Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) as a Face and Body Biostimulatory Agent.

BACKGROUND: Calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) is a well-established collagen stimulator. In recent years, it has been increasingly used in hyperdiluted form as a biostimulatory agent rather than a volumizing filler to improve skin quality and firmness in both facial and corporal areas. However, guidelines on the techniques required to achieve optimal results are still lacking. The objective of this study was to develop a consensus recommendation for the safe and effective use of hyperdiluted CaHA for face and body biostimulation. METHODS: A team of 10 experts with extensive experience in dermal fillers and biostimulatory treatments for facial and body rejuvenation convened for a live meeting. Consensus was defined as approval by 70%-89% of all participants, whereas agreement of ≥90% denoted strong consensus. RESULTS: For most items, the group achieved a majority consensus. Recommendations have been provided for the face, neck, décolletage, buttocks, thighs, arms, abdomen, knees, and elbows with detailed injection techniques, providing information on insertion points, dosages, and volumes for both needle and cannula injections as well as the number of treatment sessions and intervals. CONCLUSIONS: The expert consensus supports and provides guidance for the use of CaHA as a biostimulatory agent for face and body rejuvenation. However, further clinical studies are necessary to provide physicians with the best evidence for the best treatment practices.

Comparable efficacy of adapalene 0.3% gel and tretinoin 0.05% cream as treatment for cutaneous photoaging.

BACKGROUND: Adapalene has been previously evaluated as a treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) and solar lentigines and shown to improve signs of photoaging. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether adapalene 0.3% gel is non-inferior to tretinoin 0.05% cream as treatment for photoaged skin. MATERIALS & METHODS: An investigator-blinded, parallel-group comparison study was conducted in Brazil. Subjects were randomised in a 1:1 ratio to receive, once daily, adapalene 0.3% gel or tretinoin 0.05% cream. Subjects were evaluated at Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24, based on clinical signs of cutaneous photoaging, histopathological and digital morphometric findings, as well as safety and tolerability. RESULTS: A comparison of clinical efficacy showed that both treatments did not differ significantly regarding clinical evaluation of the following criteria: global cutaneous photoaging, periorbital wrinkles, ephelides/melanosis, forehead wrinkles, and AK. CONCLUSION: Adapalene 0.3% gel showed non-inferior efficacy to tretinoin 0.05% cream as treatment for photoaged skin, with a similar safety profile. Adapalene 0.3% gel may therefore be considered a safe and effective option for the treatment of mild or moderate photoaging.

Lower facial remodeling with botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of masseter hypertrophy

BACKGROUND: Masseter hypertrophy has been treated with botulinum toxin injections because of esthetic complaints especially in Asians. OBJECTIVES: The goal of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of abobotulin toxin use in masseter hipertrophy treatment in Brazilians. METHODS: Ten Brazilian female patients with masseter hypertrophy were subjected to injections of 90U of abobotulinum toxin A applied on each side respecting the safety zone stabilished in literature and were followed up for 24 weeks. RESULTS: When analyzing the coefficients between measures of middle and lower third of the face obtained from standardized photographs, an increase was observed, with statistical significance at 2 weeks (p=0.005) and 12 weeks (p=0.001). The progression of lower third reduction was 3.94%, 5.26%, 11.99%, and 5.47% (2, 4, 12, and 24 weeks respectively). All patients showed improvement in bruxism after treatment. Observed adverse effects were masticatory fatigue, smile limitation, and smile asymmetry. CONCLUSION: The use of abobotulinum toxin A for masseter hypertrophy is effective in Brazilians and reached its maximum effect of facial thinning at 12 weeks. Smile limitation had a higher incidence compared to that reported in the literature and may result from risorius muscle blockage caused by toxin dissemination. Despite its side effects, 80% of the patients would like to repeat the treatment. .

Lower facial remodeling with botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of masseter hypertrophy.

