Publications by authors named "Kiem Pham Cao"
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Alex Trivantage laser wavelength 755 nm (ATL) in the treatment of freckles at Hanoi Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Vietnam.
Patients And Methods: A group of 30 patients with freckles were treated by ATL (Alex Trivantage-Candela Co America) with spots size 3 mm, wavelength 755 mm, and energy 5-6 j/cm. All the patients were treated 2 times with 4-weeks interval.
Background: Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral disease primarily affecting children.
Aim: The objective is to compare the efficacy of 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution versus 10% salicylic pomade in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
Methods: Clinical trials on 70 patients were randomised into 2 groups: 39 patients treated with 10% KOH solution and 31 patients treated with 10% salicylic pomade.
Efficacy of Surgical Excision for Nevus Sebaceous - Vietnamese Experience.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
January 2019
Background: Nevus Sebaceous (NS) is hamartoma predominantly composed of sebaceous glands and is classified as a type of epidermal nevus. In most case, clinical manifestation of NS is typical, so histopathology examination is important only in atypical lesions for its risk of malignancy. Clinical symptoms are plaques or papules (100%), appearing in the head area (100%) with smooth surface (65.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnatomical Evaluation for Successful Dye Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stain in Vietnamese Patients.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
January 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Vbeam Perfecta® laser treatment for port wine stains located on the head and neck.
- A total of 42 patients were treated, and the results showed varying degrees of success: 43.8% experienced excellent lightening (76%-100%), while 18.8% saw good (51%-75%) and fair (26%-50%) improvements, and another 18.8% showed minimal to no response (0%-25%).
- The findings concluded that pulsed dye laser is an effective method for treating port wine stains in facial and neck areas.
The Effectiveness of Local Surgical Technique in Treatment of Axillary Bromhidrosis.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci
January 2019
Background: Up to now, surgical excision of apocrine glands still has been a method that yields high treatment results and low rate of odour recurrent for patients, but many people worry about some serious complications that have been observed postoperatively, such as hematoma and skin necrosis. These prolong wound healing, leading to unsightly scars in the axillary fossae.
Aim: We conducted this research to investigate the effects and complications of our surgical technique for axillary bromhidrosis.