A new Gomphosphenia species (Bacillariophyceae) was found during a diatom survey in the “Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Vallée Chaudefour” (RNN VC), Massif Central (France). vallei sp. nov. is described from stone surfaces Pérouse Stream, Auvergne, France. detailed description of morphology G. presented, based on light and scanning electron microscopy. This small-sized characterized by linea...

Striae distensae (SD) better known as stretch marks, are a common disfiguring skin disorder, visible linear scars which develop in areas of dermal damage result excessive stretching the skin. Despite being benign lesion, it causes great psychological impacts for patients. We report series cases with 10 female patients, aged 19-45 years, striae alba, located on thighs, buttocks, breasts, abdomen...

AIM To evaluate the incidence of postoperative posterior capsular striae (PCS) and its influence on posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in patients implanted with two types of lens material. SETTING Tertiary eye care center in central rural India. STUDY DESIGN A prospective, observational, nonrandomized study. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 1247 patients having age-related ca...

PURPOSE Striae distensae represent the result of the failure of the dermis to sustain intrinsic mechanical forces. Intensive moisturization of the lesions and use of emollient oils have been recommended for the prevention and treatment of striae distensae rubra. The aim of this research was to formulate an emollient water-in-oil cosmetic cream containing argan oil, which may be helpful in the p...