melanosis/edema

BACKGROUND Melasma is a uichronic, often relapsing skin disorder, with poor long-term results from all current therapies. OBJECTIVE To assess efficacy and safety of non-ablative 1,550 nm fractional laser therapy (FLT) as compared to the gold standard, triple topical therapy

BACKGROUND A new fractional photothermolysis device is used in our retrospective study to treat melasma in Chinese patients. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the 1927 nm fractional thulium fiber laser in the treatment of melasma in Chinese patients. METHODS Eleven melasma patients

Two patients with progressive, diffuse precancerous melanosis (intraepithelial atypical melanocytic hyperplasia or melanocytic dysplasia) of the conjunctiva were treated with cryotherapy. In one patient, the contiguous cutaneous portions of both eyelids were involved and received the same therapy;

Melasma presents a significant challenge to laser surgeons. Aggressive treatments often result in rebound melasma or post-inflammatory pigmentary alteration. Recent reports suggest melasma pathogenesis may have a vascular component. Spectrocolorimetry can detect subtle or sub-clinical telangiectatic

Melasma is a chronic, relapsing disorder that can be disfiguring and can have adverse effects on quality of life. Recently, a unique hydroquinone-free topical product addressing multiple pathways involved in pigmentation was shown to have similar efficacy and equally well tolerated as 4%

BACKGROUND Various treatments are currently available for melasma. However, results are often disappointing. OBJECTIVE We sought to assess the efficacy and safety of nonablative 1550-nm fractional laser therapy and compare results with those obtained with triple topical therapy (the gold

BACKGROUND Q-switched (QS) lasers are effective in the treatment of freckles and lentigines in Type I and II skin, with minimal adverse effects. Long pulsed (LP) lasers have been proposed to be more suitable for treatment of darker skin types. OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy and adverse

Imatinib mesylate is a cytotoxic agent that targets tyrosine kinase. Common side effects of this drug include nausea, edema and maculopapular rash. Hypopigmentation is a commonly reported side effect of this drug while hyperpigmentation has rarely been described. We describe five cases of

OBJECTIVE To describe the MR findings of neurocutaneous melanosis in the brain and correlate these with the known pathology and proposed embryologic basis of this disorder. METHODS The brain (seven patients) and spine (three patients) MR scans of seven patients with neurocutaneous melanosis were

BACKGROUND Melasma is an acquired hyperpigmentary disorder characterized by dark patches or macules located on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, chin, and neck. Treatment of melasma involves the use of topical hypopigmenting agents such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, and azelaic acid and its

BACKGROUND A 1,927-nm wavelength was recently added to the 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser. This wavelength possesses a higher absorption coefficient for water than the 1,550-nm, conferring greater ability to target epidermal processes such as dyschromia. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and

The clinical presentation of certain dermatologic conditions differs between women and men; this may be especially true when women are perimenstrual or pregnant. Skin diseases that erupt or become aggravated during the perimenstrual period include autoimmune progesterone dermatitis and melasma.

Ephedrae Herba (EH) is obtained by drying the stems of Ephedra sinica Stapf (family Ephedraceae). EH has been used clinically to treat colds and to reduce edema in skin. The effects of EH on melanogenesis were studied in B16 murine melanocytes. The tyrosinase activity and melanin content were

Eyes area is of high importance in aesthetic dermatology. This area one of the most difficult for procedures. Skilful treatment can significantly improve the quality of patients' life. The aim of the study was to present and differentiate a variety of changes observed in the eye area and factors