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Rhinoplasty in Thick Skinned Patients, is there a Role for the Dermatologist?

  Juniper Publishers- JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics Abstract Rhinoplasty in thick Skinned patients can be very challenging. This is of great importance for surgeons whom practice involves patients from the Middle east, South America, Africa and Asia as a good percentage of the population has thick skin. In dealing with nasal surgery for patients with thick skin, many challenges arise; the relatively inelastic skin-soft tissue envelope, small weak nasal cartilages leading to weak structural support, the tendency for scar formation and prolonged post-operative edema are all culprits to less than ideal results. In this review, I would like to highlight the importance of proper skin management in dealing with such cases. This includes pre-operative skin preparation and post-operative care. Keywords:  Rhinoplasty; Thick Skinned; Skin-soft; Epidermis; Surface Oiliness; Exfoliation; Ingredients; Skin Inflammation Introduction Pre-Operative Skin Preparation All Patients benefit from a periop

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  Wishing you hope, joy, peace, good health, favor, and love on this Thanksgiving Day!

Periorbital Vitiligo Caused by Wrinkle-Removing Eye Cream: A Case Report

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  Juniper Publishers- JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics Abstract The prospect of slowing and/or reversing the aging process of one’s skin by applying topical over-the-counter commercial products is becoming increasingly attractive. In particular, facial wrinkle removers are generating significant consumer attention, but the potential for these products to cause permanent skin damage has not been previously addressed. This report investigates the ingredients found in a single product and correlates their presence with an adverse clinical outcome. Keywords:  Periorbital Vitiligo Commerical Products Wrinkle Removers Detergents Adhesives Motor Oils Skin Pigmentation Eye Cream Introduction Chemical induced vitiligo usually occurs following skin exposure to phenol containing compounds that may be unknowingly present in worksite industrial materials, hair dyes, skin lightening creams, household cleaning products, deodorants, detergents, adhesives, rubber gloves and sandals, motor oils, and labo