Herpes Zoster and COVID-19 Vaccination: A Narrative Review
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 16;16:3323-3331. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S441898. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTCOVID-19 was a worldwide emergency, leading to a global health crisis, which completely revolutionized every aspect of human life. Several strategies were adopted to limit the spreading of the infection such as testing and contact tracing, quarantine and isolation, use of face mask, social distancing, lockdowns, travel restrictions, etc. Of these, vaccines were the most important measures to reduce the transmission of the virus and the severity of the infection, in order to overcome the pandemic. Fortunately, vaccin...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Luca Potestio Matteo Megna Alessia Villani Sara Cacciapuoti Massimiliano Scalvenzi Fabrizio Martora Source Type: research

Two Cases of Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne with an Acupuncture-Debridement Microsurgical Technique and Review of the Literature
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 8;16:3213-3220. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S435967. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTAcne is a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous glands. Microsurgical acupuncture and debridement technique is one of the most precise and effective external treatment for acne. We introduce successful treatment of two cases of moderate to severe acne with this technique and describe the characteristics and mechanism of the technique in detail. We innovatively put forward a series of technical schemes including minimally invasive debridement, key points in operation and combined medication in the microsurgica...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Renchuan Jia Sushupti Kayastha Jingrong Lin Source Type: research

< em > Cutaneous larva migrans < /em > : A One Health Perspective on Familial Infection Among Tourists Returning from Southeast Asia
We describe a case, well-documented by photos, of CLM infection in a family of three who returned from Thailand.PMID:38021420 | PMC:PMC10676675 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S425885 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Rus łan Sałamatin Brygida Knysz Wojciech Paszta Edyta Lelonek Olga Matos Maria Weso łowska Source Type: research

Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in the Surgical Management of Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma
CONCLUSION: ICG fluorescence imaging technique can guide the pathology biopsy to improve the accuracy of pathological examination, and help to identify the boundaries of tumor tissues and sentinel lymph nodes to resect tumor radically during operation.PMID:38021421 | PMC:PMC10657744 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S413266 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ling Zhou Yu Gan Yanjun Wu Dongdong Xue Jianhong Hu Yilan Zhang Yang Liu Siyuan Ma Junyi Zhou Gaoxing Luo Daizhi Peng Wei Qian Source Type: research

Oral and Topical Administration of a Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves the Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects - A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
CONCLUSION: VISPO formulations reduced hair fall and promoted hair regrowth and scalp appearance in AGA patients.PMID:38021422 | PMC:PMC10648974 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S435795 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Heggar Venkataramana Sudeep Sriram Rashmi Thomas V Jestin Aleksander Richards Kuluvar Gouthamchandra Kodimule Shyamprasad Source Type: research

Erratum: Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and ASIA Syndrome: Case Studies [Erratum]
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 15;16:3321-3322. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S447849. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACT[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/CCID.S419716.].PMID:38021423 | PMC:PMC10657543 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S447849 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Research on Correlations of miR-196a Expression with Progression and Prognosis of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma [Retraction]
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 10;16:3249-3250. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S448605. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACT[This retracts the article DOI: 10.2147/CCID.S323414.].PMID:38021424 | PMC:PMC10644880 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S448605 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Learning from the Experiences in the COVID-19 Pandemic - Impact on Quality of Life and Challenges for the Staff of a Dermatological Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Germany: A Retrospective Analysis
CONCLUSION: Our study shows deep insights into infection chains, disease courses, disease severity and symptoms among the COVID-19 positive staff and led to change of behavior with the disease itself and among the health care professionals. This knowledge has the potential to positively influence the handling of similar future events.PMID:38021425 | PMC:PMC10655726 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S429065 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lorenz Julius Kuhls Jeta Demiri Adam Weidlich Susanne Weidlich Janin Trinkaus Kerstin Steinbrink Matthias Augustin Athanasios Tsianakas Source Type: research

