There was a significant reduction in the number of papules, pustules, and comedones in Groups A and V compared with those in the control group (p < 0.001) with a more rapid decrease of the papules from Group A compared with that from Group V. We found an improvement in the clinical aspect (p < 0.001) when we compared Groups A and V with controls. Patients belonging to Group A were more satisfied compared with those belonging to Group V (p = 0.004) and significantly more satisfied compared with those belonging to Group 0 (p < 0.001). In conclusion, we consider that both the devices are efficient, the combination of vacuum and IPL representing a therapeutic option for the comedonal acne.

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Active House is a vision on some buildings that create a healthy and comfortable life for their occupants without influencing in a negative way the climate and environment - leading to a cleaner, healthier and safer world. Active House proposes a target framework for changing the way we build and renovate buildings in order to contribute positively to our health, safety and well-being, focusing on indoor and outdoor environment and on the effective use of energy.

The paper presents the results of the experimental determinations of the resistance of the massive masonry elements from a patrimony building in the Oltenia Region, the masonry under the action of the environmental factors and the strong seismic movements occurring during their lifetime. Starting from the models of massive masonry behavior specific to the analyzed building type, the short compressive strength of the masonry elements from the analyzed building was determined experimentally. All the researches undertaken bring valuable data needed to predict the collapse of massive masonry buildings in national and world heritage.

Biofuels are considered to be attractive alternative fuels due to rising oil prices and the depletion of fossil sources. It is produced by a process of transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst. At present, biodiesel and bioethanol are considered solutions, and almost all EU countries have prepared a policy on the production and use of biodiesel in the transport and heating sectors. Biodiesel has certain advantages, such as a higher number of cetan, biodegradability, low sulfur content and aromatic content, and lower carbon monoxide emissions, unburned hydrocarbons and particulate matter. One of the main issues related to biodiesel and biodiesel blends is the high viscosity of the fuel. Among the biodiesel properties, density, viscosity and heating value affect engine performance and emission characteristics. The presented paper highlights the differences that occur in comparison to the classical fuels and the performances obtained when using biodiesel.