Publications by authors named "Sangeeta Velaskar"
Article Synopsis
- - Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition that signals various systemic issues like insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes, particularly in obese individuals, and is notably observed on the neck.
- - In India, rising rates of obesity and insulin resistance highlight the importance of AN for early detection of related health problems; however, there are currently no standardized guidelines for its management.
- - A multispecialty Expert Working Group in India is reviewing literature on AN to develop guidelines for clinicians, integrating its use as a cost-effective screening tool to improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes.
Objective: The objective of our study was to present the results and safety profile of fractional 1064 Q-switched Nd: YAG laser treatment in skin rejuvenation in Indian patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III-VI.
Materials And Methods: We studied our clinical data of 252 patients who underwent treatment for facial skin rejuvenation with the Q switched Nd:YAG laser 1064 wavelength, using the fractional mode of 5mm spot size with fluences from 1.2 J ~ 2 J/cm and the energy ranging from 300-500 mJ, a repetition rate of 7Hz and pulse duration of 8 ns for 6 sessions at two weekly intervals.
The study's aim is to evaluate the novel "in motion" technique for permanent hair removal using a low level fluence/high repetition rate on patients with a dark skin type over different areas of the body. To assess fluence, accumulative energy, and number of treatments needed to achieve a significant hair reduction and patient satisfaction with minimal side effects, low discomfort levels, and high safety profile in a skin type IV-VI Indian patients. Seventy-one Indian female patients with skin type IV-VI were enrolled in the study.
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