|  | | Global leader: Canadian derm to head World Medical Association
| | Toronto — Canadian dermatologist Dana W. Hanson, M.D., has been elected the 2009-10 president of the World Medical Association (WMA), a France-based independent confederation of 94 national medical associations representing more than 8 million doctors worldwide. | |  |
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 | Given the vast amount of misinformation presented in the consumer media regarding cosmetic treatments, In The Know presents patients with information grounded in medicine and coming from the real experts. We talk with dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons on topics ranging from rosacea and acne, to fillers, lasers and facelifts. We hope the topics educate patients, inspire them to ask questions, and maybe even spur them to try a procedure.
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| | | | Indigo naturalis may effectively treat psoriasis
Nov 18, 2008
Hong Kong — Indigo naturalis, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, may be effective in treating psoriasis, according to a study. | | Scientists discover way to potentially restore color to white hair
Nov 13, 2008
World report — Scientists may have discovered a way to restore color to white hair following illness, according to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. | | Study compares capryloyl salicylic acid and glycolic acid
Nov 12, 2008
Clark, N.J. — A recent L’oréal research study compared the efficacy of glycolic acid (GA) to capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA)in treating wrinkles hyperpigmentation, inside cosmeceuticals reports. | | New study shows efficacy of astaxanthin
Nov 10, 2008
National report — New research suggests astaxanthin is superior to other carotenoids in sun protection, NPI center reports. | |
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| | | | | FDA panel says filler product labels should be strengthened
Nov 19, 2008
Washington — An FDA panel has decided that product labels on wrinkle fillers should be strengthened to include long-term effects, such as possible scarring, the Wall Street Journal reports. | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals acquires DermaTech
Nov 14, 2008
Aliso Viejo, Calif. — Valeant Pharmaceuticals has announced it has acquired DermaTech, an Australian pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology products, marketwatch reports. | | Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos joins Histogen’s scientific advisory board
Nov 13, 2008
San Diego — Histogen has announced that Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., will be joining the company’s scientific advisory board, PR Newswire reports. | | Skinvisible appoints new international advisory board member
Nov 10, 2008
Las Vegas — Skinvisible has announced the appointment of Geert Cauwenbergh, Ph.D., as the head of its International Advisory Board, MarketWatch reports. | |
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 |  | What’s new in rosacea therapy? In this month’s Special Report, we look at the synergistic effects of combination laser and light-based treatments. We discuss infrequently diagnosed rosacea of the scalp, back and chest, and we examine the lack of information about rosacea in ethnic patients, which contributes to misdiagnosis and under-reporting. We also explore topical medications now being tested for safety and efficacy, as well as some natural compounds that can offer therapeutic benefits.
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