacy of 40% mandelic acid with 30% salicylic acid peels in mild to moderate acne vulgaris
Rajkiran Takharya, Manipal Tata Medical College, India
Introduction: Chemical Peel is a cosmetic procedure that is becoming a popular modality in treating acne vulgaris (AV). Mandelic acid (MA) is an upcoming peeling agent for AV due to its anti?inflammatory and antibacterial traits. Hence, it is worthwhile to appraise this newer age [....] » Read More
Title : Unique cases of using autologous hair follicular stem cells (AMT) in hair restoration for both male and female pattern hair loss in asian populations
Kelvin Chee Ling Tan, Elegant Clinic SDN BHD, Malaysia
Hair follicle autologous micrografting for Androgenetic Alopecia in both men (male pattern hair loss) and women (female pattern hair loss) is the next great promise in the regenerative approach to this condition. Autologous Micrografting is a one-surgical-time procedure that stan [....] » Read More
Title : A comparative study between efficacy of intralesional MMR vaccine injection and intralesional vitamin D3 injection in treatment of verruca vulgaris
Moni Singh, Manipal Tata Medical College, India
INTRODUCTION: Verruca is a common viral infection of the skin that can occur on almost any site. Treatment of common verruca can be frustrating for both doctors and patients because the best treatment with the highest efficacy and lowest recurrence has yet to be discovered. Curre [....] » Read More
Title : Optical methods in skin neoplasm diagnostics
Vsevolod Akulinkin, The Peoples Friendship University of Russia, Russian Federation
Due to the increase in the incidence of malignant neoplasms of the skin, their early diagnosis by optical methods becomes more relevant. Therefore, for a good dermatologist it is necessary to be familiar to them. In addition to that, modern technology allows specialists to diagno [....] » Read More
Title : A new combination treatment of scalp alopecia areata
Iftikhar Sheikh, Alhamd Skin Clinics, Pakistan
Background: As no. of new patients of Alopecia Areata (AA) is on an increase during last few years. Different regimens in practice are : local irritants like capsicum lotion & others, topical steroids, oral immuno suppressants, oral & injectable steroids. Hair regrowth re [....] » Read More
Title : Combination therapy of JAK inhibitors and excimer lasers for alopecia areata.
Reiko Noborio, Kansai Medical University Kori Hospital, Japan
Case 1: A 45-year-old woman. She developed alopecia areata at the age of 4 and treated with DPCP therapy, excimer light and oral steroid. Excimer laser irradiation was started, and hair growth was observed. But her alopecia is incurable because it is an ophiasis type. In the seco [....] » Read More
Title : Epithelial stem cells and cancer
Sungjoon Kang, Korea International School, Korea, Republic of
The skin is maintained by self-renewal, proliferation, and differentiation of tissue-specific stem cells. We have shown previously that the transcription factor p63 plays an essential role in these processes. Although p63 has high sequence and structural similarities to the tumor [....] » Read More
Title : Efficacy of sylfirm x microneedling with radiofrequency alone versus combination treatment with a first session of chemical peel followed by sylfirm x in the treatment of resistant melasma: A pilot study.