Clinical Features and the Outcome Evaluations of Keloid and Hypertrophic Scar Treatment with Triamcinolone Injection in Mekong Delta, Vietnam - A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSION: Triamcinolone intralesional injection should be utilized as a first-line therapy for hypertrophic scarring.PMID:38021426 | PMC:PMC10661894 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S432735 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lam Van Nguyen Huy Quang Ly Hau Thi Vo Thao Thanh Pham Nam Ky Nguyen Thi Van Vo Trung Quoc Phan Phuong Thi Ngoc Tran Hung Huynh Vinh Ly Ha Thi Thao Mai Source Type: research

Association Between Psoriasis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 14;16:3291-3294. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S439115. eCollection 2023.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38021427 | PMC:PMC10656872 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S439115 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Hong Li Juan Su Mingfang Zhu Yaqi Zhu Shilin Zhu Source Type: research

Successful Treatment of Granulomatous Rosacea by JAK Inhibitor Abrocitinib: A Case Report
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 20;16:3369-3374. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S440138. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTGranulomatous rosacea (GR) is a rare inflammatory skin disease characterized by persistent, hard, yellow, brown, red, or flesh-colored papules, plaques, or nodules on the face. Limited data are available on patients treated for GR, with only case reports and case series published. Herein, we describe the case of a 53-year-old woman who presented to the hospital with persistent red to brown and pink patches on both cheeks accompanied by a burning sensation for one month. Histopathological examination of a cutaneous b...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Mingyang Ren Xianhong Yang Yan Teng Wei Lu Yang Ding Xiaohua Tao Source Type: research

Exploring the Quality-of-Life Impact, Disease Burden, and Management Challenges of GPP: The Provider and Patient Perspective [Podcast]
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 17;16:3333-3339. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S444238. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTGeneralized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, chronic, and debilitating disease characterized by flares of widespread erythema, desquamation, and pustule formation. GPP flares can be accompanied by systemic symptoms including fever, fatigue, malaise, and skin pain; severe cases may be fatal if untreated. Although GPP may occur concurrently with plaque psoriasis, they represent two distinct inflammatory conditions. Patients with GPP experience a substantial burden of disease, and the impact of GPP on an individual'...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jason E Hawkes Dale V Reisner Tina Bhutani Source Type: research

Association of Complete Blood Cell Count-Derived Inflammatory Biomarkers with Psoriasis and Mortality
CONCLUSION: CBC-derived inflammatory biomarkers were associated with psoriasis prevalence, NMLR, SIRI, and MLR values were associated with all-cause mortality in patients with psoriasis. Overall, assessment of these CBC-derived indicators may serve as a simple method for screening high-risk individuals among patients with psoriasis.PMID:38021430 | PMC:PMC10655728 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S437936 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Yang Zhao Xu Tong Yang Yan Ping Bai Lin Feng Li Source Type: research

Case Series of Demodicosis in Acne Vulgaris Patients
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Nov 18;16:3363-3368. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S441581. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTAn abnormal density of Demodex mites can trigger many skin disorders known as demodicosis. Clinical manifestations of demodicosis may resemble other skin diseases and can coexist with other skin disorders, resulting in underdiagnosis and a more challenging diagnosis. Here, we report three cases of demodicosis in acne vulgaris patients. These case series have discussed their clinical features along with optimal strategies for diagnosis and treatment.PMID:38021431 | PMC:PMC10664713 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S441581 (Source: ...
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Anon Paichitrojjana Anand Paichitrojjana Source Type: research

Progress in the Development of Stem Cell-Derived Cell-Free Therapies for Skin Aging
CONCLUSION: Stem cell-derived cell-free therapy is a potential novel treatment for skin aging by cell rejuvenation through various molecular mechanisms.PMID:38021432 | PMC:PMC10676866 | DOI:10.2147/CCID.S434439 (Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology)
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - November 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Yoan Chou Nayla Majeda Alfarafisa Maiko Ikezawa Astrid Feinisa Khairani Source Type: research