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Rageh MA, Ibrahim SMA, Abdallah N, Tawfik AA. Autologous Nanofat Injection Combined with Fractional CO2 Laser in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2024; 17:697-705. [PMID: 38524394 PMCID: PMC10961075 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s454514] [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: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Background Atrophic acne scarring is a widely prevalent condition and one of the most distressing complications of acne vulgaris. Numerous options with variable outcomes are available for the treatment of acne scarring. Laser is considered a first-line therapy for acne scars, and recently there has been a growing interest in using stem cells and their derivatives for treating acne scars. In addition, combined therapeutic modalities often achieve more satisfactory results than a single treatment. Objective We tried to evaluate the role of nanofat and fractional CO2 laser as a combined treatment approach for atrophic acne scarring. Methods Twenty-five patients with atrophic acne scarring were enrolled. They received a single session of intradermal nanofat injection, at different points 1 cm apart, for acne scars. Two weeks later, they were treated with three sessions of fractional CO2 laser at monthly intervals. Patients were evaluated three months after the last session using the quantitative Goodman and Baron scoring system. Pain, side effects, and patients' satisfaction were also evaluated. Results There were two males and 23 females with a mean age of 25.96 years. Their skin type ranged between Fitzpatrick skin type III, IV, and V. Boxcar scars were the most common scar type in 13 patients (52%). After treatment, there was a significant reduction (p <0.05) in the quantitative Goodman and Baron scores. The improvement was more evident in rolling scars. Seven patients reported significant improvement, and 12 reported marked improvement. Conclusion This study showed that combining nanofat and fractional CO2 laser is a safe and effective treatment modality for atrophic acne scars.
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- Mahmoud A Rageh
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Mohamed RR, Mahmoud Mohamed LG, Mansour M, Rageh MA. Topical 10% Tranexamic Acid with and without Microneedling in the Treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea: A Split-face Comparative Study. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2024; 17:47-51. [PMID: 38444423 PMCID: PMC10911261] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Objective Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR) is recognized by flushing, persistent centrofacial erythema, and telangiectasia. Many lines of topical treatments have been used for ETR with variable outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of 10% topical tranexamic acid (TXA) with and without microneedling in treating ETR. Methods All patients received treatment on both sides of the face, the right side was treated with microneedling combined with 10% topical TXA, and the left side was treated with 10% topical TXA only. All patients received three sessions at two weeks intervals. The final evaluation was done three months after the last treatment session. Results The study included 45 females. Their age ranged between 20 and 48 years. The duration of the disease ranged from two months to five years. Both sides of the face showed improvement after treatment. There was a clinically and dermoscopic significant improvement in the side treated with microneedling + TXA compared to the side of the face treated with TXA alone. Limitations The small sample size and the lack of long-term follow-up. Conclusion This study showed that TXA is an effective and safe treatment modality for ETR. Microneedling can enhance the delivery of TXA and lead to better outcomes regarding erythema and telangiectasia.
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- Refaat R. Mohamed
- Drs. Refaat R. Mohamed, Mahmoud Mohamed, and Mansour are with the Department of Dermatology and Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University in Assiut, Egypt
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- Drs. Refaat R. Mohamed, Mahmoud Mohamed, and Mansour are with the Department of Dermatology and Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University in Assiut, Egypt
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- Drs. Refaat R. Mohamed, Mahmoud Mohamed, and Mansour are with the Department of Dermatology and Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University in Assiut, Egypt
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- Dr. Rageh is with the Department of Dermatology and Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt
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Erfan MA, Thabet EAM, Rageh MA, Mohy SM, El Wardany I. The effect of triclosan-coated sutures on the incidence of surgical site infection in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic appendicectomy or laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A multi-centre, double-blind, randomized, intra-individual study. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14387. [PMID: 37705324 PMCID: PMC10784617 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14387] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common cause of post-operative morbidity. According to the latest report announced by CDC, the SSI accounts for 20% of healthcare-associated infection with a high risk of mortality up to twofold to 11-fold increase with high economic burden for the prolonged hospital stay. Port site infection (PSI) is a subgroup of SSI occurring at the ports of laparoscopy. We tried to determine the efficacy of polyglactin 910 suture coated with triclosan in lowering the rate of PSI in some of the clean-contaminated wound surgeries. This study included 480 individuals eligible for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendicectomy or sleeve operations. Polyglactin 910 sutures coated with triclosan were used in one port site incision while polyglactin 910 sutures were used in the other port sites incisions. In patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendicectomy, the incidence of PSI was significantly lower in the triclosan-coated sutures. In sleeve gastrectomy patients, although a lower number of triclosan-coated sutures developed PSI, there was no statistically significant difference between triclosan and non-triclosan-coated sutures. This study showed that using sutures coated with antiseptics like triclosan has clinical benefits to prevent SSIs in most of the laparoscopic surgeries.
