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J R Soc Interface 2019 Jan;16(150):20180710

2 Department of Mathematics, University of Wisconsin , Madison, WI , USA.

Hagfish slime is a unique predator defence material containing a network of long fibrous threads each ∼10 cm in length. Hagfish release the threads in a condensed coiled state known as skeins (∼100 µm), which must unravel within a fraction of a second to thwart a predator attack. Here we consider the hypothesis that viscous hydrodynamics can be responsible for this rapid unravelling, as opposed to chemical reaction kinetics alone. Read More

Facial Plast Surg 2019 Apr 3;35(2):176-181. Epub 2019 Apr 3.

Department of Facial Plastic Surgery, Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery, Carmel, Indiana.

Facial antiaging surgery is widely regarded as safe and effective. Current techniques allow us to achieve a balance of restoring youth while minimizing stigmata of surgery to effect a refreshed, natural look. An important component of achieving this goal is to improve the appearance of fine lines and dyschromias which continue to add to the apparent age. Read More

J Sci Food Agric 2019 Mar 28. Epub 2019 Mar 28.

Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, 17546, South Korea.

Background: New early to mid-season apple cultivars are being developed to help address warmer growing seasons due to climate change. Free sugars, organic acids, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, phenolic composition were determined in the pulp and peel of 6 new and 6 traditional apple cultivars. In addition, the phenolic profiles of apple peels were characterized using high resolution mass spectrometry. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2019 Mar;18(3):s112-114

The Hispanic population is the third largest growing group in the United States and is projected to increase to 119 million by 2060. Skin of color populations including Hispanics are more susceptible to a variety of pigmentary disorders including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Most previous treatment options for these disorders remain unsatisfactory. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2019 Mar;18(3):s112-114

The Hispanic population is the third largest growing group in the United States and is projected to increase to 119 million by 2060. Skin of color populations including Hispanics are more susceptible to a variety of pigmentary disorders including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Most previous treatment options for these disorders remain unsatisfactory. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2019 Mar 22. Epub 2019 Mar 22.

Exellence Clinic, Kiriat Bialik, Israel.

Background: Microneedling fractional radiofrequency (FRF) and chemical peels are widely used for skin rejuvenation.

Objective: The authors aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of FRF and trichloroacetic acid 20% (TCA20%) peel in different combinations for determining the optimal treatment protocol.

Methods: In this prospective clinical comparison of 4 protocols (FRF alone, TCA20% alone, TCA20% before FRF [TCA→FRF], and TCA20% following FRF [FRF→TCA]), the patients underwent 3. Read More

R Soc Open Sci 2019 Feb 6;6(2):181823. Epub 2019 Feb 6.

School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian polytechnic university, No. 1, Qinggongyuan, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, People's Republic of China.

Oil/water separation is a field of high significance as it might efficiently resolve the contamination of industrial oily wastewater and other oil/water pollution. In this paper, an environmentally-friendly hydrophobic aerogel with high porosity and low density was successfully synthesized with renewable pomelo peels (PPs) as precursors. Typically, a series of sponge aerogels (HPSA-0, HPSA-1 and HPSA-2) were facilely prepared via high-speed dispersion, freeze-drying and silanization with methyltrimethoxysilane. Read More

Patient Prefer Adherence 2019 22;13:363-370. Epub 2019 Feb 22.

Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,

Background: There have been few studies on economic evaluation of acne treatments. Chemical peel (CP), a treatment approach primarily aimed at removing acne hyperpigmentation and scarring, is gradually accepted in the Chinese market.

Objectives: This study aimed to detect willingness-to-pay (WTP) and to conduct a benefit-cost analysis for CP treatment among Chinese acne patients. Read More

J Ethnopharmacol 2019 Mar 9;237:245-254. Epub 2019 Mar 9.

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis and Cucumis melo var. reticulatus are the most famous varieties of netted muskmelon or cantaloupe in Egypt. Read More

Dermatol Surg 2019 Mar;45(3):411-422

Department of Dermatology, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.

Background: An unfortunate consequence of acne vulgaris is residual scarring that can negatively affect a patient's quality of life.

Objective: Jacob and colleagues have previously described an acne scar classification system based on acne scar pathology that divided atrophic acne scars into icepick, rolling, and boxcar scars, and this review will evaluate new and developing treatment options for acne scarring.

