New Orleans - The pulsed dye laser is a good alternative for treating active cutaneous lesions of lupus having a prominent erythematous component, dermatologists from Madrid's University of Alcala said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
New Orleans - Even with fairly recent advances in the testing and treatment of mycosis fungoides, difficulties still remain with the diagnosis of the rare, slowly progressing cutaneous lymphoma, David P. Fivenson, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
New Orleans - Rhinophyma resection needs to be performed in a way that allows for postoperative histopathologic study, according to Luis A. Lopardo, MD, speaking here at the 60th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dealing with epidermis
Coral Gables, Fla. - New fillers are on the horizon as interest escalates for soft tissue augmentation procedures, Frederic S. Brandt, M.D., reported.
New Orleans - Oral bexarotene (Targretin) appears to be a good palliative treatment for patients with recalcitrant late-stage S?zary syndrome, but
Dr. James, a well-respected dermatologic surgeon, performs tumescent liposuction both in his office and in an ambulatory surgical care center of his local community hospital.
Products and procedures designed to advance the practice of cosmetic dermatology flooded our specialty during the past five years
Several studies have shown that negative pressure assists in wound healing.
Postmenopausal Women Encouraged to Take Another Look at HRT through National Medical Research Study
Physicians should consider substances etiology for patients in clinicalremission or with family history
New Orleans - Results of a preliminary, double-blind, parallel group study demonstrate the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A, Botox) 20 units and botulinum toxin type B (BTX-B, Myobloc) 1,000 and 2,000 units for correcting deep glabellar furrows.
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
