Long-term Satisfaction with CO2 Laser Treatment for Moderate to Major Rhinophyma: A Single-centre Study by Berta Olafsdottir, William Jebril, Philip Curman, Etty Bachar-Wikström, Jakob D. Wikström

“…The condition can seriously both impact cosmetic appearance and obstruct nasal breathing. While its appearance is distinct, conditions such as basal cell carcinoma can mimic it, complicating diagnosis. …”
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Proximal Hypospadias Repair Outcomes in Patients with a Specific Disorder of Sexual Development Diagnosis by Blake W. Palmer, William Reiner, Brad P. Kropp

“…Such procedures are done to correct ventral curvature of the phallus, reposition a proximally located urethral meatus, and cosmetically correct the appearance of labioscrotal folds. …”
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Is It Safe to Perform Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair Simultaneously? by Alparslan Fedayi Çalta, Tamer Akay

“…With the laparoscopic approach, the risk of postoperative pain and infection is lower, patients can return to their daily activities in a shorter time, and the cosmetic appearance is better. However, surgical procedures in which laparoscopic cholecystectomy and transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) are performed simultaneously are limited. …”
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Lifestyle Issues in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by P Sherman, A Griffiths, M Marcon, C Smith, R Geist

“…They are especially bothered therefore by cosmetic side effects associated with corticosteroid therapy and by impaired growth and pubertal development. …”
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Distributed sensing units deploying on group unmanned vehicles by Bao Rong Chang, Hsiu-Fen Tsai, Jyong-Lin Lyu, Chien-Feng Huang

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New Methods of Reconstruction for Old Challenges: The Use of the Integra Graft in Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Male Genitalia by Katharina Mitchell, Chad Crigger, Chad Morley, John Barnard, Vidas Dumasius

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Efficacy of Q-switched Nd : YAG laser in treatment of melanocytic nevi by Abd E.H. Younes, Mahmoud Abd El S. Makki, Azza A. Fadel

“…However, some people may request nevi removal for cosmetic reasons. The Q-switched (QS) Nd : YAG laser is capable of penetrating into the deeper regions of the skin. …”
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New Biofunctional Loading of Natural Antimicrobial Agent in Biodegradable Polymeric Films for Biomedical Applications by Bakhtawar Ghafoor, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Umar Ansari, Muhammad Faraz Bhatti, Mariam Mir, Hafsah Akhtar, Fatima Darakhshan

“…Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a synthetic biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, was combined with Aloe vera, a natural herb used for soothing burning effects and cosmetic purposes. The properties of these two materials were combined together to get additional benefits such as wound healing and prevention of surgical site infections. …”
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Preliminary efficacy and safety analysis: 12-month results in 83 patients using a novel approach of widefield radiation therapy for extensive skin field cancerization with or witho... by Andrew E. Potter, Christopher Baker, Stephen Shumack, Robert Sinclair, Walter J. Curran, David Christie, Bradley Wong, Peter Foley, Peter O’Brien, Lynda Spelman

“…Recurrence (4/89 [5%]) and appearance of new lesions (10/89 [11%]) were minimal. Cosmetic outcome was excellent/good in 98% ESFC and 96% ESFC with KC. …”
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Total Lip Reconstruction with Tendinofasciocutaneous Radial Forearm Flap by Eldad Silberstein, Yuval Krieger, Yaron Shoham, Ofer Arnon, Amiram Sagi, Alexander Bogdanov-Berezovsky

“…All patients regained normal diet and normal speech. Cosmetic result was fair to good in all patients accept one. …”
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Organ-Preserving Surgery for Penile Carcinoma by Francisco E. Martins, Raul N. Rodrigues, Tomé M. Lopes

“…The development of less-disfiguring techniques allowing phallus preservation has reduced the negative impact on functional and cosmetic outcomes of amputation without sacrificing oncological objectives in appropriately selected patients based on stage, grade, and location of the tumour. …”
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Understanding the Enzymatic Synthesis of a New Biolubricant: Decane-1,10-diyl bis(2-methylpentanoate) by Salvadora Ortega-Requena, Fuensanta Máximo, María Claudia Montiel, María Gómez, María Dolores Murcia, Josefa Bastida

