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Cho SB, Lee YJ, Kang SY, Choi M, Kim B, Ahn JC. Effects of Parallel Contact Cooling on Pulsed-Type, Bipolar Radiofrequency-Induced Tissue Reactions in an in vivo Porcine Model. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2024; 17:125-135. [PMID: 38259431 PMCID: PMC10802173 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s446814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Background Skin cooling during laser or radiofrequency (RF) treatments is a method to minimize thermal damage to the epidermis, reduce pain, and decrease post-treatment downtime. We evaluated the effect of parallel contact cooling (PCC) on RF-induced thermal reactions in minipig skin in vivo after bipolar microneedling RF treatment. Methods RF treatments were administered at frequencies of 0.5, 1, and 2 MHz with single (500 ms), six (1000 ms), and ten (5000 ms) sub-pulse packs to minipig skin with or without PCC. Subsequently, thermometric imaging and histology were used to analyze skin reactions to RF. Results Thermometric images showed that PCC promptly lowered skin temperature in the RF-treated area, with this effect persisting for over 60s. Regardless of the PCC, RF treatments lasting for 500 ms with a single pulse pack resulted in peri-electrode coagulative necrosis (PECN) zones and inter-electrode non-necrotic thermal reaction (IENT) zones in the dermis. In contrast, treatment lasting 5000 ms with 10 sub-pulse packs produced distinct IENT without notable PECN over a wide dermal area. Skin specimens obtained at 1 h and 3, 7, and 14 days after PCC-assisted RF treatments showed a higher degree of thermal tissue reactions in the deeper dermal regions compared to those after RF treatments without PCC. Conclusion PCC-assisted RF treatment, utilizing an invasive bipolar microneedling device, enhanced RF-induced skin reactions in the mid to deep dermis while preserving the epidermis and upper papillary dermis from excessive thermal tissue injury.
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- Sung Bin Cho
- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Laser Research Center, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- R&D Center, Shenb Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea
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- R&D Center, Shenb Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Laser Research Center, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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Suh SB, Suh JY, Cho SB. Analyzing secretory proteins in human dermal fibroblast-conditioned medium for angiogenesis: A bioinformatic approach. Skin Res Technol 2024; 30:e13568. [PMID: 38200622 PMCID: PMC10781896 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The conditioned medium from human dermal fibroblasts (dermal fibroblast-conditioned medium; DFCM) contains a diverse array of secretory proteins, including growth factors and wound repair-promoting proteins. Angiogenesis, a crucial process that facilitates the infiltration of inflammatory cells during wound repair, is induced by a hypoxic environment and inflammatory cytokines. METHODS In this study, we conducted a comprehensive bioinformatic analysis of 337 proteins identified through proteomics analysis of DFCM. We specifically focused on 64 DFCM proteins with potential involvement in angiogenesis. These proteins were further classified based on their characteristics, and we conducted a detailed analysis of their protein-protein interactions. RESULTS Gene Ontology protein classification categorized these 64 DFCM proteins into various classes, including metabolite interconversion enzymes (N = 11), protein modifying enzymes (N = 10), protein-binding activity modulators (N = 9), cell adhesion molecules (N = 6), extracellular matrix proteins (N = 6), transfer/carrier proteins (N = 3), calcium-binding proteins (N = 2), chaperones (N = 2), cytoskeletal proteins (N = 2), RNA metabolism proteins (N = 1), intercellular signal molecules (N = 1), transporters (N = 1), scaffold/adaptor proteins (N = 1), and unclassified proteins (N = 9). Furthermore, our protein-protein interaction network analysis of DFCM proteins revealed two distinct networks: one with medium confidence level interaction scores, consisting of 60 proteins with significant connections, and another at a high confidence level, comprising 52 proteins with significant interactions. CONCLUSIONS Our bioinformatic analysis highlights the presence of a multitude of secretory proteins in DFCM that form significant protein-protein interaction networks crucial for regulating angiogenesis. These findings underscore the critical roles played by DFCM proteins in various stages of angiogenesis during the wound repair process.
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser ClinicSeoulSouth Korea
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Ahn JC, Mo SJ, Choi M, Kim B, Cho SB. In vivo Guinea Pig Model Study for Evaluating Antifungal Effect of a Dual-Diode Laser with Wavelengths of 405 Nm and 635 Nm on Dermatophytosis. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:1559-1567. [PMID: 37351065 PMCID: PMC10284164 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s415679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Background Various laser- and light-based devices have been introduced as complementary or alternative treatment modalities for dermatophytosis, particularly for finger or toenail onychomycosis. Objective This study aimed to comparatively evaluate the antifungal effects of 405-nm and 635-nm dual-band diode lasers using an in vivo guinea pig model of dermatophytosis. Materials and Methods A guinea pig model was developed by the repetitive application of fungal spore preparations to the back skin of guinea pigs. Dual-diode laser treatment was delivered to the guinea pig skin at a power of 24 mW at a wavelength of 405 nm and 18 mW at 635 nm for 12 min. The treatments were administered three times weekly for 2 weeks, and a mycological study was performed. Results Mycological studies using scraped samples obtained from treatment groups A (N = 8) and B (N = 8) after dual-diode laser treatment revealed that seven of eight (87.5%) samples in each group had negative results for direct potassium hydroxide microscopy and fungal culture studies. Skin specimens from each infected laser-untreated guinea pig exhibited spongiotic psoriasiform epidermis with parakeratosis. Meanwhile, skin specimens from infected laser-treated guinea pigs in groups A and B demonstrated thinner epidermal thickness than those from infected untreated controls but thicker than those from uninfected treated controls without noticeable inflammatory cell infiltration in the dermis. Conclusion The guinea pig dermatophytosis model can be used to comparatively evaluate the efficacy and safety of various treatment modalities, including dual-diode lasers, for superficial fungal skin infection.
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- Jin-Chul Ahn
- Medical Laser Research Center, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Medical Laser Research Center, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- R&D Center, Shenb Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea
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- R&D Center, Shenb Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Park H, Kim JE, Choi JW, Kim DY, Jang YH, Lee Y, Jeon J, Shin HT, Kim MS, Shin JW, Cho SB, Lew BL, Choi GS. Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea: Part I Topical and Device-based Treatment. Ann Dermatol 2023; 35:190-204. [PMID: 37290953 DOI: 10.5021/ad.22.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic disease with an unpredictable disease course and severe psychological impact. OBJECTIVE To provide evidence- and consensus-based insights regarding the treatment of patients with AA in Korea. METHODS We searched for relevant studies on the topical and device-based treatment of AA in the literature from inception until May 2021. Evidence-based recommendations were also prepared. The evidence for each statement was graded and classified according to the strength of the recommendations. Hair experts from the Korean Hair Research Society (KHRS) voted on the statements, and an agreement of 75% or greater was considered as consensus. RESULTS Currently, there remains a scarcity of topical treatments, which is supported by robust evidence from a number of high-quality randomized controlled trials. Current evidence supports the efficacy of topical corticosteroids, corticosteroid intralesional injection, and contact immunotherapy in AA patients. Topical corticosteroids and contact immunotherapy are recommended for pediatric AA. A consensus was achieved in 6 out of 14 (42.8%), and 1 out of 5 (20.0%) statements pertaining to topical and device-based treatments in AA, respectively. The expert consensus was from a single country, and the study may not cover all the treatments used. CONCLUSION The present study provides up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines for AA based on the consensus reached among experts after considering regional healthcare circumstances, adding diversity to the previous guidelines.
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- Hyunsun Park
- Department of Dermatology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Bundang, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Dermatology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Park H, Kim JE, Choi JW, Kim DY, Jang YH, Lee Y, Jeon J, Shin HT, Kim MS, Shin JW, Cho SB, Lew BL, Choi GS. Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea: Part II Systemic Treatment. Ann Dermatol 2023; 35:205-216. [PMID: 37290954 DOI: 10.5021/ad.22.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic disease with an unpredictable course and can have a severe psychological impact on an individual. OBJECTIVE To provide evidence and consensus-based statements regarding the treatment of patients with AA in Korea. METHODS We searched for relevant studies from inception to May 2021 regarding the systemic treatment of AA. Evidence-based recommendations were also prepared. The evidence for each statement was graded and classified according to the strength of the recommendations. Hair experts from the Korean Hair Research Society (KHRS) voted on the statement, and an agreement of 75% or greater was considered as having reached consensus. RESULTS Current evidence supports the efficacy of systemic corticosteroids, oral cyclosporine monotherapy or combination with systemic corticosteroids, and oral Janus kinase inhibitors in severe AA patients. Systemic steroids may be considered for pediatric patients with severe AA. A consensus was achieved in three out of nine (33.3%), and one out of three (33.3%) statements pertaining to systemic treatment in adult and pediatric AA, respectively. CONCLUSION The present study produced up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines for AA associated with the consensus obtained by experts based on the Korean healthcare system.
