Aesthetics

The FDA's General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel unanimously voted in favor of approving Orcel, composite cultured skin for the closure of donor site wounds in burn patients.

Catheter-based procedure bolsters efficacy, lowers cost, and has surprisingly few complications

Recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor provide patients mouth and throat pain relief

Small study shows potential of mouthwash therapy

Regimen of cisplatin, vinblastine, temozolomide, IL-2, and INFa-2b shows to be active and well tolerated

Doses of interferon alfa-2b used in the treatment of melanoma may cause retinopathy,

Applied Genetics Inc. Dermatics is continuing to study its Dimericine lotion for skin cancer prevention in at-risk patients.

Intermediate dosing of agent may enhance distant metastatis-free intervalfor high-risk patients

Among under-application, missed spots, underestimating exposure, and using too low SPF, the biggest culprit of sunscreen failure is infrequent application

Compression remains vital form of management

Immunotherapy with topically applied dinitrochlorobenzeneis a widely underutilized, safe, and effective treatment for warts,

System boasts benefits of standardizing research study design andanalysis, serves as diagnostic reference

Systemic, topical corticosteroid-induced adverse effects may be mitigatedby barrier repair therapy

Psychologist recommends treatment with selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitors rather than topicals

Investigators can select individuals for research

The underlying causes of psoriasis may includethe action of nerve growth factor and other neurological peptides,

The FDA approved a supplemental new drug application on valacyclovir (Valtrex), allowing a shorter course of treatment

Use of the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin) appearsto be associated with the development of erythema multiforme,

Understanding of biochemical pathways could form foundation of new class of gene-based agents

An investigational topical drug that bindsat a specific RNA target and inhibits its expression

Patients who prefer topical treatment may find benefit in 0.1 percent gel

Interferon, imiquimod, resiquimod take extra step in eliminating viralinfections from body

Dermatologists see benefit of periodic patient surveys but expressconcern over link to bonus payments from insurance companies

So, what's my liability for her melanoma?

Warnings of the dangers of isotretinoin use in pregnant women are failing

Berlex Laboratories is offering a money-backguarantee program for patients using its azelaic

Patients, physicians must be aware of serious toxicity risks

San Francisco - Forty-six percent of patients who underwent transconjunctival blepharoplasty to eliminate undereye bags by fat removal experienced an increase in the amount of fine wrinkling in the area, according to a study performed by Susan Carter, M.D.

New York - Subcutaneous placement of polypropylene (dexon) threads offers a safe, affordable, and effective method for lifting sagging facial tissues, according to Lewis M. Feder, M.D. a Fifth Avenue cosmetic surgeon.

Washington - A conditioned, growth factor-containing nutrient solution derived from the manufacture of bioengineered skin appears to be a unique, effective topical treatment for rejuvenation of cutaneous photodamage, according to studies presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology.