Poly-L-lactic acid: a temporary filler for soft tissue augmentation.

A number of soft tissue filling agents are available in the U.S. and Europe.

Micrographic surgery of basal cell carcinomas of the head.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a locally invasive malignant cutaneous tumour with a rising incidence. This tumour can be treated successfully by a variety of techniques, including local excision, radiation, cryotherapy, curettage, electrodessication and laser obliteration. Micrographic surgery is a specialised type of minimal marginal surgery that offers higher cure rates than do other options in the treatment of contiguous skin cancers in selected settings.

Different isoforms of secreted aspartyl proteinases (Sap) are expressed by Candida albicans during oral and cutaneous candidosis in vivo.

Distinct isoforms of secreted aspartyl proteinases (Sap) of Candida albicans are important virulence factors for different types of candidosis. Predominant expression of Sap1-3 has been shown to be crucial for superficial infections in experimental mucosal and cutaneous candidosis, whereas Sap4-6 might be important for systemic disease. This in-vivo study investigated Sap expression in two samples from patients with oral candidosis and from cutaneous infection.