Cutaneous Granulomatous Reaction Secondary to Mesotherapy.

The practice of mesotherapy has gained significant popularity due to its convenience and ability top recisely deliver medications to targeted areas within the skin. However, despite its perceived safety, mesotherapy has been associated with various adverse effects, including granulomatous reactions triggered by certain ingredients present in the injected solutions. This case report highlights a woman in her 50s who developed multiple treatment-resistant cutaneous granulomas following mesotherapy treatment for skin rejuvenation.

Quality-of-life of people with keloids and its correlation with clinical severity and demographic profiles.

Although the impairment of quality of life (QoL) in individuals with keloids is profound, it has neither been well quantified nor correlated with severity in people with skin of colour. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study comprised 110 patients with keloid(s). A physician measured the severity of keloids using the Vancouver Scar scale and impairment of QoL using the patient-filled Hindi version of Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire.

Improvement in the Quality of Life of a Patient of Ectodermal Dysplasia with Reconstructive Surgeries.

Ectodermal dysplasias are a complex group of heterogenous, heritable disorders entailing two or more developmental abnormalities in ectodermal structures, such as hair, teeth, nails, and/or sweat glands. The most common subtype of these disorders is X-linked hypohidrotic that significantly impairs the quality of life of its sufferers. A 15-year-old boy, who sought the treatment for protuberant lips, saddle nose, dental anomalies, fine sparse hair, decreased sweating, intolerance to heat and photosensitivity, experienced dramatic improvement in his quality of life and confidence with aesthetic correction comprising autologous fat grafting, rhinoplasty, lip reduction, microblading and comprehensive prosthodontic and orthodontic treatments undertaken in collaboration with dental and plastic surgery departments and expert psychological counseling.