Methods: A Medline search was performed on the various treatments for acne scars, and particular attention was placed on articles that used the acne scar classification system of icepick, rolling, and boxcar scars. Read More

J Environ Manage 2019 May 7;238:296-306. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Environment Research Group, Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Electronic address:

This work developed an innovative activated carbon (ICAC) derived from orange peels (OP) through chemical activation using FeCl. The traditional activated carbon (PCAC) that was prepared through KCO activation served as a comparison. Three adsorbents (ICAC, PCAC, and OP) were characterized by various techniques, these being: Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, thermo-gravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Read More

Heliyon 2019 Feb 18;5(2):e01244. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

foliage is believed to contain antioxidants similar to its peel. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity on the pulps and peels; however, similar studies on its foliage have yet to be investigated. In this study, foliage and peels were extracted using two different solvents namely; chloroform and methanol through Folin-Ciocalteu method and Diphenyl-1-Ipicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay for TPC and antioxidant activity, respectively. Read More

J Chromatogr Sci 2019 Apr;57(4):349-360

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

Citrus plants are one of the most economical fruit bearing trees grown worldwide for their medicinal use as well as for the flavor and food industry. This study attempts to characterize the metabolome difference in polyphenols of four Citrus species fruit peels; C. reticulata Blanco cv. Read More

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019 Apr 15;26(11):10631-10640. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247 667, India.

This research work aims to develop a biomaterial entrapped with iron nanoparticles by green synthesis method in which biomass act as both reducing and capping agent. Iron nanoparticles embedded in Citrus limetta peels were characterised using ICP-MS for determination of metal loading, XRD, XPS for crystallinity and oxidation states, TEM followed by FESEM-EDS for particle size and morphology. Sizes of nanoparticles were found to be in the range of 4-70 nm. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2019 Feb 1. Epub 2019 Feb 1.

Laboratory of Phytotherapy, Phytotherapy Technology and Chemistry of Natural Products, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Ponta Grossa, Brazil.

Lipids Health Dis 2019 Jan 31;18(1):35. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Home Economics, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Background: Fish meat and its products are usually accepted as good source of biological high value food components and especially for polyunsaturated fatty acids. The quality of fish meat products is considered to be decreased by the lipid peroxidation which leads to reduction in nutritional quality, financial loss and severe health problems. Many tactics are present to reserve their quality and safety. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Jan 20. Epub 2019 Jan 20.

Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

Background: Topical applications of alpha-hydroxy acids and poly hydroxy acids in the form of peels gained popularity. To enhance the effect of these substances, aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion can be used in one procedure.

Aims: The assessment of skin hydration, elasticity, and TEWL after using lactobionic acid in the form of 20% peel and lactobionic acid in the form of 20% peel combined with aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion. Read More

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019 Jan 15. Epub 2019 Jan 15.

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 411008, India.

Fruit peels are a rich source of cellulose, hemicellulose, phenolic compounds, and terpenic compounds. Thus, they have the potential to be a novel renewable, sustainable, and low-cost raw material (source) for the production of several value-added products based on framework and concepts such as waste hierarchy that includes biofertilizers, dietary fiber, animal feed, industrial enzymes, substrate for the bioactive compounds production, synthesis of nanomaterials, and clean energy (from residual biomass). With a view of evaluating the environmental burden of biorefinery, a life cycle assessment (LCA) is performed for a representative citrus waste (CW) biorefinery. Read More

FASEB J 2019 Apr 14;33(4):5548-5560. Epub 2019 Jan 14.

Division of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.

Cell competition is involved in mammalian embryogenesis and tumor elimination and progression. It was previously shown that, whereas NIH3T3 mouse fibroblasts expressing high levels of the yes-associated protein 1(YAP1) target TEA domain family (TEAD) transcription factors become "winners" in cell competitions, Madin-Darby canine kidney cells expressing activated YAP1 become "losers" and are eliminated from culture monolayers. Thus, YAP1's role in cell competitions is clearly context dependent. Read More

Nat Prod Res 2019 Jan 12:1-6. Epub 2019 Jan 12.

c Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil AND Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA) , University of Campinas (UNICAMP) , Paulínia , SP , Brazil.

A flavonoid enriched extract (FE) was obtained from grape peels, and in vitro SPF, antioxidant activity, and effects on cell viability of this extract were tested with the intent to develop a cosmetic product. A formulation was developed with the FE, and the stability of this mixture was evaluated in terms of pH, density, viscosity, and SPF (90-days). FE showed no cytotoxicity to human keratinocytes and an in vitro SPF of 18. Read More

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019 Feb 5;26(6):5588-5600. Epub 2019 Jan 5.

Division of Preventive Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases, Im Neuenheimer Feld, 460, Heidelberg, Germany.