BACKGROUND: Masseter hypertrophy has been treated with botulinum toxin injections because of esthetic complaints especially in Asians. OBJECTIVES: The goal of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of abobotulin toxin use in masseter hipertrophy treatment in Brazilians. METHODS: Ten Brazilian female patients with masseter hypertrophy were subjected to injections of 90U of abobotulinum toxin A applied on each side respecting the safety zone stabilished in literature and were followed up for 24 weeks. RESULTS: When analyzing the coefficients between measures of middle and lower third of the face obtained from standardized photographs, an increase was observed, with statistical significance at 2 weeks (p=0.005) and 12 weeks (p=0.001). The progression of lower third reduction was 3.94%, 5.26%, 11.99%, and 5.47% (2, 4, 12, and 24 weeks respectively). All patients showed improvement in bruxism after treatment. Observed adverse effects were masticatory fatigue, smile limitation, and smile asymmetry. CONCLUSION: The use of abobotulinum toxin A for masseter hypertrophy is effective in Brazilians and reached its maximum effect of facial thinning at 12 weeks. Smile limitation had a higher incidence compared to that reported in the literature and may result from risorius muscle blockage caused by toxin dissemination. Despite its side effects, 80% of the patients would like to repeat the treatment.

Utility of dermoscopy for demarcation of surgical margins in Mohs micrographic surgery.

BACKGROUND: Skin cancer is the most common malignancy and can be treated in various ways. One treatment modality is Mohs micrographic surgery. Due to the increasing incidence of skin cancer in the last decades, there is a need for improvement of the Mohs technique to optimize its effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of dermoscopy to guide demarcation of Mohs micrographic surgery margins and ascertain whether this method can reduce operative time and, therefore, reduce surgical morbidity and cost. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The sample comprised 44 patients who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery, allocated into two groups: the control group and the intervention group. In the latter, surgical margins were guided by dermoscopy. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups by chi-square analysis (p = 0.399). CONCLUSION: Although outcomes were similar in the two groups, demonstrating that dermoscopy does not help in the demarcation of surgical margins for Mohs micrographic surgery, the study provides a practical proposal for improvement of the Mohs technique.

Utility of dermoscopy for demarcation of surgical margins in Mohs micrographic surgery

BACKGROUND: Skin cancer is the most common malignancy and can be treated in various ways. One treatment modality is Mohs micrographic surgery. Due to the increasing incidence of skin cancer in the last decades, there is a need for improvement of the Mohs technique to optimize its effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of dermoscopy to guide demarcation of Mohs micrographic surgery margins and ascertain whether this method can reduce operative time and, therefore, reduce surgical morbidity and cost. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The sample comprised 44 patients who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery, allocated into two groups: the control group and the intervention group. In the latter, surgical margins were guided by dermoscopy. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups by chi-square analysis (p = 0.399). CONCLUSION: Although outcomes were similar in the two groups, demonstrating that dermoscopy does not help in the demarcation of surgical margins for Mohs micrographic surgery, the study provides a practical proposal for improvement of the Mohs technique. .

Treatment of forehead/glabellar rhytide complex with combination botulinum toxin a and hyaluronic acid versus botulinum toxin A injection alone: a split-face, rater-blinded, randomized control trial.

BACKGROUND: Forehead and glabella rhytides are treated mostly with neurotoxins, although some practitioners prefer the concurrent use of fillers. It has been suggested that combination treatments can result in a better overall improvement. AIMS: To compare the safety and effectiveness of treatment of forehead and glabellar lines with botulinum toxin A alone versus botulinum toxin A and filler. METHODS: Split-face, randomized control trial. Twenty subjects with forehead/glabellar rhytide complex (static and dynamic creases) enrolled. Subjects were randomized and injected with botulinum toxin alone on one side of the forehead/glabella and hyaluronic acid filler followed by botulinum toxin on the other side. Blinded ratings were obtained to assess the effectiveness of treatment for static and dynamic rhytides, respectively, at 2-week, 6-week, 3-month, and 6-month follow-up visits. Subjects performed a self-evaluation at the end of the study. Adverse events were recorded. RESULTS: Ratings of both treatments showed comparable efficacy, with 100% of subjects experiencing improvement from baseline regardless of treatment type at weeks 2, 6, and 12. Combination treatment produced longer-lasting results in dynamic forehead wrinkles, and greater static and dynamic wrinkle reduction in the glabella at week 24. Subject self-evaluations showed that both treatments were effective, with a nominal preference for combination treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Glabella and forehead lines can be effectively and safely reduced with neurotoxin alone as well as neurotoxin in combination with fillers. Combination treatment may provide a slightly better cumulative benefit and also increase the persistence of effect.

Brighter eyes: combined upper cheek and tear trough augmentation: a systematic approach utilizing two complementary hyaluronic acid fillers.

