Oral antibiotics have an integral role in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Patient compliance with an acne treatment program is crucial, and those affected must have realistic expectations for treatment. Because many strains of P acnes have become resistant to tetracycline, dermatologists are increasingly turning to doxycycline monohydrate, which has retained efficacy against the organism.
Do over-the-counter medications and primary care treatment lower dermatologists' acne treatment load?
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals offers intensive eye cream
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Newest generation of fillers sees oneas 'ideal', but future troubles forecast for others
Washington - Dermatologists need to keep cosmeceuticals under the magnifying glass and identify the science supporting their efficacy so that they can better advise patients about over-the-counter skincare, said Patricia Farris, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Washington - The number of potential dermatologic uses for botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic) continues to increase, but the already sizable list probably only represents the tip of the iceberg, says Seth L. Matarasso, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology
Several infrared lasers have also been used to treat acne by targeting the sebaceous gland.
Seasickness changes career direction for dermatologist; now devoted to science behind cosmetic dermatology
Israelis decode gene
Face 'cradle' helps speed recovery after surgery
Better understanding of treatment options helps patients feel involved
Dermatitis' can be catch-all label for unexplainable skin conditions
Injections manage painful postherpetic neuralgia, keloids
Maui, Hawaii - Next-generation botulinum toxin treatments promise to improve problems ranging from smokers' lines to sweaty palms. However, such treatments aren't for novices - be they dermatologists or patients. "As Botox is now becoming more widely accepted and we're becoming more used to its application, we're finding new uses for it," said Kevin S. Pinski, M.D.
Thermage, Inc., announced the availability of a new treatment tip that deploys radiofrequency (RF) energy into the skin at a faster speed. The fast treatment tip reduces RF delivery time by 64 percent without affecting the clinical outcome. The Thermage method uses non-invasive RF technology to smooth wrinkles around the eye by tightening loose skin. During treatment, a cooling spray protects the skin's top layers while the treatment tip delivers RF energy into the deeper skin layers.
Botox injections may help ease stubborn pain in the neck and upper back when other treatments fail, preliminary research shows. A study of 25 patients whose chronic pain had resisted other therapies found that a single round of Botox injections coupled with physical therapy brought pain relief within a month.
New terms to begin in 2005 and 2006
May inhibit secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor, which stimulates tumor progression
