Pediatric Dermatology

With the number of laser abrasions being performedtoday, it is no wonder that postprocedure wound healing is a hot topic.

A bexarotene management protocol has been developed at MD Anderson CancerCenter with the goal of maintaining treatment and optimizing efficacy andsafety

Response rates to bexarotene in patients with cutaneousT-cell lymphoma can be improved with the use of combination therapy

The number of available treatments for the symptoms ofscleroderma is increasing while the need for dermatologists to investigateorgan involvement is also on the rise

Trial results that examine barrier creams and work-relatedhand eczema are most accurate when studies take place in the workplace

The Department of Health and Human Services announcedsome Medicare beneficiaries soon will be entitled to two foot exams a year

The clock is ticking for healthcare strategists whoare trying to figure out how to move several Medicare issues of importance

Dermatologists don't believe drug firm gifts jeopardize ethics

Dermatologists responsible for raising bar in cosmetics, cosmeceuticals

MUNICH - Dermatologists now have a clinical case that supports the loss of heterozygosity theory for rare Type 2 form of segmental types of autosomal dominant (AD) skin disorders, Peter Itin, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

ZD: What do you think is one of the most difficult areas of theface to reconstruct?

The American Academy of Dermatology's new taskforce on bioterrorism is faring well enough to the point where the volunteersare already outnumbering the tasks.

Smoking can do more damage to your skin than cause premature wrinkles.

No amount of balm soothes my sore, chapped lips. Any ideas?

Can certain foods make me more likely to break out?

Studies of the atopic triad not only show an association between atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, but also show an increase in the prevalence among pediatric patients.

Cartilage grafting can be an important adjunctfor optimizing the aesthetic and functional outcome of nasal reconstructionsurgery

Malpractice lawsuits turn worse when bias enters medical testimony

This new series will appear on a monthly basis and is devoted to answering perplexing questions regarding cosmetic dermatology and the use of cosmetics and skin care products.

Q. Should patients with atopic dermatitis or sensitive, dry skinuse soap on their face?

Seven new products featured in the November issue of Dermatology Times.

Cutaneous Oncology Briefs

New York - Thalidomide, once feared for its link to severe birthdefects, has shown success in a patient with malignant melanoma.

Modality has antibacterial activity against P. acnes and an independent,potent anti-inflammatory effect

Study confirms that certain conditions are direct result of acne treatment;call on whether patient should continue drug should involve ophthalmologist