Non-surgical rejuvenation of the periorbital-cheek complex can be effectively and safely accomplished using a combination of two hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers with distinct viscosities. We present a series of 21 patients with mild to moderate tear trough deformities who were treated with concomitant injection of two dermal fillers (Restylane® and Perlane®). Procedural technique entailed micro-depot injections of the finer viscosity HA into the sub-muscular plane along the orbital rim followed by manual massage. Secondly, injections of the thicker, more firm HA were placed in the sub-muscular and/or deep dermal spaces in the upper malar and lateral zygomatic areas and in the medial aspect of the temporal fossa. On average 0.5 mL Restylane and 0.5 mL Perlane were used per side. Statistically significant improvement in modified Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale scores was seen at 20 weeks. Overall improvement in modified Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores occurred in 20 out of 21 patients. Mean patient satisfaction scores increased by 2 grades relative to baseline. Patients' self-reported overall mean improvement was 2.23, indicating moderate (26% to 50%) to good (51% to 75%) improvement. Side effects were limited to transient bruising and swelling. No patients required dissolution of injectant with hyaluronidase. Overall, this combination filler procedure was found to produce both statistically significant and clinically apparent improvement and was associated with an extremely high degree of patient satisfaction.

A experiência da implantação da cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs em um serviço universitário / Performing Mohs Micrographic Surgery in a university hospital

A cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs é a técnica cirúrgica com as melhores taxas de cura e a menor recorrência no tratamento do câncer de pele. Relatamos a experiência da implantação da cirurgia micrográfica em hospital universitário com o objetivo de apresentar o processo e difundir a técnica.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a surgical technique that produces the greatest cure rates and the lowest recurrence in the treatment of skin cancer. This article describes the experience of performing micrographic surgery in a university hospital, with the aim of introducing the process and disseminating the technique.

Avaliação histológica comparativa da eficácia de ácido tricloroacético e subcisão, isolados e combinados, no tratamento de estrias abdominais / Comparative histological evaluation of the effectiveness of trichloroacetic acid and subcision (isolated or combined) in the treatment of abdominal striae

Introdução: estrias são consideradas cicatrizes, não sendo conhecidos tratamentos resolutivos para essa condição. Objetivo: comparar a resposta de três modalidades terapêuticas: subcisão , subcisão + ATA 20% e ATA 20% no tratamento de estrias. Métodos: 11 pacientes portadoras de estrias em abdômen inferior, dividido em quadrantes: uma estria de cada quadrante foi submetida a: subcisão, subcisão + ATA 20% e ATA 20%, respectivamente. O quarto quadrante foi utilizado como controle. Cada estria selecionada foi biopsiada antes e após 12 semanas. Para avaliar a eficácia, utilizou-se o teste de Wilcoxon. Para ava-liar comparativamente as diferenças entre os tratamentos foi aplicado o teste de Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados: Em todos os tratamentos realizados houve redução da média pré e pós-tratamento; no entanto, o tratamento com ATA 20% mostrou-se estatisticamente significativo no parâmetro epidérmico e na coloração de fibras colágenas. A subcisão associada ao ATA 20% teve resultado estatisticamente significativo no parâmetro derme superficial enquanto a subcisão isolada mostrou-se significativa apenas na derme superficial. Realizou-se uma sessão de tratamento, sendo necessários estudos subsequentes para avaliação clinico-histológica após número maior de sessões. Conclusões: Os tratamentos propostos são seguros e de baixo custo operacional, sendo ótima opção para estrias abdominais.

Introduction: Abdominal striae(i.e. stretch marks) are considered scars, for which there are no known treatments. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of three treatments: subcision, 20% trichloroacetic acid, and subcision + 20% trichloroacetic acid in the treatment of stretch marks. Methods: The lower abdomens of 11 patients with stretch marks were divided into four quadrants. Each patient had one stria selected for a single treatment session; the three treatments (subcision, 20% trichloroacetic acid, and subcision + 20% trichloroacetic acid) were administered in 3 quadrants, and the 4th quadrant served as a control. Each selected stria was biopsied before and after 12 weeks. The Wilcoxon test was used to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to evaluate the differences between the treatments. Results: In all treatments there was a reduction in the mean value after treatment, however the 20% trichloroacetic acid treatment was statistically significant for the epidermalparameter and the collagen fiber staining. The subcision associated with 20% trichloroacetic acid presented a statistically significant result in the superficial dermis parameter, while the isolated subcision was significant in the superficial dermis parameter only. Conclusions: These treatments are safe and present low operating costs, which make them a great alternative for treating abdominal striae. Future studies should conduct a clinical-histological evaluation after a greater number of sessions.

