Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) frequently suffer from metabolic disturbances, in particular insulin resistance. Accumulating evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to the development of (MS). Hence, aim our study was investigate association 25(OH)D levels and components MS PCOS women.25(OH)D were measured by means ELISA 206 women affected PCOS. Metabolic, endocrine, anthropometric measurements oral glucose tolerance tests performed.The prevalence insufficient...

Background The growth of scalp hair is a cyclical process successive phases (anagen) and rest (telogen). In previous clinical trials in men with androgenetic alopecia, treatment finasteride increased counts defined area (i.e. density). Objectives current study used phototrichogram methodology to assess the effect on cycle. Patients/Methods Two hundred twelve men, age 18–40 years, alopecia were randomized receive 1 mg daily or placebo for 48 weeks. At baseline at 24 weeks, macrophotographs...

Objective: A histopathological and immunohistochemical study was initiated to assess changes in benign human pigmented skin lesions after quality switched ruby laser (QSRL) irradiation. Method: total of 196 solar lentigines on 8 patients' forearms were irradiated vivo, 13 biopsies taken. Hematoxylin-eosin staining techniques using anti-S-100 Fontana-Masson stainings, as well cryosections stained with nitroblue tetra-zolium chloride (NBTC), employed for the evaluation specimens. Results:...

Abstract Background Acne is an important health issue with a major psychological impact in addition to the physical problems it causes. Objectives To investigate superiority of mobile teledermatology care patients high‐need facial acne comparison outpatient services particular attention treatment efficacy, safety, and patient compliance. Further, satisfaction remote was evaluated. Methods Sixty‐nine consecutive (f: 25, m: 44, median age: 19 years, range: 13–37 years) were randomly allocated...

The controversial role of psychosocial stress in alopecia areata has been discussed widely, but there little research into patients' subjective experiences and coping. aim this study was to explore general specific coping strategies assess the onset course from patient's viewpoint. Forty-five patients conducted measurements body image. Qualitative data analysis performed referring interviews before areata, stress-reactivity, disease models, consequences illness-related strategies. Patients...

Platelet-rich plasma injections have been presented as an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia; however, reliable study data concerning this therapy are lacking. The current randomized, placebo-controlled pilot explored novel in 30 healthy male subjects with alopecia. Five platelet-rich treatments, at intervals of 4?6 weeks, and 2 follow-up examinations were performed. Twenty injected intracutaneously 10 physiological saline. Treatment efficacy was assessed by changes hair number...

Abstract Background Various approaches have been taken in the management of verrucae vulgares, but there is still no first‐choice treatment. Thus, a study was designed to evaluate efficacy flashlamp‐pumped pulsed dye laser (FPDL) treatment vulgares. Methods Within 18 months, 134 patients with recalcitrant or untreated vulgares on their hands feet, other sites, were exposed 585‐nm FPDL every 3.26 weeks. The following parameters used: energy density, 8 J/cm 2 ; spot size, 7 mm; pulse duration,...

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, self-limiting viral disease of childhood caused by poxvirus. Often the children themselves and their parents desire treatment for cosmetic reasons or because pruritus. Laser therapy offers another option to traditional methods treatment.19 aged between 2 13 years (median:6) with molluscum were treated in prospective, non-randomized pilot study flashlamp pumped pulsed dye laser (wave length:585 nm, pulse duration 0,45 ms, spot size 7 mm, energy density 6-7...

Abstract Background In the history of medicine, unexpected coincidences indicated development new treatment options. Objective One most peculiar ones concerns finding botulinum toxin, and this should be familiar to physicians using drug. Methods A survey through “fat‐poison” has been performed. Result poison turned one popular drugs in aesthetic medicine. Conclusion Depending on dose, a substance may poisonous or not.

