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Azra Mohammadpanah, Hassan Yaghoobi, Rahim Yusefi,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (6-2012)
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Background and Aim: The cosmetic surgery is a method to create a feeling of ideal self through which one’s pain of being undesirable or lack of self-love is removed. This multidimensional concept depends on many factors such as personality traits and defensive styles of people. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and defensive styles in the candidates of the cosmetic surgery.
Methods: In this cross-sectional research, which was designed to assess correlations between personality traits and defensive stydles the questionnaires wwere implemented to each individual. With available sampling, 80 patients referred to the cosmetic and skin clinics of the city of Yazd for cosmetic surgery were asked to voluntarily participate in this research and complete questionairres. 80 patients, who were not seeking for cosmetic surgery, were chosen from the same clinics as the control group.
Results: Patients seeking for cosmetic surgery achieved lower scores in agreeableness trait and used more irrational and immature styles to overcome conflicts. There was a relationship between personality traits and defensive styles of volunteers of the cosmetic surgery, in the sense that the higher the scores in positive personality traits, the higher was the use of mature defensive styles and vice versa.
Conclusion: Motivation for the cosmetic surgery has its roots in a combination of psychological, emotional, and personal factors. Traits and characteristics of volunteers of cosmetic surgery had a direct relation to defensive styles of these people. Therefore, psychological counseling is advised before cosmetic surgery for adjustment of more effective mechanisms.
Narges Alizadeh, Rasool Hassanzadeh, Sina Khajeh Jahromi, Mohsen Taherkhani,
Volume 3, Issue 3 (9-2012)
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Hair loss can be viewed a problem from different perspectives: as a disease, a disorder which affects appearance of an individual, and its psychological effects. Therefore, it is crucial to determine the causes and types of hair loss. This review summarized hair loss evaluation methods with significant emphasis on their clinical aspects. According to relevant literature reviews, the major approaches to hair loss are taking medical history, primary investigations and detailed hair examination. Although several invasive and non-invasive, clinical and paraclinical examinations can be used for hair loss assessment, it is generally accepted that using clinical evaluation methods and physical examinations are more efficient. In conclusion, diagnosing hair loss is complex and sometimes time-consuming process. However, precise hair examination may lead to the suspicion of an endocrine disorder.
Hassan Baniasadi,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (12-2012)
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Background and Aim: The women’s main purpose of cosmetic rhinoplasty is to have a nose that they think has a better harmony with their face, so they could reach to a more desirable body image. This study investigated the effects of cosmetic nose surgery on women`s body image.
Methods: Thirty women referred to the private clinics of cosmetic surgeons for nose cosmetic surgery were selected. The multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire developed by Cash (1998) was employed to measure the women`s body image. This questionnaire was filled out before and five months after rhinoplasty.
Results: Using paired t test, the analyses of the data demostrated that nose cosmetic rhinoplasty increased the levels of women`s satisfaction of their subjective body and subjective nose images (P=0.0001 and , respectively).
Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that cosmetic nose surgery increases the of levels of women’s satisfaction of their body image and it causes the person to have higher satisfaction of her nose and body image.
Ahmad Alipour, Zare Hossein, Emadi Seyyed Naser, Abdollahzade Hassan,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (12-2013)
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Background and Aim: Psoriasis is a chronic disease that causes deformity and disability in patients. There is little information about the impact of psychological interventions upon this disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of group cognitive behavioral therapy upon physical factors such as severity and level of disease and extent of itching, and mental health of psoriasis patients.
Methods: This research was conducted as a semi-experimental study using pre-test and post-test with a control group and the follow-up period. Twenty Psoriasis patients were allocated into experimental and control groups. The group cognitive behavioral therapy was administered to 10 psoriasis patients allocated into the experimental group for 12 sessions. The members of both groups filled in the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) for the assessment of severity of psoriasis, general health questionnaire (GHQ), and the Quality of life in patients with pruritus (ItchyQoL) questionnaires.
Results: The results indicated that the group cognitive-behavioral therapy did not have any impact upon the improvement of physical symptoms (severity and level of disease and extent of itching), but it was effective on improving the patients' psychological status. Cognitive behavioral therapy has improved the patients' general health. There is a significant difference between the two groups in terms of multiple covariance analysis for different aspects of general health, including anxiety and insomnia (effect size 0.45 and P=0.004), depression (effect size: 0.25 and P=0.044), physical symptoms (effect size 0.28 and P=0.033), and social functioning (effect size 0.41 and P=0.003).
Conclusion: Although, based on the results, the group cognitive behavioral therapy does not directly affect reduction of physical symptoms of psoriasis the effectiveness of this method on patients' psychological symptoms is considerable as a mediator in the onset, exacerbation, and relapse of the disease.