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- Hyunsun Park
- Department of Dermatology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Bundang, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Dermatology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Cho SB, Lee S, Yoo DS, Kim SE, Kim T, Zouboulis CC, Lee SE. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Inhibits Lipogenesis and Proliferation of Human Sebocytes and Decreases Sebum Production in Human Facial Skin. Dermatol Ther 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/2922191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Background. Although several energy devices targeting sebaceous glands have been developed, an effective and safe therapeutic tool for hyperseborrhea is still needed. Nonthermal atmospheric-pressure plasma (NTAPP) induces microscopic tissue reactions in sebaceous glands of rat skin. Objective. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of NTAPP on sebum production in human skin in vivo followed by an experimental study of human sebocytes. Methods. Fourteen healthy volunteers with oily facial skin underwent three sessions of argon- and nitrogen-NTAPP treatment at a 1-week interval and were followed up for 8 weeks. The casual sebum level, sebum excretion rate, and porphyrin index were evaluated. Histological analysis was performed using skin biopsy specimens taken from two subjects at the baseline and week 2. SZ95 sebocytes were stimulated with testosterone and linoleic acid (T/LA) with or without treatment with NTAPP. BODIPY and Nile red staining were used for qualitative lipids analysis. Proliferation and differentiation markers were also assessed. Results. Casual sebum levels and sebum excretion rates in facial skin decreased by 26 and 24%, respectively, at week 4 compared to those of the baseline. Porphyrin index also decreased by 38% at week 2. Histologically, NTAPP-treated human skin showed no obvious thermal injury, but the number of Ki67+ cells in the sebaceous glands decreased at week 2. Argon- and nitrogen-NTAPP attenuated T/LA-induced increases in neutral lipid accumulation, Ki67+ cells, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-ɣ transcription in human sebocytes at energy settings that did not induce apoptosis. Conclusion. Argon- and nitrogen-NTAPP can be a safe and effective therapeutic tool for hyperseborrhea-associated diseases such as acne. This trial is registered with NCT04917835.
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- Sung Bin Cho
- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology and Immunology, Staedtisches Klinikum Dessau, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane and Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, Dessau, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Choi M, Lee HS, Cho SB. Effect of Pulse Widths and Cycles on Invasive, Bipolar, and Gated Radiofrequency-Induced Thermal Reactions in ex vivo Bovine Liver Tissue. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:87-97. [PMID: 36660189 PMCID: PMC9844106 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s395072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background Radiofrequency (RF) oscillations generate thermal tissue reactions, the patterns of which vary depending on the mode and efficiency of energy delivery. The aim of our study was to analyze patterns of RF-induced thermal tissue reactions according to the modes of RF delivery, including continuous and gated modes, using an alternating current, invasive bipolar RF device. Methods RF energies at frequencies of 1 and 2 MHz were delivered at respective experimental settings into ex vivo bovine liver tissue at a 0.5-mm microneedle penetration depth. The tissue samples were then evaluated thermometrically. A histologic study was performed to evaluate RF-induced thermal tissue reactions at a 3.0-mm microneedle penetration depth. Results Thermal imaging study revealed homogenous, well-demarcated, square-shaped zones of RF-induced thermal reactivity on the treated area. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that higher temperature elevations immediately after RF treatment (∆T1) were positively associated with RF frequency, power, conduction time/pulse pack, and off-time between pulse packs and negatively associated with total off time. In the 1-MHz experimental setting, higher ∆T1 showed a positive association with power, conduction time/pulse pack, and off-time between pulse packs and a negative association with the number of pulse packs. In the 2-MHz setting, however, higher ∆T1 was positively associated with only total treatment time. Conclusion Thermometric effects during bipolar and gated RF treatments are significantly associated with the frequency, power, and pulse widths and cycles of pulse packs.
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- Min Choi
- R&D Center, Shenb Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea,Correspondence: Sung Bin Cho, Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Geumcheon REMAIN CITY 6F, 224 Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, 08628, Korea, Tel +82.2-2135-1375, Fax +82.70-8250-1375, Email
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Kim HK, Kim HJ, Kim JY, Ban MJ, Son J, Hwang Y, Cho SB. Immediate and Late Effects of Pulse Widths and Cycles on Bipolar, Gated Radiofrequency-Induced Tissue Reactions in in vivo Rat Skin. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:721-729. [PMID: 37008192 PMCID: PMC10053894 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s404631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Background Single to multiple pulse packs of bipolar, alternating current radiofrequency (RF) oscillations have been used for various medical purposes using invasive microneedle electrodes. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of pulse widths and cycles of RF pulse packs on immediate and delayed thermal tissue reactions in in vivo rat skin. Methods RF energy at the frequency of 1 MHz and power of 70 W was delivered at each experimental setting into in vivo rat skin at 1.5-mm microneedle penetration, and then, tissue samples were obtained after 1 h and 3, 7, 14, and 21 days and histologically analyzed. Results A single-pulse-pack RF treatment generated coagulative necrosis zones in the dermal peri-electrode area and zones of non-necrotic thermal reactions in the dermal inter-electrode area. Multiple pulse-pack, RF-treated rat skin specimens revealed that the number and size of peri-electrode coagulative necrosis were markedly decreased by increasing the number of pulse packs and accordingly decreasing the conduction time of each pulse pack. The microscopic changes in RF-induced non-necrotic thermal reaction in the inter-electrode area were more remarkable in specimens treated with RF of 7 or 10 pulse packs than in specimens treated with RF of 1-4 pulse packs. Conclusion The gated delivery of multiple RF pulse packs using a bipolar, alternating current, 1-MHz RF system using insulated microneedle electrodes efficiently generates non-necrotic thermal tissue reactions over the upper, mid, and deep dermis and subcutaneous fat in the inter-electrode areas.
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- Hee Kyung Kim
- Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-Bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-Bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
- Department of Integrated Biomedical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
- Correspondence: Sung Bin Cho, Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Geumcheon REMAIN CITY 6F, 224 Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, 08628, Korea, Tel +82 2-2135-1375, Fax +82 70-8250-1375, Email
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Suh SB, Ahn KJ, Kim EJ, Suh JY, Cho SB. Proteomic Identification and Quantification of Secretory Proteins in Human Dermal Fibroblast-Conditioned Medium for Wound Repair and Hair Regeneration. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:1145-1157. [PMID: 37153723 PMCID: PMC10162110 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s407078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Background Human dermal fibroblasts secrete numerous growth factors and proteins that have been suggested to promote wound repair and hair regeneration. Methods Human dermal fibroblast-conditioned medium (DFCM) was prepared, and proteomic analysis was performed. Secretory proteins in DFCM were identified using 1-dimensional sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, in-gel trypsin protein digestion, and quantitative liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Identified proteins were analyzed using bioinformatic methods for the classification and evaluation of protein-protein interactions. Results Using LC-MS/MS, 337 proteins were identified in DFCM. Among them, 160 proteins were associated with wound repair, and 57 proteins were associated with hair regeneration. Protein-protein interaction network analysis of 160 DFCM proteins for wound repair at the highest confidence score (0.9) revealed that 110 proteins were grouped into seven distinctive interaction networks. Additionally, protein-protein interaction network analysis of 57 proteins for hair regeneration at the highest confidence score revealed that 29 proteins were grouped into five distinctive interaction networks. The identified DFCM proteins were associated with several pathways for wound repair and hair regeneration, including epidermal growth factor receptor, fibroblast growth factor, integrin, Wnt, cadherin, and transforming growth factor-β signaling pathways. Conclusion DFCM contains numerous secretory proteins that comprise groups of protein-protein interaction networks that regulate wound repair and hair regeneration.
