Effect of Intense Pulsed Light versus Intradermal Tranexamic Acid for the Management of Melasma.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of intense pulsed light (IPL) and intradermal tranexamic acid (TXA) in treating melasma.

Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Dermatology, Dow International Medical College, Dow University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, from 15th January to 15th July 2023.

Isotretinoin's Effect on Fasting Lipid Profile in Acne Patients.

Objective: To determine the isotretinoin's effect on fasting lipid profile in patients with acne.

Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: Outpatient Department of Dermatology, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, from 22nd June to 21st December 2022.

Association of Vitamin D with Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris.

Objective: To determine the association of vitamin D deficiency in moderate to severe acne.

Study Design: A comparative study. Place and Duration of the Study: Dermatology OPD at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, from December 2021 to May 2022.

Role of Microneedling in Atrophic Post-Acne Scars: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Objective To evaluate the outcomes of microneedling in patients with atrophic post-acne scars. Methodology A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Dermatology, Patel Hospital for a duration of six months. Patients who were diagnosed with moderate to severe-grade atrophic acne scars were enrolled in the study.