Journal of Surgical Dermatology

Frontal myectomy: An alternative to reduce frontal wrinkles

Fausto Viterbo — 2023-05-24

Introduction and objective: Cutaneous, subcutaneous and bony changes are characteristic of the aging face over time. Loss of soft tissue elasticity, volumetric changes and facial muscle activity are largely responsible for facial wrinkles and their treatment is the most frequent request of patients seeking facial rejuvenation. The aim of this study is to describe an alternative surgical technique to treat frontal wrinkles with less morbidity and longer lasting results. Material and method: We collected a total of 31 patients between 37 and 75 years of age who underwent frontal myectomy between 2003 and 2007. The incision was divided over the upper eyelid, precapillary and transcapillary. Results: Postoperative recovery time was short, with oedema around 5–7 days; they returned to normal activities within 7 days. No patient had intraoperative or postoperative complications. Conclusions: The treatment of horizontal forehead wrinkles with frontal myectomy is a fast, minimally invasive procedure that offers a satisfactory result.

Value of auxiliary examination in diagnosis and treatment of condyloma acuminatum

Xiaojing Zhou — 2023-04-06

Condyloma acuminatum (CA) is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, with the characteristics of strong infectivity, long incubation period and easy recurrence. Long-term infection with HPV, especially high-risk types, can also lead to tumorigenesis. Therefore, early detection and appropriate intervention is important. This article summarizes the common clinical auxiliary examination methods of CA, and introduces the principle, operation mode, manifestations, advantages, disadvantages, and indications of each method, aiming to provide theoretical basis for clinicians to adopt these methods reasonably to diagnose and treat CA in practice.

A case report: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a minor infant

Maricarmen Chacín — 2023-05-07

Staphylococcal scald skin syndrome is an entity first described by Ritter Von Rittershain in 1878, which was called neonatal exfoliative dermatitis. This situation belongs to a group of pathologies caused by toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus, called exfoliate A and B, which are characterized by a wide range of segmental lesions and degeneration. It is not a common pathology, but it most often occurs in newborns and children under the age of 5. This study describes a clinical case of a minor baby transferred to the emergency room by his mother, characterized by a systemic rash followed by follicle lesions, which is consistent with the Chikungunya fever (ChikV) outbreak reported in Maracaibo since June 2014.