Publications by authors named "M Gerodimou"

Article Synopsis
  • - Harlequin syndrome is a rare autonomic nervous system disorder that results in reduced facial flushing and sweating on one side, triggered by factors like exercise or stress.
  • - The condition is linked to an issue in the cervical sympathetic nerves, specifically on the side that does not flush.
  • - The text includes a case study of an 8-year-old with this syndrome and discusses other skin-related conditions that also use the term "harlequin."
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Background: Studies comparing head-to-head treatment modalities for anogenital warts are lacking.

Aim: We sought to compare a short, 8-week course of imiquimod 5% cream to versus the standard 4 week course of podophyllotoxin in the treatment of anogenital warts and to assess factors that may affect response to treatment.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study.

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Skin tags (STs) are benign skin lesions. Their definite etiology remains unknown. We aim to examine the association of obesity, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, thyroid abnormalities, acanthosis nigricans, and multiple STs in a Greek primary population.

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Background: Dark circles (DC), seen in the periorbital area, are defined as bilateral, round, homogeneous pigmented macules whose aetiology is thought to be multifactorial. Available treatments include bleaching creams, topical retinoic acid, chemical peels, lasers, autologous fat transplantation, injectable fillers and surgery (blepharoplasty).

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combination of microneedling and 10% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels in the treatment of DC.

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