| Position paper on mesotherapy. | |
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PMID: 21393967 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Mesotherapy is a controversial cosmetic procedure which has received publicity among the lay people, in the internet and in the media. It refers to minimally invasive techniques which consist of the use of intra- or subcutaneous injections containing liquid mixture of compounds (pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins and other ingredients) to treat local medical and cosmetic conditions. This position paper has examined the available evidence and finds that acceptable scientific evidence for its effectiveness and safety is lacking. IADVL taskforce, therefore would like to state that the use of this technique remains controversial at present. Further research and well-designed controlled scientific studies are required to substantiate the claims of benefit of this mode of therapy. |
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Rashmi Sarkar; Vijay Kumar Garg; Venkataram Mysore |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology Volume: 77 ISSN: 0973-3922 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Publication Date: 2011 Mar-Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-03-11 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701852 Medline TA: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 232-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. |
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