Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Overview

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What is the definition of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy?
Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA), also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is characterized by slowly progressive deterioration of the skin and soft tissues on one side of the face. It sometimes occurs on both sides of the face and occasionally involves the arm, trunk, and/or leg. The condition may worsen for many years and then stabilize. The severity varies greatly. While the cause is not well understood, it may differ among affected people.
What are the alternative names for Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy?
  • Progressive hemifacial atrophy
  • Hemifacial atrophy, progressive
  • Parry-Romberg syndrome
  • Romberg hemi-facial atrophy
Who are the top Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Local Doctors?
Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Dr. Daniel S. Alam
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Dr. Daniel S. Alam
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

The Queens Medical Center

550 S Beretania St, 
Honolulu, HI 
 (9.5 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Daniel Alam is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Alam and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Facial Paralysis, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Dr. Adam R. Sweeney
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Dr. Adam R. Sweeney
Ophthalmology
1380 Lusitana St, Suite 708, 
Honolulu, HI 
 (9.5 mi)
808-599-4755
Languages Spoken:
English, Italian, Spanish
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Adam Sweeney is an Ophthalmologist in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Sweeney and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Dacryoadenitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sweeney is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Dr. Christine M. Jose
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Dr. Christine M. Jose
Internal Medicine

Straub Clinic And Hospital

888 S King St, Suite 700, 
Honolulu, HI 
 (9.8 mi)
808-522-4000
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino
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Christine Jose is an Internal Medicine provider in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Jose and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Jose is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Clinical Trials?
Supplementation of Autologous Fat Grafts with Curcumin Preconditioned Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in the Treatment of Facial Contour Deformities
Supplementation of Autologous Fat Grafts with Curcumin Preconditioned Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in the Treatment of Facial Contour Deformities
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 31, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Phase: Phase 1

Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate the comparison of therapeutic potential of curcumin preconditioned adipose derived stem cells (ASCs) enrichment fat grafting, naïve ASCs enrichment fat grafting and conventional fat grafting to correct facial contour deformities that cause aesthetic complications in patients.

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Published Date: May 10, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center