Skin resurfacing

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Scabies, a common and highly contagious skin infestation, is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis . Identifying individuals with scabies often poses a diagnostic challenge, as its clinical features resemble other dermatologic conditions such as drug reactions, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. Furthermore, the cutaneous manifestations arise from delayed-type immunologic reactions to the mites and their byproducts, allowing some individuals to carry the mite without showing symptoms. The significant transmissibility of scabies, along with the potential for asymptomatic carriers, creates multiple treatment hurdles for cohabiting individuals, as the failure to treat all close contacts can result in re-infestation...

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BACKGROUND: Erbium-YAG laser has been the working horse in dermatology for years. Surprisingly, data on the efficacy and adverse effects of this novel resurfacing and ablative technique of erbium-YAG laser for superficial dermatoses in Indian skin is limited. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of erbium-YAG laser ablation in superficial cutaneous lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred and fifty patients of various superficial dermatoses, treatable by erbium-YAG laser, were recruited in the study...

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Foot degloving injuries are serious problem and presented regularly to plastic surgery department. Proper identification of this condition followed by suitable reconstruction reduces disability and limb loss. This study highlights the effectiveness of a supramalleolar flap for covering a foot defect. CASE PRESENTATION: An 18 year- old man was involved in a road traffic accident and received trauma to his left foot which led to loss of the skin of the dorsum of his foot...

Acne vulgaris (AV) is the eighth most common disease in the world. This condition can impair the affected patients' social and psychological functioning and lower their quality of life. In general, scar reduction, rather than complete scar removal, is the aim of AV treatment. Dermal abrasion, chemical peeling, laser resurfacing, subcision, punch methods, tissue-improving substances, and dermal fillers are the currently available therapeutic options. In this study, we focused on the rapidly developing field of dermal fillers used alone or in combination with other therapies to reconstruct skin affected by acne scars and to evaluate the improvement of facial appearance after using different types of dermal fillers...

BACKGROUND: The 1064-nm Nd:YAG picosecond lasers using fractional micro-lens array (P-MLA) was a promising therapy for skin resurfacing. However, no studies have compared P-MLA with ablative fractional 2940-nm Er:YAG lasers (AF-Er) in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of P-MLA and AF-Er for the treatment of atrophic acne scars. METHODS: We performed a prospective, randomized, split-face, controlled pilot study...

BACKGROUND: The eyelids play an important role in our appearance and are usually the first to show signs of age. The Fotona SP Spectro Systems consist of a range of noninvasive laser treatments that work together synergistically to tighten the collagen in four dimensions and provide long-lasting firmness to the face. The Fotona SP Spectro combines two wavelengths: Er:YAG (2940 nm) and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) with four distinct treatments: SmoothLiftingTM, FRAC3®, PIANO®, and SupErficialTM, allowing safe, painless, noninvasive, and no downtime rejuvenation...

In the nonablative laser field, a new technology that emits a 675-nm wavelength red light is emerging. A literature review was performed to examine its efficacy and safety in the treatment of skin diseases. Various databases were searched (PubMed, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov) up to March 2023. Skin aging disorders, melasma, and acne scars were the main diseases discussed in the literature. Although the therapeutic outcomes were variable, all of the studies reported good clinical outcomes. The new 675-nm laser system, targeting collagen, is promising in the treatment of aging-related skin conditions, melasma, and acne scars...

Superficial chemical peels are one of the most popular skin resurfacing procedures in a dermatologists' clinic today due to quick application process, fast recovery, good patient acceptance, and excellent cosmetic results. The role of various peeling agents like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, Jessner's solution, retinoic acid, and lactic acid in the management of melasma has been established as that of an additional or maintenance therapy. This article details the current evidence and recommendations for the use of chemical peels in the treatment of melasma, a chronic and recurrent hyperpigmentary disorder...

