Abstract Background Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a multifactorial disease, with patients presenting at a younger age, which is a risk factor for many metabolic diseases. Aims To explore the risk factors associated with early-onset of MAA and its metabolic characteristics. Methods Forty patients with MAA and 45 healthy controls were collected....

Abstract Background Phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a rare congenital syndrome. Only a few studies have reported the treatment of PPV, including a case using photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat PPV-associated port-wine stains (PWS). Objective To investigating the efficacy and adverse effects of hemoporfin-PDT in PPV-associated PWS. Methods...

Abstract Background Alopecia areata (AA) is a recurrent immune-mediated disorder causing hair loss without any scarring being present. It affects hairs on the head or other parts of the body and can occur at any age and in both genders. It seems that AA is associated with a higher rate of psychological disorders resulting from hair loss and the esthetic...

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, EarlyView.

Abstract Background To date, a consensus on the relative efficacy and safety of CO2 fractional laser versus erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) fractional laser treatments for atrophic acne scars has not been reached. This meta-analysis aims to systematically assess and compare their effectiveness and safety in clinical practice. Methods...

Abstract Background Botulinum neurotoxin injections are the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures, but conventional blind injection for glabellar wrinkles remains to have some limitations. Aims We intend to directly inject botulinum neurotoxin into the glabella complex guided by real time ultrasound. We aim to propose a more efficient and...