“…These properties make them useful for application in the cosmetic industry or as lubricant additives. This paper presents the studies carried out to ascertain the operational feasibility of the enzymatic esterification of 2-methylpentanoic acid (MPA) with 1,10-decanediol (DD), with the objective of obtaining a novel molecule: decane-1,10-diyl bis(2-methylpentanoate) (DDBMP). …”
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Closed Reduction Percutaneous Pinning Compared with Open Reduction Internal Fixation in Treating Supracondylar Fractures: A Systematic Review by I Made Yedi Wisnawan, I Kadek Yoga Premana, Anak Agung Ngurah Krisna Dwipayana

“…The outcomes assessed by Flynn's criteria include functional aspects, cosmetic factors, and other outcomes. Results: From 130 studies obtained, after a full-text review, four studies were included in the systematic review. …”
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Formulation and Physicochemical Evaluation of Lab-Based Aloe adigratana Reynolds Shampoos by Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Abadi Gebreyesus Hndeya, Haftom Baraki Abraha, Asmael Abdu, Haftay Abadi Gebru, Molla Gereme Taye, Afework Mulugeta, Micheale Yifter Weldemichael, Hailekiros Tadesse Tekle, Haileselassie Gebremeskel Kidanemariam

“…Nonetheless, very few species are extensively studied to explore their applications in the pharmaceutical and medical, cosmetic and personal care, food and beverage, and detergent industries. …”
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Volatile profile, phenolic content and antioxidant activity of chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) essential oils obtained by different extraction methods by B. Aydeniz, O. Guneser

“…The results of this study contribute to the potential use of chia essential oil as a valuable raw material in the food & nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. This research represents the first documentation of the volatile profile of chia seed essential oil. …”
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Fixation of A Closed Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fracture by Intramedullary K-Wire: A Case Report by Devuandre Naziat, David Haryadi

“…Conclusion: We recommend that intramedullary fixation using K-wires is a useful technique in displaced midshaft clavicle fracture as it is effective, has a good cosmetic outcome, and is well-suited for the BPJS era as it had the low-cost burden.…”
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Dental Trauma following Animal Attack: A Case Report by Meetkumar Dedania, Nimisha Shah, Sankalp Mahajan, Riddhi Thakkar

“…These attacks, especially to the face, can cause significant functional, cosmetic, and structural damage. A 40-year-old woman was attacked by a leopard, resulting in tooth mobility, pain, and orofacial lacerations. …”
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Non-inferiority of minimally invasive rotational cutting in granulomatous mastitis treatment: a comparative trial by Fuman Zhang, Chengyi Li, Xinquan Wu, Kali Miao, Zhe Zhang, Jing Zhang

“…The vacuum-assisted biopsy device group showed advantages in reduced hospitalization duration (2.83 days vs. 7.52 days), lower costs, and better cosmetic outcomes, with a 100% patient satisfaction rate compared to 80% in the control group. …”
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Clinicoepidemiological Study of Different Types of Warts by Shruti S. Ghadgepatil, Sanjeev Gupta, Yugal K. Sharma

“…Students (32%), laborers (28%), and housewives (16%) were the usual occupations. Cosmetic concern (92%), pain (16%), and itching (15%) were the common complaints. …”
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Enterobacter hormaechei: an endophytic bacterium found in Avocado Peel (Persea americana Mill.) with antioxidant properties by Rustini Rustini, Khalila Rahmi Rahmi, Purnawan Pontana Putra, Regina Andayani Andayani, Khiky Dwinatrana

“…These findings highlight the potential of active metabolites from endophytic bacteria in AVP extracts as promising lead compounds for the development of novel drugs, nutraceuticals, and cosmetic ingredients. …”
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