A pilot study comparing the efficacy of autologous cultured fibroblast injections with hyaluronic acid fillers for treating nasolabial folds.

Autologous cultured fibroblast injections for soft tissue augmentation are a potential alternative to other filler materials. No studies have compared autologous fibroblast injections and hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers for treating nasolabial folds (NLFs). To compare the efficacies and safeties of autologous cultured fibroblast injections and HA fillers for treating NLFs.

Efficacy and Safety of Monopolar Radiofrequency for Treatment of Lower Facial Laxity in Asians.

Introduction: Monopolar radiofrequency (MRF) is a valuable modality for tightening and contouring mild-to-moderate facial skin laxity. Few studies have evaluated new-generation MRF devices for lower facial laxity in Asians. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MRF for treating lower facial laxity in Asians.

Topical diphenylcyclopropenone plus topical 0.5% anthralin versus topical diphenylcyclopropenone alone for the treatment of chronic extensive alopecia areata: A split-scalp, double-blind, controlled study.

Background: The combination of diphenylcyclopropenone (DCP) and anthralin may demonstrate synergistic effects in the treatment of chronic extensive alopecia areata (AA).

Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of the combination therapy of topical DCP and topical 0.5% anthralin versus topical DCP alone for the treatment of chronic extensive AA.

Associated factors of widespread pattern of dermatitis among patch test population: 12-Year retrospective study.

Background/objective: Widespread dermatitis is often associated with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Multiple factors influence this widespread pattern of dermatitis. We aim to study the associated factors in patch-tested patients who presented with widespread pattern of dermatitis.

Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, Sites of Infection and Treatment Outcomes of Mucocutaneous Candidiasis Caused by Non-Albicans Species of Candida at a Dermatologic Clinic.

Background: Increasing numbers of mucocutaneous infection due to non-albicans species of Candida (N-CA) had been reported. Laboratory based studies showed multidrug resistance in N-CA population.

Objective: Demonstrate epidemiology, clinical characteristics, sites of infection, and treatment outcomes of mucocutaneous candidiasis caused by N-CA at a dermatologic clinic, including statistical evaluation data between N-CA and C.

PREVALENCE AND CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF MALE PATIENTS WITH ANOGENITAL WARTS ATTENDING A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC PRIOR HPV VACCINE RECOMMENDATION.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide among men who have sex with men (MSM). A quadrivalent HPV vaccine has been recommended for men in the United States since 2011. We conducted a retrospective study to determine the male anogenital wart burden and patient characteristics at a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic to provide baseline data regarding HPV infection.

Assessment of nickel and cobalt release from jewelry from a non-nickel directive country.

Background: A directive restricting nickel release from jewelry and other skin-contact products has not been initiated in Thailand or in the United States. The prevalence of nickel and cobalt allergies is increasing, and the main cause of sensitization seems to be jewelry.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate nickel and cobalt release from jewelry available in Thai marketplaces and to study the factors associated with nickel and cobalt release.

Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with syphilis: 5 year-case study from Thailand.

Background: Syphilis has been increasing dramatically worldwide since 2000, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM), and in those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. However most previous reports studied about prevalence and riskfactors ofsyphilis in MSMpopulation without statistical comparison with non-MSMpopulation.

Objective: The present study aimed to describe epidemiological trends, clinical manifestations, laboratory investigation, treatment, and HIV co-infection in patients diagnosed with syphilis, including statistical evaluation these data between MSMand non-MSM as well as HIV and non-HIVpopulations.

Topical corticosteroids minimise the risk of postinflammatory hyper-pigmentation after ablative fractional CO2 laser resurfacing in Asians.

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is the most common adverse effect of laser treatment in dark-skinned individuals. Little is known whether PIH can be prevented or minimised. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of short-term application of topical corticosteroids on the incidence of PIH after ablative fractional resurfacing in Asians.

The pH of antiseptic cleansers.

Background: Daily bathing with antiseptic cleansers are proposed by some physicians as an adjunctive management of atopic dermatitis (AD). As atopic skin is sensitive, selection of cleansing products becomes a topic of concern.

Objective: Our purpose is to evaluate the pH of various antiseptic body cleansers to give an overview for recommendation to patients with AD.