Sheng-Hsiang Ma MD, Chuan-Yuan Lin MD, Jui-Yu Lin MD, Yun-Ting Chang PhD, Chih-Chiang Chen PhD
<p>The dorsal hands are subject to photodamage and may present with increased wrinkling and soft tissue atrophy during the aging process. In recent years, dorsal hand rejuvenation has gained popularity in cosmetic dermatology. Several treatment modalities, including laser resurfacing, fat grafting, and dermal fillers, have been widely used.<span><sup>1</sup></span> Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers have been most commonly utilized for dorsal hand rejuvenation in the literature; however, some studies have used collagen stimulators, such as poly L-lactic acid (PLLA) and calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA).<span><sup>1</sup></span> Injectable poly-D, L-lactic acid (PDLLA), another collagen-stimulating dermal filler, is commonly used for facial contouring and volumization.<span><sup>2</sup></span> However, its use in dorsal hand rejuvenation has not been reported. Thus, this pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of injectable PDLLA in reducing the visibility of veins and tendons and diminishing wrinkling on the dorsal hand. Besides, the safety profile of PDLLA was also analysed.</p><p>The inclusion criteria for this study were healthy adult participants who wished to improve their dorsal hand appearance. Five participants were included in the study. Injectable PDLLA (AestheFill; REGEN) was used for dorsal hand rejuvenation. A total of 6 mL of sterile water was used for the reconstitution of a vial of injectable PDLLA, and 1 mL of 2% lidocaine was added to decrease the discomfort associated with injection. Each side of the dorsal hand was injected with 1 vial of PDLLA. During injection, the patient was placed supine on an operating table. A 23G cannula was used for PDLLA injection, and two injection entry points were chosen, including the interdigital space between the index and middle fingers and the space between the fourth and little fingers (Figure 1). PDLLA was injected just beneath the dermis layer and retrograde injection with distal-proximal fanning and cross-hatched techniques were used to ensure an even injection. After PDLLA injection, the area was gently massaged for 5–10 s. Ice packing after injection is suggested, for 10 min each time, several times a day within the first 3 days.</p><p>After injection, the veins and tendons on the dorsal hands became less evident, along with an improvement in wrinkling (Figure 2). The improvement in appearance was maintained up to 1-year post-injection, with a gradual decrease in efficacy afterward. Patient report outcomes, including attractiveness, a more youthful appearance, decreased visibility of veins and tendons, and satisfaction with the treatment results, were collected. The results showed that all participants had high level of satisfaction. Two participants experienced localized erythema, pain, and edema after the injection, which were mild and subsided gradually within 1 week. None of the patients experienced major complications, including infection, hematoma, allergy, or vascular occlusion
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Jacqueline du Plessis Nisbet MD, MMed, Danica Xie MD, MMed, Russell Thompson MD, Kirsty Wark MD, MMed, Edwina Lamrock FACD, James Scurry FRCPA
Kava induced dermatitis has been reported in previous case series, however the histology has rarely been described. This case report details an erythematous eruption associated with Kava ingestion and the associated folliculocentric sebaceous inflammation found on histological analysis.
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