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Anaheim, Calif. - Managing scars should begin even before thedermatological procedure and continue 12 to 24 months afterward, Samer Alaiti,M.D., F.A.C.P., said.

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Skin cancer patients as well as others withdifferent types of the disease can now afford to participate in clinicaltrials that may save their lives because the state requires insurance companiesto pay for the routine costs of treatment during the trials.

Washington - Studies conducted in laboratory animals point toa critical role for the cutaneous vascular system in the pathogenesis ofUV-induced skin damage and the possibility of targeting angiogenesis inhibitionas a strategy for preventing photodamage, Kiichiro Yano, Ph.D., said atthe annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology

Early detection of potentially fatal disease leads to proper treatmentand stems derm manifestation

Anaheim, Calif. - Prompt recognition of skin eruptions causedby anticonvulsant medications can prevent potentially life-threatening reactions,Adelaide Hebert, M.D., said at Academy '01.

Bipolar-battling lamotrigine linked to skin disorders that presentearly signs of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

'Equal opportunity' diseases strike diverse populations with myriadfrequency, making standardization of tests difficult and unwieldy

Washington - A series of cutaneous pharmacology studies conductedwith a selective retinoic acid metabolism inhibitor suggest this novel compoundhas the potential for treating a variety of retinoid-responsive dermatologicdiseases but with the advantage of causing less irritation compared to retinoicacid, Gerard J. Gendimenico, Ph.D., said at the Society for InvestigativeDermatology meeting.

In three studies for safety, patients show improvement in psoriasisas measured by PASI score

Washington - PUVA may be used with various adjuncts to improveefficacy and reduce UVA exposure in patients with psoriasis, but not allcombination regimens are beneficial, according to Warwick L. Morison, M.D.

AAHP says results show physicians wished AMA would have spent timeon physician legislation

Physicians need to help others. It's within them, a creed to which they'vesworn. In cities reeling from the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history,frustrated dermatologists wanted to help but couldn't.

Q. I have lots of dark pink spots on my feet from last summer'sblisters. Is there a way to banish them before sandal season?

Better, more consistent public access to databases now available per request of taxpayers

Upholding medical ethics during an era of advertising, managed care, and in-office dispensing requires stringent self-review of practice procedures

While complication rates for chemical peels that havebeen described in the literature are low enough so that the risk:benefitratios are good

Opponent of restrictions in place around country says rules might result in more deaths, not fewer

Doctors should ask their patients about any herbal remedies they may be taking before undergoing surgery since they may cause complications during the operation

Recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor provide patients mouth and throat pain relief

Small study shows potential of mouthwash therapy

Regimen of cisplatin, vinblastine, temozolomide, IL-2, and INFa-2b shows to be active and well tolerated

Fourteen of 3,304 lovastatin recipients developed melanoma during five years of follow-up, compared to 27 of 3,301 placebo patients

Doses of interferon alfa-2b used in the treatment of melanoma may cause retinopathy,

Applied Genetics Inc. Dermatics is continuing to study its Dimericine lotion for skin cancer prevention in at-risk patients.

Bioglam Pharma Inc. launched ADOXA Tablets, the first and only doxycycline monohydrate tablets for the treatment of severe acne.

Systemic, topical corticosteroid-induced adverse effects may be mitigatedby barrier repair therapy

Psychologist recommends treatment with selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitors rather than topicals

The FDA approved a supplemental new drug application on valacyclovir (Valtrex), allowing a shorter course of treatment

Use of the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin) appearsto be associated with the development of erythema multiforme,

Understanding of biochemical pathways could form foundation of new class of gene-based agents