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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of combination laser and tranexamic acid treatment for melasma: A meta-analysis
September 2023
Melasma is an acquired pigmentation condition characterized by its refractory nature and a high risk of recurrence. Treatment of melasma is challenging owing to its unclear etiology, stubborn resistance...
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Bowen’s disease with multiple lesions of the penis and scrotum: A case report
June 2022
Bowen’s disease is a rare squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the skin, the etiology and pathogenesis of which remain unclear. A 57-year-old man presented with the penis and scrotum erythema, with indistinct...
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Intralesional corticosteroid injections for infantile hemangioma
June 2023
Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common benign soft-tissue tumors in infancy; about 10%–15% of them may result in various complications that require active management. The current first-line...
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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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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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Clinical effects of injectable collagen in lower-lid pretarsal fullness rejuvenation
September 2022
Lower-lid pretarsal fullness rejuvenation is a popular surgery for Asian women. However, the current procedures have clinical complications and are not stable in the long-term. Here, we analyzed the...
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Current evidence on the use of near-infrared spectroscopy for postoperative free flap monitoring: A systematic review
December 2022
Although the surgical outcomes of free flap reconstruction have improved over time, vascular compromise remains a devastating complication. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a promising new free...
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Applying the Passot technique in the surgical treatment of severe gynecomastia: A case report and literature review
March 2022
Gynecomastia is emerging as a major cosmetic and physiological concern among adolescents, especially in relation to obesity, acute weight loss following surgery, and other endocrine illnesses. Surgical...
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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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