Aesthetic medicine, together with Cosmetic Dermatology, is today a new medicai disci pline which is widely represented and legally recognized within the Chinese territory. " lt is the new science which concems itself with the role played by beauty in nature far a better I ife'', as was stated by Professor Peng Qing Xing, in his role as Chairman, at the opening of the 2nd World Congress on Aesth...

Metallic copper has been shown significantly to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) contamination of the ambient surroundings of the beds of MRSA-carrying patients in dermatology wards. The aim of this study was to determine whether a bed sheet made of copper-coated film will reduce the spread of MRSA contamination in the environment of a heavily-colonized patient. The bac...

introduction: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADR) from all regions of Oman are monitored by spontaneous adverse reaction reporting and monitoring system. Methods: A total of 100 patients with cutaneous adverse drug reactions were analyzed in a cohort study for 15 months from 1st June 2005 to 31st August 2006. Results: Out of 100, 85 cases were reported in one year time; from 1st of June 200...

abstract background: chronic urticaria (cu) is a common dermatological disease that induces a substantial burden on individuals’ life. also if one’s self-image changes (which usually happen in patients with dermatological diseases), it leads to anxiety or other various symptoms. we aimed to compare the psychological scales in patients with cu with non-dermatological individuals with the purpose...

At the end of 2004 a tidal wave swept through the Asian Pacific Region. By mid-January it became clear that around 300 000 people had died, and millions more were devastated by loss of home and environment. The after-effects will be felt in this area for at least a generation. In mid-January I visited the Regional Dermatology Training Centre of the International Foundation for Dermatology in Mo...

Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are common neoplasms composed of proliferating endothelial-like cells. Despite the relative frequency of IH and the potential severity of complications, there are currently no uniform guidelines for treatment. Although propranolol has rapidly been adopted, there is significant uncertainty and divergence of opinion regarding safety monitoring, dose escalation, and its...

Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare IgG-mediated autoimmune disease that affects the skin and mucous membranes, causing painful blistering. has been reported to be triggered or exacerbated by various factors, including genetic vulnerability, certain drugs, malignant diseases. We present case of patient who was admitted dermatology ward with complaints multiple fluid-filled lesions, initially over ches...