Research progress on action mechanism and clinical application of hyaluronic acid / 药学实践杂志

Hyaluronic acid is widely present in the human body. It is an important component of extracellular matrix. It has unique hydrodynamic properties, good viscoelasticity and strain properties. At present, hyaluronic acid has been widely used in biomaterials, targeted-drug preparations, cosmetics and prevention of adhesion after abdominal surgery. With the expansion of the application scope of hyaluronic acid and the continuous emergence of new medical materials, the research on hyaluronic acid has been increasing in recent years. This paper reviews the clinical application of hyaluronic acid and its mechanism, in order to provide reference for the further development and safe application of hyaluronic acid products.

Application of lateral supraclavicular incision in unilateral thyroid papillary carcinoma surgery / Incisão supraclavicular lateral em cirurgia de carcinoma papilífero unilateral de tireoide

Abstract Introduction The standard approach to thyroidectomy is a collar incision via the anterior neck, and the neck scar has always been a source of worry for patients. Acceptable wound cosmetology has become a focus for thyroid surgeons. Objective To verify the effectiveness and cosmetic results of thyroidectomy through a lateral supraclavicular incision. Methods 180 patients were randomly divided into two groups: a lateral supraclavicular approach and a conventional transcervical approach. The main outcomes included incision length, intraoperative blood loss, operative time, total drainage volume, hospitalization expense, early postoperative pain measured by visual analog scale, infection, and perceived cosmetic outcome. Results There were no statistical significances between the two groups in terms of age, gender, nodule size, intraoperative blood loss, operative time, total drainage volume, hospital expense and postoperative complications, whereas there were significant differences in terms of incision length (5.2 ± 1.04 cm vs. 6.9 ± 1.14 cm, p < 0.05). Conclusions The lateral supraclavicular incision is a safe and feasible approach for thyroidectomy. Compared with conventional approach, it provides a better cosmetic result.

Resumo Introdução A abordagem padrão para tireoidectomia é uma incisão em colar na face anterior do pescoço; a cicatriz no pescoço sempre foi uma fonte de preocupação para os pacientes; consequentemente, a cosmetologia aceitável da ferida tornou‐se um foco de atenção para os cirurgiões de cabeça e pescoço. Objetivos Verificar a eficácia e os resultados cosméticos da tireoidectomia por meio de incisão supraclavicular lateral. Método Foram divididos aleatoriamente 180 pacientes em dois grupos: um grupo supraclavicular lateral (Grupo LS) e outro transcervical convencional (Grupo TC). Os desfechos principais incluíram comprimento da incisão, perda de sangue intraoperatória, tempo cirúrgico, volume total de drenagem, despesas hospitalares, dor no pós‐operatório imediato medida através de escala visual analógica, infecção e resultado cosmético percebido. Resultados Não houve significância estatística entre os dois grupos em termos de idade, sexo, tamanho do nódulo, perda sanguínea intraoperatória, tempo cirúrgico, volume total de drenagem, custo hospitalar e complicações pós‐operatórias, mas houve diferença significante em termos de comprimento da incisão (5,2 ± 1,04 cm vs. 6,9 ± 1,14 cm, p < 0,05). Conclusão A incisão supraclavicular lateral é uma abordagem segura e viável para tireoidectomia. Em comparação com a abordagem convencional, oferece um melhor resultado cosmético.

Cause Analysis and Countermeasure Exploration of Medical Dispute of Medical Cosmetology / 中国医院管理

Plastic Surgery Department has more frequent surgery,and patients have high expectations of the operation.The patients require not only safety,and attach great importance to the postoperative effect.Therefore,imperfect effect of plastic surgery is one of the important reasons for the high incidence of medical disputes in Plastic Surgery Department.Through the analysis of the cause of medical dispute of medical cosmetology,potential medical accident risks can be eliminated,and medical risk can be avoided.

Clinical application and effect of pick-stab skill in eyebrow embroidery / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To investigate the clinical application and effect of pick-stab skill in eyebrow embroidery.Methods From July 2015 to January 2016,36 cases were selected to receive eyebrow embroidery with pick-stab skill in our department,including 1 male and 35 females.The cosmetic outcomes,complications and satisfaction rate were observed in these cases.Results In these 36 cases,14 cases were colored in one time,19 cases were colored twice,and 3 cases were more than 3 times.All patients were followed up for 6 months.The color of the eyebrow was natural,and the blue color was not existed.Conclusions The pick-stab skill in eyebrow embroidery is worthy in clinic with better cosmetic effect,higher success rate and safety.

