research 2018 ISPAN Meeting Abstracts
The 2018 ISPAN Meeting emphasized hands-on learning, patient safety, and professional growth in medical aesthetics and reconstructive practices.
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research Visual Diagnosis: The Case of the Balding Preschooler
A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
research Primary Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance or Chrousos Syndrome: Allostasis Through a Mutated Glucocorticoid Receptor
Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.
research An Industry Update: What's New in the Field of Therapeutic Delivery This Month?
New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
research Efficacy of Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse Therapy in the Treatment of Lichen Planus
Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
research Preoperative Versus Postoperative Language Specialization in Infants with Sagittal Craniosynostosis: An ERP Study
Surgery may help infants with sagittal craniosynostosis develop more typical language processing.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Inositol Versus Metformin Administration in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Inositol was more effective than Metformin in treating symptoms of PCOS in women.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Book Review: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America: Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery
The book provides useful information on facial surgery complications but lacks consistent visuals and has some repetition.
research Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report
The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.
research Generalized Granuloma Annulare: A Therapeutic Challenge. Our Experience in 12 Patients
Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
research Prognostic Significance of a Positive Nonsentinel Lymph Node in Cutaneous Melanoma
Finding a positive nonsentinel lymph node in melanoma patients indicates a worse prognosis.
research Efficacy of Topical Nanoemulsion (NB-002) for the Treatment of Distal Subungual Onychomycosis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Trial
NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
research A Randomized, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicenter, Investigator-Blinded Study of Four Treatment Regimens of Posaconazole in Adults with Toenail Onychomycosis
Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.
research P33: Experimental Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
research Critical Appraisal of Reports on the Treatment of Perioral Dermatitis
Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
research Robotic Hair Transplantation Surgery
Robotic hair transplantation surgery is generally effective with high satisfaction rates and minimal complications.
research Atrophying Squamous Papulous Dermatitis (Degos Disease): Nine Years of Follow-Up
A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
research Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: Report of Two Cases
The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
research Vitamin D Receptor: Molecular Signaling and Actions of Nutritional Ligands in Disease Prevention
Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.
research Wnt1/β-Catenin Injury Response Activates the Epicardium and Cardiac Fibroblasts to Promote Cardiac Repair
Wnt1/βcatenin signaling is crucial for heart repair after injury.
research HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Transgender Women: A Subgroup Analysis of the iPrEx Trial
PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Liposomal Systems as Drug Delivery Vehicles for Dermal and Transdermal Applications
Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
research Pathophysiological Mechanisms Implicated in Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.
research Selenium as an Element in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer in Women Receiving Chemotherapy
Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.
research Short- and Long-Term Clinical Skin Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Trans Men
Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
research Clinical Use of a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast
The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Considerations in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.