Longitudinal Melanonychia: How to Distinguish a Malignant Condition from a Benign One
March 2021
Longitudinal melanonychia is not a rare clinical condition. It is mostly characterized by the presence of longitudinal, demarcated, and pigmented bands on the nail unit. The etiology is generally classified...
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Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A promising skin anti-aging agent
December 2022
Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) consists of DNA fragments with molecular weights ranging from 50 to 1 500 kDa, which are mainly extracted from the sperm cells of salmon trout or chum salmon. Many preclinical...
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Flame Burn Injury in Yichang of China: the Trends, Complications, and Risk Factor Analysis
March 2021
A flame burn is an injury of body tissues, including respiratory tract damage, due to exposure to a flame or its dense smoke. Flame burns cause some of the most physically and psychologically devastating...
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Complications Following Facial Thread-Lifting
December 2020
Facial thread-lifting (FTL) is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation technique. However, to date, no study has focused on the treatment of complications associated with FTL. The purpose of this study...
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Advances in the research and application of high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology for fat apoptosis and body shaping
September 2022
With improvements in living standards and advancements in medical technology, the demand for fat reduction and body shaping is increasing. Non-invasive fat reduction and body shaping therapy has gradually...
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Long-term complications after liquid silicone injection: A case report and literature review
December 2021
Liquid silicone injection for cosmetic purposes has a long and notorious history. However, reports of delayed and extensive lesions are rare. Here, we report a case of long-term complications after...
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Prefabricated Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for Phalloplasty in Female-to-Male Transsexuals
March 2021
Phalloplasty is still a challenging operation because of the high urethral complication rate. Several options regarding different flaps can be chosen, but there is still no perfect solution for phalloplasty...
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A review of complications of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection
June 2023
Once a popular injectable filler, polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) has been banned in China since 2006 due to its unclear safety and long-term complications. However, it is still being used worldwide...
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Management of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Using the Krackow and Tendon-Bundle Techniques
March 2021
Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a severe injury of the lower extremities; however, optimal treatment options are not yet available. This study aimed to investigate the surgical method and clinical...
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Hyaluronic acid injection in the auricular base for the aesthetic correction of lying ears: A retrospective study
March 2023
Ears play an important role in facial profiles. Lying ears are not perceived favorably in Asian cultures; therefore, surgical procedures are implemented to adjust this defect. However, surgery has complications...
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Axillary Web Syndrome: An Overview
June 2020
Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a self-limiting disease that can occur as an early or possibly late postoperative complication post-axillary surgery. This syndrome is characterized by the spread of the...
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A systematic review of the treatment of lower eyelid retraction and our attempt of a dermal-orbicularis oculi suspension flap
March 2022
Lower eyelid retraction describes the inferior displacement of the lower eyelid with or without inversion or ectropion. Based on the causes of lower eyelid retraction, we divided the forming factors...
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The “ARM” principle and practice: Preventing postoperative complications of circumcision
September 2022
As one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, circumcision may lead to complications. However, studies on preventing postoperative complications are scarce and still insufficient to draw...
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Multiple Symmetric Lipomas: A Case Report
December 2020
Multiple symmetric lipomas are a rare disease characterized by multiple symmetrical deposits of adipose tissue associated with alcohol abuse. A 68-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for being...
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Revolutionizing diabetic wound healing: The power of microneedles
December 2023
Diabetic wounds significantly affect patient quality of life. Microneedles are a promising treatment to accelerate wound healing owing to their high drug-loading capacity and efficient drug delivery;...
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Electric Field: A Key Signal in Wound Healing
June 2021
Wound healing is a complex biological process that involves proliferation, migration, and differentiation. Endogenous electric field (EF)-directed migration of keratinocytes (galvanotaxis) is an essential...
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The latest trends in Asian rhinoplasty
June 2022
Rhinoplasty in Asia is becoming increasingly widespread. When taking into consideration the anatomical differences between the features of Caucasian and Asian patients, it is unsurprising that knowledge...
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MEK inhibitors for the treatment of extracranial arteriovenous malformations
September 2023
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are serious congenital vascular anomalies in which the arteries connect directly with veins without capillaries. This condition will continue to worsen without proper...
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Androgen-related disorders and hormone therapy for patients with keloids
March 2022
Keloids are a fibroproliferative disorder of the skin and can cause physical discomfort and psychological burden. Apart from local factors such as skin tension and infection, increasing evidence has...
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Eight-year follow-up on postoperative improvement protocol in extensive metoidioplasty transgenders: A case series
September 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the long-term penile size among patients who underwent extensive metoidioplasty....
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Comprehensive pathogenesis and clinical therapy in striae distensae: An overview and current perspective
December 2022
The pathogenesis of striae distensae (SD) is complicated and has not yet been fully elucidated. Hormonal changes, overstretched skin, and structural and functional changes in the skin may be crucial...
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Classification of congenital thumb hypoplasia and deformity
December 2021
Congenital thumb deformities account for one-third or more of all cases of congenital hand deformity. However, the current classification schemes of congenital thumb hypoplasia are no longer adequate...
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Nasal implants for drug delivery: Advancements and applications
December 2023
Nasal implants have emerged as a pioneering technology for nasal drug delivery systems. These are breakthrough options made of biocompatible materials that are temporarily inserted into the nasal passages...
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Treatment of Keloids in A Child with Surgery Alone: Clinical Application of the LBD Suturing Technique
March 2021
Keloids are fibroproliferative disorders that can result from cutaneous injuries to the reticular dermis. Recurrence rates as high as 100% have been reported following surgical excision alone. Consequently,...
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Progress of laser and light treatments for lower eyelid rejuvenation
December 2021
Laser and light treatments have recently become popular owing to its efficacy in treating laxity, rhytids, hyperpigmentation of the lower eyelids, and drooping of septum fat. For several decades, our...
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