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- Department of Science Education, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
- Correspondence: Sung Bin Cho, Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, 224 Siheung-daero, Seoul, 08628, Korea, Tel +82 2-2135-1375, Fax +82 70-8250-1375, Email
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Lee SY, Kim DY, Suh SB, Suh JY, Cho SB. Effects of Human Fibroblast-Derived Multi-Peptide Factors on the Proliferation and Migration of Nitrogen Plasma-Treated Human Dermal Fibroblasts. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022; 15:2465-2475. [PMID: 36411843 PMCID: PMC9675427 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s383483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Human fibroblast-derived multi-peptide factors (MPFs) promote wound repair by playing crucial roles in cell recruitment, adhesion, attachment, migration, and proliferation. Methods Cultured human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) were directly treated with non-contact low- and high-energy nitrogen plasma and further cultured in various conditioned media. Cell proliferation and wound-healing properties were evaluated. Results In Opti-modified Eagle’s medium + GlutaMAX culture, reduced HDF viability was observed 24 h after 2-J/pulse plasma treatment and 12 and 24 h after 3-J/pulse treatment. Meanwhile, in dermal fibroblast-conditioned medium (DFCM) containing MPF culture, reduced HDF viability was observed only 24 h after 3-J/pulse treatment. Under DFCM-MPF culture, the wound area percentage was significantly decreased after 12 and 24 h in untreated HDFs; at 9, 12, and 24 h after 1-J/pulse plasma treatment; at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 h after 2-J/pulse plasma treatment; and at 9, 12, and 24 h after 3-J/pulse plasma treatment. Greater migration of HDFs with or without plasma treatment was found in DFCM-MPFs than in other conditioned media. Conclusion Low-energy nitrogen plasma treatment promotes HDF proliferation and wound repair. DFCM-MPFs enhanced cell proliferation and improved the wound healing properties of HDFs treated with low- and high-energy plasma.
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
- Correspondence: Sung Bin Cho, Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, 224 Siheung-daero, Seoul, 08628, Korea, Tel +82 2-2135-1375, Fax +82 70-8250-1375, Email
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Shin JM, Lee YY, Kim KM, Won KS, Suh SB, Hong D, Jung KE, Kim CD, Seo YJ, Cho SB, Lee Y. The potential role of fibroblast-derived multi-peptide factors in activation of growth factors and β-Catenin in hair follicle cells. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:6184-6190. [PMID: 35765799 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dermal fibroblasts play a pivotal role in hair follicle regeneration during wound repair. Recently, dermal fibroblast-conditioned medium (DFCM), which contains multi-peptide factors (MPFs), has been used to promote wound repair. AIM This study aimed to investigate the stimulatory effects of MPF-containing DFCM on hair growth. METHODS MPF-containing DFCM was prepared using human neonatal dermal fibroblasts. Outer root sheath (ORS) and dermal papilla (DP) cells were cultured in MPF-containing DFCM. We examined the expression and secretion of growth factors and cytokines using quantitative polymerase chain reaction and a growth factor array. In addition, the effect of MPFs on β-catenin activity was determined using the TOPflash assay. All experiments were repeated at least three times with separate batches of cells. RESULTS MPF-containing DFCM increased keratinocyte growth factor (KGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF) mRNA expression in ORS cells and KGF and VEGF mRNA expression in DP cells. When ORS cells were treated with MPF-containing DFCM, the secretion of several growth factors, including EGF, VEGF, insulin-like growth factor-binding protein (IGFBP)-4, IGFBP-6, and fibroblast growth factor-7, was increased in the cell-cultured medium compared with that in control. Additionally, MPF-containing DFCM increased the transcriptional activation of β-catenin in DP cells. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that MPF-containing DFCM might stimulate hair growth by inducing growth factors in ORS and DP cells and regulating β-catenin in DP cells.
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- Jung-Min Shin
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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Kim CK, Kim H, Kim HJ, Cho SB. Antibacterial and anticandidal effects of atmospheric-pressure, non-thermal, nitrogen- and argon-plasma pulses. Dermatol Ther 2021; 35:e15222. [PMID: 34820982 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Atmospheric-pressure, non-thermal plasma destroys microorganisms by directly reacting with hydrocarbon molecules in the cell wall and/or by damaging the cytoplasmic membrane, proteins, and DNA with charged particles and reactive species. The aim of our study was to evaluate the antibacterial and anticandidal effects of atmospheric-pressure, non-thermal, nitrogen- and argon-plasma pulses on various pathogen preparations. The resultant antibacterial and anticandidal effects were assessed by evaluating percent and log reduction values for pathogen colonies. Nitrogen-plasma pulses emitted at an energy of 1.5 J and argon-plasma pulses generated at 0.5 J elicited remarkable antibacterial effects on Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and anticandidal effects on Candida albicans. Nitrogen-plasma pulses at a pulse count of five elicited remarkable antibacterial effects on Cutibacterium acnes at the energy settings of 1.75, 2.5, and 3 J, but not at 1 J. Meanwhile, argon-plasma pulses showed antibacterial effects on C. acnes at an energy of 0.5 and 0.65 J. Nitrogen- or argon-plasma pulses exert antibacterial and anticandidal effects on bacterial and fungal pathogens.
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- Chang Ki Kim
- Research Institute of Bacterial Resistance, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Seoul Clinical Laboratories, Yongin, South Korea
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- Yonsei New Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Incheon, South Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, South Korea
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Ahn TH, Kim DY, Kim HM, Oh W, Cho SB. Use of quantum molecular resonance energy for managing postrhinoseptoplasty perilesional edema and ecchymosis. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:3530-3536. [PMID: 34792272 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Quantum molecular resonance (QMR) technology employs nonionizing high-frequency waves ranging from 4 to 64 MHz to generate low-intensity quanta of energy that interacts with cellular components. AIMS To evaluate the efficacy and safety of QMR treatment on postoperative perilesional edema and ecchymosis in patients with rhinoseptoplasty or revision rhinoseptoplasty. PATIENTS/METHODS In total, 30 patients were treated with QMR stimulation therapy (QMR group) once daily for 5 days, while another 30 patients were treated with conventional icepack application (control group). The duration of perilesional edema and ecchymosis were comparatively evaluated according to anatomic regions. RESULTS In both groups, the longest duration of postoperative edema and ecchymosis was found on the left anterior cheek, followed by the right anterior cheek, left lower eyelid, right lower eyelid, and right and left upper eyelids. The mean duration of overall postoperative perilesional edema was significantly shorter in the QMR group (2.0 ± 0.8 days) than the control group (4.6 ± 2.0 days); the mean duration of overall ecchymosis was also markedly shorter in the QMR group (2.9 ± 1.5 days) than control group (7.5 ± 2.9 days). Patient satisfaction after postoperative QMR treatment was rated as 2.2 ± 0.8, whereas patient satisfaction in control group was rated as 1.6 ± 0.9. CONCLUSION Our clinical study demonstrated that postrhinoseptoplasty QMR treatment effectively reduces the duration of postoperative perilesional edema and ecchymosis without remarkable side effects. We suggest that QMR treatment can be considered as an alternative option for noninvasively managing postrhinoseptoplasty perilesional edema and ecchymosis.
