Publications by authors named "Konstantinos Kouzounis"

Background: Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare condition characterized by a progressive shrinkage and degeneration of the tissues beneath the skin, usually on one side of the face. Managing this disease presents numerous challenges due to its heterogeneity and unpredictable outcomes. The existing literature is primarily composed of case reports and series, leading to a lack of comprehensive guidelines on surgical intervention for the various manifestations of PRS.

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Gender Affirmation Surgery (GAS) is a super specialized subset within the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) that is ever evolving and of increasing interest to the PRS community. It is a multifaceted process which, in addition to surgical therapy, involves mental health therapy and hormonal therapy. One rapidly emerging interest within GAS is the role that gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) plays in enhancing surgical outcomes.

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  • Calciphylaxis is a serious condition affecting the skin, characterized by rapid calcification of blood vessels and soft tissues, leading to painful skin lesions and ulcers.
  • The majority of patients are those with conditions like end-stage renal disease, especially after starting hemodialysis, where imbalances in calcium and phosphate can trigger the disease.
  • A case study of a 72-year-old woman demonstrates an unusual quick onset of calciphylaxis just three months into hemodialysis, underscoring the need for careful monitoring of patients right from the beginning of treatment.
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Background: Androgenic alopecia (AGA), a prevalent and extensively studied condition characterized by hair loss, presents a significant global issue for both men and women. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for AGA due to its regenerative and immunomodulatory properties. The primary objective of this systematic review was to assess the current literature on the efficacy and safety of cellular and acellular stem cell-derived therapies in the management of AGA.

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