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Purpura following laser hair removal: a case report

Dermatology Reports
Laser hair removal (LHR) is a reliable and safe technique for the long-term reduction of unwanted hair. Common adverse effects involve momentary discomfort, transient erythema, and perifollicular edema, while the occurrence of purpura is infrequent.
Kalliopi Papadopoulou, Eleni Paschalidou, Despoina Kosta, Kalliopi Karamanolaki   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Validated, Reliable, and Novel Skin Frailty Scale for Outpatient Usage and Its Association With Age, Sex, and Non‐Melanoma Skin Cancer: An Observational Study

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Skin frailty (SF) is a common condition affecting adults aged ≥65 years. However, the lack of a validated and reliable visual scale to assess SF severity is a barrier to clinical care and research. In this study, we developed a 9‐parameter Skin Frailty Score (SFS), validated by two board‐certified dermatologists and meeting item and scale level content
Po‐Han Ho, Farah Abou‐Taleb, Shufeng Li, Kiana Yekrang, Vijaytha Muralidharan, Pirunthan Pathmarajah, Sophia Katherine Longo, Zakia Rahman, Albert Sean Chiou, Anne Lynn S. Chang   +9 more
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Nail Disorders in Systemic Conditions

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nail findings in children can be indicative of an underlying systemic disease. Many of these findings are seen in multiple entities and are not specific to one disease. The importance of specifically examining for these nail changes cannot be overstated.
Jane Sanders Bellet
wiley   +1 more source

Cutaneous periumbilical purpura in disseminated strongyloidiasis in cancer patients: a pathognomonic feature of potentially lethal disease?

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Cutaneous manifestations in disseminated strongyloidiasis are infrequent but should raise the suspicion for its diagnosis. We retrospectively evaluated the charts of six patients with cancer and a proven diagnosis of disseminated strongyloidiasis.
Jorge I. F. Salluh, Fernando A. Bozza, Tatiana S. Pinto, Luisa Toscano, Peter F. Weller, Marcio Soares   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of Simultaneous Emission of Nd:YAG and Alexandrite Lasers in BLEND Mode for Hair Removal and Permanent Hair Reduction

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction of a novel laser technology that employs simultaneous emission of Alexandrite (755 nm) and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) wavelengths for permanent hair removal, as compared with standard of care treatment using a single wavelength (either Alexandrite or Nd:Yag).
Nkemjika Ugonabo, Anne M. Chapas, Thomas E. Rohrer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tissue Micro‐Coring Is a Safe and Effective Option for the Treatment of the Nasolabial Fold, Marionette, and Perioral Rhytids

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Non‐surgical treatment of the aging lower face remains a therapeutic challenge. Tissue Micro‐Coring Technology (MCT) is a novel technology that permits the non‐surgical removal of skin as micro‐cores, tightening skin and inducing collagen and elastin.
Omar A. Ibrahimi, Mathew M. Avram, H. Ray Jalian, Nazanin Saedi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Refractor y thrombotic thrombocytopenic pur pura following acute pancreatitis

Journal of Acute Disease, 2016
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder with an estimated incidence of 4–5 cases per million people per year. It is characterized by small-vessel platelet-rich thrombi that cause thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic ...
Ebisa Bekele, Bethel Shiferaw, Alexandra Sokolova, Arpan Shah, Phillip Saunders, Alida Podrumar, Javed Iqbal   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the efficacy of obturator cryoneurolysis for hip adductor spasticity: An observational, prospective study

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hip adductor spasticity is a common affliction among patients with disorders of the central nervous system. Cryoneurolysis is a novel intervention for spasticity involving the application of extreme cold to a nerve. This induces axonal breakdown, relieving spasticity.
Fraser MacRae, Mahdis Hashemi, Paul Winston   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proctoring in a Second Language: Exploring Fairness and Justice in Remote English Language Testing

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Remote proctoring is increasingly common in English language testing (Isbell & Kremmel, 2020), yet it often requires communication in the target language, unlike in‐person centers that may offer support in test‐takers' first language. Although prior studies have noted communication challenges in remote testing environments (Green & Lung, 2021;
Jieun Kim
wiley   +1 more source

Invasive Meningococcal Disease in a Patient With Complement 7 Deficiency

Journal of General and Family Medicine
Neisseria meningitidis can cause invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). Individuals with primary complement deficiencies are at a higher risk of developing IMD. However, cases of IMD associated with complement deficiency have rarely been reported in Japan.
Hiroaki Nishioka, Kazuki Maegawa, Shigeo Hara   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source