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- Tae Hwan Ahn
- Fresh Facial Aesthetic Surgery and ENT Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Maylin Clinic (Yeouido), Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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O Connor K, Cho SB, Chung HJ. Wound Healing Profile After 1064- and 532-nm Picosecond Lasers With Microlens Array of In Vivo Human Skin. Lasers Surg Med 2021; 53:1059-1064. [PMID: 33644902 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to histologically characterize the wound healing process of in vivo human skin treated with 1064- and 532-nm microlens array (MLA)-type picosecond lasers. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Three patients (Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV), who were undergoing future cosmetic abdominoplasties, were treated with 1064- and 532-nm MLA-type lasers under different fluence settings. Treatments were performed 2 weeks, 1 week, and immediately prior to surgery. Skin samples were harvested from the resected tissue with 8 mm punch biopsies immediately after the abdominoplasties were performed. RESULTS The study demonstrates that intraepidermal vacuoles, created from tissue damage induced by the laser, are histologically resolved within 1 week without persistent damage to the dermoepidermal junction or vasculature. After 2 weeks, all foci of microscopic epidermal necrotic debris had either resolved or migrated to more superficial levels in the stratum corneum. There was no evidence of persistent vascular damage, increased melanophages, or accumulation of melanin in the dermis at 2 weeks. Furthermore, the 1064-nm picosecond laser with the high fluence setting demonstrated the capacity to fractionally ablate the epidermis and induce multifocal fibrosis in the papillary dermis in lighter skin types. CONCLUSION This is the first study to demonstrate the wound healing profile of in vivo human skin after treatment with the picosecond 1064- and 532-nm MLA-type lasers. It shows that laser-induced tissue damage is histologically resolved within 2 weeks, clinically reflecting a favorable safety profile and short downtime. The study also shows that the picosecond laser can be used to induce either fractional ablative or non-ablative effects, depending on the fluence settings used. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2021 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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- Kelly O Connor
- Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
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Kim SJ, Zhang X, Cho SB, Kim CH, Park HC, Moon SJ. Uremic solutes of indoxyl sulfate and p-cresol enhance protease-activated receptor-2 expression in vitro and in vivo in keratinocytes. Hum Exp Toxicol 2020; 40:113-123. [PMID: 32757783 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120945758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Uremic pruritus is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The retention of uremic solutes is thought to be associated with uremic pruritus. Meanwhile, activation of protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) has been suggested to play an important role in pruritus. The present study was performed to investigate the effects of uremic solutes on the expression of PAR-2 in the skin. METHODS Indoxyl sulfate (IS), p-cresol (PC), and uremic sera from CKD patients were used to stimulate PAR-2 expression in normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs). Also, NHEKs were additionally pretreated with soybean trypsin inhibitor to evaluate its inhibitory effect on PAR-2 expression. Patterns of cutaneous PAR-2 expression were investigated in skin samples from five CKD patients and CKD mice. RESULTS In NHEKs, IS, PC, and sera from CKD patients significantly induced PAR-2 mRNA and protein expression. Soybean trypsin inhibitor significantly decreased PAR-2 mRNA and protein expression in NHEKs treated with IS, PC, and CKD sera. NHEKs treated with IS and PC exhibited significant increases in protease activity. Skin from both CKD patients and mice exhibited marked upregulation of PAR-2 expression compared to control skin. CONCLUSIONS Results from the present study suggest that uremic solutes either directly or indirectly affect PAR-2 expression in the skin of CKD subjects, potentially playing an important role in the pathogenesis of uremic pruritus.
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- S J Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Translational & Clinical Research, 395886International St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Incheon, Korea.,The Graduate School, 37991Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, 159436Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China.,Department of Pathology, 159436Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China.,Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, 37991Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, 37991Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Translational & Clinical Research, 395886International St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, 65655Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Translational & Clinical Research, 395886International St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Incheon, Korea
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Chung HJ, Al Janahi S, Cho SB, Chang YC. Chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) method for atrophic scars: A comprehensive review. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020; 20:18-27. [PMID: 32573079 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) applies a high strength acid focally to treat atrophic scars. Although this method has gained popularity over the past two decades, no standardized treatment guideline exists for CROSS method in the treatment of atrophic scars. AIMS The purpose of this comprehensive review was to evaluate the indications, detailed techniques, efficacy, and safety of CROSS method. MATERIALS AND METHODS An extensive literature review was conducted to identify articles relating to CROSS method for atrophic scars from 2002 to 2018. RESULTS The literature search yielded 19 articles meeting criteria. CROSS method has been used for the treatment of acne scars, varicella scars, enlarged pores, and depressed surgical scars. In studies using the quantile grading scale for acne scars, 60%-100% of patients showed >25% improvement. In two studies for varicella scars, 83%-100% of patients showed >25% improvement. CROSS method seems to be effective specifically for ice-pick scars. It is well tolerated and safe in Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I-V. Most reported complications are temporary and include postinflammatory dyspigmentation, erythema, pain, pruritus, infection, and widening of scars. CONCLUSION This literature review suggests that CROSS method is a safe and effective treatment for atrophic scars, especially ice-pick scars, in skin types I-V. However, current published works have several limitations, including small sample sizes, lack of control group, different concentrations of acid, different frequency of treatments, and follow-up periods. Larger, randomized, controlled studies are needed to elucidate the optimal treatment protocol of CROSS method.
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- Hye Jin Chung
- Department of Dermatology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Kim HK, Kim HJ, Hong JY, Park J, Lee HC, Lyu H, Cho SB. Interactive tissue reactions of 1064-nm focused picosecond-domain laser and dermal cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid treatment in in vivo rat skin. Skin Res Technol 2020; 26:683-689. [PMID: 32180275 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Picosecond-domain laser treatment using a microlens array (MLA) or a diffractive optical element (DOE) generates micro-injury zones in the epidermis and upper dermis. OBJECTIVE To investigate interactive tissue reactions between MLA-type picosecond laser pulses and cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid (CPMHA) filler in the dermis. METHODS In vivo rats with or without CPMHA pretreatment were treated with a 1064-nm picosecond-domain neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser using an MLA or DOE. Skin samples were obtained at post-treatment days 1, 10, and 21 and histologically and immunohistochemically analyzed. RESULTS Picosecond-domain Nd:YAG laser treatment with an MLA-type or a DOE-type handpiece generated fractionated zones of pseudo-cystic cavitation along the lower epidermis and/or upper papillary dermis at Day 1. At Day 21, epidermal thickness, dermal fibroblasts, and collagen fibers had increased. Compared to CPMHA-untreated rats, rats pretreated with CPMHA showed marked increases in fibroblasts and collagen fibers in the papillary dermis. Immunohistochemical staining for the hyaluronic acid receptor CD44 revealed that MLA-type picosecond laser treatment upregulated CD44 expression in the basilar epidermis and dermal fibroblasts. CONCLUSIONS We suggest that the hyaluronic acid-rich environment associated with CPMHA treatment may enhance MLA-type picosecond-domain laser-induced tissue reactions in the epidermis and upper dermis.
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- Hee Kyung Kim
- Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- R&D Center, Lutronic Corporation, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Lee HC, Childs J, Chung HJ, Park J, Hong J, Cho SB. Publisher Correction: Pattern analysis of 532- and 1,064-nm picosecond-domain laser-induced immediate tissue reactions in ex vivo pigmented micropig skin. Sci Rep 2019; 9:18372. [PMID: 31792310 PMCID: PMC6888852 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54946-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Global Center, Lutronic Corporation, Billerica, MA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- R&D Center, Lutronic Corporation, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. .,Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
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Kim H, Kim HJ, Kim HK, Hong JY, Cho SB. Effects of argon and nitrogen plasma pulses on the skin and skin appendages in an in vivo animal model. Skin Res Technol 2019; 26:81-90. [PMID: 31532008 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND For medical purposes, plasma can be generated from inert gaseous sources in a device by ultra-high-frequency generators and emitted to target tissue at a pulse duration in the milliseconds. OBJECTIVE To evaluate argon and nitrogen plasma pulse-induced tissue reactions in the skin and skin appendages of an in vivo animal model. METHODS Argon and nitrogen plasma pulses were non-invasively delivered to in vivo rat skin at various experimental settings. Specimens were histologically evaluated following hematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome staining. RESULTS At low-energy settings of 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 J, nitrogen plasma treatments generated noticeable tissue coagulation at the depths of 31.5 ± 8.3, 94.9 ± 16.9, and 171.6 ± 19.7 µm, respectively, at Day 0. At high-energy settings of 2.5 and 3.0 J, nitrogen plasma treatments generated marked tissue coagulation at the depths of 381.7 ± 33.6 µm and 456.3 ± 75.7 µm, respectively, at Day 0. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with argon plasma induces microscopic changes in the epidermis, dermis, and sebaceous glands without generating excessive thermal injury, whereas that with nitrogen plasma elicits energy-dependent thermal coagulation in the epidermis and dermis with remarkable neocollagenesis.
