AWT is a safe treatment to improve cellulite appearance and reduce body circumferences.

This study demonstrated that the daily ingestion of BCP increased nail growth and improved brittle nails in conjunction with a notable decrease in the frequency of broken nails.

BACKGROUND Botulinum toxins are the treatment of choice for wrinkles in the upper third of the face. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and subject satisfaction of abobotulinumtoxinA (ABO) for treatment of upper facial lines. MATERIALS AND METHODS Subjects aged 35 to 50 years with moderate-to-severe upper facial lines were included in this study. Subjects received a maximum of 125 s.U. ABO in at least 2 indications with optional touch-up after 2 weeks. Assessments included wrinkle severity, global aesthetic improvement, subject satisfaction, and adverse events (AEs) 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. RESULTS At Month 1, 100, 94, and 93% of subjects were responders in dynamic glabellar, lateral canthal, and forehead lines, respectively. All subjects were improved 1 month after treatment, and the majority of the subjects were still improved after 6 months. After treatment, most subjects were satisfied with the appearance of their face, felt better about themselves, and agreed that the treatment made them look the way they feel. Seven subjects (22%) had 8 ABO-related AEs (mild–moderate); headache was most commonly reported (9%). CONCLUSION AbobotulinumtoxinA effectively treated upper facial lines, with high patient satisfaction. Treatment was generally well-tolerated.

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Bromoderma is a cutaneous eruption caused by the absorption of bromide. Clinical manifestations include acneiform and vegetative lesions. We report the case of an infant with bromoderma caused by the use of syrup for abdominal colic containing calcium bromide. The lesions regressed after discontinuation of the drug.

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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive procedures that prevent and delay the aging process can be an alternative to more invasive surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of L-Lift technique to improve skin firmness, facial global aesthetics, and the patient and investigator satisfaction. METHODS Prospective, open, single-center study. Thirty participants underwent 3 treatment sessions 1 month apart and were assessed 8, 16, and 24 weeks after first injections. Assessments included the Facial Laxity Rating Scale (FLRS), Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), objective measurement of skin elasticity, and the Skin Distension Test. RESULTS At Week 24, 60% of the patients had at least 1-class improvement in the FLRS for the middle face and 33% for the lower face. At Week 24, investigators considered that 90.0% of the patients improved according to the GAIS and 90.0% of the subjects considered they have improved. Skin elasticity (at Week 8 and at Week 16) and Skin Distension Test (at Week 24) assessments indicated improvement in skin firmness. Both patients and investigators were satisfied with the treatment at the study end. CONCLUSION The technique is safe and efficacious. It may be particularly suitable for patients presenting initial signs of facial skin laxity.