The surface group characteristics of mango cultivar peels and seeds were evaluated by infrared spectra, PZC, and functional group composition. The adsorption/reduction of chromium (VI) in aqueous solutions was investigated by varying pH, contact time, initial Cr(VI) concentration, and adsorbent amount. The results show that both peel and seed powders of the mango cultivars showed significant adsorption/reduction capacity for Cr(VI) and that the desorption process obeys pseudo-second-order kinetics. Read More

Food Chem 2019 May 6;279:356-363. Epub 2018 Dec 6.

Graduate School of Food and Nutritional Science, Toyo University, 1-1-1, Izumino, Itakura-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma 374-0193, Japan. Electronic address:

Bulky hard peel of Citrus natsudaidai is discarded and not utilized enough in Japan. In this study, the nutritional composition and volatile components of three cultivars of C. natsudaidai peel were determined. Read More

Int J Biol Macromol 2019 Apr 24;126:238-245. Epub 2018 Dec 24.

Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP), Pôle Technologique de Sidi Thabet, 2020 Sidi Thabet, Tunisia. Electronic address:

Valorization of agricultural by-products constitutes a promising approach for sustainable development. Mucilage was extracted with a simple and safe method from Opuntia ficus-indica fruit peels which are considered as unexploited wastes resulting from the huge consumption of prickly pears. Structural and functional properties of the extracted polysaccharide were studied. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 Dec 11. Epub 2018 Dec 11.

Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.

Chemical peeling, or chemexfoliation, has been used for centuries to improve signs of ultraviolet light-induced sun damage. Over the last 30 years, the science behind chemical peeling has evolved, increasing our understanding of the role of peeling ingredients and treatment indications. The depth of peels is directly related to improved results and to the number of complications that can occur. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 Dec 11. Epub 2018 Dec 11.

Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.

Once considered the gold standard for deep facial resurfacing, the classical Baker-Gordon phenol-croton oil peel has largely been replaced by formulas with lower concentrations of phenol and croton oil. The improved safety profile of deep peels has ushered in a new era in chemical peeling. Wrinkles can be improved and skin tightened with more subtle and natural results. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 Dec 5. Epub 2018 Dec 5.

Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.

Biotechnol Prog 2019 Mar 21;35(2):e2762. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Process and Systems Engineering Centre (PROSYS), Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Søltofts Plads Building 229, DK-2800 Kgs., Lyngby, Denmark.

Different opportunities are explored to evaluate quality variation in raw materials from biological origin. Assessment of raw materials attributes is an important step in a bio-based production as fluctuations in quality are a major source of process disturbance. This can be due to a variety of biological, seasonal, and supply scarcity reasons. Read More

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.

In this study, aqueous extracts of Musa paradisica (banana) peels and Dolichos lablab (Indian beans) seeds were prepared and tested as natural coagulants for turbidity removal from simulated turbid water. Effects of extraction time (15, 30, and 45 min), dosage (0.2 to 1. Read More

Phytomedicine 2018 Nov 17;50:231-237. Epub 2017 Aug 17.

Phytochemistry and Phytopharmacology Division, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Pacha-Palode 695 562 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Electronic address:

Background: Citrus comprises the largest fruit sector worldwide, and its fruit peels are the dominant 'residue' of the industry. Though not profitable, Citrus peels are industrially used for making some byproducts (cattle feed, molasses, ethanol, fiber) and for the extraction of bioactives (flavonoids, essential oils, d-limonene). Still huge amounts of peels are wasted by Citrus industries, juice and other vending sectors. Read More

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2019 Jan 21;26(3):2297-2304. Epub 2018 Nov 21.

Chemistry Department, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh, 11495, Saudi Arabia.

The adsorption of Ciprofloxacin (CPX) from aqueous solution by Pomegranate peels (POP) was investigated in a batch process. The influence of time (5-60 min) and CPX concentration (100-10,000 mg/L) on the adsorption ability of POP was studied. The POP was characterized by FTIR, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Zeta sizer. Read More

Plast Surg (Oakv) 2018 Nov 18;26(4):250-255. Epub 2018 Jan 18.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Tzrifin, Israel.

Background: Phenol chemical peeling (PCP) treatment is associated with prolonged recovery and sustained adverse events. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is known to accelerate wound healing. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of HBOT on PCP recovery period and adverse events. Read More

Carbohydr Polym 2019 Feb 26;205:427-436. Epub 2018 Oct 26.

Dept. Biotechology, Ghent University, Belgium.

