Topical sirolimus in facial angiofibroma

[Topical sirolimus 0.4% formulation for treatment of facial angiofibromas].

Topical treatment for facial burns.

BACKGROUND Burn injuries are an important health problem. They occur frequently in the head and neck region - the area central to a person's identity, that provides our most expressive means of communication. Topical interventions are currently the cornerstone of treatment of partial-thickness burns to the face. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of topical interventions on wound healing in peo...

Effect of Topical Estrogen in the Mangement of Traumatic Facial Wounds

Introduction: Acute skin wound healing is a complicated process comprising various phases. Recent animal studies have shown that steroid sex hormones such as estrogen maybe helpful in the regulation of several pathophysiologic stages that are involved in wound healing. In this study we examined the effects of topical estrogen in the treatment of traumatic facial wounds.   Materials and Methods:...

Sirolimus Ointment for Facial Angiofibromas in Individuals with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Background. Facial angiofibromas affect most patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. They tend to progress, can cause recurrent bleeding and facial disfigurement, and have significant psychological effects. We reviewed the effectiveness and safety of topical sirolimus ointment 0.1%. We also assessed the effect of treatment on quality of life. Methods. We report our experience in using sirolim...

Middle turbinate angiofibroma: an unusual location for juvenile angiofibroma Angiofibroma de concha média: uma localização rara de angiofibroma juvenil

Os angiofibromas são os tumores vasculares histologicamente benignos mais frequentemente encontrados, com potencial destrutivo local, geralmente originários da parede lateral posterior da nasofaringe. Essas neoplasias são mais comumente observadas em adolescentes do sexo masculino e raramente são encontradas depois dos 25 anos. Raramente os angiofibromas se situam em locais extranasofaríngeos, ...