Association between rosacea severity and relative muscle mass: A cross-sectional study.

Rosacea is thought to be associated with factors involved in metabolic syndrome (MetS). Muscle mass has a beneficial role in preventing MetS, but its link to rosacea remains unknown. We sought to investigate the association between rosacea severity and relative skeletal muscle mass.

Clinical Outcome of 1064-nm Picosecond Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars.

Background: Currently no study has evaluated the effect of the novel 1064-nm picosecond neodymium-doped:yttrium aluminium garnet laser (ps-Nd:YAG) for reducing Hypertrophic scarring (HS).

Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the efficacy and safety of a 1064-nm ps-Nd:YAG in the management of HS.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review and photographic analysis were conducted on patients treated with a low-fluence 1064-nm ps-Nd:YAG for HS improvement.

Comparison of allergen responses based on the TRUE Test and IQ Chamber system in Korean patients.

A comparison between responses to allergens based on the TRUE Test(TT) and IQ Chamber (IQC) in Europeans has been previously reported, however, no such study has been performed in Asians. To compare allergen responses using the TT and IQC (using the Korean standard series) in order to gather more information regarding the positive response rates for each allergen and the clinical value of IQC. Suspected contact dermatitis patients were enrolled and tested with 18 allergens using the TT and IQC.

Erratum: Treatment and Classification of Nevus of Ota: A Seven-Year Review of a Single Institution's Experience.

[This corrects the article on p. 446 in vol. 29, PMID: 28761293.

Efficacy and safety of a novel picosecond laser using combination of 1 064 and 595 nm on patients with melasma: A prospective, randomized, multicenter, split-face, 2% hydroquinone cream-controlled clinical trial.

Background And Objectives: Melasma is a common acquired, chronic hypermelanosis and still remains a therapeutic challenge. The low-fluence 1 064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is the most widely used for the treatment of moderate to severe melasma in Asia. Recently, the picosecond laser has been introduced for various pigmentary disorders such as melasma.

Treatment and Classification of Nevus of Ota: A Seven-Year Review of a Single Institution's Experience.

Background: Nevus of Ota (NO) is a relatively common pigmentary disorder in Asians. Tanino's classification is an old but tacit consensus to delineate the disease. Various treatment options have been presented.

Beneficial Effect of Low Fluence 1,064 nm Q-Switched Neodymium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser in the Treatment of Senile Lentigo.

Background: Low fluence 1,064 nm Q-switched (QS) Neodymium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser treatment, also known as laser toning, is widely used for pigmentary disorders. There has been no reliable evaluation of the effect of low fluence 1,064 nm QS Nd:YAG laser for senile lentigo.

Objective: To investigate the beneficial effect of low fluence 1,064 nm QS Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of senile lentigo on the face.

Rosacea and its association with enteral microbiota in Korean females.

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis affecting the face and eyes. An association between systemic comorbidities and rosacea has been reported, but the link to enteral microbiota is uncertain. We aimed to investigate the link between rosacea and enteral microbiota.

Melanogenesis inhibition in mice using a low-fluence 1064-nm Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser: a pilot study.

A low-fluence 1064-nm Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser, or laser toning, has yielded favorable outcomes in various benign pigmented disorders. However, the exact mechanism of action of laser toning has not been fully elucidated. We sought to determine the inhibitory effect of laser toning on melanogenesis and to assess how laser passes influence the outcomes.

A clinical study on the usefulness of autologous plasma filler in the treatment of nasolabial fold wrinkles.

Background: Recently, the efficacy of autologous plasma filler for the reduction of facial wrinkles has been demonstrated.

Objective: The aim of our study is to validate the efficacy and safety of autologous plasma filler in treating nasolabial fold wrinkles.

Material And Methods: Twenty Korean patients with moderate-to-severe nasolabial fold wrinkles were enrolled.

Synergistic effect of high-intensity focused ultrasound and low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of the aging neck and décolletage.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is regarded as an effective skin-lifting device; however, literature regarding treatment of the aging neck and décolletage with HIFU is scarce. Our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of combination with HIFU and low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG (LQSNY) laser on the aging neck and décolletage. Nineteen women were assessed.

Treatment of periorbital wrinkles with a novel fractional radiofrequency microneedle system in dark-skinned patients.

Background: Periorbital wrinkles as a result of photoaging are a frequent cosmetic concern. Recently, the fractional radiofrequency microneedle system was introduced as a new device for facial rejuvenation, and it has received much recognition for its unique "deep dermal heating with epidermal sparing" feature.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical efficacy and safety of the system for the treatment of periorbital wrinkles in Korean patients.

A case of perifollicular fibroma.

Perifollicular fibroma (PFF) is a very rare proliferative lesion of the perifollicular sheath. A flesh-colored, dome-shaped papulonodule is usually located on the face or the neck. These papulonodules may be single or multiple.

Eccrine hidrocystoma in a child: an atypical presentation.

Eccrine hidrocystomas are small benign cystic lesions that normally affect only adult females. Eccrine hidrocystoma is characterized by tense vesicles that are predominately located on the face and particularly on the periorbital areas. Histologically, eccrine hidrocystoma consists of one or more partially collapsed unilocular cysts in the dermis, and these cysts are often situated adjacent to normal eccrine ducts.

Effect of quilting sutures on hematoma formation after liposuction with dermal curettage for treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Liposuction provides further reduction of axillary sweating and malodor when combined with dermal curettage with sharp rasping cannulas. This aggressive approach is associated with relatively higher rate of hematoma formation when compared to the conventional simple liposuction.

Objective: The aim of this prospective, randomized, controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of quilting sutures on the incidence of hematoma formation after liposuction-curettage for treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis (AH).