Attiya Tareen, Skin Matters Clinic, Pakistan
Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Sylfirm X (microneedling with radiofrequency) alone with Sylfirm X combined with first session of Chemical Peel in the treatment of resistant melasma. Study design: This comparative prospective study was conducted at the Skin Matters Clin [....] » Read More
Title : Current status and trend of clinical azole resistance of aspergillus in China
Musang Liu, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, China
The prevalence of invasive aspergillosis was increasing during past years. Aspergillus had become one of the most common causes of death in patients with severe immune deficiency. Meanwhile, the sensitivity of aspergillus to azoles decreased significantly worldwide recently. In 2 [....] » Read More
Title : Acquisition of skills in dermatology …The journey from novice to expert
Lamees Mahmood Malik, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan
Like any other field of medicine, the specialty of dermatology is defined by certain hard and soft skills which a dermatologist needs to acquire during his training. These include clinical skills, procedural skills, teaching skills, communication and writing skills and interperso [....] » Read More
Title : Alhamd treatment of vitiligo, astudy of needling + excimer @ 308nm
Hamed Iftikhar, Alhamd Skin Clinics, Pakistan
Introduction: Vitiligo is an ever increasing problem in all age groups. Different regimens in practice are sun exposure, UVR and psoralens. My paper presents an original study where NEEDLING is combined with EXCIMER LASER @308nm. Our hypothesis is that epidermal cells in the ski [....] » Read More
Title : Salicylic acid peel combining with non-ablative fractional laser: Case study for adult acne therapy
Shaolin Hong, Beijing Zell Cosmetic Clinic, China
Purpose: Salicylic acid peel and non-ablative fractional laser have both shown beneficial results on adult acne vulgaris and breakout. The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combing 1540nm non-ablative fractional laser and delayed-release SA [....] » Read More
Title : Comparison between the efficacies of topical tranexamic acid versus intralesional tranexamic acid in treatment of melasma
Nadia Ali Azfar, Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Pakistan
Melasma is a common acquired disorder of hyperpigmentation and its treatment often necessitates a multifaceted approach especially in refractory cases. Topical tranexamic acid is commonly used but studies claimed that intralesional injection of tranexamic acid was more effi [....] » Read More
Title : Self Portrait
Ejigayehu Kassa, Laba Media and Communications Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
According to Doctors, this is a skin that has never been seen before at this stage. I am a journalist and filmmaker by profession. I had never had any health problems for many years. At one point I felt something unusual in my right side of my leg and arm. Itc [....] » Read More
Title : Curing and healing of staphylococcal skin infections the natural way – antivirulence therapy using naturally derived virulence-suppressing non-antibiotic compounds
Richard Kao, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The majority of microbes present on human skin are beneficial, but a few pathogens or opportunistic pathogens can cause chronic skin inflammation and undesirable skin conditions such as abscesses, cellulitis, and even cancer. To combat bacterial infections, antibiotics have tradi [....] » Read More
Title : The menace of topical steroid abuse in dermatology op
Moni Singh, Manipal Tata Medical College, India
Context: Topical corticosteroids are one of the most widely prescribed class of topical drugs. Since they provide rapid symptomatic relief in inflammatory dermatoses, their abuse is rampant. This is aided by lack of awareness about the adverse effects of the unprescribed use of T [....] » Read More
Title : Chemabrasion: Treatment of difficult acne and acne scarring
Iftikhar Sheikh, Alhamd Skin Clinics, Pakistan
Background: This paper includes a new combination treatment of difficult acne and acne scarring. It’s an original work with a new idea where microdermabrasion is combined with immediate chemical peeling (called CHEMABRASION). The microdermabrasion produces controlled remova [....] » Read More
Title : Visible results in aesthetic medicine with multidisciplinary methods: A journey through 43 years of experience
Bharti Magoo, Golden Touch Clinic, 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 rat [....] » Read More
Title : A case report - ALHE presenting at an atypical site with lymphadenopathy.
Rajkiran Takharya, Manipal Tata Medical College, India
Background: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE), a uncommon benign vascular proliferation, was initially thought to be a late stage of Kimura’s disease, but is now considered a separate entity. We report a case of ALHE with anemia (Haemoglobin = 10. [....] » Read More
Title : Ear Lobe Repair, now a lunch-break affair
Jyoti Aneja, La Grace, India
Introduction: The earlobe is an anatomical structure of small dimensions without specific function, but with a significant aesthetic role. It is the most defining part of the structure of an ear. Age however alters the shape, width and length of the lobe due to sagging, can [....] » Read More
Title : Entering and challenging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dermatology as a latecomer
Daelyong Ha, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Korea, Republic of
The healthcare-related market for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing at an average annual rate of 45.8% (averaged over 5 years from 2019 to 2023) as AI technology is being introduced in the medical industry. A skin cancer AI study is currently being conducted at K [....] » Read More
Title : Efficiency of intimate laser procedure on violation of the vaginal microflora in vulvovaginal atrophy.
Mirsaidova Munisa Abdushukurovna, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
Until recently, the problem of vulvovaginal atrophy was solved by the appointment of hormone replacement therapy, systemic and / or local. Topical application of estrogen in various forms has very low systemic absorption, but has been the only method of reducing the pain associat [....] » Read More