Pediatric Dermatology

Washington — "We now understand at the molecular level how MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureas) resistance manifests itself, " Shahriar Mobashery, Ph.D., told the 230th National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society here.

The Royal Navy asked him what specialty he wanted to study. He chose dermatology.

The business of cleaning up big business is still largely unfinished.

MAC typically presents as a smooth dermal nodule or plaque that displays a flesh-colored or yellow hue.

Successful Aptos thread lift facial rejuvenation requires knowing where to use this technique and where not to, according to a Florida-based plastic surgeon.

Increasingly, clinicians may use biologic agents in addition to phototherapy to maximize results in their patients, notes Dr. Lui, and reduce the overall number of treatments.

There have been advances in cooling of lasers, Dr. Hamzavi notes.

National report — Patients with periorbital wrinkles can benefit from ablative treatments with a new plasma-based system.

Stanford, Calif. — Scientists here have begun unraveling the mechanism by which botulinum toxin attacks nerves, thereby causing paralysis.

The Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF) convened its first patient conference in late August.

Coming to a diagnosis is the first step in being able to treat alopecia properly.

National report — Patients who take TNF-alpha-blocking agents may be at risk for developing leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), according to a new study.

Traction alopecia is commonly seen in patients with ethnic hair.

Swelling around the eyes also can be a source of vague post-procedure complaints.

National report — At least one doctor hopes that recent statistics showing significant increases in childhood melanoma will raise a red flag to both parents and pediatricians.

Montreal - Doctors at Montreal Children's Hospital here have successfully treated an infant in danger of drowning in his own saliva by paralyzing his saliva glands with Botox.

Rome - A group of Italian researchers has completed a study assessing the extent to which psychiatric disorders occur in patients with skin disease.

Washington -- The House of Representatives has approved legislation that would limit awards in malpractice lawsuits for pain and suffering to $250,000.

National report -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed unprecedented restrictions on the acne drug Accutane (Roche) by requiring patients who use it, as well as those who prescribe and dispense it, to enroll in a national registry and follow other stringent rules.

Curcumin has been manufactured in a variety of vehicles, including oral capsules, topicals, as well as intravenous and subcutaneous injections.

How does Captique (Inamed) fit into the mix of fillers?

Why is the incidence of sensitive skin increasing in my patient population?

National report — The threats of skin cancer and bad outcomes from the disease are significantly higher for those who are immunosuppressed than they are in the general population.

Children with skin of color are also especially likely to develop hypo- or hyperpigmentary changes after resolution of lesions of a dermatosis or secondary to other forms of skin trauma, including treatments administered for skin disorders.

Chicago — Diagnosing and treating dermatologic conditions in skin of color is a growing area of dermatology and one that requires a different approach than for lighter color skin.