Search Results - "Pierard, G E"

Chitin-glucan, a natural cell scaffold for skin moisturization and rejuvenation by Gautier, S., Xhauflaire-Uhoda, E., Gonry, P., Piérard, G. E.

“…Synopsis Two clinical studies were conducted to evaluate the tolerance and effects of a copolymer of chitin and beta‐glucan, forming the exoskeleton of fungal…”
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Skin-lightening products revisited by Petit, L., Piérard, G. E.

“…Synopsis Skin colour typology depends on the amount and location of its chromophores. Among them, eumelanins derived from 5,6‐dihydroxyindole‐2‐carboxylic acid…”
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Recent advances in toxicological testing of the stratum corneum by Piérard, G.E., Piérard-Franchimont, C., Hermanns-Lê, T., Paquet, P.

“…Summary α‐Hydroxy acid (AHA) formulations are commonly used for skin chemical peelings. The primary target is the stratum corneum (SC). The aim of this study…”
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Specular light reflectance of flakes in seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp: a pilot study by Piérard-Franchimont, C., Quatresooz, P., Piérard, G. E.

“…Summary Seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff are common scalp conditions. In this study, we set out to explore a new method for rating both the severity of the…”
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Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization by Xhauflaire-Uhoda, E., Piérard-Franchimont, C., Piérard, G. E., Quatresooz, P.

“…Summary The balding scalp is particularly exposed to sunlight, hence, the overall ageing process modulated by ultraviolet and near‐infrared light may be…”
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Cervical artery dissection: An atypical presentation with Ehlers-Danlos-like collagen pathology? by ULBRICHT, D, DIEDERICH, N. J, HERMANNS-LE, T, METZ, R. J, MACIAN, F, PIERARD, G. E

“…The authors took skin biopsies of the macroscopically normal skin of seven consecutive patients with spontaneous cervical artery dissection (SCAD)…”
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Skin viscoelasticity during hormone replacement therapy for climacteric ageing by Piérard, G. E., Hermanns-Lê, T., Paquet, P., Piérard-Franchimont, C.

“…Synopsis Background Climacteric ageing refers to the period of women's life centred by the perimenopause. This step of life is responsible for initiating skin…”
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Revisiting dandruff by Pierard, Claudine, Xhauflaire, Emmanuelle, Pierard, Gérald

“…Synopsis Dandruff is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the postpubertal population of any ethnicity and both genders. It may, however, represent…”
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Characterization of spontaneous collagen fibrillogenesis in a cell-free and tension-free environment by Piérard, G. E., Hermanns-Lê, T., Delvenne, P., Piérard-Franchimont, C.

“…Summary The collagen fibril packing that forms threads and bundles is poorly defined, despite the fact that it is important for distinct aspects of the…”
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Epidermal interleukin-8 and its receptor CXCR2 in drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis by Paquet, P., Ribbens, C., Piérard, G. E.

“…Summary Background.  In drug‐induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), the epidermal destruction is associated with a slight to moderate lymphomonocytic cell…”
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Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Caused by a Mutation in Type I Collagen by Nuytinck, Lieve, Freund, Margarida, Lagae, Lieven, Pierard, Gerald E., Hermanns-Le, Trinh, De Paepe, Anne

“…Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is characterized by skin hyperelasticity, joint hypermobility, increased tendency to bruise, and abnormal scarring…”
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Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones by LETAWE, C, BOONE, M, PIERARD, G. E

“…A major pathogenic factor of acne is the disturbed keratinization of the follicular infundibulum. It has been hypothesized that a relative decrease in linoleic…”
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EEMCO guidance for the assessment of skin colour by Piérard, G.E

“…General description Colour assessment of skin by visual inspection alone may be precise for a given individual although comparison between colours is only…”
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Kinetics of moisturizing and firming effects of cosmetic formulations by Xhauflaire-Uhoda, E., Fontaine, K., Piérard, G.E.

“…Synopsis The assessment of cosmetic efficacy is rarely performed in studies comparing different concentrations of active compounds. The aim of the present…”
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Glutathione-S-transferase pi expression in toxic epidermal necrolysis: a marker of putative oxidative stress in keratinocytes by Paquet, P, Piérard, G E

“…Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a dramatic drug-induced emergency related to extensive destruction of the epidermis. There is evidence that its…”
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Dandruff-associated smouldering alopecia: a chronobiological assessment over 5 years by Piérard-Franchimont, C., Xhauflaire-Uhoda, E., Loussouarn, G., Saint Léger, D., Piérard, G. E.

“…Summary Background.  In some individuals, dandruff may be recurrent and even chronic. This represents a difficult‐to‐treat condition. Excessive hair shedding…”
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The beneficial toxicity paradox of antimicrobials in leg ulcer healing impaired by a polymicrobial flora: a proof-of-concept study by Fumal, I, Braham, C, Paquet, P, Piérard-Franchimont, C, Piérard, G E

“…Some of the views contrasting the beneficial and toxic effects of antimicrobials upon wound healing remain controversial. To assess the clinical relevance of…”
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Skin immunoglobulin deposition following intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in toxic epidermal necrolysis by Paquet, P., Kaveri, S., Jacob, E., Pirson, J., Quatresooz, P., Piérard, G. E.

“…:  Human intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) which contain anti‐CD95 antibodies have been proposed to treat toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Presently, there…”
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Fungal thigmotropism in onychomycosis and in a clear hydrogel pad model by Piérard, G E, Piérard-Franchimont, C, Quatresooz, P

“…Thigmotropism is a biological characteristic corresponding to the directional growth of cells following topographical guidance cues. This behavior has been…”
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Delayed reepithelialization and scarring deregulation following drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis by Paquet, P, Jacob, E, Quatresooz, P, Jacquemin, D, Piérard, G.E

“…Abstract A 51-year-old Caucasian woman developed severe drug-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) due to allopurinol. The withdrawal of the culprit drug…”
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