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- Heesu Kim
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,CNP Skin Clinic, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Bae GY, Na JI, Park KC, Cho SB. Nonsurgical correction of drooping mouth corners using monophasic hyaluronic acid and incobotulinumtoxinA. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 19:338-345. [PMID: 31125173 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nonsurgical correction of drooping of the corners of the mouth requires a multimodal approach combining botulinum toxin and soft tissue filler injections. OBJECTIVE To validate a nonsurgical therapeutic approach for correcting a "saddened" appearance characterized by drooping mouth corners, oral commissures, and/or marionette lines. METHODS In this prospective, evaluator-blinded study, monophasic hyaluronic acid (MHA) was infiltrated to correct drooping mouth corners in four steps, deep oral commissures in two steps, and/or deep marionette lines in two steps, in that order. Then, incobotulinumtoxinA was injected along the depressor anguli oris and mentalis muscles. RESULTS The total volumes of MHA used in steps 1-4 were 0.2 mL (interquartile range [IQR]: 0.19-0.3) for the right side of the face and 0.25 mL (IQR: 0.2-0.3) for the left side; total volumes in steps 5-8 were 0.18 mL (IQR: 0-0.4) for the right side and 0.15 mL (IQR: 0-0.33) for the left side. The total mean dose of incobotulinumtoxinA was 26.5 units (IQR: 24-28). The median degrees of drooping of the mouth corners were -4° (IQR: -7° to -2°) at baseline, -1° (IQR: -3° to 1°) at post-treatment 2 weeks, and -1° (IQR: -3° to 0°) at post-treatment 3 months. Median Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores were 3 (IQR: 2-3) at post-treatment 2 weeks and 3 (IQR: 2-3.75) at 3 months. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that nonsurgical treatment with MHA and incobotulinumtoxinA provides satisfactory therapeutic outcomes in patients with a saddened appearance by correcting drooping of the mouth corners, deep oral commissures, and/or deep marionette lines.
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Bundang, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Bundang, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Cho SB, Ahn KJ, Oh D, Kim H, Yoo KH. Sequential delivery of long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser and long-pulsed 1,064-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser treatment for pigmented disorders. Skin Res Technol 2019; 25:683-692. [PMID: 31056804 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-pulsed (LP) lasers at pulse durations of 1-300 ms have been used to destroy nests of nevi cells by selectively targeting pigment chromophores. OBJECTIVE To evaluate dual-wavelength LP laser-induced tissue reactions. METHODS The patterns of LP 755-nm alexandrite (Alex) and/or 1064-nm neodymium (Nd):yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser-induced tissue reactions were macroscopically evaluated using a tattoo-embedded phantom. Additionally, a pilot in vivo human study was performed for common acquired melanocytic nevus, of which dermoscopic images and high-speed cinematographs were obtained. RESULTS Combinations of Nd:YAG and Alex laser treatments at interpulse intervals of 10 or 20 ms generated round to oval zones of photothermal and photoacoustic injury in two distinctive areas containing disintegrated tattoo particles. Treatment at interpulse intervals of 10 or 20 ms between Alex and Nd:YAG pulses elicited lesser degrees of thermal damage to surrounding tissues, compared to treatment at 100 or 200 ms. Immediately after combined LP laser treatment of human nevus lesions in vivo, Nd:YAG-Alex treatment at a 20-ms interpulse interval exhibited more remarkable crusting and erosive appearances than Alex-Nd:YAG treatment. CONCLUSION For treating pigmented disorders, sequential delivery of LP Nd:YAG and Alex pulses at short interpulse intervals of 10-20 ms can effectively destroy nests of pigment chromophores.
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- Sung Bin Cho
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Science Education, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
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- Cheongdam Suan Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Kim H, Park J, Zheng Z, Cho SB. Low-fluenced erbium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser treatment in combination with broadband light pretreatment for various pigmentation disorders in Asian patients. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 18:1657-1664. [PMID: 30825265 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low-fluenced 2940-nm erbium (Er):yttrium-aluminium-garnet (YAG) resurfacing elicits ablative photothermal tissue reactions confined to the uppermost parts of the epidermis. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of low-fluenced ablative Er:YAG laser treatment in combination with broadband light (BBL) pretreatment for various pigmentation disorders. METHODS In total, 35 Korean patients with various pigmentation disorders were pretreated with BBL, and then, low-fluenced Er:YAG laser resurfacing was performed with a beam size of 4 mm and a fluence of 1.0-1.5 J/cm2 . RESULTS An average of 1.1 ± 0.4 sessions of combined BBL and low-fluenced Er:YAG resurfacing treatment was delivered to the patients. Most post-Er:YAG scaling fell off spontaneously over 3-5 days, and most of the post-BBL crusting disappeared spontaneously over 5-7 days. At 2 months after final treatment, the mean global aesthetic improvement scale score for the clinical improvement of pigmentation lesions was estimated as 2.5 ± 0.8, and that for the improvement of overall skin tone, texture, and wrinkles was 2.8 ± 1.0. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrated that post-BBL, low-fluenced Er:YAG laser resurfacing can be used to effectively treat various pigmentation disorders in Asian patients. Further improvements in overall skin tone, texture, and wrinkles were also achieved without major side effects.
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- Heesu Kim
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Yonsei Seran Dermatology and Laser Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Chung HJ, Lee HC, Park J, Childs J, Hong J, Kim H, Cho SB. Pattern analysis of 532- and 1064-nm microlens array-type, picosecond-domain laser-induced tissue reactions in ex vivo human skin. Lasers Med Sci 2019; 34:1207-1215. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-02711-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cho SB, Baek HJ, Ryu KH, Choi BH, Moon JI, Kim TB, Kim SK, Park H, Hwang MJ. Clinical Feasibility of Zero TE Skull MRI in Patients with Head Trauma in Comparison with CT: A Single-Center Study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2019; 40:109-115. [PMID: 30545839 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Conventional MR imaging techniques cannot produce optimal images of bone structures because bone has little water and a very short T2 life span. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical feasibility of skull MR imaging using the zero TE sequence in patients with head trauma by assessing its diagnostic image quality and quantitative measurement compared with CT images. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen enrolled patients with head trauma were assessed using brain CT and skull MR imaging. Image quality was graded on a 5-point Likert scale to compare the 2 modalities. To evaluate quantitative analyses between the 2 imaging modalities, we measured skull thickness and normalized bone tissue signal. Interobserver reliability was assessed using weighted κ statistics and the intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS Both imaging techniques clearly depicted skull fractures in all 13 patients. The mean scores for skull MR imaging and CT were 4.65 ± 0.56 and 4.73 ± 0.45 (P = .157), respectively, with substantial interobserver agreement (P < .05). The 2 imaging modalities showed no difference in skull thickness (P = .092) and had good correlation (r 2 = 0.997). The mean value of normalized bone tissue signal among the 3 layers of the skull was relatively consistent (P = .401) with high interobserver agreement (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Zero TE skull MR imaging has diagnostic image quality comparable with that of CT images. It also provides consistent results on the quantitative measurement of cortical bone with CT images.
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- S B Cho
- From the Departments of Radiology (S.B.C., H.J.B., K.H.R., B.H.C., J.I.M., T.B.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (S.B.C., H.J.B., K.H.R., B.H.C., J.I.M., T.B.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (S.B.C., H.J.B., K.H.R., B.H.C., J.I.M., T.B.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (S.B.C., H.J.B., K.H.R., B.H.C., J.I.M., T.B.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (S.B.C., H.J.B., K.H.R., B.H.C., J.I.M., T.B.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (S.B.C., H.J.B., K.H.R., B.H.C., J.I.M., T.B.K.)
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- Neurosurgery (S.K.K., H.P.), Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Neurosurgery (S.K.K., H.P.), Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- MR Applications and Workflow (M.J.H.), GE Healthcare Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim H, Ahn KJ, Lee S, Park H, Cho SB. Interactive thermal tissue reactions of 7-MHz intense focused ultrasound and 1-MHz and 6-MHz radiofrequency on cadaveric skin. Skin Res Technol 2018; 25:171-178. [PMID: 30320473 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intense focused ultrasound (IFU) and radiofrequency (RF) systems generate thermal tissue reactions in multiple zones in the skin, with the microscopic features thereof varying according to energy sources and treatment parameters. OBJECTIVE To evaluate interactive thermal tissue reactions of IFU and RF in cadaveric skin. METHODS Thermal reaction patterns generated by IFU, invasive bipolar RF, and non-invasive monopolar RF treatments were analyzed in cadaveric skin of the inner thigh. Additionally, combination treatment, including IFU and invasive bipolar RF, IFU and non-invasive monopolar RF, invasive bipolar RF and IFU, and non-invasive monopolar RF and IFU, was delivered to cadaveric skin and microscopically evaluated. RESULTS Combination treatment with 1.5-mm IFU followed by 1.5-mm invasive RF elicited multiple thermal injury zones of coagulation and ablation in the mid to lower dermis. Therein, IFU-induced thermal reactions were indistinguishable from RF-induced thermal reactions. Non-invasive RF treatment on IFU-pretreated cadaveric tissue specimens exhibited greater degrees of thermal injury, with wider and deeper penetration, compared to non-invasive RF treatment alone. Furthermore, RF-pretreated tissues showed marked differences in the patterns of IFU-induced thermal tissue reactions. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that combination treatments with IFU and RF elicit various patterns of interactive thermal tissue reactions.
