Pediatric Dermatology

Cynosure Inc. has received additional government clearance for Apogee lasers, which can be used for pigmented lesion treatments and permanent hair removal.

An scientist's accident has led to the development of a blood-clotting powder that works on contact and reportedly is being sold at CVS and Walgreens.

Diabetics with ulcer sores on their feet that are difficult to treat may be helped by the use of Or-cel, a collagen sponge containing human cells.

Cyanotech, a Hawaiian company, reportedly is growing a patented substance in man-made ponds that it claims can help prevent sunburns.

AlphaMed Inc. announced that it received a $500,000 two-year STTR Phase II grant award from the National Cancer Institute to further develop a targeted radiotherapy for metastatic melanoma.

New research suggests that higher levels of sun exposure during childhood and early adolescence and greater actinic damage are associated with a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Photocure ASA's photodynamic therapy, Metvix (methylaminolevulinate) is scheduled for review this month as a basal cell carcinoma treatment.

Topical tacrolimus is effective in treating anogenital lichen sclerosus, according to two case reports in the July issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

The department of surgery, LTMG Hospital and LTM Medical College in India strongly recommends the use of banana-leaf dressings for partial thickness burn wounds.

A study has found that guggul, a popular folk remedy made from a tree resin, may be detrimental to people's cholesterol levels - despite laboratory experiments suggesting otherwise.

The FDA approved an expanded indication for Enbrel (etanercept) to inhibit the structural damage of active arthritis in patients with psoriatic arthritis, reported Amgen Inc. and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

The incidence of Bartonella hanselae, or cat-scratch disease, is on the rise in Oregon.

A study performed by St. Louis University found that approximately 7.8 million Americans are living with hyperhydrosis, a condition that often results in anxiety and depression.

A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical study with metronidazole in patients with mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis found the drug seemed to lack effectiveness.

Fujisawa Inc, released data recently that supports the safety and efficacy of Protopic (tacrolimus ointment) 0.03 percent concentration in children with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

Additionally, hormone therapy was found to be warranted for some female patients with moderate to severe acne.

Botulinum toxin is proving helpful when applied into acupuncture points for those suffering with migraines.

Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich signed a law that restricts the practice of tongue-splitting.

One family in Oakland, Calif., believes that a tattoo contributed to the death of their 21-year-old son, Eric Racheski.

A scientific panel recommended against smallpox vaccinations for the general public because of possible side effects vaccinations could cause, both to the inoculators and the recipients of the vaccine.

Senetek expanded its manufacturing licensing agreement with ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc. for products containing Senetek's skincare ingredient Kinetin.

Bradley Pharmaceuticals said it will expand its sales force, primarily focusing on its Doak Dermatology Subsidiary.

The American Medical Association introduced a medical education initiative, Strategies for Teaching and Evaluating Professionalism.

The Associated Press reports that the FDA wants to cut review time of medical device technology by a month.

Leading sources suggest that cosmetic surgeons should carefully monitor the psychological condition and ambitions of existing and potential cosmetic patients despite a recent study finding that aesthetic procedures significantly improve a patient's quality of life.