Institute of Dermatology

Synonymous COL7A1 c.6846G>C in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: Oral Phenotypic Expansion and Palatal Ultrastructure

Background Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) results from pathogenic COL7A1 variants that impair collagen VII–dependent epithelial anchorage. Hard-palatal papules, absent lingual frenula, and ultrastructural characterization of these lesions have not been reported. Case desc...

A Modified Delphi Study on the Ethics and Governance of Live Injecting at Aesthetic Conferences. Is There a Better and Safer Alternative?

BACKGROUND: Live clinical demonstrations at aesthetic medicine conferences is common, yet concerns regarding patient safety, commercial influence, and ethical governance. This study established a consensus-based governance framework for live injecting and compared expert and atte...