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- Moatasem A. Erfan
- Department of General SurgeryFaculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST)GizaEgypt
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- Department of General SurgeryFaculty of Medicine, Fayoum UniversityFayoumEgypt
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- Department of DermatologyFaculty of Medicine, Al‐Azhar UniversityCairoEgypt
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- Department of DermatologyFaculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST)GizaEgypt
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- Department of General SurgeryFaculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST)GizaEgypt
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Rageh MA, Tawfik AA, Abdallah N, Ibrahim SMA. Fractional CO 2 Laser Combined With Autologous Nanofat Injection Versus Fractional CO 2 Laser Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Split-Face Comparative Study With Optical Skin Imaging. Dermatol Surg 2024; 50:75-80. [PMID: 38048184 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000003968] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atrophic acne scarring is a common problem. If left untreated, its implications can impair the quality of life. Various treatments, with differing degrees of success, are used to alleviate atrophic scars. OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of nanofat versus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an adjuvant therapy to fractional CO 2 laser (FCL) for atrophic acne scars. METHODS This study included 35 patients with atrophic acne scars who received 3 sessions of FCL at 1-month intervals on both sides of the face, followed by intradermal PRP injection on the left side. A single session of nanofat was injected into the right side of the face 2 weeks before the laser sessions. The evaluation was conducted 3 months after the final treatment session. RESULTS After treatment, the right side of the face showed a significant reduction in Goodman scores and the indentation index of the Antera camera. The left side showed a significant difference in Goodman scores, yet the Antera camera showed a nonsignificant improvement. Nonetheless, the difference between the 2 sides was statistically insignificant. CONCLUSION Atrophic acne scars improved with both modalities. As a result, cotreatment with these techniques may synergistically affect atrophic acne scars in efficacy and safety.
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- Mahmoud A Rageh
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Elrewiny EM, Shawky A, Mohamed SFF, Ammar AM, Mansour M, Rageh MA. Intralesional methotrexate in the treatment of localized vitiligo: A pilot study. Australas J Dermatol 2023; 64:e207-e211. [PMID: 37166107 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.14071] [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: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Vitiligo is an immune-mediated skin disorder that targets epidermal melanocytes leading to the appearance of depigmented skin patches. Different treatment modalities have been reported with varied efficacy. We tried to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intralesional methotrexate in treating localized areas of vitiligo. METHODS Thirty participants with localized patches of vitiligo were recruited. They were treated with intralesional injections of methotrexate every 2 weeks for a maximum of six sessions. At the end of the study, the degree of repigmentation was categorized into: excellent improvement (>75% repigmentation), good improvement (50%-75% repigmentation), fair improvement (25%-50% repigmentation) and poor improvement (<25% repigmentation). RESULTS We included 7 males (23.3%) and 23 females (76.7%). Their mean age was 33.6 ± 8.6 years. The duration of the disease ranged from 1 to 22 years. Four patients had a family history of vitiligo. At the end of the study, there was a highly statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001) after treatment regarding repigmentation. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that intralesional methotrexate is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with localized vitiligo lesions. Further studies on a larger scale are needed to evaluate the long-term effects of treatment and detect the ideal dose to be injected.
