Exploring the potential of the emerging 675 nm laser across diverse skin pathologies: a comprehensive review.

Background: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) at 675 nm, within the red light spectrum, has emerged as a noninvasive therapeutic option for various dermatological conditions, including aging-related skin changes, melasma, acne vulgaris, and striae distensae.

Aims: This review aims to elucidate the therapeutic potential of the 675 nm laser in dermatology by synthesizing existing research evidence and clinical outcomes.

Methods: A literature search was conducted on PubMed to include studies investigating the efficacy of the 675 nm laser in diverse dermatological conditions.

Shedding New Light on Cutaneous Horns: A Comprehensive Review and Pitfall of Management.

A cutaneous horn, also known as cornu cutaneum, is an uncommon protuberance of highly compacted keratinous material from the stratum corneum, resembling an animal horn. Although the cause and pathogenesis of these lesions were long misunderstood, cutaneous horns are now generally recognised to be reactive skin growths that can result from a variety of infectious, malignant, pre-malignant, and benign conditions. Most cutaneous horns are benign, but approximately 16%-20% are malignant, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common malignant underlying aetiology.

Pilomatrix carcinoma unveiled: a systematic review of clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnostic puzzles, and management strategies.

Pilomatrix carcinoma (PC) is a rare malignant adnexal tumor originating from follicular matrix cells primarily impacting Caucasian males. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature on PC through an exploration of 206 cases reported between 1980 and 2024. We discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentation, histopathology, and diagnostic challenges of PC, and explore various treatment methods for this rare malignancy as well as their associated outcomes.

Skin cancer in patients who are co-infected with HIV/ HBV or HIV/HCV: a systematic review.

Skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States, has been well-described in the literature to be associated with environmental factors including ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, the effect of chronic viral infections on risk of skin cancer development, particularly in individuals co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B or C Viruses (HBV/HCV), has yet to be elucidated. This systematic review aims to be one of the first to consolidate existing literature and examine the relationship between skin cancer and HIV/HBV and HIV/HCV co-infections.

Apple Vision Pro and Its Implications in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Narrative Review.

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a precise and effective technique for treating skin cancers, necessitating high accuracy and real-time decision-making to ensure complete tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. The introduction of the Apple Vision Pro (AVP), an advanced mixed-reality headset, presents a potential technological advancement in surgical practice. The present investigation explores the integration of AVP into Mohs surgery, focusing on its potential to enhance preoperative planning, intraoperative guidance, and postoperative analysis.