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High intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of keloid scar
(HIFU)
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) aim is to focus energy at a predetermined depth without damaging the above and adjacent tissues. HIFU is usually used in skin tightening in dermatology but is also used in the destruction of tumors in other specialties. A patient consulted for keloid scars...
Treatment of resistant spider veins on the nose
with Alexandrite laser
Treatment of spider veins on nose is a frequent demand but can be difficult with usual wavelengths: KTP laser suffers from a defect of penetration, Nd: Yag laser can leave atrophic scars. Alexandrite laser has an intermediate penetration depth, no water affinity and affinity for hemoglobin that is...
Pseudo gynecomastia treated with cryolipolysis
a non-invasive alternative to surgical techniques
Pseudo-gynecomastia (adipomastia) leads to functional, aesthetic and psychological discomfort in men. It is caused by adipose tissue hypertrophy under areola without glandular hypertrophy. Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive alternative to surgical techniques. Its principle is to induce controlled...
Another Case of Giant Basal Cell Carcinoma
Successfully Treated by Topical MAL-PDT
Background: large basal cell carcinomas (BCC) is a rare condition seen in less than 1% in patients presenting BCC. They are defined as giant when the largest diameter of the lesion reached 5 cm or more. Characteristics commonly found in patients with giant BCC are the long duration of the lesion...
Topical photodynamic therapy (pdt) for acne vulgaris:
a clinical case in daily practice
Clinical case: A 28-year-old caucasian woman (Fitzpatrick skin type III) with a past medical history of psychologic disorder (depression treated by Effexor®-venlafaxin and Lexomil®-bromazepam), hypothyroidy (Levothyrox®-levothyroxin) and hypercholesterolemia presented with a moderate papulo-nodular...