Conector alternativo para diluição de anestésico e hidroxiapatita de cálcio para preenchimento cutâneo / Alternative connector for anesthetic and calcium hydroxyapatite dilution in the cutaneous filling technique

Várias opções de anestésicos são utilizadas para preenchimentos cutâneos. Recentemente foi descrita a combinação da hidroxiapatita de cálcio com lidocaína na mesma seringa utilizando o conector fêmea-fêmea Luer-lok. Descrevem-se outra opção de conector para realização dessa mistura, o instrumento e detalhes da associação.

A number of anesthetic options are available for use in cutaneous fillings.The combination of calcium hydroxyapatite with lidocaine in the same syringe using the female Luer Lok connector has been recently described.An additional connector option to combine these substances, the device itself, and the details of the association are described.

Avaliação clínica da eficácia do ácido tricloroacético e da subcisão, isolados ou combinados, no tratamento de estrias abdominais / Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of trichloroacetic acid and subcision, combined or isolated, for abdominal striae

Introdução: Estrias são queixas frequentes nos consultórios dermatológicos, mas a maioria dos estudos se baseia no uso do laser e poucos observaram os efeitos de outras modalidades de tratamento. Objetivo: Comparar a resposta de três modalidades terapêuticas: subcisão isolada, ácido tricloroacético (ATA) 20% isolado e subcisão combinada à aplicação de ATA 20% no tratamento de estrias. Materiais e Métodos: Onze pacientes do sexo feminino, fototipo II-IV com estrias gravídicas tiveram seu abdome inferior dividido em quatro quadrantes. Uma estria de cada quadrante foi selecionada para ser submetida a um dos três procedimentos e um quadrante serviu de controle. Foram realizadas avaliação objetiva pelo médico e subjetiva pelo paciente. Resultados: Redução na largura com a subcisão e no comprimento com o ATA 20% foi evidenciada através de mensuração. Na avaliação subjetiva houve melhora principalmente com o tratamento subcisão-ATA 20%. A avaliação fotográfi ca foi desconsiderada. Pela análise estatística, não houve diferença signifi cativa entre os tratamentos. Não ocorreram efeitos adversos relacionados aos tratamentos. Conclusão: Apesar da melhora relatada principalmente com o tratamento subcisão-ATA 20%, não houve diferença estatística signifi cativa entre os tratamentos.

Introduction: Striae are frequent complaints in dermatology, however most studies are based on the use of laser, and the effects of other treatment modalities are observed by few doctors. Objective: To compare three therapeutic modalities: Subcision alone, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) 20% alone, and subcision combined with application of TCA 20% in treatment of striae. Materials and Methods: Eleven female patients, skin phototype II-IV with striae gravidarum, had their lower abdomen divided into 4 quadrants. One stria of each quadrant was selected to be subjected to one of 3 procedures and 1 quadrant was the control. Objective evaluation was performed by the physician and subjective evaluation was performed by the patient. Results: Reduction in width with subcision and in length with TCA 20% were observed by measurement. In the subjective evaluation, improvement was observed mainly with the subcision-TCA 20% treatment. Photografi c evaluation was disregarded. At statistical analysis, there was no signifi cant difference between treatments. There were no adverse effects related to treatments. Conclusion: Despite the reported improvement, especially with the subcision-TCA 20% treatment, there was no statistically signifi cant difference between treatments.

Dermatologia comparativa: verrugas virais / Comparative dermatology: viral warts

O caso demonstra apresentação atípica de verrugas vulgares no dorso das mãos de paciente do sexo masculino de 53 anos e com história prévia de tratamento para linfoma de Hodgkin. As pápulas espiculadas, confluentes, de superfície rugosa, com centro ceratótico e ligeiramente descamativas são comparáveis a cristais de rocha.

This case demonstrates an unusual presentation of verruca vulgaris on the dorsum of the hands in a 53 year-old man with previous history of treated Hodgkin lymphoma. The spiculate, confluent and rough-surfaced papules, with slight desquamation and keratotic core are comparable to rock crystals.

