Alopecia after mesotherapy with dutasteride is an extremely rare complication. Dutasteride is a second-generation 5a-reductase enzyme inhibitor that decreases serum dihydrotestosterone levels by 90%. It inhibits both type 1 and 2 enzymes, whereas finasteride inhibits only type 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerianal hyperhidrosis (HH) is a rare form of primary focal HH and may become a major problem for the patient with a significant psychosocial burden and negative impact on the quality of life. Botulinum toxin injections are widely used as a second-line treatment option for axillary, palmar, and plantar HH with a good safety profile. Herein, we pre-sent a case of primary perianal HH successfully treated with Botulinum toxin A at a dose higher than that previously reported in literature, with a longer response, a higher degree of satisfaction, and no adverse effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHarlequin syndrome (HS) is a rare entity derived from the dysfunction of the sympathetic nervous system. It is characterised by unilateral facial flushing and sweating induced by exercise, heat and emotion. Most cases are primary with an unknown pathogenic mechanism.
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May 2021
Syringotropic mycosis fungoides is a very rare variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas characterised by prominent involvement of the eccrine glands. Hypereosinophilic syndrome refers to a rare group of conditions that are associated with persistent eosinophilia with organ involvement. It is classified into idiopathic, primary and secondary (reactive).
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Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is the most severe form of chronic non-filarial lymphedema that leads to disfiguration of body parts. Multiple topical and surgical treatments have been typically used with high relapse rates and local complications. In this context, CO2 laser emerges as a new well-tolerated and effective treatment option.
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