Review on Origin and Development of TCM Cosmetology in Ancient China / 浙江中医药大学学报

Objective] Summarize the origin, formation and development of cosmetology in traditional Chinese medicine, study or revise the history of traditional Chinese medical cosmetology subject. [Method] Refer to history and literature of medicine and historical data. [Result] Ancient Chinese traditional medical cosmetology has a long history of origin and development. Although it did not form its own disciplinary system, its valuable historical data and extensive clinical experience have established solid theoretical and practical foundation for contemporary traditional Chinese medical cosmetology. It has remarkable research value. [Conclusion] Recognize and understand the development history of traditional Chinese medical cosmetology at each stage, so as to provide valuable reference and historical data for clinical and research personnel, as well as to make contribution to the establishment and development of traditional Chinese medical cosmetology subject.

Curso virtual de Cosmetología y Dermofarmacia como herramienta de desarrollo profesional farmacéutico / On line course of Cosmetology and Dermopharmacy as a professional development tool for pharmacists

Introducción: el presente trabajo correspondió a un estudio cualitativo desarrollado para evaluar la implementación de una nueva herramienta de formación profesional farmacéutica en el marco del Programa de Recertificación Profesional Farmacéutica del Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Costa Rica. Objetivo: evaluar el uso de estrategias pedagógicas asincrónicas para profesionales farmacéuticos mediante el diseño de un curso virtual de Cosmetología y Dermofarmacia con acceso por Internet, el cual fue certificado por el Departamento de Desarrollo Profesional del Colegio de Farmacéuticos. Métodos: el curso se desarrolló durante dos meses, dividido en ocho módulos individuales. De los 60 profesionales que realizaron el curso, 45 concluyeron y se les envió la evaluación electrónica de la estrategia. El instrumento constaba de un formulario electrónico que se llenaba en línea con barenos de calificación y preguntas de cuantificación para evaluar el desempeño académico y el de la estrategia pedagógica como forma efectiva del desempeño de dichas actividades para la formación de los farmacéuticos. Los datos electrónicos se tabularon y analizaron utilizando Microsoft Office Excel 2007® y además se utilizó la técnica de triangulación para relacionar los datos obtenidos en cada una de las partes del instrumento. Resultados: se obtuvo una respuesta del 100 por ciento de los evaluados; el 36 por ciento fueron hombres, el 64 por ciento mujeres; y entre los principales resultados más de un 90 por ciento consideró que la estrategia era muy importante, interesante y útil. Conclusiones: la estrategia pedagógica resulta efectiva como una forma de promover la actualización profesional de farmacéuticos que por sus labores o distancia a la que se encuentran de la capital no pueden acceder a capacitaciones presenciales(AU)

Introduction: this paper comprised a qualitative study conducted to evaluate the implementation of a new tool for the pharmaceutical professional training under the pharmaceutical professional re-certification program of the College of Pharmacists of Costa Rica. Objective: to evaluate the use of asynchronous teaching strategies for pharmacists through the design of an online course on Cosmetology and Dermopharmacy, certified by the Department of Professional Development in the College of Pharmacists. Methods: this course was scheduled for two months divided into eight individual modules. Forty five of the 60 professionals enrolled in the course finished their training and were sent the electronic evaluation of the strategy. The instrument consisted of an electronic form to be filled on line with baren rating and quantifying questions in order to evaluate the academic performance and the teaching strategy as an effective way of carrying out those activities for pharmaceutical training. The electronic data were tabulated and analyzed using Microsoft Office Excel® 2007 in addition to the triangulation technique to relate data from every part of the instrument. Results: all the evaluated participants responded; 36 percent were men and 64 percent women and over 90 percent believed that the strategy was very important, interesting and useful. Conclusions: it was concluded that the teaching strategy is effective as a way to promote the professional development of pharmacists, who are unable to attend face-to-face training courses due to the nature of their work or how far away they live from the capital of the country(AU)

Immediate and long-term effects of polysaccharides-based formulations on human skin

