Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
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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?
Elite in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Elite in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Campinas, SP, BR 

Rafael Denadai practices in Campinas, Brazil. Mr. Denadai is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Samuel A. Frank
Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

BIDMC Department Of Neurology

Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
Boston, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Samuel Frank is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Frank is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Chorea, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Ashvini Premkumar
Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Neurology | Community Health Worker
Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Neurology | Community Health Worker

Endeavor Health Medical Group

2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
Glenview, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Ashvini Priya Premkumar, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with movement disorders and other complex neurological conditions. She has clinical interests in ataxia, blepharospasm, bradykinesia, chorea and dystonia, and uses a comprehensive approach that includes both diagnosis and management of symptoms. Dr. Premkumar collaborates with patients to develop individualized care plans that enhance quality of life and function. Dr. Premkumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Corticobasal Degeneration.

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

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