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R W Pearson. Histopathologic and ultrastructural findings in certain genodermatoses.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0738-081x(85)90099-9
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is the name given for 6 types of connective tissue disorders. While the prevalence of this disease is small, it is seen on every continent and affects both sexes and all races. The various types of EDS are reviewed with reference given to both the older Berlin nosology and the newer Villefranche nosology. Phenotypes of EDS vary depending upon which type of collagen is altered, leading the practitioner to the diagnosis before biochemical confirmation is obtained. In this regard, because collagen is present throughout the head and neck, oral and maxillofacial manifestations of the disease are discussed and are readily noticeable to the astute dentist. Specialists in several fields of dentistry are made aware of the complications EDS can pose on treatment, healing, and follow-up care.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A 61-year-old woman presented herself with extensive elastosis of the facial skin caused by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two laser skin resurfacings reduced the wrinkles significantly better than the two preceding conventional facelifts. For the first time, we have been able to compare two treatments with different laser systems on the same patient. The first treatment was performed with a high energy pulsed CO(2) laser, which has been in use for 8 years. The second treatment was performed by us using the latest technology CO(2)/erbium:YAG combination laser. RESULTS/CONCLUSION: Resulting in a similar degree of wrinkle reduction, the treatment with the combination laser markedly reduced the duration of the healing process and erythema phase.
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