Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a yellow substance from the root of the plant Curcuma longa Linn., has been demonstrated to inhibit carcinogenesis of murine skin, stomach, intestine and liver. However,… (More)
Previous reports have shown that cellular functions could be influenced by visual light (400-700 nm). Recent evidence indicates that cellular proliferation could be triggered by the interaction of a… (More)
A cross-sectional study was conducted among fish-processing workers to evaluate the prevalence of shoulder and upper-limb discomforts and to assess the associated ergonomic risk factors. A… (More)
Chronic arsenic poisoning is a world public health issue. Long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic (As) from drinking water has been documented to induce cancers in lung, urinary bladder, kidney,… (More)
BACKGROUND
Hand eczema is a commonly encountered occupational disease and has a negative impact on life quality.
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to identify the specific conditions that may pose a… (More)
The lesions of nine patients with early striae distensae (SD) during puberty were examined by light and electron microscopy. Specific changes were seen in very early stage SD, and in clinically… (More)
Low-energy helium-neon lasers (632.8 nm) have been employed in a variety of clinical treatments including vitiligo management. Light-mediated reaction to low-energy laser irradiation is referred to… (More)
Narrow-band ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation is an effective treatment for vitiligo vulgaris. However, the mechanisms of narrow-band UVB in inducing repigmentation of vitiligo lesions are not thoroughly… (More)
The human skin is an integral system that acts as a physical and immunological barrier to outside pathogens, toxicants, and harmful irradiations. Environmental ultraviolet rays (UV) from the sun… (More)
Objective: The association between arsenic ingestion and cancer has been documented for more than a century. Previous studies showed that the carcinogenic effects of arsenic on the urinary system are… (More)