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Medallion-like dermal dendrocytoma

Alexander, Melissa; Rizwan, Lubna; Quintana, Adelle T; Kazlouskaya, Viktoryia; Elston, Dirk
Medallion-like dermal dendrocytoma is a benign cutaneous neoplasm that mimics dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans histologically. The distinction between these two entities is critical to prevent unnecessary wide excisions. Herein we describe an acquired MLDD in a 55-year-old female.
PMCID:4030356
PMID: 24860763
ISSN: 2229-5178
CID: 1013222

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome [Case Report]

Leger, Marie; Quintana, Adelle; Tzu, Julia; Yee, Herman; Kamino, Hideko; Sanchez, Miguel
Gorlin syndrome is an autosomal dominantly inherited disorder that results in numerous basal cell carcinomas as well as a number of other facial and skeletal findings. We present a patient with many classic features and review some of the treatment options available for these patients.
PMID: 22031649
ISSN: 1087-2108
CID: 600722

High-fluence modified pulsed dye laser photocoagulation with dynamic cooling of port-wine stains in infancy [Letter]

Geronemus RG; Quintana AT; Lou WW; Kauvar AN
PMID: 10891010
ISSN: 0003-987x
CID: 9144

Prospective study of hair reduction by diode laser (800 nm) with long-term follow-up

Lou WW; Quintana AT; Geronemus RG; Grossman MC
BACKGROUND: Multiple laser systems are available for the purpose of hair removal. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the safety and long-term efficacy of the 800 nm, pulsed diode laser at reducing hair count. METHODS: Fifty volunteers, primarily Fitzpatrick skin types II and III, with dark brown or black hair, were treated with a diode laser (800 nm, 10-40 J/cm2, 5-30 msec, 9 mm 9 mm, 5 degrees C chilled handpiece). Each subject had eight treatment sites at varying fluences and pulse durations, as well as a varying number of treatments and pulses. Hair counts were obtained at each site at baseline, 1, 3, 6, 9, and an average of 20 months after treatment. RESULTS: After one treatment, hair regrowths ranged from 22 to 31% at the 1-month follow-up visit, then remained stable between 65 and 75% from the 3-month to the averaged 20-month follow-up. After two treatments there were relatively longer growth delays, with hair regrowths plateauing beginning at 6 months after treatment and ranging from 47 to 66% for the remainder of the follow-up evaluations. Side effects were limited to pigmentary changes, transient in subjects with skin types II and III. CONCLUSIONS: This 800 nm diode laser with a chilled sapphire tip and variable pulse duration is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in individuals with skin types II and III
PMID: 10816229
ISSN: 1076-0512
CID: 9146

Effects of topical vitamin K and retinol on laser-induced purpura on nonlesional skin

Lou WW; Quintana AT; Geronemus RG; Grossman MC
BACKGROUND: Pulsed dye laser treatments usually result in purpura. Any topical application that eliminates or shortens the duration of purpura would be extremely useful. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this prospective study was to determine the safety and efficacy of topical vitamin K cream in shortening the duration of laser-induced purpura. METHODS: Twenty adult subjects were enrolled. Each subject had five 1.5 cm sites treated with a pulsed dye laser at 585 nm, 450 nsec, 7 mm spot size at each subject's respective threshold fluence. Each subject had a control site where no topical application was used and four other sites where a different formulation was applied to each for 2 weeks before and for 2 weeks after laser irradiation. Five vitamin K formulations with or without retinol were studied: 3% vitamin K in acrylates copolymer cream, 5% vitamin K in acrylates copolymer cream, 1% vitamin K and 0.3% retinol in acrylates copolymer cream, 1% vitamin K and 0.15% retinol in acrylates copolymer cream, 1% free vitamin K cream. Purpuric discoloration at each site was rated on days 0, 1, 3, 7, 10, and 14 after laser treatment on a quartile scale. Each site was assigned 100% discoloration on day 0 after laser irradiation. RESULTS: Laser-induced purpuric discoloration resolved faster with 1% vitamin K and 0.3% retinol in acrylates copolymer cream than with no topical application. The difference is statistically significant from day 3 onward. CONCLUSION: A combination of 1% vitamin K and 0.3% retinol in acrylates copolymer cream hastened the resolution of laser-induced purpura
PMID: 10594627
ISSN: 1076-0512
CID: 9147