A new trend in cosmetic formulations is the use of biotechnological raw materials as the polysaccharides from Klebsiella pneumoniae, which are supposed to enhance cell renewal, improve skin hydration and micro-relief. Botanical extracts of Myrtus communis leaves contain different sugars, which may provide the same benefits. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate through objective and subjective analysis the immediate and long-term effects of cosmetic formulations containing polysaccharides biotechnologically-originated and / or the ones contained in Myrtus communis extracts. Three polysaccharide-based and placebo formulations were applied on the forearm skin of 40 volunteers. Skin hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), viscoelasticity and skin micro-relief measurements were made before and 2 hours after a single application and after 15 and 30 day-periods of daily applications. Answers to a questionnaire about perceptions of formulation cosmetic features constituted the subjective analysis. All polysaccharide-based formulations enhanced skin hydration. Formulations with isolated or combined active substances improved skin barrier function as compared to placebo, in the short and long term studies. Formulations containing Myrtus communis extracts had the highest acceptance. Results suggest that daily use of formulations containing these substances is important for protection of the skin barrier function.

Uma nova tendência em formulações cosméticas é a utilização de matérias-primas biotecnológicas como os polissacarídeos de Klebsiella pneumoniae, que pode aumentar a renovação celular e melhor a hidratação e micro-relevo da pele. Por outro lado, o extrato vegetal de Myrtus communis contém diferentes polissacarídeos, que também podem proporcionar benefícios à pele. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi a avaliação dos efeitos imediatos e em longo prazo, de formulações cosméticas contendo polissacarídeos obtidos por processo biotecnológico e/ou de extrato de M. communis por meio de análises objetivas e subjetivas. Três formulações contendo os polissacarídeos e um placebo foram aplicadas na pele dos antebraços de 40 voluntários. As medidas foram realizadas antes e após 2 horas da aplicação das formulações e após 15 e 30 dias de aplicações diárias em termos de hidratação da pele, perda transepidérmica de água (TEWL), viscoelasticidade e micro-relevo da pele. Para a análise subjetiva, os voluntários responderam um questionário a fim de obter-se informações sobre a percepção relativa à qualidade de cosméticos. Todas as formulações provocaram aumento da hidratação cutânea. As formulações que continham os polissacarídeos melhoraram a função barreira da pele, em curto e em longo prazo. A formulação contendo extrato de M. communis apresentou maior aceitação. Os resultados sugerem que o uso diário dos polissacarídeos avaliados é importante na proteção da função barreira da pele.

Modelagem molecular aplicada à cosmetologia: planejamento de compostos antienvelhecimento / Molecular modeling used by the Cosmetology: a research for new cosmetic substances to fight the cutaneous aging

Nesta pesquisa, calculou-se, por meio da modelagem molecular, parâmetros físico-químicos importantes à capacidade anti-radicalar de compostos fenólicos extraídos de plantas da flora nacional, Chimarrhis turbinata e Arrabidaea samydoides. As propriedades eletrônicas também podem ser analisadas por meio de superfícies representadas por legendas de cores no campo 3D. Mapa de potencial eletrostático, distribuição orbitalar de HOMO e de LUMO e densidade de spin foram superfícies avaliadas neste trabalho. Em adição, estudos de QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships), cálculos de descritores moleculares holísticos por meio dos programas DRAGON e VOLSURF, cálculos estatísticos incluindo algoritmo genético e PLS (Partial Least Squares), demonstraram a influência de determinadas características moleculares como fundamentais à atividade biológica. A pesquisa concluiu que o grupo farmacofórico favorável à atividade antioxidante é estrutura que apresenta predominantemente características hidrofílicas, grupos hidroxila como substituintes, características eletrônicas favoráveis à doação de elétron e à estabilização do radical fenóxi formado, além de reduzido comprometimento estérico. Consideramos que os métodos empregados no trabalho podem ser considerados com abordagem inovadora para a Ciência Cosmética, indicando potencial ação antioxidante, que poderá ser utilizada em formulações antienvelhecimento

