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<jats:title>Summary</jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>Background and Aims</jats:title><jats:p>Pruritus frequently reduces quality of life (<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">QOL</jats:styled-content>) in patients with senile xerosis. This study investigated the moisturizing and antipruritic effects of a topical emollient containing a diethylene glycol/dilinoleic acid copolymer (D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content>) in patients with pruritic senile xerosis.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>This single‐blind study involved 50 subjects, aged 50‐75 years. Patients were randomized to self‐applied treatment of the lower legs with 10% (n = 20) or 20% (n = 20) D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content>‐containing cream, white petrolatum (n = 5), or no treatment (n = 5) thrice daily for four weeks. Clinical scores of skin dryness and scratch marks, skin conductance, and Skindex‐16 were evaluated before and after treatment. The degree of pruritus was evaluated by visual analog scale (<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">VAS</jats:styled-content>) score once a week.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>Patients treated with 10% and 20% D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content> showed significant improvements in skin dryness and scratch mark scores, as well as increased skin conductance, compared with the untreated group, whereas white petrolatum treatment improved only skin dryness scores. Moreover, patients treated with 20% D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content> showed significant improvements in skin dryness scores and skin conductance compared with white petrolatum treatment. The <jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">VAS</jats:styled-content> scores in the D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content>‐treated and white petrolatum‐treated groups were significantly lower than in the untreated group, being particularly lower after one week of treatment with 20% D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content>.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title><jats:p>Topical application of an emollient containing D/<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">DC</jats:styled-content> is effective in improving skin dryness and pruritus in patients with senile xerosis.</jats:p></jats:sec>

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>Background</jats:title><jats:p>The spread of non‐invasive procedures for fat deposits removal has increased rapidly in recent years. In the field of esthetic medicine, high‐intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) technology has recently been introduced, as a tool for toning and strengthening muscles, which goes far beyond normal physical exercise.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective</jats:title><jats:p>The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new device for body remodeling.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>A set of 15 patients (7 males and 8 females, BMI 24.05 ± 2.01 kg m<jats:sup>−2</jats:sup>, age 32–57) participated in this study. Patients were enrolled at Dermatos center, Montesilvano, Abruzzo, Italy. The technology used is FMS (Flat Magnetic Stimulation): 6–8 treatment sessions were performed. The sessions must be repeated twice a week, with a minimum of 2 days between each session. Treatment duration varies from 20 to 45 min, depending on patients.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>During 1‐month follow‐up after the last treatment evaluations, the results showed tonification, the strengthening of muscles, and the reduction of localized adiposity. There is a significant reduction in waist circumference (80.7 ± 4.3 cm <jats:italic>vs</jats:italic> 77.3 ± 5.6 cm, <jats:italic>p</jats:italic> &lt; 0.001). All patients showed relatively high satisfaction immediately after the last treatment.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title><jats:p>Our data show that intense muscle activity is generated by FMS treatments, suggesting that this technology could be used as a convenient and effective muscle toning tool.</jats:p></jats:sec>

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec><jats:title>Background</jats:title><jats:p>The search of beauty and youth has received a lot of attention which is proved by increasing cosmetic techniques. The people prefer non‐surgical and invasive method for reduction and wrinkles treatment.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>In this study, we used Endolift laser for forehead wrinkles and frown line treatment to evaluate the clinical safety and effectiveness of this technique for reduction of forehead wrinkles and frown line. A total of 9 patients with forehead wrinkles and frown line were included in the current study. The results were investigated using biometric evaluation. Also, assessment was performed clinically and photographically, and physician's assessment and patient satisfaction responses were recorded.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>According to the biometric results, the skin thickness and elasticity significantly increase after Endolift laser treatment. According to the physician's assessment, 90% of patients displayed very much improvement after Endolift laser treatment, and according to the patient assessment, 91% of patients reported positive satisfaction response.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title><jats:p>Treatment with Endolift laser is safe and an effective method for decrease of forehead wrinkles and frown line treatment. It offers as a non‐invasive alternative technique in compared to other invasive procedures for forehead wrinkles and frown line treatment.</jats:p></jats:sec>

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Drooping of the upper eyelid and eyebrow (ptosis) is common among people and cause the patients dissatisfaction. Various methods have been developed to treatment of the upper eyelid and eyebrow ptosis. However, the current methods focus on surgery to improve the disorder. But patients are worried about the risks of the procedure, and seeking for a non‐invasive alternative method. Therefore, non‐invasive methods with consistent efficient improvement are needed, especially for middle‐aged patients. This study was conducted of 9 patients who underwent the upper eyelid and eyebrow ptosis. Endolift laser method was used to treat the patients’ upper eyelid and eyebrow ptosis. The biometric assessment was used to evaluate the efficiency of the technique. Also the results were evaluated by 3 board‐certified dermatologists (blind). Additionally, patients’ satisfaction was evaluated at the end of the treatment. The biometric results showed that Endolift laser can increase the thickness, density, and elasticity of the skin in the eyelid area. The patient's satisfaction results showed excellent improvement in the 90% of patients. The results by the dermatologist displayed improvement in about 90% of patient. Endolift laser has been proved efficient and consistent for upper eyelid and eyebrow ptosis rejuvenation and treatment.</jats:p>