Publications by authors named "A Firooz"
Background: The rising demand for body contouring and concerns about side effects of invasive surgical procedures have led to advances in providing new non-invasive alternative methods for weight reduction. The current retrospective study investigated the safety and efficacy of photobiomodulation technology in reducing local obesity in Middle Eastern participants.
Methods: Providing data about body circumferences of 30 participants, with body mass index (BMI) >28 and localized obesity in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or arms were included in the final data synthesis.
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- Candida parapsilosis is a major fungus contributing to nail infections, known for forming biofilms that resist standard antifungal treatments.
- This research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the antifungal drug itraconazole against biofilms of C. parapsilosis, examining its ability to induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) that lead to cell death.
- The findings suggest that targeting ROS can enhance the effectiveness of antifungal therapy, particularly for stubborn cases of nail fungus, highlighting the potential of itraconazole as a key treatment option.
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- Rapid diagnosis of melanoma is crucial for better patient outcomes, and this study evaluates the effectiveness of teledermoscopy using the FotoFinder device and Moleanalyzer Pro AI compared to in-person clinical exams.
- The study involved 30 melanocytic moles from 29 patients, analyzing the sensitivity and specificity of the three diagnosis methods against histopathological results.
- Results showed that face-to-face exams had the highest sensitivity and specificity, while the teledermoscopy provided better agreement with pathology than the AI method, indicating that AI cannot fully replace dermatologists' expertise.
Background: Skin aging as a continuous and irreversible process is mainly the result of alterations of function and structure of the dermis. Among the modalities used for treating skin aging, carboxytherapy has been introduced as a safe minimally-invasive method for rejuvenation, reparation, and reconditioning of the skin.
Objective: We assessed the efficacy of carboxytherapy for the treatment of intrinsic skin aging through pathological and immunohistochemical (IHC) investigations.
Background: Mannitol may be a good excipient for hyaluronic acid (HA) filler.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the tolerability and effectiveness of a mannitol-containing HA filler for the improvement of nasolabial folds (NLFs).
Patients And Methods: Thirty Middle Eastern participants aged 18 to 65 years with moderate-to-severe NLFs on the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) received 1 to 2 mL of a HA filler containing mannitol in both NLFs.