Publications by authors named "V Lajevardi"

Article Synopsis
  • Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) is a rare inherited skin condition that leads to blisters and significantly impacts quality of life, but it isn't life-threatening and lacks a standard treatment.
  • In a study of 32 patients with HHD over 14 years at Razi Hospital, most patients were around 50 years old and half reported a family history of similar skin issues; the inguinal area was commonly affected.
  • Treatment primarily involved topical steroids and antibiotics, with systemic steroids being used during flare-ups; the disease’s chronic nature presents ongoing challenges for effective management and correct diagnosis.
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Introduction: Vitiligo is a common pigmentation disorder manifested by white macules and patches. It is accompanied by some autoimmune and neurological diseases. Recently, it has been suggested that multiple sclerosis (MS) is more common in vitiligo patients and that they have a higher risk of developing MS during their lifetime.

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Background: Acne scar is an inflammatory condition, which commonly occurs in patients with acne vulgaris, especially in adults. Mesogels have been reported effective in improving atrophic acne scars.

Aims: We investigated the efficacy of adding Profhilo (a hyaluronic acid-based filler) to subcision as a new treatment method.

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Background: Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease with a worldwide prevalence of 0.5%-2% and a tendency to involve both genders. Although the exact pathologic mechanism is unknown, there is some evidence for the role of autoimmunity in this disease.

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