Abdominal aorta intima-media thickness in children with hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is associated with atherosclerosis, which is attributed mainly to an atherogenic lipid profile. Increased intima-media thickness (IMT) is the first structural change detected in atherosclerosis. This prospective cohort study investigated lipid profile and abdominal aorta IMT in patients newly-diagnosed with hypothyroidism and their change one year post-treatment.

Efficacy of fractional carbon dioxide laser versus microneedling in the treatment of striae distensae.

: Fractional photothermolysis is creation of microscopic thermal zones of controlled depth, width and density. Microneedling is a simple treatment modality to reduce striae distensae. : Evaluate and compare the efficacy of fractional carbon dioxide laser and microneedling as a treatment of striae distensae.

Combined trichloroacetic acid peel and topical ascorbic acid versus trichloroacetic acid peel alone in the treatment of melasma: a comparative study.

Background: Melasma is a common acquired hypermelanosis that is difficult to treat. Several chemical peeling agents were used in treatment of melasma. Topical vitamin C was also used with minimal side effects.

Expression of nerve growth factor and its high-affinity receptor, tyrosine kinase A proteins, in the human scalp skin.

Background: Nerve growth factor (NGF) and its high-affinity receptor, tyrosine kinase A (TrkA), are members of the neurotrophin family. NGF-TrkA are involved in murine hair morphogenesis and cycling. To date, their expression in human hair follicle (HF) is unknown.