Hirsutism represents a primary clinical indicator of androgen excess. The most common endocrine condition causing hirsutism is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Diagnosing PCOS not easy as the signs and symptoms are heterogenous. newest diagnostic guideline made by Androgen Excess Society in 2006, claims presence hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction (oligo / anovulation or ovaries). Obesity associated reproductive metabolic dysfunctions may aggravate PCOS. might be underdiagnosed non obese...

Background . Imiquimod 5% is licensed for the treatment of external genital warts, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis (AK) being used experimentally in various other dermato-oncological conditions. Objective This observational study shall show that nonmelanoma skin cancer can be detected at its earliest subclinical stage by reaction with imiquimod cleared finishing course treatment. Material Methods In this single arm trial 15 patients chronically sun-exposed who had no...

The dermal filler Princess VOLUME is a highly cross-linked, viscoelastic hyaluronic acid injectable gel implant used for aesthetic treatment. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of in treatment nasolabial folds, an open-label uncontrolled, multicenter study was conducted. Forty-eight subjects were recruited who had moderate to deep wrinkles, according Modified Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale (MFWS). Subjects received both folds at Day 0. Nasolabial fold severity evaluated 30, 90, 180, 270 days...

The correct classification of locoregional metastases malignant melanoma to skin is central the planning treatment. Local recurrence means persistence neoplastic cells at local site by virtue incomplete excision primary melanoma. Standard treatment excisional surgery. In contrast, (satellites, in-transit metastases) are around a or between and regional lymph nodes. They represent intralymphatic hematogenous spread cells. We present variety available options discuss especially topical...

Aim: To assess changes in human pigmented melanocytic skin lesions after quality-switched ruby laser (QSRL) irradiation. Methods: Investigations were performed ex vivo on 21 (10 nevus cell nevi, 2 dermal 4 congenital 3 lentigo maligna lesions, superficial spreading melanomas) immediately surgical excision. A total of 42 biopsy specimens was obtained for comparative investigations before and QSRL impact. Electron microscopy lesions. Results: Hematoxylin-eosin stainings showed selective...

Solar lentigines are benign lesions usually found on sun-damaged skin. We investigated twelve cases of solar through dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy, performed before, 30 min 10 days after, a single treatment with Q-switched ruby laser. At baseline, all showed characteristic features in microscopy analysis: regular honeycomb patterns, edged dermal papillae cord-like rete ridges at the dermoepidermal junction. Thirty minutes post-laser treatment, blurred epidermal intercellular...

Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma mainly affects middle‐aged women, and usually presents as grouped reddish‐brown papules. Hislopathological features include the presence of multinucleate cells in reticular dermis, numerous dilated dermal vessels. The lesions are benign, may persist for years. Treatment is needed cosmetic reasons. We report successful use argon laser to treat two patients who had angiohistiocytoma.

Journal Article Nonablative laser treatment of wrinkles: meeting the objective? Assessment by 25 dermatologists Get access D. Kopera, Kopera Department Dermatology, University Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 8, A‐8036 Austria Daisy Kopera. E‐mail: daisy.kopera@uni‐graz.at Search for other works this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar J. Smolle, Smolle S. Kaddu, Kaddu H. Kerl British Volume 150, Issue 5, 1 May 2004, Pages 936–939, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.05873.x Published: 01...

Objective: Venous leg ulcer treatment often requires months or years of regular wound care by trained staff. It has been suggested that low-level laser irradiation a biostimulative and healing effect, but this not clinically verified controlled studies. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness with placebo ‘light source’. Method: Forty-four patients were assigned two groups (laser placebo) third group (standardised only) quantify effect therapy. Patients in all three received...

Background and Objectives Genital warts represent benign epithelial proliferations induced by human papillomavirus. The goal of treatment is the clearance visible warts. Different regimens are available. Flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser (FPDL) represents one many options for management viral (verrucae vulgares), its effectiveness being comparable with that conventional therapies. We evaluated effectivity FPDL light genital Study Design/Materials Methods A prospective study was performed to...