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- Emad M Elrewiny
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Hassab-El-Naby HMM, Rageh MA. Agminated Halo Nevus: A Novel Presentation. Am J Dermatopathol 2023; 45:388-390. [PMID: 36939134 DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000002417] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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ABSTRACT Halo nevus is a benign type of melanocytic nevi commonly found in children and manifests as a central pigmented part surrounded by a well-defined hypopigmented area. Halo nevi are commonly located on the trunk. The central nevus may show partial or complete regression, whereas the associated halo may persist or enlarge. The term 'agminated nevus' refers to a cluster of melanocytic nevi restricted to an area of the body and commonly reported with acquired melanocytic nevi, blue nevi, and Spitz nevi. To the best of our knowledge, agminated halo nevus has not been previously described. We hereby report 2 cases with clinical and histopathologic findings consistent with the diagnosis of agminated halo nevus.
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Gharib K, Seoudy W, Rageh MA, Abdelsatar S, Khater E. Treatment of Post-acne Scarring with Long-pulsed and Q-switched 1,064nm Nd:YAG Laser. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2023; 16:32-37. [PMID: 37077932 PMCID: PMC10110289] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Background Acne scarring is one of the most dramatic consequences of inflammatory acne. It can lead to physical disfigurement and psychological burden on the affected individuals. Many treatment options for post-acne scarring are used, with variable results. Nonablative lasers, such as the 1,064nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser, are known to ameliorate acne scar appearance by stimulating collagen production and dermal remodeling. Objectives We sought to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and long-term effects of long-pulsed and Q-switched 1,064nm Nd:YAG lasers in the treatment of acne scars. Methods From March to December 2019, a total of 25 patients with different skin types with acne scars were treated. Patients were divided into two groups. In Group I, 12 patients received a combination of Q-switched 1,064nm Nd:YAG laser, then long-pulsed 1,064nm Nd:YAG laser. In Group II, 13 patients received a combination of long-pulsed 1,064nm Nd:YAG laser, then Q-switched 1,064nm Nd:YAG laser. All patients received a total of six sessions at two-week intervals. Results There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups in skin type, lesions, or scar type. A positive response with either good or excellent results was documented in 43 patients, corresponding to 86. Six percent of the patients included in this study. Excellent response was observed in a total of 17 patients (26.6%). Twenty-six patients (60%) showed a moderate-to-good response, while seven patients (13.4 %) showed a fair response. The majority of patients in this study had an excellent-to-good response, with an 86.6% improvement of post-acne scars after laser sessions. Conclusion Q-switched and long-pulsed 1,064nm Nd:YAG lasers are considered an efficient and safe modality for the treatment of mild and moderate post-acne scars. Both lasers can enhance dermal collagen remodeling and spare the epidermis with minimal downtime after the procedure.
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- Khaled Gharib
- Drs. Gharib and Khater and Ms. Abdelsatar are with the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University in Zagazig, Egypt
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- Dr. Seoudy is with the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science & Technology in 6th of October City, Egypt
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- Dr. Rageh is with the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt
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- Drs. Gharib and Khater and Ms. Abdelsatar are with the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University in Zagazig, Egypt
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- Drs. Gharib and Khater and Ms. Abdelsatar are with the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University in Zagazig, Egypt
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Hofny ERM, Tawfik YM, Hasan MS, Salah Y, Rageh MA. Dermoscopy of subclinical nail involvement in diabetes mellitus patients: A case-control study. Clin Exp Dermatol 2023; 48:490-494. [PMID: 36763754 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad010] [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] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, which can lead to serious complications. Nails are a mirror for general health, so their changes can be an indicator of the disease progression in diabetic patients. OBJECTIVES To detect subclinical nail changes in DM patients with dermoscopy. METHODS One hundred participants from Dermatology, Venereology and, Andrology outpatient clinics were recruited. They were grouped into a diabetic group (50 patients) and an age and sex-matched healthy reference group (50 participants). All patients had clinically free nails. Dermoscopic examinations were conducted and compared between both groups. RESULTS It was found that 33 patients of DM group (66%) had dermoscopic nail findings in the form of microhemorrhage (26%), longitudinal striations (24%), distal subungual onychomycosis (24%), superficial pitting (20%) distal onycholysis (18%), splinter hemorrhage (14%), subungual hyperkeratosis (12%), dilated vessels (10%) and distal yellowish discoloration (8%). CONCLUSIONS Nail examination can be accomplished with the help of dermoscopy to detect subclinical nail changes in patients diagnosed with DM and, therefore, can give us an idea about the disease progression and help with disease control and treatment plans.