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- Heesu Kim
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Science Education, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
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- Institute for Healthcare and Life Science, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Kangskin Sillim Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Cho SB, Zheng Z, Yoo KH, Kim HJ, Kim H. Split-face comparison study of transcutaneous pneumatic injection therapy with isotonic and hypertonic glucose solutions. J Cosmet Dermatol 2018; 18:487-494. [PMID: 30146720 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcutaneous pneumatic injection (TPI) is a minimally invasive, needle-free modality that can be used to forcefully deliver solution into soft tissues of the face and scalp. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of TPI of 5% isotonic and 20% hypertonic glucose solutions in in vivo human skin for face lifting. METHODS AND MATERIALS A prospective, split-face, evaluator-blinded comparison study was performed on 10 Korean participants who were treated with three sessions of TPI using 5% isotonic and 20% hypertonic glucose solutions. RESULTS The following assessment parameters were improved after TPI therapy using 5% isotonic glucose solution in descending order of mean global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS) score: perioral expression wrinkles, zygomatic wrinkles or mid-cheek furrows, eyebrow ptosis, jowl sagging, marionette line, horizontal forehead lines, nasolabial folds, and blepharochalasis. Meanwhile, TPI therapy using 20% hypertonic glucose solution improved the following assessment parameters: zygomatic wrinkles or mid-cheek furrows, perioral expression wrinkles, eyebrow ptosis, blepharochalasis, marionette line, jowl sagging, nasolabial folds, and horizontal forehead lines. Linear mixed models revealed a significant interaction between treatment groups and time. CONCLUSION Our data demonstrated that TPI treatment with 20% hypertonic glucose solution elicited earlier and more pronounced therapeutic responses, compared to 5% isotonic glucose solution.
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- Sung Bin Cho
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Kangskin Sillim Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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In S, Park H, Song H, Park J, Kim H, Cho SB. Broadband light treatment using static operation and constant motion techniques for skin tightening in Asian patients. J COSMET LASER THER 2018; 21:132-137. [PMID: 29883238 DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2018.1481511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Broadband light (BBL) devices irradiate photons of different wavelength to induce photothermal reactions on various aging-related chromophores. OBJECTIVES To evaluate three BBL treatment settings for skin tightening in Asian patients. METHODS A total of 27 patients underwent three sessions of BBL treatment via (1) an 800-nm cutoff filter using a static operation technique and a 695-nm cutoff filter using a constant motion technique (group 1, N = 9), (2) an 800-nm cutoff filter using a constant motion technique (group 2, N = 9), and (3) a 590-nm cutoff filter using a constant motion technique (group 3, N = 9). RESULTS The patients in group 1 presented marked clinical improvements in zygomatic wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines, with a median overall global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS) score of 3. Meanwhile, patients in group 2 exhibited noticeable improvements in zygomatic wrinkles, nasolabial folds, perioral expression wrinkles at the cheek, and marionette lines, with a median GAIS score of 3. Patients in group 3 experienced improvement in skin tone and texture, zygomatic wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines, with a median GAIS score of 2. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrated that BBL treatment for nonablative, noninvasive skin tightening elicits satisfactory clinical outcomes.
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- b Institute for Healthcare and Life Science, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine , Incheon , Korea
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- a Human Dermatology Clinic , Incheon , Korea
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- c Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine , Incheon , Korea
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- c Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine , Incheon , Korea
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- c Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine , Incheon , Korea.,d Kangskin Dermatology Clinic , Seoul , Korea
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Cho SB, Park J, Zheng Z, Yoo KH, Kim H. Split-axilla comparison study of 0.5-MHz, invasive, bipolar radiofrequency treatment using insulated microneedle electrodes for primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Skin Res Technol 2018; 25:30-39. [PMID: 29790612 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Energy-delivering devices can be used to induce thermal coagulation of the eccrine sweat glands for treating primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH). OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of invasive, bipolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment for PAH. METHODS A split-axilla study was performed to compare the clinical outcomes of 0.5 MHz, invasive, bipolar RF treatment with treatment settings of a longer conduction time and lower power (LC/LP) vs a shorter conduction time and higher power (SC/HP) for treating PAH. RESULTS The in vivo study revealed median hyperhidrosis disease severity scale scores of 1.5 (interquartile range [IQR], 1-2) at 1 month and 1 (IQR, 1-2) at 3 months after treatment with the LC/LP setting, compared to baseline. Meanwhile, the other side of the axillae treated with the SC/HP setting showed scores of 2 (IQR, 2-2) at 1 month and 2 (IQR, 1.25-2) at 3 months. Analysis via a linear mixed model revealed a significant interaction (group, P = .011; time, P < .001; and group × time, P = .048) between treatment group and time. CONCLUSION PAH can be effectively and safely treated with invasive, multilayered, multiple-pass, 0.5-MHz, bipolar RF treatment, particularly with LC/LP.
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- S B Cho
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Cho SB, Na J, Zheng Z, Lim JM, Kang JS, Lee JH, Lee SE. In vivo skin reactions from pulsed-type, bipolar, alternating current radiofrequency treatment using invasive noninsulated electrodes. Skin Res Technol 2018; 24:318-325. [PMID: 29368439 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bipolar, alternating current radiofrequency (RF) conduction using invasive noninsulated electrodes consecutively generates independent tissue coagulation around each electrode and then, the converged coagulation columns. METHODS Two pulsed-type RF models at the on-time pulse width/pulse pack of 30 and 40 milliseconds were designed to amplify the early stage of RF-induced tissue reaction using hairless mouse skin in vivo. Then, structural and ultrastructural changes were evaluated in hairless mouse skin samples at baseline and immediately 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days after treatment. RESULTS Immediately after pulsed-RF treatment, a few chrysanthemum-like zones of electrothermal coagulation and hypereosinophilic collagen fibers were found in the dermis and dermo-subcutaneous fat junction. Histochemical staining for periodic acid-Schiff and immunohistochemical staining for type IV collagen revealed marked thickening of basement membranes. Transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that pulsed-RF treatment resulted in higher electron-dense and remarkably thicker lamina densa, as well as increases in anchoring fibrils, compared with untreated control specimens. Furthermore, CD31-positive blood vessels were smaller in size with a slit-like luminal appearance, without excessive damage to endothelial cells. CONCLUSION Our data indicated that pulse-type, bipolar RF energy induces structural and ultrastructural changes in basement membranes and vascular components in hairless mouse skin.
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- S B Cho
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.,Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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An Y, Zheng Z, Zhang X, Cho SB, Kim DY, Choi MJ, Bang D. Cilostazol inhibits the expression of hnRNP A2/B1 and cytokines in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2017; 35 Suppl 108:60-66. [PMID: 28850024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES hnRNP A2/B1 has been identified as a target antigen of anti-endothelial cell IgA antibody in patients with Behçet's disease (BD). In addition, increased expression of cellular hnRNP A2/B1 is stimulated by Streptococcus sanguinis or the sera from patients with BD. We aimed to investigate the effects of cilostazol on the expression of hnRNP A2/B1 and chemokines in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HDMECs). METHODS Expression of hnRNP A2/B1, cytokines, and chemokines in HDMECs was induced by tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). HDMECs were treated with cilostazol (10 μM) and the inhibitory effects were evaluated with real-time polymerase chain reaction and immunocytochemistry. RESULTS Expression of hnRNP A2/B1, CXCL1, CXCL2, CXCL8, and IL-1β mRNA was significantly increased in HDMECs treated with all three stimulants. In addition, mRNA expression of hnRNP A2/B1 and inflammatory mediators was significantly inhibited in HDMECs treated with various stimulants with cilostazol pretreatment. Immunocytochemistry demonstrated that cilostazol pretreatment effectively inhibited the stimulant-induced increased expression of hnRNP A2/B1 in the nucleus and cytoplasm of HDMECs. CONCLUSIONS Cilostazol pretreatment can reduce the excessive expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and hnRNP A2/B1 by the BD-related stimulants, including TNF-α, IL-1β, and LPS, in HDMECs. We suggest that cilostazol may have therapeutic efficacy in inhibiting the major inflammatory reaction in the pathogenesis of BD.