The present work focuses on the development of novel injectable, self-gelling composite hydrogels based on two types of low esterified amidated pectins from citrus peels and apple pomace. Sol-gel-derived, calcium-rich bioactive glass (BG) fillers in a particle form are applied as delivery vehicles for the release of Ca ions to induce internal gelation of pectins. Composites were prepared by a relatively simple mixing technique, using 20% w/v BG particles of two different sizes (2. Read More

Nat Prod Res 2018 Nov 16:1-5. Epub 2018 Nov 16.

a Laboratoire des Interfaces et des Matériaux Avancés (LIMA), Faculté des Science de Monastir , Université de Monastir , Monastir , Tunisia.

In this study, Box-Behnken Design was used to optimize the ultrasonic extraction of polysaccharides from quince peels (QPPs) by ascorbic acid and the effect of extraction temperature, extraction time and pH was evaluated. Under optimized conditions of temperature 90 °C, 60 min sonication time and pH = 3.26, the extraction yield, the galacturonic acid yield and the concentration of sample required to scavenge 50% of 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic) acid (ABTS) values of QPPs were respectively 10. Read More

Heliyon 2018 Oct 2;4(10):e00885. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Division of Crop Utilization, ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India.

The ethanol yields from lignocellulo-starch biomass (peels of sweet potato, elephant foot yam, tannia, greater yam and beet root) by fed-batch separate hydrolysis and fermentation (F-SHF) and simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (F-SSF) using were compared. Fed-batch saccharification of steam or dilute sulphuric acid pretreated biomass enhanced the reducing sugar yield which resulted in high RS consumption, volumetric ethanol productivity and ethanol yield during the first 24 h fermentation under F-SHF mode, while continuous production and utilization of reducing sugars occurred up to 72 h in F-SSF. Dilute sulphuric acid pretreated residues under F-SHF gave higher ethanol yield (34-43 g/L) and productivity (274-346 ml/kg dry biomass) than steam pretreatment (27-36 g/L and 223-295 ml/kg respectively), while F-SSF was superior for steam pretreated peels of sweet potato, elephant foot yam and tannia giving ethanol yields from 281 to 302 ml/kg. Read More

Food Chem 2019 Mar 9;276:475-484. Epub 2018 Oct 9.

Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação em Bioprodutos, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Faculdade de Farmácia, Praça Universitária, 1166 - Setor Leste Universitário, CEP: 74605220 Goiânia, GO, Brazil.

Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora) is considered a "super fruit" due to its remarkable phenolic content and antioxidant capacity. Despite the great potential of its peels, to our knowledge the investigation of novel nanostructured systems with this natural raw material, still considered an industrial residue, is scarce. The present study aimed to obtain nanodispersions with its peel's extract through a low energy method. Read More

Chimia (Aarau) 2018 Oct;72(10):728-732

HES-SO Valais-Wallis (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais), Institute of Life Technologies, Route du Rawyl 47, CH-1950 Sion 2;, Email:

Yuzu is a citrus fruit cultivated mainly in northeast Asia. Due to the huge gastronomic interest emerging in recent years, some attempts to grow yuzu in Europe are being made. Juice and peel of yuzu cultivated in Switzerland have been characterised in this study. Read More

Molecules 2018 Oct 16;23(10). Epub 2018 Oct 16.

College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China.

In this study, a preparative separation method was established to simultaneously isolate the polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) from the peel of "Dahongpao" tangerine using macroporous adsorptive resins (MARs) combined with prep-HPLC. The total PMFs were enriched using MARs to remove most sugars, water-soluble pigments, and flavanones, and the eluents obtained were analyzed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) to determine the PMF composition. The separation and purification of PMFs were carried out by using a mass spectrometry-guided prep-HPLC with a gradient elution of acetonitrile-water (/), simultaneously. Read More

Food Sci Biotechnol 2018 Jun 27;27(3):623-629. Epub 2017 Dec 27.

4Cassava and Starch Technology Research Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120 Thailand.

Pectins were extracted from banana peels of five different varieties using citric acid solution. The chemical characteristics of banana peel pectins were investigated and compared with citrus peel and apple pomace pectins which were extracted under the same extraction conditions to assess the potential of banana peels as an alternative source of commercial pectin. The yield of banana peel pectins ranged from 15. Read More

Curr Med Chem 2018 Sep 26. Epub 2018 Sep 26.

Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Fisciano (SA). Italy.

BioActive Compounds (BACs) recovered from food or food by-product matrices are useful in maintaining well being, enhancing human health, and modulating immune function to prevent or to treat chronic diseases. They are also generally seen by final consumers as safe, non-toxic and environment-friendly. Despite the complex process of production, chemical characterization, and assessment of healthy effects, BACs must also be manufactured in stable and bioactive ingredients to be used in pharmaceutical, food and nutraceutical industry. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2018 11 24;31(6):e12714. Epub 2018 Sep 24.

