Aesthetics

Q. My skin is really dry. How can I keep it clear without making it even drier?

The newest anti-aging ingredient to hit drugstore aisles is N6-furfuryladenine(aka kinetin), a substance found in the leaves of green plants.

Natural and photoinduced skin aging appear far more similar than once thought; similar remedies to photoaging suggested

Immediate identification would help dictate treatment protocol, eliminate wasted expenses

Avoiding injury to physicians and patients comes from understanding of laser operation

Las Vegas - As with so many other dermatologic procedures, lasers may soon be playing an important role in hair transplantation, Marc R. Avram, M.D., said at the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery meeting.

Four lasers, one intense pulsed light source all used to treat patients undergoing hair removal

New Orleans - An objective method using 3-D in-vivo skin imaging which correlates with subjective clinical investigator assessment of facial wrinkles and may provide a more accurate quantification and grading of wrinkles has been demonstrated, reported Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.

New Orleans - Physicians could help patients concerned about the effects of aging by increasing their awareness of an easily performed type of hand rejuvenation in which age spots are removed with a laser, according to Jason N. Pozner, M.D., plastic surgeo, Boca Raton, Fla.

Preoperative preparation, adequate follow-up care necessary components for optimal results

Therapy pathologically, cosmetically superior to surgical methods

Study suggests photographic assistance improves personal examination for melanoma

Instrument improves examination of skin lesions while providing alternative to dangerous biopsies

Although rare, CBCD can be recognized through immunofluorescence and subsequently treated

Effective yet teratogenic drug has program, STEPS, in place to prevent fetal exposure

Chafing, blistering, sunburn have simple solutions

Opposition claims legislation will subject physicians to a new sourceof legal action

Q. I breathe oxygen for free - should I pay for a treatment?

Had a skin rash recently? Your computer may be to blame, said researchersat Stockholm University in Sweden.

Q. Do I need moisturizer? I have oily skin.

Q. I'm seeing the ingredient Q10 in a lot of beauty products. Whatdoes Q10 do?

Q. How can I strengthen my nails so they don't split or tear?

Topical immune response modifier offers potential in treating skin cancers and precancerous lesions

Remaining nodes in basin require removal when patients present with tumors

Washington - Bexarotene gel appears to be an effective and well-tolerated monotherapy when used as first-line treatment for early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Madeleine Duvic, M.D., reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.