Maximizing Curcuminoid Extraction from Curcuma aromatica Salisb. Rhizomes via Environmentally Friendly Microwave-Assisted Extraction Technique Using Full Factorial Design by Jirapornchai Suksaeree, Chaowalit Monton

“…Curcuma aromatica Salisb. contains a high content of curcuminoids, which can be utilized for cosmetic purposes. The objective of this study was to optimize the extraction conditions of C. aromatica rhizomes in castor oil to maximize curcuminoid content using a simple and environmentally friendly microwave-assisted extraction method. …”
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Rancang Bangun Mesin Pengupas Buah Pinang by Ade Hendra, Firman Ridwan

“…In daily life, betel nut is widely used as ingredients of medicines, cosmetic materials and even clothing. Most of rural comunities conventionally process the Betel nut, hence the quality of betel nut has become less. …”
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Inhibitory Effects of Far-Infrared Irradiation Generated by Ceramic Material on Murine Melanoma Cell Growth by Ting-Kai Leung, Chin-Feng Chan, Ping-Shan Lai, Chih-Hui Yang, Chia-Yen Hsu, Yung-Sheng Lin

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Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery Is Feasible and Safe for Hepatic Left Lateral Sectionectomy for Benign Liver Lesions by Yuan Cheng, Ze-sheng Jiang, Xiao-ping Xu, Wen-fa Huang, Guo-lin He, Chen-jie Zhou, Jia-sheng Qin, Yi Gao, Ming-xin Pan

“…However, the SPL group had a significantly lower VAS pain score (at 24 h but not 7 days postoperation) and higher cosmetic satisfaction scores (at both 2 months and 6 months postoperation) than the CL group (all P<0.01). …”
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Medial Plantar Artery Flap for Soft Tissue Coverage of Heel Defect: A Case Report by Ramadhani Hengki Wijaya, Achmad Fachrizal

“…It is relatively easy to perform, provides a strong thin skin flap, and can results in a preferable cosmetic outcome.…”
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Advances in the photodynamic treatment of solar keratosis by SHEN Haojia, TIAN Boxin, WU Hui, HE Zezhi, LI Runxiang, ZHU Huilan

“…Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a highly selective, non-invasive treatment of diseased tissue with cosmetic benefit, and is one of the first choice for the treatment of local solar keratosis. …”
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Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia: A Case Report by Yazan A. Masannat, Stephen Whitehead, Ian Hawley, Lesley Apthorp, Elizabeth F. Shah

“…We describe a large PASH, mimicking inflammatory carcinoma in a young lady that was excised with excellent cosmetic results.…”
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Scar Revision by Hayes B. Gladstone, Daniel Berg, Michel McDonald

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Update on Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Dermatology: A Scoping Review by Stephanie Waggett, Elliott Lyles, Todd Schlesinger

“…Topical LMW-HA administration promoted healing after cosmetic procedures, chemical peels, and ingrown toenail surgery. …”
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The role of PM2.5 exposure in lung cancer: mechanisms, genetic factors, and clinical implications by Chi-Yuan Chen, Kuo-Yen Huang, Chin-Chuan Chen, Ya-Hsuan Chang, Hsin-Jung Li, Tong-Hong Wang, Pan-Chyr Yang

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Determination of Nicotine in Tobacco by Chemometric Optimization and Cation-Selective Exhaustive Injection in Combination with Sweeping-Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography by Yi-Hui Lin, Chia-Hsien Feng, Shih-Wei Wang, Po-Yun Ko, Ming-Hsun Lee, Yen-Ling Chen

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Ultrasonic-Assisted Thymol and Carvacrol Extraction from Za’atar Leaves Using Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil by Noyal Aweidah, Hani Naseef, Ramzi Muqdi, Mohammad A. Farraj

“…However, their applications in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as natural preservatives remain challenging. …”
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Functional Treatment of a Child with Extracapsular Mandibular Fracture by Diana Cassi, Marisabel Magnifico, Chiara Di Blasio, Mauro Gandolfini, Alberto Di Blasio

“…The management of condylar fractures is still controversial, especially when fractures occur in children: if overlooked or inappropriately treated, these lesions may lead to severe sequelae, both cosmetic and functional. The therapy must be careful because severe long-term complications can occur. …”
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A Rare Case of Prurigo Pigmentosa in Iranian Sibling Couple by Saman Al‐Zahawi, Fatemeh Saberi, Vahidesadat Azhari, Kambiz Kamyab, Kamran Balighi

“…The eruption resolves with reticular hyperpigmentation that cosmetically affects the patient's quality of life. Previous reports highlighted the role of the Ketogenic diet in triggering the disease in young female patients, however, no study reported the occurrence of Prurigo Pigmentosa in siblings of one family, unrelated to a ketogenic diet. …”
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Sprengel's Deformity Associated with Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions and Renal Anomalies: A Case Report by Mohammad Hossein Kariminasab, Masoud Shayeste-Azar, Majid Sajjadi Saravi, Mehrdad Taghipour Gorgikolai

“…Sprengel's deformity can be associated with other musculoskeletal abnormalities and it is much more than a cosmetic problem.…”
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Paravertebral Block Combined with Sedation for a Myasthenic Patient Undergoing Breast Augmentation by Betul Kozanhan, Betul Basaran, Leyla Kutlucan, Sadık Ozmen

“…In this case we present combination of bilateral thoracic paravertebral block under ultrasound guidance with sedation which provides complete anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in a myasthenic patient undergoing cosmetic breast surgery. In myasthenic patients paravertebral blocks may be a better option for breast surgery with avoiding the need for muscle relaxants and opioids and risk of respiratory failure in postoperative period.…”
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Bilateral Nasoalveolar Cyst Causing Nasal Obstruction by Uzeyir Yildizoglu, Fatih Arslan, Bahtiyar Polat, Abdullah Durmaz

“…These cysts are thought to be developmental and are presented with fullness in the upper lip and nose, swelling on the palate, and sometimes nasal obstruction. Because of cosmetic problems, they are often diagnosed at an early stage. …”
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Glanuloplasty with Oral Mucosa Graft following Total Glans Penis Amputation by Kwaku Appiah, George Amoah, Roland Azorliade, Kofi Gyasi-Sarpong, Ken Aboah, Douglas Arthur, Baah Nyamekye, Kwaku Otu-Boateng, Patrick Maison, Benjamin Twumasi-Frimpong, Issac Opoku Antwi, Edwin Yenli

“…At six months of followup, patient had both satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcomes.…”
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Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with an Ocular Defect: A Simplified Approach by Shivakumar Puranik, Anoop Jain, Sunil Ronad, Sachhi Ramesh, Jagadeesh MS, Puttaraj Kattimani

“…Mutilation of a portion of a face can cause a heavy impact on the self-image and personality of an individual. Acceptable cosmetic results usually can be obtained with a facial prosthesis. …”
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A REVIEW ON STERCULIA FOETIDA L. AND IT’S POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE DRY AREAS OF VIETNAM by Phạm Trọng Nhân, Lê Hồng Én, Huỳnh Thị Kiều Trinh

“…Sterculia foetida L. is well adapted to many soils and is valuable in the food, cosmetic, medicine, pesticides, bio-oil, beverage, and furniture industries. …”
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