Alopecia frontal fibrosante: relato de seis casos / Frontal fibrosing alopecia: report of six cases

Alopecia frontal fibrosante é forma progressiva de alopecia cicatricial. Os casos iniciais foram relatados a partir 1994, na Austrália, em pacientes do sexo feminino pós-menopausa. Desde então inúmeros casos foram descritos na literatura sugerindo que ela é mais prevalente do que inicialmente se supunha. Seu curso progressivo se assemelha ao da alopecia androgenética; histologicamente, entretanto, o infiltrado liquenóide é evidente. O artigo relata seis casos brasileiros e discute a alopecia frontal fibrosante dentro do grupo das alopecias cicatriciais, como variante do líquen plano pilar.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a progressive cicatricial alopecia. The first cases were described in Australia in postmenopausal women, in 1994. Since then, numerous cases were reported, suggesting that frontal fibrosing alopecia is more prevalent than initially thought. Its progressive course in postmenopausal women, clinically resembles androgenetic alopecia; however, histologically, lichenoid infiltrate is evident. This article report six brazilian cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia and discusses them in the context of cicatricial alopecias, as a variant of lichen planopilaris.

Caso para diagnóstico / Case for diagnosis

Piloleiomioma é tumor benigno de músculo liso que tem origem no músculo eretor do pêlo. Pode ocorrer isoladamente ou em grande número. Apresenta-se doloroso, sensível ao frio, toque, pressão e emoção. Relata-se caso de um homem com nódulos intradérmicos compostos por fibras de músculo liso. A imuno-histoquímica mostra-se positiva para desmina e actina, confirmando o diagnóstico.

Piloleiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor which arises from the erector pilorum muscles. The lesions can be solitary or multiple. They are painful, tender to cold, touch and pressure and sensitive to emotions. The authors report the case of a man with intradermal nodules composed of smooth muscle fibers. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for desmin and actin, thus confirming the diagnosis.

Caso para diagnóstico / Case for diagnosis

Pseudoxantoma elástico perfurante periumbilical é distúrbio adquirido do tecido elástico, que acomete mulheres multíparas. Apresenta-se um caso dessa condição em mulher de 74 anos (G10, P10) mostrando placa amarelada de aspecto reticular com áreas constituídas por pápulas eritêmato-ceratósicas. A histologia demonstra derme reticular com fibras conjuntivas basofílicas e irregulares, além de área de hiperplasia epidérmica, com eliminação de fibras elásticas através de canal repleto de ceratina.

Síndrome antifosfolípide / Antiphospholipid syndrome

Condição adquirida, sistêmica, caracterizada por tromboses recorrentes no sistema arterial, venoso ou ambos, a síndrome antifosfolípide pode ser primária ou secundária, esta última mais associada ao lúpus eritematoso sistêmico e menos freqüentemente a infecções, fármacos e outras doenças. São marcadores sorológicos da síndrome antifosfolípide os anticorpos antifosfolípides anticoagulante lúpico e anticardiolipina. O critério diagnóstico primário inclui trombose arterial ou venosa e morte fetal recorrente. Cerca de 41% dos pacientes apresentam lesões cutâneas como primeiro sinal da síndrome, que também pode provocar livedo reticular, ulcerações cutâneas, vasculite livedóide, entre outras manifestações. Seu controle consiste principalmente no tratamento e profilaxia da trombose com anticoagulantes e antiagregantes plaquetários

Sarcoma primário de duodeno com diagnóstico endoscópico pré-operatório / Duodenal primary sarcoma diagnosed preoperatively by upper endoscopy: case report

Os sarcomas de duodeno sao incomuns e estao associados a diagnostico tardio e mau prognostico.O objetivo do presente relato é descrever um caso de sarcoma duodenal diagnosticado pro-operatoriamente atraves da endoscopia digestiva. um homem de 40 anos procurrou assistencia medica devido a sintomas de hemorragia digestiva alta e dor abdominal. A investigacao endoscopica revelou tumor invadindo a segunda porcao duodenal, local de onde foram colhidas biopcias. O diagnostico apos estudo imunohistoquimico foi de sarcoma de alto grau. Na laparotomia foi observado extenso tumor duodenal, com invasao de colon transverso e ausencia de metastases hepaticas ou peritoneais. foram realizadas gastroduodenopancreatectomia e colectomia, com retirada em bloco do tumor. O exame histopatologico confirmou o diagnostico. O paciente teve boa evolucao, sem complicacoes pos-operatorias