Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails.

Background: Brittle nail syndrome is a common problem among women and refers to nails that exhibit surface roughness, raggedness, and peeling.

Aim: The goal of this study was to investigate whether daily oral supplementation with collagen peptides alleviates the symptoms of brittle nails and improves nail growth rate.

Methods: In this open-label, single-center trial, 25 participants took 2.

Bromoderma in an infant.

Bromoderma is a cutaneous eruption caused by the absorption of bromide. Clinical manifestations include acneiform and vegetative lesions. We report the case of an infant with bromoderma caused by the use of syrup for abdominal colic containing calcium bromide.

Acoustic wave therapy for cellulite, body shaping and fat reduction.

Background: Cellulite is a common aesthetic condition that affects almost every woman.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) for cellulite and body shaping.

Methods: In this open-label, single-centre trial, 30 women presenting moderate or severe cellulite underwent 12 sessions of AWT on the gluteus and back of the thighs, over six weeks.