Publications by authors named "Suleima Arruda"

Background: Facial hyperpigmentation, characterized by the excessive production of melanin in the skin, is a prevalent dermatological concern affecting individuals of various ethnic backgrounds.

Aims: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a multi-wavelength 589/1319 nm dual-pulse duration laser device for the treatment of hyperpigmentation Patients/Methods: A total of 17 healthy women (mean [SD] age of 43.4 [11.

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  • Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable filler that helps restore facial fat volume and enhances skin quality, particularly in women.
  • A study involving 10 healthy women compared the effects of PLLA against a placebo over three treatments, assessing changes in skin quality and histological characteristics.
  • Results showed significant improvements in skin quality, reduced wrinkles, and favorable tissue changes like increased remodeling and blood vessel formation in the PLLA group without any major side effects.
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Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its combined therapeutic modalities have catalyzed new possibilities in dermatology; however, limitations in evidence and lack of consensus remain among clinicians regarding optimal composition, protocol, technique, and application.

Objective: To provide an update and analysis of the evidence for PRP in hair restoration and skin rejuvenation through review of recent available data, highlighting controversies and expert insights to guide future studies, and stimulate discourse and innovations benefitting patients.

Methods: A structured review and expert analysis of PubMed publications before October 2023, with a focus on recent literature from January 2020 through October 2023.

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  • * While topical hydroquinone remains the gold-standard treatment for these conditions, it poses safety issues for extended use, and over-the-counter products often lack adequate efficacy data.
  • * Recent studies show that topical retinoids, especially tazarotene, offer a promising alternative with good efficacy and tolerability for managing melasma and PIH over a 24-week period.
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Background: Photoaging due to cumulative lifetime ultraviolet light exposure is the greatest contributing factor to facial aging. With the continued growth of the population of individuals aged ≥65 years and over, demand for safe and effective photoaging treatments will likely increase.

Methods: This qualitative review provides an overview of efficacy and safety of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription topical treatments for photoaging, including recent data from an investigator-initiated trial of the topical retinoid tazarotene.

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Novel medical and procedural options for androgenetic alopecia have arrived. Low-dose oral minoxidil has made its clinical debut, while data on spironolactone, finasteride, and nutritional supplements have advanced. Minimally invasive technological advancements include photobiomodulation and platelet-rich plasma.

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Pattern-type hair loss is a highly prevalent condition affecting the majority of men and women at some point in their lifetime. Although genetics and androgens are instrumental in the pathogenesis of this type of hair loss, it is increasingly recognized that inflammation, stress, and environmental factors play a central role. The few and widely used monotherapies approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, such as minoxidil or finasteride, are not efficacious in all people and cause adverse events that prevent patient compliance.

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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men and women is the most common cause of hair loss. Affected individuals may experience psychological distress and social withdrawal. Current treatment options for AGA, such as minoxidil and finasteride, vary in efficacy and have side effects.

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Background: Skin-related changes, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring, are a source of distress to both men and women. Nanofractional radiofrequency delivers thermal energy to skin layers leading to dermal remodeling that can address skin conditions related to aging. The objective of this study was to evaluate the subject satisfaction of nanofractional radiofrequency for the treatment of facial wrinkles and acne scarring in both lighter and darker skin tones.

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Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide and can have devastating effects on an individual's psychoemotional well-being. Today hair restoration technologies through hair transplantation have advanced with the use of robots and follicular unit extraction and grafting that it is possible to offer to patient's excellent clinical results. Adjuvant modalities such as platelet-rich plasma injections, lasers, and stem cells can further enhance the durability, health, and appearance of hair transplants.

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Background: Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable volumizer with biostimulatory properties used for volumetric structural rejuvenation in patients with facial fat volume loss but has increasingly been utilized for off-face applications.

Objective: The objectives of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled single center study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of PLLA for the treatment of lower extremity cellulite in adult women.

Methods: 31 healthy women were enrolled in the study.

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Background: Skin rejuvenation can be achieved with minimally invasive treatments using energy-based devices that feature reduced side effects and downtime. Post-treatment care is key to minimize any potential side effects and skin reactions such as erythema, dryness, or dyschromia.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of a novel carboxytherapy gel mask compared with petroleum-based lanolin-containing ointment to accelerate wound healing facial post-nanofractional radiofrequency treatment.

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Introduction: The spread of the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has instigated a fervent race of the medical community to identify its manifestations, the patients at risk, and optimal disease management. While the COVID-19 illness is largely associated with respiratory consequences, there is increased reporting of other organ-specific disease sequelae that include the skin.

Objective: To identify, describe, and classify the main skin manifestations of COVID-19 and associated protocols for management.

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The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China, has become a major public health and economic challenge for countries around the world. As of May 08, 2020, there are over 3 million COVID-19 cases, and 250,000 COVID-19- associated deaths in 215 countries. As more data is collected, updated infection control measures are continuously released and published by government, public health authorities, and physician specialty associations.

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Injectable soft-tissue augmentation agents have become popular alternatives to surgical procedures for the aging face and body. In contrast to temporary, space-occupying replacement fillers such as collagen-based and hyaluronic acid products, poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) has been demonstrated to gradually promotes deposition of collagen via a biostimulatory response, with therapeutic effects lasting approximately two years. In 2004, the FDA approved its use for rejuvenation of facial contours secondary to lipoatrophy associated with antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.

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