Hyperpigmentation of the skin is a very common problem, with many patients seeking
therapies to improve their cosmetic appearance. It is the result of an increase in cutaneous …

BACKGROUND Safety of cosmetic procedures in pregnant women has not been extensively
studied. Maternal and fetal health risks are important to consider in any procedure …

Background: Several innovations and modifications to the abdominal lipectomy procedure
have been performed through the years. Despite recent improvements, the lack of natural …

Background Recent research points to high levels of herbal medicine use during pregnancy.
The objectives of this study were to elucidate the prevalence and understand the …

Striae distensae are a frequent skin condition associated with pregnancy, weight change or
lack of skin elasticity. The aim of this research was to obtain a topical product containing …

Chaetocin is a natural product isolated from Chaetomium species that has anti-bacterial and
anti-myeloma activities. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of chaetocin on …

Changes in melanocytic nevi during pregnancy are frequently attributed to the new
hormonal milieu and are dismissed without concern for malignancy. Recent studies suggest …

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a debilitating inflammatory skin disease with a chronic course
and often disappointing response to treatment. Though a minority of persons (20%) reports …

Superficial chemical peels and microdermabrasion are used for many dermatologic
conditions. A common condition treated with these modalities is acne vulgaris. In this review …

Background Maternal and fetal outcomes associated with botulism and botulinum antitoxin
use during pregnancy and the postpartum period have not been systematically reviewed …