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View article: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis of Autologous Fat Transfer: Fat Transfer Confers a 4.2% Incidence of Complications
A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis of Autologous Fat Transfer: Fat Transfer Confers a 4.2% Incidence of Complications Open
Reporting of complications such as infection, necrosis, oil cysts and haematoma after fat transfer varies widely in the literature. Numerous variations in techniques (for example, cannula size, infiltration solution and fat-processing meth…
View article: Structural damage identification using single-point vibration data processing
Structural damage identification using single-point vibration data processing Open
Structural health monitoring and damage identification are essential for ensuring the safety and performance of engineering systems. Cracks introduce nonlinear dynamic behavior due to intermittent contact from the opening and closing of cr…
View article: Exploring the Interplay: Obesity, Lipid Metabolism, and Clinical Manifestations in Atopic Dermatitis
Exploring the Interplay: Obesity, Lipid Metabolism, and Clinical Manifestations in Atopic Dermatitis Open
Patients with AD who are obese should be monitored for possible abnormalities in lipid metabolism. Obesity may be a factor that contributes to a higher disease severity of AD.
View article: Head and neck dermatitis is exacerbated by Malassezia furfur colonization, skin barrier disruption, and immune dysregulation
Head and neck dermatitis is exacerbated by Malassezia furfur colonization, skin barrier disruption, and immune dysregulation Open
Introduction & objectives Head and neck dermatitis (HND) is a refractory phenotype of atopic dermatitis (AD) and can be a therapeutic challenge due to lack of responsiveness to conventional treatments. Previous studies have suggested t…
View article: National audit of non-melanoma skin cancer excisions performed by plastic surgery in the UK
National audit of non-melanoma skin cancer excisions performed by plastic surgery in the UK Open
A national, multi-centre audit of non-melanoma skin cancer excisions by plastic surgery.
View article: Burn depth assessment in tattooed patients
Burn depth assessment in tattooed patients Open
Tattoos are commonly accepted as a lifestyle choice, with an estimated 10-20% of the global population having a tattoo. Burn injuries in tattooed skin can be challenging to assess, and incorrect management can lead to an unnecessary burden…
View article: FABP5 as a possible biomarker in atopic march: FABP5-induced Th17 polarization, both in mouse model and human samples
FABP5 as a possible biomarker in atopic march: FABP5-induced Th17 polarization, both in mouse model and human samples Open
This study was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (Ministry of Science and ICT; No. NRF-2017R1A2B4009568), grants of the Korean Health Technology R&D Project, Ministry for Heal…
View article: Allergen‐specific immunotherapy for patients with atopic dermatitis sensitized to animal dander
Allergen‐specific immunotherapy for patients with atopic dermatitis sensitized to animal dander Open
Introduction Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, and AD patients are commonly sensitized to house dust mite (HDM). Of the several treatment options available, allergen‐specific immunotherapy (AIT) has been recogn…
View article: Current Status of Patient Education in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Korea
Current Status of Patient Education in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Korea Open
Patient education is important for successful management of atopic dermatitis; however, due to limited time and resources, patient education remains insufficient. This study aimed to investigate the current state of education provided by K…
View article: Allergen‐specific immunotherapy induces regulatory T cells in an atopic dermatitis mouse model
Allergen‐specific immunotherapy induces regulatory T cells in an atopic dermatitis mouse model Open
Background Several studies have demonstrated that allergen‐specific immunotherapy (SIT) can be an effective treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD). However, there is no relevant mouse model to investigate the mechanism and validate the novel…
View article: The use of biodegradable microneedle patches to increase penetration of topical steroid for prurigo nodularis
The use of biodegradable microneedle patches to increase penetration of topical steroid for prurigo nodularis Open
We suggest that simply applying a microneedle patch after topical steroid application could be a useful strategy for treating refractory skin diseases such as prurigo nodularis.
View article: Successful treatment of lichen amyloidosis accompanied by atopic dermatitis by fractional CO<sub>2</sub>laser
Successful treatment of lichen amyloidosis accompanied by atopic dermatitis by fractional CO<sub>2</sub>laser Open
Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is a subtype of primary cutaneous amyloidosis that is presented as persistent, multiple-grouped hyperkeratotic papules usually located on the shins, back, forearms or thighs. The treatment of LA has been considered …
View article: Clinical Diversity of Atopic Dermatitis: A Review of 5,000 Patients at a Single Institute
Clinical Diversity of Atopic Dermatitis: A Review of 5,000 Patients at a Single Institute Open
This analysis of 5,000 patients would lead to a better understanding of various subtypes and diverse clinical features of AD in Koreans. Distinct characteristics were observed among different age groups; thus, treatment strategies may need…
View article: Use of Lasers in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Use of Lasers in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Open
Alopecia areata (AA) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by round or oval patches of non-scarring hair loss that is mediated by lymphocytes affecting the hair follicles. To treat localized AA, intralesional corticosteroid injecti…
View article: Investigation of suitable starting doses of narrowband UVB in Asian vitiligo patients: a pilot study
Investigation of suitable starting doses of narrowband UVB in Asian vitiligo patients: a pilot study Open
Background Phototherapy is the preferred treatment modality for active and generalized vitiligo. One of the widely accepted consensus on starting dose of phototherapy is using a uniform dose of 280 mJ/cm 2 regardless of patients' Fitzpatri…
View article: Pachydermodactyly: A Benign Cutaneous Condition that May Be Misdiagnosed as a Joint Disorder
Pachydermodactyly: A Benign Cutaneous Condition that May Be Misdiagnosed as a Joint Disorder Open
Pachydermodactyly is a rare, benign form of digital fibromatosis characterized by asymptomatic soft tissue swelling of the lateral aspects of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints of the fingers. A 17-year-old male presented with a 4-y…
View article: Mucocutaneous Telangiectasia as a Diagnostic Clue of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: An Activin Receptor-Like Kinase-1 Mutation in a Korean Patient
Mucocutaneous Telangiectasia as a Diagnostic Clue of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: An Activin Receptor-Like Kinase-1 Mutation in a Korean Patient Open
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Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, is an autosomal dominant vascular disorder manifested by variable-sized arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the skin, central nervous …
View article: Treatment of Chronic Facial Erythema of Dermatomyositis with Intense Pulsed Light Therapy
Treatment of Chronic Facial Erythema of Dermatomyositis with Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Open
Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy that may include persistent facial erythema, which is refractory to topical and systemic treatments. In previous reports a pulsed dye laser was effective in the treatment of these skin…
View article: A Retrospective Study of Methylprednisolone Mini-Pulse Therapy Combined with Narrow-Band UVB in Non-Segmental Vitiligo
A Retrospective Study of Methylprednisolone Mini-Pulse Therapy Combined with Narrow-Band UVB in Non-Segmental Vitiligo Open
Background: Systemic corticosteroids have been used to arrest the progression of vitiligo. However, side effects have been a constant issue. Objective: We evaluated the clinical efficacy and side effect of oral methylprednisolone (MPD) min…