In this research, the calculated physico-chemical parameters, by molecular modelling, have been reported in the literature for supplying important information about the antiradicalar behavior of phenolic compounds, as the studied herein from Chimarrhis turbinata sp. and Arrabidaea samydoides sp. The electronic properties also can be analyzed by means of surfaces represented by legends of colors in the 3D field. Map of electrostatic potential, HOMO and LUMO distribution orbitalar and spin density have been used in this work. In addition, QSAR studies (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships), calculations of holistic molecular descriptors by softwares DRAGON and VOLSURF, statistical analysis including genetic algorithm and PLS (Partial Least Squares), demonstrate the influence of the molecular structure in the biological activity. Therefore, pharmacofor favorable to the antioxidant activity structure that presents predominantly characteristic hydrophilic, groups hydroxyl as substituintes, electronic characteristics favorable to the donation of electron and the stabilization of the radical formed, besides reduced inibition esteric. These recent methods can be considered as an innovative approach for Cosmetic Science toward antioxidant action that could be used in antiaging products.

Difference of medical cosmetology controversy and medical treatment controversy / 中华医学教育探索杂志

This thesis not only discusses the difference of medical cosmetology and medical treatment,but also discusses the difference of medical cosmetology controversy and medical treatment controversy in the legal nature and the civil suit.

Academic annual conference summary of Cosmetic Branch of China Association of Chinese Medicine in 2009 / 中华中医药杂志

The content of academic annual conference of Cosmetic Branch of China Association of Chinese Medicine in 2009 include following aspects: Progress communication of the cosmetology of TCM in clinic study, experimental study, teaching and management in the past 1 year. Discussion on the clinical progress of treating acne, moth-patch, skin aging, skin xerochase, verruca plana and simple obesity with TCM, acupuncture & moxibustion, integrated traditional and western medicine. Experience communication in construction of cosmetic subject. Study on the further work plan of Cosmetic Branch.

Nosocomial Infections Management in Grass Roots Cosmetologic Medical Institutions:Current Status and Countermeasures / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the current status of nosocomial infection management in grass roots cosmetologic medical institutions,and to develop the countermeasures for improving the management quality.METHODS An observatory study was conducted in 72 grass roots cosmetologic medical institutions,using the evaluation criteria based on the requirements of related regulations.RESULTS Problems were found in different extent in all of the grass roots cosmetologic medical institutions.The qualification rate was only 38.9%.The existing risk factors might occur nosocomial infections.CONCLUSIONS To bring the special attention to management of nosocomial infections,strengthen training of medical staffs and improve supervision level of health administration department are the key issues of management of nosocomial infection in grass roots cosmetologic medical institutions.

Effect of pulsing magnetic field on osteogenesis in cosmetic limb lengthening / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To study the effect of pulsing magnetic field (PMF) on the osteogenesis of the distracted region in cosmetic limb lengthening, and to search for an effective therapeutic method for promoting the recovery of the cosmetic patient. Methods Thirty adult short stature volunteers for cosmetic heightening were randomly divided into PMF group and control group, 15 in each group. Magnetic stimulation was given to the PMF group on the day after operation. X-ray examination was taken on fixed interval, and lengthening index was used for bone healing evaluation. Results The height increase ranged from 5～9 cm, mean (6.6?1.2) cm, and the mean lengthening rate was 19.2 % : 5～8 cm (6.2?1.1) cm in the PMF group and 5.2～9 cm (6.8?1.6)cm in the control group ( P

Leg lengthening for cosmetic heightening / 中华医学美学美容杂志

Objective To study the security and effectiveness of leg lengthening in increasing the height of short stature for cosmetic reasons. Methods The improved bone lengthening technique was used to 60 adult short stature volunteers to prolong bilateral lower legs. All data, including healing time of the distracted bone, operative complications, recovery of limb function and height increment, were recorded. Results In all cases, the height increment was 5 to 10 cm (mean 6.8cm). Bone lengthening rate was 19.6 %. The healing time of the distracted bone was 6 to 16 months (mean 8.2 months). There was no severe complication occurred. Follow up for 2 to 8 years showed that all cases returned to work or study with normal gaits and satisfied body figure. Previous psychologic obstacles were eliminated. Two years after bone healing, the ability for intense activities was regained. Conclusion Leg lengthening for cosmetic heightening is a safe and effective therapeutic approach.

Common Moral Defects in the Cosmetic Medical Dispute / 中国医学伦理学

This article disussed the common moral defects of cosmetic medical organization,cosmetic patients and their relatives,society,news media and so on in the cosmetic dispute respectively,and the difficult ethical problems left by the disposals of current sociol system and law to cosmetic medical dispute.