Nastaran Namazi; Sara Ershadi; Laya Rahbar Nikoukar; Morteza Ghassemipour
Volume 18, Issue 3 , 2015, , Pages 128-132
Abstract
Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) was initially considered to be a compatible, non-toxic, non-biodegradable material. However, recent studies have shown that numerous adverse events occur after using this permanent filler. The incidence of complications following PAAG injection has been reported to be about ...
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Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) was initially considered to be a compatible, non-toxic, non-biodegradable material. However, recent studies have shown that numerous adverse events occur after using this permanent filler. The incidence of complications following PAAG injection has been reported to be about 6.7%.Herein, we report a 32-year-old female who developed an inflammatory reaction 12 years after PAAG injection for zygomatic facial augmentation. Microscopic evaluation of the lesion showed giant cells and granuloma formation. The patient was successfully treated with prednisolone. PAAG is associated with inflammatory reactions which may present even years after injection.
Tehranchinia Zohreh; Namazi Nastaran; Sarah Ershadi; Laya Rahbar Nikoukar; Gity Taheri
Volume 18, Issue 2 , 2015, , Pages 41-44
Abstract
Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a non-scarring alopecia which consists of miniaturization of the terminal hair under the influence of androgens. Some scholars have reported an association between AGA and coronary artery disease (CAD), probably due to alterations in CAD risk factors. However, ...
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Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a non-scarring alopecia which consists of miniaturization of the terminal hair under the influence of androgens. Some scholars have reported an association between AGA and coronary artery disease (CAD), probably due to alterations in CAD risk factors. However, this association is not supported by other studies, thus rendering the subject open to discussion.Methods: A total of 100 women were enrolled in this study: 50 diagnosed with AGA based on physical examination and 50 agematched controls. BMI as well as serum total cholesterol, highdensity lipoprotein (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), and triglyceride were measured.Results: The mean BMI was 25.3±3.5 kg/m2 in the AGA group and 24.2±3.4 kg/m2 in the control group (P=0.11). The mean level of triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL-C, and LDL-C in the AGA group was 141.7±55.4 mg/dl, 194.9±35.8 mg/dl, 41.1±12.3 mg/ dl, and 129.7±32.6 mg/dl, respectively. These figures showed no significant difference in the control group (P=0.10)Conclusion: It seems that a diagnosis of AGA in female patients is not linked to increased serum lipids.
