Navakumar Manickam

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Introduction: The aim of the study was to determine if male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) patients have abnormal lipid profile as hyperlipidemia is suspected to be quite common amongst this group of individuals. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional observational study of 100 male androgenetic alopecia patents aged between 18-55 years was conducted during a period of one year. Fasting serum lipid profile including total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and low density lipoprotein (LDL) was obtained and recorded in a predesigned proforma for analysis and interpretation of data. Statistical analysis was calculated using SPSS software. Results: Amongst all four variables, mean TG (151.90mg/dl) ± 59.657, was the only one which was above laboratory reference range (>150mg/dl). A total of 46% of the study group had an increased TG level while only 23% had increased LDL levels. Nearly half (48%) of the study group had an above-normal range TC. Conclusion: Only one parameter, triglyceride was elevated in nearly half (46%) of the study group and we discovered that both triglyceride and total cholesterol in the late onset AGA group were much higher than in the early onset group which was contradictory to previous studies. Since it is suggested that individuals with male pattern AGA have a higher likelihood for developing dyslipidemia at some point in life, awareness should be unfurled amongst such predisposed individuals. Furthermore, emphasis should be placed on early screening and lifestyle modifications which could circumvent other medical ailments that could occur secondary to hyperlipidemia. Keywords: Male androgenetic alopecia, Prevalence, Lipid profile, Dyslipidemia.

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Introduction: Hirsutism is a psychologically distressing problem. Laser, do not provide permanent hair removal; but they are popular due to selective hair damage, decreased pain feeling, lesser time consumption, longer hair free interval and fewer side effects. Aim: The aim of our study was to evaluate efficacy and safety profile of Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of hirsutism. Materials and Methods: Forty females of age 18-35 with hirsutism were included in our study. Each patient was examined and their skin type noted and hirsutism graded according to Ferriman–Galleway score. Four sessions with Nd:YAG laser were delivered to all patients at 4 to 6 week intervals. Photographic evaluations and percentage of hair reduction was done before each session and final assessment noted at 6th month. Results: Thirty two patients completed all treatment sessions. Good hair reduction (50-75%) was seen in 28 patients after first treatment session. After 3 sessions, excellent hair reduction (>75%) was noted in 10 patients and good hair reduction in 18 patients. At 6th month, excellent hair reduction was seen in 12 patients and good response was noted in 16 patients. Side effects noted in our study were post procedure erythema and perifollicular edema (50%). Conclusion: The results of this study support safe and effective use of long-pulsed, 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser for hair removal in Indian patients. Keywords: Hirsutism, Nd:YAG laser, Chin, Lip, Hair reduction.

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