Dallas - What is the nurse's role in the administration of ALA-PDT (5-aminolevulinic acid[ALA]-photodynamic therapy [PDT])? At Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, the better question might be: What is the physician's role in offering this therapy, which involves the use of a laser or light source plus an enhancer, ALA HCl topical solution, 20 percent, (Levulan, DUSA Pharmaceuticals)?
Washington - Dermatologists need to keep cosmeceuticals under the magnifying glass and identify the science supporting their efficacy so that they can better advise patients about over-the-counter skincare, said Patricia Farris, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Washington - The number of potential dermatologic uses for botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic) continues to increase, but the already sizable list probably only represents the tip of the iceberg, says Seth L. Matarasso, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology
Seasickness changes career direction for dermatologist; now devoted to science behind cosmetic dermatology
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San Diego - The innate immune system may play a role in rosacea, according to Richard L. Gallo, M.D., Ph.D., from the Veterans Medical Research Foundation here and the University of California San Diego.
Dundee, Scotland - A routine cell culture of a patient with epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) has led to the inadvertent discovery of a revertant mutation that deactivates the original pathogenic mutation, according to Irwin McLean, Ph.D.
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San Francisco - When Ivor Caro, M.D., now medical director of dermatology at Genentech Inc., joined the South San Francisco-based biotechnology company last year, he saw great potential for dermatology research.
Dr. Jane is a pillar of the dermatologic medical community. She has practiced in her small rural town for 10 years, is loved by her patients, and respected by her peers. She is active in community services, considers herself a religious person and has never been the recipient of any legal complaint.
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Maui, Hawaii - Next-generation botulinum toxin treatments promise to improve problems ranging from smokers' lines to sweaty palms. However, such treatments aren't for novices - be they dermatologists or patients. "As Botox is now becoming more widely accepted and we're becoming more used to its application, we're finding new uses for it," said Kevin S. Pinski, M.D.
A team of scientists has discovered that a little-known molecule created in the intestine when soy is digested is a natural and powerful blocker of a potent male hormone involved in prostate cancer and male pattern baldness, according to EurekAlert.
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Washington - In vivo and in vitro studies show that coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), an endogenous antioxidant and energizer, inhibits oxidative stress in human skin cells.
A virus found on human skin could provide a natural cure for acne could help thousands of sufferers, according to a report published by PA News. Scientists at the University of Leeds Skin Research Centre carried out tests on the virus, called a bacteriophage. Initial research showed the virus attacked the bacteria, which is a major cause of spots and inflamed skin.
Medical experts from the skin disease research institute of China's Anhui Medical University for the first time have cloned the gene of familial trichoepithelioma, according to People's Daily Online.
Washington -- According to Komal Pandya, two derivatives of green tea -- caffeine and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) -- control UV damage after it has occurred.
London - J. Meirion Thomas, M.S., F.R.C.P., F.R.C.S., set out in a recent study to confirm that wide excision margin provides no advantage over narrow excision margin in melanoma. But, after studying 900 patients in the decade-long study, he found the opposite is true.
Data on new lesion development during follow-up shows drug is effective in simultaneous control of both conditions
Washington - The therapy of choice for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis remains continuous doses of terbinafine (Lamisil), according to Erin Warshaw, M.D. In certain situations, however, pulse dosing may play a role.
