Lichen striatus is a benign, self-limiting inflammatory dermatosis that predominantly affects children. Nail involvement is uncommon and may present as longitudinal ridging, fissuring or splitting. Case Presentation A 24-year-old female with a one-year history of vertical nail plate splitting, followed by the development of skin-coloured, scaly papules arranged linearly over...
Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing: How It Can Improve Skin Texture, Scars and Signs of Aging
With time the skin changes. Fine lines could be more prominent, acne scars may stay and pigmentation or sunspots can make the skin tone appear uneven. If creams and traditional skin care aren’t giving you the improvement you want, you may have heard of fractional laser skin resurfacing. Fractional CO2...
PRP for Hair Loss: Is PRP able to Regrow Your Hair?
Losing your hair can be frustrating, particularly if you find that it’s thinning even after you’ve tried a number of different products. One treatment that is gaining more attention is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. What's interesting is that the PRP is derived from your own blood. But does this mean...