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- Eman R M Hofny
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Ezzeldine SM, Hasan MS, Abdelmaksoud GI, Ibrahim EN, Rageh MA. Ocular changes of non-segmental vitiligo: A case-control study. Australas J Dermatol 2022; 63:e305-e311. [PMID: 35971248 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13909] [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: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which the melanocytes are destroyed. Melanocytes can be destroyed anywhere in the body, compromising the function of the organs where they are found. Melanocytes in the epidermis and the uveal tract share a common embryological origin in addition to physiological and morphological similarities. Our aim was to detect ocular changes in non-segmental vitiligo patients. METHODS This study included 40 non-segmental vitiligo patients and 40 healthy volunteers as a control. Visual acuity testing, slit lamp examination and optical coherence tomography were performed on all patients as well as controls. RESULTS Patients with non-segmental vitiligo had a considerably greater incidence of ocular alterations than controls, although there was no significant difference in visual acuity. CONCLUSIONS Vitiligo is a systemic condition that can affect the activity of melanocytes in organs besides the skin. The depigmentation process can influence ocular melanocytes. Ocular problems may be closely connected to vitiligo. Because ocular melanocytes aren't involved in the detection or transmission of visual pathway, there is no vision impairment.
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- Shaker M Ezzeldine
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Shawky A, Elrewiny EM, Gharib K, Sallam M, Mansour M, Rageh MA. A prospective multicenter study on cutaneous reactions reported after Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccination. Int J Dermatol 2022; 62:221-224. [PMID: 35959522 PMCID: PMC9539091 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16391] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on global health and economic growth. A widely used vaccine is the weakened inactivated severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus (Sinopharm). Following major SARS-CoV-2 vaccination campaigns, cutaneous symptoms are on the rise. METHODS This study is a prospective observational study evaluating cutaneous reactions and time of recovery after Sinopharm vaccination. The cases involved were over the age of 18. The data were anonymized. On the registry's vaccine section, we tracked vaccination dates, skin reactions, and recovery times. All respondents who reported only a cutaneous reaction to the first vaccination dose received a follow-up contact asking about a second vaccination dose cutaneous reaction. RESULTS The study included 4560 cases. The mean age of all studied cases was 41.2 ± 6.1 years. There were dermatologic complications in 1190 patients (26.1%). There was induration at the injection site in 495 patients (10.9%), urticaria in 210 patients (4.6%), morbilliform eruption in 375 patients (8.2%), flare of skin site in 105 patients (2.3%), and angioedema in 105 patients (2.3%). The mean recovery days in all studied patients were 2.92 ± 0.94 days with a minimum recovery period of 2 days and a maximum of 7 days. CONCLUSIONS Because Sinopharm's cutaneous reactions are frequently mild and self-limiting, vaccination should not be discouraged based on these findings. If the first vaccine dose creates a cutaneous reaction, there is no need to skip the second dose.
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- Ahmed Shawky
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of MedicineAl‐Azhar UniversityCairoEgypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of MedicineAl‐Azhar UniversityCairoEgypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of MedicineZagazig UniversityZagazigEgypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of MedicineMansoura UniversityMansouraEgypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of MedicineAl‐Azhar UniversityAssiutEgypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of MedicineAl‐Azhar UniversityCairoEgypt
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Hassab-El-Naby HMM, Rageh MA. Adult-onset nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis mimicking plane xanthoma. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2022; 15:10-11. [PMID: 35942014 PMCID: PMC9345191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Hussein M M Hassab-El-Naby
- Both authors are with the Department of Dermatology and Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt
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- Both authors are with the Department of Dermatology and Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt
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Taher SG, Rageh MA, Hashem O. Extra Ocular Muscle Fenestration as a Weakening Maneuver for Surgical Management of Strabismus: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial. Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:63-70. [PMID: 35035214 PMCID: PMC8754466 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s347092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fenestration in comparison to the classic muscle recession as a weakening maneuver to horizontal and vertical extra ocular muscles in the surgical management of strabismus. Patients and Methods This is a pilot single blind parallel group randomized controlled trial with 1:1 allocation ratio. Male or female patients aged 1- to 60-years-old who were admitted to the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Department for surgical correction of horizontal or vertical strabismus. Patients were randomly allocated by the envelop method to either group 1 (muscle fenestration, N=9) or group 2 (classic muscle recession, N=9). All participants were assessed at the first post operative day, at one week, and one month after the surgery for the outcomes. Results Postoperative ocular alignment evaluated at the first day, one week, and one month following the operation showed comparable results with no significant differences between both groups (p>0.05). The median postoperative pain score evaluated at the first day following the operation was significantly higher in fenestration group than recession group (the medians were 2.0 and 1.0, respectively, p=0.014). Alternatively, the medians of the pain score were equal in both groups at one week and one month postoperatively (p>0.999). One patient in the fenestration group developed progressive subconjunctival hemorrhage. In contrast, there was no postoperative complications in the recession group (p>0.999). Conclusion Efficacy and safety of muscle fenestration for correcting horizontal or vertical strabismus was comparable to the classic muscle recession.
