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After exposure to UV, "Keratinocytes send out immune suppressing signals [the cytokine IL-10] and antigen presenting cells are chased out of the skin," Dr. Yarosh explains.

National report — Redheads are much more sensitive to sunburn and are more prone to developing skin cancer, even when they don't burn. Why is that? What is the biological mechanism of action that makes all of this happen?

Bipolar RF energy skin resistance to preheat the targeted area for the subsequent selective heating by the optical energy.

Atlanta — Facial rejuvenation has sparked interest in procedures that make other telltale signs of aging, such as wrinkled or bony hands, more youthful.

Many a pincer nail can reside relatively unnoticed, curled in a nail bed and requiring no treatment, but when such nails become symptomatic, surgical treatment is necessary with a main goal of targeting the widened nail matrix, according to Nathaniel J. Jellinek, M.D., a dermatologist at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.

Atlanta — A common and inexpensive petrolatum-based scar treatment emollient was as good as more expensive, heavily marketed onion extract over-the-counter topicals, according to a new study.

Scottsdale, Ariz. — A recent trial involving 20 patients with radiation side effects provides some of the first clinical proof that stem cells are capable of repairing damaged human skin.

Botox can also be injected to smooth out wrinkles, but Dr. Markus believes that Botox is safe even if injected for wrinkles and axillary hyperhidrosis at the same time.

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

He warned physicians not to use the 75 percent silver nitrate stick because it is caustic.

Atlanta — According to a recent study, placing ointment on surgical wounds before applying occlusive dressings provides no observable benefits; moreover, applying mupirocin ointment to clean surgical wounds is contraindicated given the potential for creating antibiotic resistance.

Vancouver, British Columbia — A stable, synthetic form of a protein that allows animals, fish, plants and insects to survive in freezing temperatures may also allow low-temperature preservation of human cells, tissue and organs.

Dermatologists use a variety of medications to treat common ailments.

Legislation backed by the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) to abolish the controversial sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula in the Medicare fee schedule contains provisions to implement a payment system based on "pay for performance," a plan to compensate physicians according to the quality of care they provide.

National report — The most feasible road to procedure credentialing would likely involve setting up a separate entity comprised of dermatologic-associated societies and administering a credentialing system similar to the process of hospital privileging, according to the initial findings of a joint task force of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS).

Baltimore--A study conducted by researchers at two major medical facilities here say they believe that manipulating genes within hair cells can reverse baldness.

Hershey, Pa.--A recently published study indicates that kidney-transplant patients are nearly four times more likely to develop melanoma than the general population.

A brand is not just about a well-orchestrated campaign. It is about the day-in and day-out experience that patients have with your practice.

Dr. Ferrara's work provided a basis for a major breakthrough in cancer research — the development of an antibody against VEGF in the treatment of lung and colorectal cancer.

Topically applied mupirocin penetrated bilayered cellular construct therapy and reduced colonization by MRSA.

This seems like a very simple question, but in actuality is quite complex. Just walk up and down the drug store aisle and look at all of the moisturizers. Each manufacturer claims to have found the perfect method for skin moisturization, but in actuality, all companies are still searching for the complete answer. How do I know this? Simply because each year new moisturizers enter the market and older versions are withdrawn.

A common analogy in the medical business today is that a group practice is like a marriage. Medical partners often spend more time together than many married couples, and may have as much financial intertwining as most spouses.

National report — Like isotretinoin itself, the recently mandated patient registry for this drug represents a mixed bag, sources tell Dermatology Times.

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.

At press time, a portion of New Orleans had suffered more flooding from a second storm, Hurricane Rita. Federal officials said it would take two to three weeks to pump out the additional floodwaters. The Army Corps of Engineers estimates the city's system of levees won't be completely repaired until next June, according to news reports.

A brand is not just about a well-orchestrated campaign. It is about the day-in and day-out experience that patients have with your practice.

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

Chicago —Although the increase in melanoma incidence shows no sign of stopping, the use of dermatoscopy will help dermatologists diagnose and treat it earlier and may therefore help lower the incidence of metastatic disease, according to Mark F. Naylor, M.D., in a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology's Academy '05, here.

New Orleans — A new peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) lipid has demonstrated the ability to improve photoaged skin both in vitro and in vivo.

Chicago — The buzz continues to build surrounding fractional photothermolysis — a new approach to laser technology that can treat a number of conditions with minimal downtime.