Chair of Cosmetology, Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland.

Skin microneedling accelerates the process of skin regeneration through the creation of numerous microinjuries which emerge when skin is deeply punctured with very thin needles. The whole procedure evokes various reactions which can be divided into three major phases: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. It activates platelet growth factors which are responsible for the stimulation of fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin. Read More

Waste Manag Res 2019 Feb 17;37(2):149-156. Epub 2018 Sep 17.

Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology, Faculty of Sciences, IVAGRO, University of Cádiz, Spain.

Nowadays, significant amounts of agro-industrial wastes are discarded by industries; however, they represent interesting raw materials for the production of high-added value products. In this regard, orange peels (ORA) and exhausted sugar beet cossettes (ESBC) have turned out to be promising raw materials for hydrolytic enzymes production by solid state fermentation (SSF) and also a source of sugars which could be fermented to different high-added value products. The maximum activities of xylanase and exo-polygalacturonase (exo-PG) measured in the enzymatic extracts obtained after the SSF of ORA were 31,000 U·kg and 17,600 U·kg, respectively; while for ESBC the maximum values reached were 35,000 U·kg and 28,000 U·kg, respectively. Read More

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2018 Aug 1;11(8):21-28. Epub 2018 Aug 1.

Drs. Soleymani, Lanoue, and Rahman are with the Department of Dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine in Redwood City, California.

Chemoexfoliation, also known as chemical peeling, is a method of targeted cutaneous ablation using specific caustic agents that allow for rapid, predictable, and uniform thickness of chemoablation to a desired cutaneous depth, ultimately resulting in an improved appearance of skin. In this review, we provide an up-to-date analysis of all currently available chemical peels for dermatologic use, as well as a step-by-step instructional protocol for an algorithmic approach to treatment. A comprehensive search of the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and PUBMED databases was performed to identify relevant literature investigating chemical peeling agents. Read More

Vet Sci 2018 Sep 12;5(3). Epub 2018 Sep 12.

Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 80035-050, Brazil.

(L.) Mill. is a xerophylous plant that originated in tropical and subtropical America. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2018 Oct 10;17(5):802-810. Epub 2018 Sep 10.

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.

Background: Successful management of acne involves choosing proper medication. Chemical peeling is a well-known option in treatment of acne vulgaris.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the clinical efficacy and safety of combination chemical peels vs single peel in treatment of mild-to-moderate acne. Read More

Food Chem 2019 Jan 17;270:53-60. Epub 2018 Jul 17.

DEMEC/Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.

Buriti by-products flours were evaluated as sources of dietary fibers and natural antioxidants. All flours presented chemical characteristics that allowed classification as high dietary fiber powders. Presence of pectic polysaccharides, arabinoxylans and xyloglucans was inferred by the neutral monosaccharides profile. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2019 Apr 26;18(2):517-523. Epub 2018 Aug 26.

Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Al-Minya, Egypt.

Background: Melasma is an acquired disorder of symmetrical hyperpigmentation. Several treatment methods are available for patients with melasma, including topical compounds, broad-spectrum photoprotection, camouflage, chemical peels, and laser and light therapies which represent potentially promising options for patients who are refractory to other modalities.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical changes in melasma after fractional Er:YAG laser versus fractional Er:YAG laser and topical steroids. Read More

Cutis 2018 Jul;102(1):21;25;47;48

Goldenberg Dermatology, PC, New York, USA.

Acne vulgaris and postacne scarring are common in the general population. Even after lesions have resolved, scarring can lead to detrimental psychologic effects and can negatively impact patients' quality of life. Fortunately, there have been several recent advances in therapeutic options to treat acne scarring. Read More

Trop Life Sci Res 2018 Jul 6;29(2):89-102. Epub 2018 Jul 6.

Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Sciences, Diyala University, Diyala, Iraq.

Aqueous extracts prepared from the powdered entire pomaces and their parts (seeds and peels) of two Iraqi grape cultivars (Shada and Des-Alanez) were evaluated for their ovicidal, larvicidal, and pupicidal activities against housefly, (Linnaeus 1758) and compared them with chemical insecticide (Agita 10 WG; Austria). The highest insecticidal activity was shown by the aqueous extracts of powdered seeds followed by the entire pomace and then peels. The water extracts from the seeds, peels and pomaces were able to inhibit completely the hatching of the eggs at a concentration of 150 μg/ml while the Agita insecticide was able to inhibit the hatching process at a concentration of 50 μg/ml. Read More