The Effect of 0.02% Mitomycin C Injection into the Hair Follicle with Radiofrequency Ablation in Trichiasis Patients

Kim, Seong Jae; Yoo, Woong-Sun; Han, Yong‐Seop; Chung, In‐Young; Park, Jong; Yoo, Jinyoung; Seo, Seong-Wook

doi:10.3341/kjo.2014.28.1.12

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“… 10 , 21 Application of 0.02% mitomycin C, in conjunction with radiofrequency ablation, may help improve the success rate of radiofrequency ablation. 22 …”

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“…10,21 Application of 0.02% mitomycin C, in conjunction with radiofrequency ablation, may help improve the success rate of radiofrequency ablation. 22 Cryotherapy is an effective treatment for trichiasis, involving both small and large segments of the eyelid margin. It is based on the principle that the hair follicles are more sensitive to the destructive effects of freezing than the skin and conjunctiva.…”

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Treatment of Trichiasis by Releasing Follicle Roots of Eyelashes: A New Technique

Karademir

Ağaoğlu

2021

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Trichiasis is an acquired condition in which eyelashes are misdirected toward the ocular surface, resulting in eye irritation and ocular morbidities. Different treatment modalities have been described, including surgical and non-surgical methods. The goal of this article is to present a novel technique for treatment of trichiasis, with a brief review of treatment options. Through a supratarsal incision, each misdirected eyelash follicle root was reached and freed from surrounding tissues by meticulous dissection. Then, hair shafts on the lid margin were redirected upward and glued to 2 bars extending horizontally across the upper eyelid. Two years after operation, the corrected eyelashes maintained their normal upward direction. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of chronic trichiasis treated by this technique. The main advantage of the technique, unlike most of the other treatment methods, is that follicles of the affected eyelashes are not removed or destroyed, which is appreciated from the aesthetic point of view, especially in female patients. We believe that any plastic surgeon with basic knowledge of blepharoplasty and hair transplantation can perform this technique without much difficulty. So far, there is no recurrence; however, long-term follow-up with a large series of patients is required for drawing better conclusions.

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“… 10 , 21 Application of 0.02% mitomycin C, in conjunction with radiofrequency ablation, may help improve the success rate of radiofrequency ablation. 22 …”

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Treatment of Trichiasis by Releasing Follicle Roots of Eyelashes: A New Technique

Karademir

Ağaoğlu

2021

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…To further improve mRF results in trichiasis patients, Kim et al studied the effect of combining mitomycin C with RF treatment compared to RF monotherapy. They found that combination therapy had greater success with only a 16.4% recurrence rate compared to 60.7% with monotherapy 6 months after a single treatment (p < 0.01) [9].…”

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“…The most commonly reported adverse events were minor, including transient erythema, edema, hyperpigmentation, and mild treatment-associated pain [10,13,14,17,18]. A total of 7 patients treated with mRF across the three trichiasis studies developed eyelid notching [6,8,9].…”

Section: Hair Reductionmentioning

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Is There a Role for Radiofrequency Devices in Hair?

Kincaid

Romdhane

Csuka

et al. 2023

Skin Appendage Disord

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Background: Radiofrequency (RF) devices are being increasingly used for cosmetic dermatology applications. Recent studies have reported an apparent dualistic nature of RF devices for hair, causing either removal or growth depending on the modality of RF. Materials and Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science searches were conducted in July 2022 according to PRISMA guidelines for studies discussing RF technology in hair applications (n = 19). Results: The majority of studies describe the utility of RF devices in removal of unwanted hair (n = 15). Bipolar RF has been used in combination with intense pulsed light for effective long-term removal of body and facial hair. The chromophore-independent method of energy delivery in RF makes it a viable add-on therapy for treating lighter colored hair and darker Fitzpatrick skin types. Monopolar RF is used for eyelash removal in patients with trichiasis. In contrast, fractional RF has been used to stimulate hair growth in patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. Conclusions: Preliminary evidence supports the use of bipolar and monopolar RF devices for hair removal, while fractional RF appears to be an emerging technology for hair growth. Additional studies are needed to investigate the efficacy, mechanisms, and parameters of radiofrequency devices for various hair applications.

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