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- Sameh G Taher
- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt
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Nouh AH, Rageh MA. A Rare Case of Coexisting Pediculosis Capitis and Tinea Capitis in a Healthy Adult Female. Skin Appendage Disord 2021; 7:486-488. [PMID: 34901182 DOI: 10.1159/000517198] [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: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Pediculosis capitis is a common condition caused by infestation with the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, and primarily affects children in the age-group of 6-12 years. The most prominent symptom is intense scalp itching, yet moving lice or nonmoving nits may be seen on the scalp and hair. Tinea capitis, also known as scalp ringworm, is a superficial fungal infection caused by keratinophilic fungi termed dermatophytes. Tinea capitis is rare in adults, and its symptoms include hair loss, dry scaly areas, redness, and itching. We here report a case of a rare coexistence between pediculosis capitis and tinea capitis in an otherwise healthy adult female, motivating the search for a possible cause of this rare coexistence and alarming dermatologists to be aware of the modified clinical appearance of this coexistence which could be mistaken with other conditions such as cutaneous lupus erythematosus or lichen planopilaris.
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- Ahmed H Nouh
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Rageh MA, El-Khalawany M, Ibrahim SMA. Autologous nanofat injection in treatment of scars: A clinico-histopathological study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 20:3198-3204. [PMID: 34357682 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Scars are the unfortunate outcome of most injuries and some diseases. Its psychological impact on patients can deeply affect their quality of life. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of autologous nanofat injection in improving the aesthetic outcome of scars, combined with histopathological correlation of the response. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty patients with scars of different etiologies undergone one session of nanofat injection and evaluation was done 6 months after the session. Efficacy of treatment was assessed clinically using Vancouver scar scale by two independent blinded dermatologists and histopathologically using image analysis system. RESULTS The age of enrolled patients ranged from 18 to 40 years old. There was a statistically significant improvement on the total Vancouver scar scale regarding the height and pliability of the scars. Pathological evaluation showed an increase in epidermal thickness, increased number and density of collagen and elastic fibers along with neovascularization. CONCLUSION Evidenced by clinical and pathological improvement, autologous nanofat injection is an effective strategy for treating scars of different etiologies.
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- Mahmoud A Rageh
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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El-Khalawany M, Saudi WM, Ahmed E, Mosbeh A, Sameh A, Rageh MA. The combined effect of CO 2 laser, topical diclofenac 3%, and imiquimod 5% in treating high-risk basal cell carcinoma. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:2049-2055. [PMID: 34333841 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some basal cell carcinoma (BCC) patients are considered as a high risk regarding the site, size, histopathological variant, or recurrence. High-risk BCC is a challenging therapeutic problem due to the trial to balance between complete surgical excision from one side and tissue preservation from the other side. AIM To evaluate the efficacy of combining ablative CO2 laser, imiquimod 5%, and diclofenac 3% as a therapeutic regimen in high-risk and inoperable BCC. PATIENTS/METHODS The study was conducted on 14 patients that were assessed clinically and pathologically then categorized regarding the site, size, histopathology, and fitness for surgery as high-risk inoperable BCC. They received an ablative session of CO2 laser, followed by application of diclofenac sodium 3% gel once daily for 5 days and imiquimod 5% cream for another 2 days. RESULTS The study included 11 males and 3 females. Nine lesions were located on the scalp, 4 on the face, and one lesion on the trunk. All lesions were of large size >5 cm in diameter. Histopathology showed 4 patterns: nodular type in 8 patients, infiltrating type in 3 patients, metatypical type in 2 patients, and micronodular type in one patient. At the end of the treatment period, 9 patients showed significant (moderate to marked) improvement while 5 patients showed weak (poor to mild) response. Significant improvement was more observed in nodular type. Relapse was more observed during the 5th to 6th months with 2 patients showed no relapse. CONCLUSION This combined regimen is a good alternative therapeutic modality in high-risk inoperable BCC especially the nodular pathologic pattern.
