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Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids, Part 2: Newer and Investigational Therapies
- Author:
- Maderal AD
- Tang JC
- Vivas AC
- Viera MH
Hypertrophic scars (HTSs) and keloids are benign proliferative scar tissues that represent a dysregulation in the wound healing process. These...
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Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids, Part 1: Conventional Treatments
- Author:
- Vivas AC
- Tang JC
- Maderal AD
- Viera MH
Different methods have been described to improve the final cosmetic result of scars.
Article
Ecthyma Gangrenosum Caused by Escherichia coli Bacteremia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
- Author:
- Patel JK
- Perez OA
- Viera MH
- Halem M
- Berman B
Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a serious and well-recognized cutaneous condition. Development of EG is most commonly associated with Pseudomonas...
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Surgical Revision of Scars
- Author:
- Viera MH
- Amini S
- Huo R
- Valins W
- Berman B
Scars are the consequence of alterations in the skin’s healing process after trauma, surgical interventions, or skin diseases prone to leaving...
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Cosmetic Camouflage for Scars
- Author:
- Viera MH
- Amini S
- Huo R
- Valins W
- Berman B
Abnormal scars are the result of overproducing collagen, which causes the scar to be raised above the surrounding skin, leading to deformities...
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What's New in Natural Compounds for Photoprotection?
- Author:
- Viera MH
- Amini S
- Huo R
- Berman B
We have reviewed the newest properties of natural compounds for photoprotection. Photoprotection by dietary means has garnered much interest in...