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- Yinghua An
- Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pathology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
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Kim J, Hur H, Kim YR, Cho SB. Treatment of café-au-lait macules with a high-fluenced 1064-nm Q-switched neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser. J COSMET LASER THER 2017; 20:17-20. [DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1349324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Jiehoon Kim
- Dr. Kim’s Skin and Laser Clinic, Suwon, Korea
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- Choice Dermatology Clinic, Pyeongchon, Korea
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- Choice Dermatology Clinic, Pyeongchon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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Kim H, Yoo KH, Zheng Z, Cho SB. Pressure- and dose-controlled transcutaneous pneumatic injection of hypertonic glucose solution for the treatment of atrophic skin disorders. J COSMET LASER THER 2017; 19:479-484. [PMID: 28665146 DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1343950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Needleless transcutaneous pneumatic injections (TPIs) are a minimally invasive way to deliver the solution into the skin for therapeutic purposes. The suggested action mechanisms of TPI therapy include mechanical stimulation, immediate tissue shrinkage and late wound healing. METHODS Thirteen Korean patients were treated with TPI for atrophic skin disorders, including acne scars, striae albae, post-furuncle, or carbuncle scars, and horizontal wrinkles with lipoatrophy. At each TPI treatment session, a single pass was made along with the atrophic skin lesions without overlapping. Thereafter, two dermatologists objectively evaluated the clinical improvement in the lesions in the photographs via the global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS). RESULTS One month after the final treatment, the overall mean GAIS score was 2.3 ± 0.8. Six of the 13 (46.2%) patients exhibited clinical improvement of grade 3, five (38.5%) patients grade 2 and two (15.4%) patients grade 1. The overall mean subjective satisfaction score with the TPI treatment was 2.3 ± 0.9. Six of the 13 (46.2%) patients achieved subjective satisfaction of grade 3, six (46.2%) patients grade 2 and one (7.7%) patient grade 0. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrated that the TPI treatment is effective and safe for treating atrophic skin disorders of varying causes in Korean patients.
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- Heesu Kim
- a Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine , Incheon , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine , Incheon , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine , Incheon , Republic of Korea.,b Department of Dermatology , Yanbian University Hospital , Yanji , China
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- a Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital , Catholic Kwandong University, College of Medicine , Incheon , Republic of Korea.,c Kangskin Sillim Dermatology Clinic , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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Lee S, Kim HJ, Park HJ, Kim HM, Lee SH, Cho SB. Morphometric analysis of high-intensity focused ultrasound-induced lipolysis on cadaveric abdominal and thigh skin. Lasers Med Sci 2017; 32:1143-1151. [PMID: 28451817 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-017-2220-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Non-focused ultrasound and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) devices induce lipolysis by generating acoustic cavitation and coagulation necrosis in targeted tissues. We aimed to investigate the morphometric characteristics of immediate tissue reactions induced by 2 MHz, 13-mm focused HIFU via two-dimensional ultrasound images and histologic evaluation of cadaveric skin from the abdomen and thigh. Acoustic fields of a 2 MHz, 38-mm HIFU transducer were characterized by reconstruction of the fields using acoustic intensity measurement. Additionally, abdominal and thigh tissues from a fresh cadaver were treated with a HIFU device for a single, two, and three pulses at the pulse energy of 130 J/cm2 and a penetration depth of 13 mm. Acoustic intensity measurement revealed characteristic focal zones of significant thermal injury at the depth of 38 mm. In both the abdomen and thigh tissue, round to oval ablative thermal injury zones (TIZs) were visualized in subcutaneous fat layers upon treatment with a single pulse of HIFU treatment. Two to three HIFU pulses generated larger and more remarkable ablative zones throughout subcutaneous fat layers. Finally, experimental treatment in a tumescent infiltration-like setting induced larger HIFU-induced TIZs of an oval or columnar shape, compared to non-tumescent settings. Although neither acoustic intensity measurement nor cadaveric tissue exactly reflects in vivo HIFU-induced reactions in human tissue, we believe that our data will help guide further in vivo studies in investigating the therapeutic efficacy and safety of HIFU-induced lipolysis.
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- Sugun Lee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, South Korea
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- Division of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Human Identification Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea
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- Miaero Clinic, Lase Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Kangskin Sillim Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, South Korea. .,Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Center, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Simgok-ro 100gil, 25 Seo-gu, 404-834, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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Jung YS, Bae JM, Kim BJ, Kang JS, Cho SB. Periorbital melasma: Hierarchical cluster analysis of clinical features in Asian patients. Skin Res Technol 2017; 23:552-557. [PMID: 28317176 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown melasma lesions to be distributed across the face in centrofacial, malar, and mandibular patterns. Meanwhile, however, melasma lesions of the periorbital area have yet to be thoroughly described. METHODS We analyzed normal and ultraviolet light-exposed photographs of patients with melasma. The periorbital melasma lesions were measured according to anatomical reference points and a hierarchical cluster analysis was performed. RESULTS The periorbital melasma lesions showed clinical features of fine and homogenous melasma pigmentation, involving both the upper and lower eyelids that extended to other anatomical sites with a darker and coarser appearance. The hierarchical cluster analysis indicated that patients with periorbital melasma can be categorized into two clusters according to the surface anatomy of the face. Significant differences between cluster 1 and cluster 2 were found in lateral distance and inferolateral distance, but not in medial distance and superior distance. Comparing the two clusters, patients in cluster 2 were found to be significantly older and more commonly accompanied by melasma lesions of the temple and medial cheek. CONCLUSION Our hierarchical cluster analysis of periorbital melasma lesions demonstrated that Asian patients with periorbital melasma can be categorized into two clusters according to the surface anatomy of the face.
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- Y S Jung
- Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Dermatology, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Lee KW, Lee KC, Kim GH, Kim JH, Yeon JS, Cho SB, Chang BJ, Kim SK. EFFECTS OF DIETARY FERMENTED GARLIC ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE, RELATIVE ORGAN WEIGHTS, INTESTINAL MORPHOLOGY, CECAL MICROFLORA AND SERUM CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS. Rev Bras Cienc Avic 2016. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2016-0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- KW Lee
- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Republic of Korea
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- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
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Cho SB, Zheng Z, Kang JS, Kim H. Therapeutic Efficacy of 1,927-nm Fractionated Thulium Laser Energy and Polydeoxyribonucleotide on Pattern Hair Loss. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.25289/ml.2016.5.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Sung Bin Cho
- Department of Dermatology, International St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- Kangskin Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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- Department of Dermatology, International St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Zheng Z, Sohn S, Ahn KJ, Bang D, Cho SB. Serum reactivity against herpes simplex virus type 1 UL48 protein in Behçet's disease patients and a Behçet's disease-like mouse model. Acta Derm Venereol 2015; 95:952-8. [PMID: 25916670 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-2127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a possible pathogenic factor in Behçet's disease (BD). Using proteomics analysis, this study detected a target HSV protein. Serum IgA and IgG reactivities against the identified protein were evaluated in patients with BD and in BD-like mice. A total of 4 protein bands generated by immunoprecipitation were analysed by proteomics, and HSV UL48 was commonly found in both IgA- and IgG-reactive protein bands. Compared with controls, patients with BD and BD-like mice exhibited higher titres of IgA reacting with recombinant HSV UL48 protein. Further proteomics analysis revealed that human heat shock cognate 71 kDa protein (Hsc71) is a cross-reacting target antigen against anti-HSV UL48 antibody. In addition, our data demonstrated a very strong association between serum IgG reactivity against recombinant human Hsc71 and recombinant HSV UL48 in patients with BD. We suggest that HSV infection and impaired human Hsc71 activity may be associated with the activation of autoreactive lymphocytes.
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- Zhenlong Zheng
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Zheng Z, Kang HY, Lee S, Kang SW, Goo B, Cho SB. Up-regulation of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 9 expression and FGF-WNT/β-catenin signaling in laser-induced wound healing. Wound Repair Regen 2015; 22:660-5. [PMID: 25041895 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 9 is secreted by both mesothelial and epithelial cells, and plays important roles in organ development and wound healing via WNT/β-catenin signaling. The aim of this study was to evaluate FGF9 expression and FGF-WNT/β-catenin signaling during wound healing of the skin. We investigated FGF9 expression and FGF-WNT/β-catenin signaling after laser ablation of mouse skin and adult human skin, as well as in cultured normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs) upon stimulation with recombinant human (rh) FGF9 and rh-transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1. Our results showed that laser ablation of both mouse skin and human skin leads to marked overexpression of FGF9 and FGF9 mRNA. Control NHEKs constitutively expressed FGF9, WNT7b, WNT2, and β-catenin, but did not show Snail or FGF receptor (FGFR) 2 expression. We also found that FGFR2 was significantly induced in NHEKs by rhFGF9 stimulation, and observed that FGFR2 expression was slightly up-regulated on particular days during the wound healing process after ablative laser therapy. Both WNT7b and WNT2 showed up-regulated protein expression during the laser-induced wound healing process in mouse skin; moreover, we discerned that the stimulatory effect of rhFGF9 and rhTGF-β1 activates WNT/β-catenin signaling via WNT7b in cultured NHEKs. Our data indicated that rhFGF9 and/or rhTGF-β1 up-regulate FGFR2, WNT7b, and β-catenin, but not FGF9 and Snail; pretreatment with rh dickkopf-1 significantly inhibited the up-regulation of FGFR2, WNT7b, and β-catenin. Our results suggested that FGF9 and FGF-WNT/β-catenin signaling may play important roles in ablative laser-induced wound healing processes.
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- Zhenlong Zheng
- Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul; Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, China
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Choi MJ, Lee SW, Min YH, Lee JH, Cho SB. Rote Nagelfalze und Gottron-Zeichen bei einem Patienten mit leukämischer Infiltration der Beckenmuskulatur. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12616_suppl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Min Ju Choi
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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Choi MJ, Lee SW, Min YH, Lee JH, Cho SB. Red nail folds and Gottron's sign in a patient with leukemic infiltration of pelvic muscles. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2015; 13:581-2. [PMID: 25997577 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Min Ju Choi
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee SJ, Goo B, Choi MJ, Oh SH, Chung WS, Cho SB. Treatment of periorbital syringoma by the pinhole method using a carbon dioxide laser in 29 Asian patients. J COSMET LASER THER 2015; 17:273-6. [DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2015.1027224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Lee SH, Zheng Z, Kang JS, Kim DY, Oh SH, Cho SB. Therapeutic efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma and polydeoxyribonucleotide on female pattern hair loss. Wound Repair Regen 2015; 23:30-6. [PMID: 25524027 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) exerts positive therapeutic effects on hair thickness and density in patients with pattern hair loss. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of intra-perifollicular autologous PRP and polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) injections in treating female pattern hair loss (FPHL). Twenty FPHL patients were treated with a single session of PRP injection, followed by 12 sessions of PDRN intra-perifollicular injection, along the scalp at weekly intervals. Additionally, another 20 FPHL patients were treated with 12 sessions of PDRN injection only. Meanwhile, one half of the backs of two rabbits was injected with the PRP preparation, while the other half was injected with phosphate buffered saline as a control. Tissue samples from the rabbits were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. Compared with baseline values, patients treated with PRP and PDRN injections exhibited clinical improvement in mean hair counts (23.2 ± 15.5%; p < 0.001) and mean hair thickness (16.8 ± 10.8%; p < 0.001). In addition, patients treated with the 12 sessions of intra-perifollicular PDRN injection alone also showed clinical improvement in mean hair counts (17.9 ± 13.2%; p < 0.001) and mean hair thickness (13.5 ± 10.7%; p < 0.001). Comparison analyses between the two groups revealed that combined therapy with PRP and PDRN induces greater improvement in hair thickness than treatment with PDRN therapy alone (p = 0.031), but not in hair counts (p > 0.05). The pilot animal study revealed significant up-regulation of WNT, platelet-derived growth factor, and fibroblast growth factor expression in rabbit skin treated with the PRP preparation, compared with control skin. In conclusion, intra-perifollicular injections of autologous PRP and/or PDRN generate improvements in hair thickness and density in FPHL patients.
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- Si-Hyung Lee
- Laboratory of Disease Functional Genomics, Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Korea
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Goo BL, Kang JS, Cho SB. Treatment of early-stage erythematotelangiectatic rosacea with a Q-switched 595-nm Nd:YAG laser. J COSMET LASER THER 2015; 17:139-42. [DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2014.1003239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Moon SJ, Kim HJ, Cho SB, Lee SH, Choi HY, Park HC, Ha SK. Epidermal Proteinase-Activated Receptor-2 Expression is Increased in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients with Pruritus: A Pilot Study. Electrolyte Blood Press 2014; 12:74-9. [PMID: 25606046 PMCID: PMC4297706 DOI: 10.5049/ebp.2014.12.2.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Uremic pruritus is a common problem in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. We aimed to investigate the association between severity of uremic pruritus and cutaneous serine protease activity, as well as proteinase-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) expression. Twelve ESRD patients with pruritus, 4 ESRD patients without pruritus, and 6 healthy controls were enrolled. Skin biopsies were obtained from the abdomen. Protease activity and PAR-2 expression in the epidermis were examined by in situ zymography and confocal laser microscopy, respectively. All ESRD patients presented more pronounced cutaneous protease activity compared with that in healthy controls. The skin samples from the patients with pruritus showed higher protease activity than either nonpruritic ESRD patients or healthy controls. The epidermis in all samples of ESRD patients presented higher immunoreactivity against PAR-2 versus those of healthy controls. In addition, correlation analysis between PAR-2 expression and VAS pruritus scores showed a significant positive correlation. Our data suggests that levels of serine protease and PAR-2 expression could play important roles in the pathogenesis of uremic pruritus.
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- Sung Jin Moon
- Department of Internal Medicine, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology/Atopy and Asthma Center & Seoul Medical Research Institute, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Han SY, Ryu KJ, Ahn KH, Cho SB, Lee CH, Hong SC. Conservative treatment of uterine fistula with abdominal abscess after caesarean section. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2014; 35:650-1. [PMID: 25496617 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2014.987115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- S Y Han
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Radiology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- c Department of Science , University of Manitoba , Winnipeg , MB , Canada
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , College of Medicine, Korea University , Seoul , Republic of Korea
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- Sung Bin Cho
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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Kim DY, Choi MJ, Kim HY, Cho S, Cho SB, Bang D. Development and validation of an electronic medical record-based disease activity index for Behçet's disease. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2014; 32:S40-S44. [PMID: 25268661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The disease activity of Behçet's disease is inadequately defined, and there is no consensus on how it should be measured. The aim of this study was to verify the usefulness of a simplified electronic medical record (EMR)-based activity index (EMRAI) for Behçet's disease. METHODS A total of 73 Korean patients with Behçet's disease participated in this study. Two dermatologists interviewed each participant independently using two activity scoring systems: the EMRAI and the Behçet's Disease Current Activity Form (BDCAF). Overall agreement between raters, correlation between activity scoring indices, and total interview run-time were evaluated. RESULTS The EMRAI significantly correlated with the BDCAF (Spearman's correlation coefficient, r=0.835), physician-assessed overall activity score (r=0.782), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (r=0.520) and C-reactive protein level (r=0.422). The weighted kappa score for inter-rater agreement of EMRAI showed very good reliability compared with that of BDCAF (0.894 and 0.693, respectively). The mean total run-time for the EMRAI was shorter than that required to administer the BDCAF (95 s and 115 s, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The EMRAI, an EMR-based simplified activity index of Behçet's disease, facilitates rapid and simple gathering of disease activity data and clinical information.
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- Do Young Kim
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Hong S, Kim EH, Cho SB, Rha SY. Kaposi's Varicelliform-Like Eruption in a Patient Treated with Everolimus for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Report of a Rare Case. Case Rep Oncol 2014; 7:337-42. [PMID: 24987353 PMCID: PMC4067721 DOI: 10.1159/000362925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Kaposi's varicelliform eruption is a cutaneous eruption caused by the herpes simplex virus and a few other viruses that infect persons with pre-existing dermatosis such as atopic dermatitis. We report the case of a 56-year-old man who was treated with the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, everolimus, for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. He presented with painful, umbilicated vesicles and pustules on his face, genital region, forearms, and legs suggestive of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption. He did not have a history of any visceral viral disease and pre-existing dermatosis. The diagnosis was based on the clinical features. He was treated with acyclovir for 7 days, with improvement of his skin lesions. We discuss the clinical manifestations of the Kaposi varicelliform-like eruption in an immunocompromised patient treated with everolimus.
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- Soojung Hong
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea ; Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea ; Department of Institute for Cancer Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea ; Department of Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Seoul, Korea
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