A case of neonatal lupus presenting with fever and skin rash in a 47-day-old girl [PDF]
Neonatal lupus (NL) is a passively acquired autoimmune disease that occurs in infants born from asymptomatic mothers having anti-SSA or anti-SSB antibody.
Yoonkyeom Shin+2 more
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Treatment of telangiectasia in surgical scars on the face with intense pulsed light: case series [PDF]
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an effective technology to treat vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and photorejuvenation, among other indications.
Cibele Toledo+4 more
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Fabrication of a low-cost strap for holding precordial electrodes on the hirsute chest
Background: Reusable suction-cup electrodes are used for recording a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) in resource-limited settings. These electrodes may easily detach if those are attached on a hirsute chest.
Himel Mondal+4 more
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Entropy and enthalpy for triggering cutaneous erythema [PDF]
The molar entropy (ΔS) and molar enthalpy (ΔH) for the denaturation event that triggers cutaneous erythema was determined to be ΔS = 190 J/(mole K) and ΔH = 146.9 × 103 J/mole. The experiment involved placing heated water against the skin of the forearm,
Steven L. Jacques, Joseph T. Walsh
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Subjective and Objective Measurements of the Facial Effects of Microdoses of Botulinum Toxin
Introduction: Studies have suggested that botulinum toxin A may improve skin quality, and application protocols using hyper-diluted doses of botulinum toxin (microdosing) have been studied as a way to achieve therapeutic goals without fully paralyzing ...
Doris Hexsel+4 more
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Use of botulinum toxin for rosacea: a pilot study [PDF]
Introduction: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The intradermal application of botulinum toxin (BT) has been studied as a therapeutic option for patients who struggle to manage flushing and/or persistent facial erythema.
Jaqueline Barbeito de Vasconcellos+2 more
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Autologous Whole Blood Therapy in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Comparative Study Between Autologous Serum Skin Test Positive and Negative Patients [PDF]
Introduction: Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) is frequently encountered in our day to day practice. Patients are often reluctant to take medicines for prolonged durations and seek interventions for rapid and prolonged remission.
Manjunath V Marigeri+3 more
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Eritema necrolítico migratorio y glucagonoma pancreático
El eritema necrolítico migratorio es una dermatosis paraneoplásica infrecuente que puede ser la primera manifestación clínica del glucagonoma, el cual se caracteriza por erupción mucocutánea, intolerancia a la glucosa, hipoaminoacidemia ...
Gerzaín Rodríguez+3 more
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Measured UV Exposures of Ironman, Sprint and Olympic-Distance Triathlon Competitors
Triathletes present an extreme case of modelled behaviour in outdoor sport that favours enhanced exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation. This research presents personal solar ultraviolet exposures, measured using all-weather polysulphone film dosimeters,
Nathan J. Downs+4 more
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Exposure to natural sunlight, specifically solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation contributes to lifetime risks of skin cancer, eye disease, and diseases associated with vitamin D insufficiency.
Nathan J. Downs+4 more
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