Aesthetics

New Orleans - Results from an exploratory study indicate a potential role for topical tacrolimus in the management of vitiligo, Emil A. Tanghetti, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

New Orleans - A combination therapy used in Canada to treat wrinkles and skin folds figures to draw the interest and eventual use of U.S.-based cosmetic surgeons.

New Orleans - Second intention healing with a calcium alginate dressing can be a useful alternative for closing skin-cancer excision facial defects in select patients who might otherwise be managed with primary closure, local flaps, or skin grafts, Roger H. Weenig, M.D., M.P.H., said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Demographic and ethnic traditions aside, doctors must examine at woundsand draw conclusions

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Tel Aviv, Israel - An easier alternative to liposuction can reduceunsightly fat cells and the amount of time required for the procedure, accordingto researchers.

Decision to use still-strong ablative techniques depends largely on patienttypes seen

Dressing acts as surface antimicrobial barrier while promoting moisturecontrol

Therapy supported by research differs depending on disease type

Mutation of Fifth disease cited as possible cause of cross-country 'mysteryrash'

Combination treatment improves treatment response by addressing lesionsfrom surface and underneath

Knowing exact characteristics of deadly growths speeds diagnosis, cansave lives

Majority of women have sexually active lives; quality of sex life relativeto disease-related problems

Do specialty-issued guidelines determine how doctors practice, or vice-versa?Dermatologists certainly have their share to ponder

There exists today with both the lay public and some physicians a significantmisunderstanding about who is qualified to perform cosmetic or aestheticsurgical procedures. Perhaps this is the proper time to try and correctsome of the more common misimpressions about this controversy.

Improvements in appearance possible with lasers; advise patients scarswill not be completely removed

Improved user compliance seen as a consequence of limiting adverse eventsof wrinkle-reducing topical

Chicago - A single application of tissue-engineered, bilayeredskin substitute (Human Skin Substitute, Apligraf) to full-thickness woundscreated from Mohs micrographic or excisional surgery treatment of skin cancersresults in scars slightly more favorable than those healed by secondary-intentionhealing, according to single center study results.

Application minimally effective in reducing bruising severity, althoughnot associated with any benefit for minimizing duration

Valacyclovir reduces number of recurrences, rate of recurrences, percentof recurrence free after one year

New Orleans - A cosmetic is safe and effective in reducing the appearance of furrows on the forehead and in improving the overall appearance of aging skin, Rachel M. Grossman, MD., said.

Chapel Hill, N.C. - A kinetin-containing lotion is a useful product for the treatment of facial photodamage and may be an ideal alternative for individuals seeking the anti-aging

New York - Misconceptions by dermatologists and their patients remain the primary obstacle in treating female pattern baldness, according to Marc R. Avram, M.D.

Detroit - Dermatologists need to be aware of the Ultraviolet Index and incorporate it into their counseling on sun protection for all patients, regardless of age and history of skin cancer, Thomas F. Downham, II, M.D., said.