Saman Ahmad Nasrollahi, Hurnaz Hassanzade, Taraneh Yazdanparast, Shadi Marami Zenouz, Mehdi Mohiti Asli, Alireza Firooz,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (Volume 5, Number 2 2014)
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Background and Aim: Sunscreens are an important part of photoprotection strategy. They are exposed to strict safety evaluation using human subjects such as in vivo studies of skin irritation. Biophysical parameters measurements could be used as fast and noninvasive methods to measure any destructive effect of cosmetic formulations on skin application sites.
Methods: Five sunscreens were selected from Iran's market to determine changes in Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration, pH, melanin and hemoglobin contents by biometric assessments with MPA 580Cutometer®.
Results: There was no significant change in skin pH, melanin and hemoglobin contents before and after sunscreen application. Significant change in TEWL and stratum corneum hydration after use of some sunscreens might be contributed by the occlusive and humectant ingredients which used in base cream.
Conclusion: Application of the studied sunscreens on human volunteers has not shown any adverse effects and these formulations could be recommended to use.
Pedram Nourmohammadpour, Amir Houshang Ehsani, Kambiz Kamyab, Bita Saghi, Hassan Seirafi, Ali Sadeghinia, Fatemeh Gholamali,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (Volume 5, Number 2 2014)
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Background and Aim: Due to new popularity of cosmetic tattoos especially among women and its potential relationship with sarcoidosis, the present study was conducted to evaluate clinical presentation and some demographic data about tattoo granuloma, as part of non-infectious dermatologic granulomas.
Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, all patients with the histopathological diagnosis of non-infectious granulomatous lesions whom were admitted between at the dermatology clinics at Razi Hospital, Tehran, Iran between March 21, 2007 and March 20, 2012 were included.
Results: A total of 1099 patients were included in the study. The commonest form of granuloma was foreign body granuloma in 511 (46.4%) of the patients and was followed by tattoo granuloma in 102 (9.2%) of the patients. All patients with tattoo granuloma were females whose ages were from 40 to 60 years. The mean±standard deviation age of the patients was 43±8.57 years. Twenty-six (25%) of patients with tattoo granuloma showed sarcoidal pattern, and one case (1%) showed caseouse pattern, after histopathological evaluation of biopsy specimens. Majority of the lesions were papular (32.3%) followed by nodular (24.5%) lesions.
Conclusion: Tattoo granuloma is the second common form of non-infectious granulomas, and in one-quarter of cases has sarcoidal pattern. Considering this finding, it seems reasonable to evaluate these patients for sarcoidosis.
Saman Ahmad Nasrollahi, Hurnaz Hassanzade, Taraneh Yazdanparast, Somayeh Yadangi, Shadi Marami Zonouz, Mehdi Mohiti Asli, Alireza Firooz,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (Volume 5, Number 3 2014)
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Background and Aim: Moisturizers have important roles in the treatment of dry skin. Their safety has to be evaluated on human volunteers in order to assess their potential skin irritation. Measurements of skin biophysical parameters can be used as fast and noninvasive methods to assess any harmful effect of cosmetic formulations on the skin sites where those products are applied.
Methods: Two moisturizers were selected from Iran's market to determine the changes in Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration, pH, melanin and hemoglobin contents by biometric assessments with MPA 580 Cutometer®.
Results: There was no any significant change in TEWL, skin pH, melanin and hemoglobin contents before and after products application. Stratum corneum hydration was increased after application of Neu Derm Renutrive Honey Shea from 0.09 to 0.39 (P0.001). Neu Derm Optimal Hydrosense increased stratum corneum hydration from 0.23 to 0.48 (P0.001).
Conclusion: Application of the studied moisturizers on human volunteers did not show any adverse effect. So, those products could be recommended for safe use. Significant changes in the stratum corneum hydration associated with application of each moisturizer were related to humectant ingredients which were used in each product.
Zahra Hallaji, Alireza Khatami, Reza Robati, Hassan Seirafi, Alireza Firooz, Vahideh Lajevardi, Zoherh Mozafari, Parvin Mansouri, Pedram Mehryan, Mansour Nassiri-Kashani,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (Volume 6, Number 1 2015)
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Urticaria is a common and challenging skin disorder. Its diagnosis and treatment is not limited to the field of dermatology. General physicians, and allergologists and clinical immunologists are also commonly involved in the management of urticaria patients.
One of the missions of the Iranian Society of Dermatology is to develop strategies to provide the best possible management for patients suffering dermatological conditions. To accomplish this mission, the Society assigned a committee to search and critically appraise the recent research evidence and available guidelines to develop a clinical practice guideline concerning diagnosis and treatment of urticaria.
Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh Ardakani, Mehrnaz Raiszadeh Dehkordi, Mohammad Ali Morrovati Sharifabadi, Hassan Rezaei Pendari,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (Volume 7, Number 4 2017)
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Background and Aim: One of the most important characteristics of women and girls is their eagerness for showing their beauty, which is commonly achieved by using cosmetics and doing makeup. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cosmetics use among high school and university students girls in Yazd city and to measure their knowledge, attitude and practices.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 female high school and university students in Yazd city in 2016. Data were gathered using a four-part questionnaire, which was designed to collect demographic data of the participants as well as, items needed for assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of the participants about using cosmetics. The collected data were described and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) version 22. Independent t, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and chi square tests were used for statistical analyses.
Results: The mean scores of knowledge, attitude and practices of the participants showed that the mean knowledge score of them was related to the age, level of education of parents, parent's occupation and household income (P<0.05). The mean attitude score of the participants was also related to the age, level of education of parents, and parent's occupation (P<0.05). The mean practices score of the participants was related to the age, level of education of parents, and parent's occupation as well (P<0.05). Those who did not use cosmetics, had a more proper attitude towards using cosmetics (P=0.01).
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the use of cosmetics among female high school and university students in Yazd was high. Proper training in appropriate use of the cosmetics is needed.
Sara Sharifipour, Mohammad Hassan Dvazdahemami, Maryam Bakhtiari, Abolfazl Mohamadi, Mohesn Saberi,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (Volume 8, Number 2 2017)
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Background and Aim: Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) is a chronic disorder, characterized by frequent hair pulling leading to hair loss. This disorder despite having multiple physical, economic and social consequences, is less likely to be diagnosed and treated. In the present study, we investigated the efficacy of emotion regulation therapy (ERT) on symptom’s severity, anxiety, depression, stress and quality of life in individuals with trichotillomania.
Methods: Six patients were selected by available sampling method, and Massachusettes General Hospital (MGH-HPS) scale, Depression, Anxiety, Stress-DASS-21 scale, WHOQOL-26 Quality of Life questionnaire, and DERS Emotion Regulation questionnaire were used. Gross 8-session protocol (each session 90 minutes) was delivered on a weekly basis for each participant individually. Data were analyzed by visual analysis, percent of recovery, Freidman nonparametric test and Wilcoxon test.
Results: ERT lead to significant reduction in symptoms of hair pulling, depression, anxiety, stress, difficulty in regulating emotion and improved quality of life in patients with trichotillomania.
Conclusion: ERT significantly improves emotional problems and symptoms of hair pulling in the patients with trichotillomania. As a result, this treatment can be used as an effective treatment for this disorder.
Samira Shirmohammadi, Saeedehsadat Hosseini, Hassan Amiri,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (2019, Volume 10, Number 2 2019)
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Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery is one of the most common phenomena in recent decades. Due to high prevalence of psychiatric disorders among the cosmetic surgery applicants, it is important to explore the pathways and variables which affect mental health of these people. The aim of the present study was to investigate the mediating role of difficulties in excitement adjustment in the relationship between attachment styles and psychopathology in women undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Methods: The present study was descriptive and based on correlation models. The sample included all women who applied for cosmetic surgery who referred to the specialized surgical centers of Kermanshah, 300 of whom were selected by available sampling method. Data were collected by attachment styles. Excitement adjustment difficulty and psychopathology questionnaire and were analyzed by SPSS 22 and LISREL 8/8.
Results: The hypothesized model of research is fitted with the experimental data. There was a significant relationship between attachment styles and psychopathology directly and indirectly. The results of path analysis indicated mediating role of the difficulties of excitement adjustment in the relationship between attachment styles and psychopathology.
Conclusion: Attachment styles and difficulties in excitement adjustment can be effective in preventing, diagnosing and treating of mental disorders, and promoting mental health of cosmetic surgery applicants.
Samira Shirmohammadi, Saeedehsadat Hosseini, Hassan Amiri,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (Volume 11, No2 2020)
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Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery is one of the most common phenomena in recent decades. Due to high prevalence of psychiatric disorders among cosmetic surgery applicants, it is important to explore the pathways and variables affecting their mental health. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of basic psychological needs in the relationship between attachment styles and psychopathology in women undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Methods: The research was descriptive and based on correlation models. Available sampling method was employed in order to gather data from 300 women referring to Kermanshah specialized surgical centres, for doing cosmetic surgeries. Collected data were analyzed employing attachment styles questionnaire, basic psychological needs and psychopathology, and by SPSS 22 and LISREL 8/8.
Results: The hypothetical model of the research fitted the experimental data. There was a significant relationship between attachment styles and psychopathology directly and indirectly. The results of path analysis indicated a mediating role for the difficulties of psychological needs in the relationship between attachment styles and psychopathology.
