background although, melasma is most prevalent among asian young women, and also darkly pigmented individuals are particularly prone to developing post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, to the best of our knowledge, there are rare or no studies about the association of melasma and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. results we found out that 24.1% of patients without melasma had post-acne pigmen...

Scar endometriosis is a rare event which usually develops after pelvic operations involving the uterus and fallopian tubes. Its diagnosis can sometimes be difficult and may be confused with various other surgical conditions. We present here a case of abdominal wall scar endometriosis in a woman who has undergone cesarean delivery four years prior to her current presentation. The epidemiology, p...

BACKGROUND Excision followed by adjuvant irradiation is considered safe and most efficacious for treatment of keloid scars. Recently, different authors published successful treatment protocols and recommended the following: (1) the use of high-dose-rate brachytherapy instead of low-dose-rate brachytherapy or external radiation; (2) a short-time interval between operation and irradiation; (3) si...

This study in Jordan described the pattern of acne in 166 untreated acne patients aged 13-42 years attending dermatology clinics and assessed patients' perceptions of factors that have an effect on their acne condition. Family history of acne was positive in 69.3% of acne patients. Emotional stress, hot weather and sweating were believed to be aggravating factors by acne patients of both sexes,...

BACKGROUND many studies about the psychosocial impact of acne have been reported in international medical literature describing quality of life as a relevant clinical outcome. It is well known that the patient's perception about the disease may be different from the physician's evaluation. Therefore, it is important to use validated instruments that turn the patient's subjective opinion into ob...

Literature is limited regarding the medical and cosmetic dermatologic issues pertinent to transgender patients and the reasons why 19 transgender individuals seek care from dermatologists. Clinical management of this population has historically been limited to 20 mental health providers, endocrinologists, and select surgeons with expertise in sex reassignment surgery. The impact of hormonal 21 ...

Acne is one of the most burdensome dis­ eases globally.1,2 Its prevalence among those aged 12 to 24 years is estimated to be 85%, although it can persist beyond young adulthood despite treatment.3–5 Acne can adversely affect quality of life6–13 and may lead to emotional distress and physical scarring.14,15 The clinical presentation of acne (Figure 1) varies from primarily comedonal to mixed com...

Background: Acne scar is the most common complication in acne that occurs about 49% of individuals. Fractional resurfacing lasers such as CO2 laser and erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er: YAG) have been widely used for treatment give satisfying results complications pain, hyperpigmentation, infection, prolonged erythema, scarring. erbium: scandium gallium YSGG) solves previous techniques'...

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris causes erythematous papulopustular lesions in active stage and often leave behind residual scarring and pigmentation. Its onset in adolescence may add to the emotional and psychological challenges experienced during this period. AIMS To assess the impact of acne on the various psychosocial domains of daily life. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective, cross-se...

CMAJ • APRIL 19, 2011 • 183(7) © 2011 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors E430 Acne vulgaris has a substantial impact on a patient’s quality of life, affecting both self-esteem and psychosocial development.1 Patients and physicians are faced with many over-the-counter and prescription acne treatments, and choosing the most effective therapy can be confusing. In this article, we outlin...