Pediatric Dermatology

In addition to using pure products suitable for human injection, Dr. Jones says physicians must adhere strictly to the microdroplet serial puncture technique.

With these OTC products, one observes superficial frosting that can last for seconds to a few minutes, but its relevance is debatable.

Chicago — New skin treatments are becoming increasingly specialized to treat the immune system in specific ways, Neal Bhatia, M.D., tells Dermatology Times.

Dermatologists use a variety of medications to treat common ailments.

Dr. Dave saw a patient with a biopsy-proven atypical nevus that required further excision.

Washington--The Food and Drug Administration has notified Barrier Therapeutics that it has deemed as a complete response the company's submission to address the FDA's May "not approvable" letter for Zimycan, a diaper-dermatitis ointment that contains miconazole nitrate.

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.

The dermatologic surgeon's goal in aesthetic reconstruction should be to camouflage scars and restore the patient's normal appearance as closely as possible.

The appropriate depth for undermining varies by body area.

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.