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) skin flap provides abundant, thin, pliable skin coverage with adequate pedicle length and calibre, and tolerable donor site morbidity. However, coverage of relatively large defects using the ALT flap alone is limited. We present our experience of using the ALT flap coupled with the vastus lateralis (VL) flap supplied by the same pedicle for large defect reconstruction. Between 2016 and 2020, ten patients with extensive lower-extremity or trunk defects were treated using the ALT/VL chimeric flap...

Introduction With a better understanding of local fasciocutaneous flaps, local muscle flaps, split skin grafts, myocutaneous flaps, cross-leg flaps, and microvascular free tissue transfers, soft tissue management has improved during the past few years. The present study was conducted to study the various modalities of resurfacing lower extremity wound defect and their clinical outcome in patients with lower extremities trauma. Methodology An observational study was done in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College, Gorakhpur (UP), and Maharshi Vashishtha Autonomous State (MVAS) Medical College, Basti (UP), with 30 patients admitted for lower limb resurfacing irrespective of the cause of wound defect from December 2020 to November 2021...

Acne vulgaris stands out as the most prevalent skin disorder among teenagers and young adults, causing physical discomfort and considerable economic and psychological burdens on individuals and society. A wide range of topical and systemic therapies are available in acne treatment. Chemical peeling is a skin resurfacing technique designed to rebuild healthy skin using exfoliating substances, a simple and affordable process with various dermatological uses. Chemical peels, classified as superficial, medium, and deep, have been utilized for acne vulgaris and multiple other skin issues...

BACKGROUND: In the surgical treatment of head and neck locally advanced malignancies, microvascular free flaps represent the most valuable solution to reconstruct the tissue defect after resection of the primary neoplasm. In particular, microvascular free flaps allow to restore the functional and aesthetical features of the head and neck compartments. The superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) flap represents, as an evolution of the groin flap, a valid alternative to the radial fasciocutaneous free (RFFF) flap or the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap...

Laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) is a treatment method to enhance the penetration of pharmaceuticals through the skin. The aim of the present study is to track hyaluronic acid (HA) and analyse its effect on human skin in vivo after ablative fractional laser (AFL) treatment. Healthy male and female subjects were recruited. Four areas were marked on their forearms of each volunteer, and each area was assigned to one of the following treatment options: AFL + HA, AFL only, HA only or untreated control...

BACKGROUND: Soft tissue expansion is a common technique for restoring large skin defects. Fixed-type expanders may be inappropriate for the following reasons: (1) the shapes and sizes of the defects vary in different patients; and (2) the bulged base of the fixed-type expander does not fit the curve of the human body, which may induce complications such as concave deformities or nerve palsy from continuous mechanical compression. The customized expander adjusts better to the shape and the topography of the expansion site compared with the fixed-type expander...

Laser skin rejuvenation was introduced in the mid-1990s. Early ablative laser devices relied on scanner technology that provided significant ablation and longer time on tissue treatments. These early treatments provided significant improvement in the appearance of the skin, but because of the longer treatment times and in some cases excessive treatment, complications such as scarring and hypopigmentation were significant. More recent advances in skin resurfacing technology have now minimized these risks providing certain key principles are observed...

Objective: To investigate the clinical effects of free transplanted pre-expanded scapular flap in reconstructing scar contracture deformity of neck. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted. From February 2010 to August 2020, 17 cervical scar deformity patients (9 males and 8 females, aged 8-42 years) who met the inclusion criteria were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University. The patients underwent skin and soft tissue expander (hereinafter referred to as expander) implantation in scapular region in stage Ⅰ procedures, and the free transplanted pre-expanded flaps were used to resurface the wounds followed by neck scar resection in the stage Ⅱ procedures...

OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of the various treatment options available in the clinic to achieve periorbital rejuvenation. DATA SOURCES: Literature review and expert opinion. CONCLUSIONS: Periorbital rejuvenation in the clinic can be accomplished through a variety of treatment modalities, including topical therapies, skin resurfacing, and fillers and injectables. Furthermore, some surgical approaches, such as upper blepharoplasties, ptosis, and brow lifts, can be performed in the clinic under local anesthesia with only mild oral sedation...