Conclusion: Attachment styles and basic psychological needs can be effective in preventing, diagnosing and treating of mental disorders, and promoting mental health of cosmetic surgery applicants.
Malahat Khateri Roodbordeh, Nahid Hassanzadeh Nemati,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (Volume 11, No4 2021)
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Background and Aim: Lesions of the skin can impair its vital function to protect humans against external pathogens. Therefore, producing a suitable wound dressing to repair injuries is always one of the challenges of researchers. The present study aims to Synthesize a hydrogel film for wound dressing applications.
Methods: In this research, a hydrogel film of polyvinyl alcohol / hyaluronic acid / nano zinc oxide was fabricated for application as a wound dressing. For this purpose, three films with different percentages were prepared using the solvent casting method. The synthesized samples were characterized using FTIR, SEM, XRD, and tensile tests.
Results: Evaluation of the morphology of the samples showed that the increase of zinc oxide nanoparticles led to porosity and growth of their size in the films. It was also characterized that the percentage of film elongation increased with increasing nanoparticles of zinc oxide and hyaluronic acid. The elongation percentage from the lowest amount of nano zinc oxide to the maximum (5, 10 and 15% of weight was 159%, 166%, and 230%, respectively. The MTT study indicated the cell viability above 80% in all three films.
Conclusion: A film containing 15% zinc oxide can be a suitable option for using in tissue engineering and wound dressing.
Ilshan Lotfi, Seyedsaeed Tamehrizadeh, Mohammadhassan Javanbakht, Maryam Ghiasi, Mahshid-Ol-Sadat Ansari,
Volume 13, Issue 3 (Volume 13, No 3 2022)
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Background and Aim: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease of hair follicle. Osteopontin is an early T lymphocyte activator that may play a role in some immunological diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum level of osteopontin in patients with alopecia areata and compare it with the level in normal subjects.
Methods: 54 patients with alopecia areata who presented to the Razi Hospital in Tehran in 2017 and 2018 were enrolled. Half of the patients had severe disease and half of them had mild disease. Also, 52 healthy subjects were selected as control group (age and sex matched). The severity of disease was determined using SALT Score. Serum osteopontin levels were measured by ELISA method.
Results: The results showed that serum osteopontin levels were significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata than healthy subjects. There was no significant relationship between osteopontin level and SALT score or duration of the disease.
Conclusion: The level of osteopontin is higher in AA patients than normal subjects but it does not correlate with the severity of disease.
Mohammadali Esfandiary, Alireza Khosravi, Sepideh Asadi, Donya Nikaein, Jalal Hassan,
Volume 14, Issue 4 (Volume 14, No 4 2024)
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Background and Aim: Side effects associated with antimicrobial drugs, as well as their high cost, have stimulated the search for inexpensive herbal medicinals with fewer side effects. These substances can be used as a medicinal supplement or to increase the antimicrobial and antifungal effects of drugs. The aim of this study is to investigate the inhibitory effect of oleuropein on fungal and bacterial pathogens isolated from nail infection in laboratory condition.
Methods: Antifungal and antibacterial properties of oleuropein by determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) of this substance on yeasts Candida albicans, Candida glabrata and Escherichia coli by microbroth dilution method using CLSI protocols were evaluated.
Results: The results showed that the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against all three studied microorganisms was equal to 65 mg/ml and the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) of oleuropein was equal to 130 mg/ml.
Conclusion: due to the high antifungal and antibacterial activity of oleuropein, the present study introduces oleuropein as a natural antimicrobial drug. This substance can also be used to increase the antimicrobial power of existing antibiotics.
Nahid Hassanzadeh Nemati, Kimia Rezaie Moghadam,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (Volume 15, No 1 2024)
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Cosmetic dermatology has seen significant advancements in developing new materials and techniques to enhance skin beauty and combat signs of aging. One notable development is creating and analyzing fillers made by combining hyaluronic acid and polycaprolactone. This innovative filler type has gained popularity due to its unique properties, exceptional skin rejuvenation capabilities, and effectiveness in facial contouring. This study gathered information on dermal fillers and the effects of using hyaluronic acid and polycaprolactone by referencing papers from various databases such as Civilica, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and SID. The authors conducted a study to explore the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing hyaluronic acid and polycaprolactone and their impact on filler durability and injectability. Research conducted by experts and studies on cosmetic fillers has highlighted the positive effects of hyaluronic acid and polycaprolactone, two powerful substances widely discussed in the beauty industry. Further research could improve the understanding and utilization of hyaluronic acid/polycaprolactone fillers, enhancing skin cosmetic treatments and increasing patient satisfaction.