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- Mohamed El-Khalawany
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCM), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Andrology, Sexual Medicine and STDs, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Egyptian Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCM), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Hassab-El-Naby HMM, Amer M, Rageh MA. Giant spotted grouped pigmented nevus: A case report. J Cutan Pathol 2021; 48:925-927. [PMID: 33595129 DOI: 10.1111/cup.13986] [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: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Spotted grouped pigmented nevus is a distinct form of non-giant congenital melanocytic nevi. Histopathologically, it tends to proliferate around the skin appendages. We report a case of a 10-year-old boy with clinical and pathological findings consistent with the diagnosis of spotted grouped pigmented nevus of more than 20 cm diameter, which is considered giant.
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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AIMS To determine mechanisms regulating the production of connective tissue growth factor (CCN2; CTGF) and transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1) in the mouse uterus. METHODS In situ hybridisation and immunohistochemistry were used to localise CCN2 (CTGF) and TGF-beta1 in uteri from sexually mature female mice that had either been (1) mated with sterile males to induce pseudopregnancy or (2) ovariectomised (OVX) and administered estradiol-17beta (E2) or progesterone (P4), either alone or in combination. Uteri collected on days 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, or 5.5 of pseudopregnancy or at one, three, six, 12, or 24 hours after steroid administration were fixed, sectioned, and incubated with specific riboprobes or antibodies to permit detection and localisation of mRNA or protein for CTGF and TGF-beta1. RESULTS On days 0.5-2.5 of pseudopregnancy, CCN2 (CTGF) and TGF-beta1 were principally colocalised to uterine epithelial cells, with much smaller amounts in the stroma. On days 3.5-4.5, there was a reduction of CCN2 (CTGF) and TGF-beta1 in the epithelium but an increase in stromal and endothelial cells, corresponding to a period of extracellular matrix remodelling and neovascularisation within the endometrium. In OVX mice, epithelial cells were weakly positive for both CCN2 (CTGF) and TGF-beta1 in the absence of steroid hormones. Epithelial CTGF mRNA production were strongly but transiently stimulated in OVX mice cells by E2. These effects were antagonised by P4, which itself transiently stimulated epithelial CCN2 (CTGF) production, although less robustly than E2. CTGF and TGF-beta1 protein amounts were high in epithelial cells throughout steroid treatment and were increased in the stroma, where they were relatively long lived. Stromal CCN2 (CTGF) and TGF-beta1 were lower after co-administration of E2 and P4 than in response to each hormone individually. Although ccn2 (ctgf) is a TGF-beta1 inducible gene in other systems, and both growth factors were often co-localised in uterine tissues in these studies, several treatment regimens resulted in high amounts of TGF-beta1 protein in stromal cells without the concomitant production of ccn2 (ctgf) mRNA. CONCLUSIONS Maternal factors are principal cues for CCN2 (CTGF) and TGF-beta1 production in the uterus because (1) their expression during pseudopregnancy is comparable to that seen in pregnancy and (2) they are regulated by ovarian steroids. TGF-beta dependent and independent mechanisms of ccn2 (ctgf) gene transcription exist in the uterus that are variably regulated by steroid hormones. Collectively, the data support a role for CCN2 (CTGF) in mediating the effects of steroid hormones and TGF-beta on endometrial function.
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- M A Rageh
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, and Children's Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio 43205, USA
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