Publications by authors named "C Kalil"

Introduction: Topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is used to treat actinic keratosis, although side effects limit treatment. Microneedling might be a tool for reducing treatment duration.

Objective: To evaluate microneedling to promote 5-FU delivery at different concentrations (0.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 0.5%-1% of people worldwide. Hemodynamic changes due to stiffening of the arteries may cause cardiac structural and electrical remodeling that induces AF.

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Background: Acne is a chronic disease that affects the pilosebaceous follicle and is characterized by the presence of non-inflammatory and/or inflammatory lesions, affecting both adolescents and adults. Inflammatory acne lesions are capable to increase their melanin production and promote a post-inflammatory hyperchromia.

Aims: To assess the efficacy of a serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and controlling skin oiliness in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.

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