Low-dose hormone therapy doesn't offer statistically significant benefits to postmenopausal women with mild to moderate skin aging changes, researchers report in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

08/18/2008 09:00 PM

Adolescent acne patients prefer a treatment strategy that would offer 100 percent acne clearance without scarring, and would be willing to pay more money to achieve this outcome, according to a study published in the August issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

08/18/2008 09:00 PM

San Diego — Artes Medical announces the immediate launch and commercial sale of Food and Drug Administration-approved Elevess, a new hyaluronic acid dermal filler formulated with an anesthetic for patient comfort, according to a press release.

08/05/2008 09:00 PM

A protein involved in cell adhesion and signaling is critical for the proper development of the dermal papilla, an important part of the hair follicle required for hair growth, researchers report in the Aug. 1 issue of Genes & Development.

08/04/2008 09:00 PM

As consumers' demand for environmentally responsible medicines and medical practices has grown, so has their desire for "green" cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and skincare products.

07/31/2008 09:00 PM

Used in combination, CO2 laser blepharoplasty and fractional periocular resurfacing offer a safe, effective approach to rejuvenating the eye area, an oculoplastic surgeon says.

07/31/2008 09:00 PM

Allergan's proposed new product for stimulating natural growth in eyelashes may unleash a vibrant new cosmetic drug niche market.

07/31/2008 09:00 PM

Tips for botulinum toxin injections include using the smallest effective dose, clearly marking injection sites before treatment , and considering male versus female aesthetic standards, an expert says.

07/31/2008 09:00 PM

Patients being treated for glaucoma with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% (Lumigan), who use the drug to reduce IOP, have been noticing a surprising side effect: longer and thicker eyelashes.

07/29/2008 09:00 PM

In patients with acne scars, ablative fractional resurfacing with a novel 30-watt laser that combines carbon dioxide ablation with a fractional photothermolysis system may significantly improve facial appearance with minimal side effects, according to study findings published in the August issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

07/23/2008 09:00 PM

The use of carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for treating facial wrinkles is safe and effective, though hypopigmentation can be a common consequence, according to research published in the July/August issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

07/21/2008 09:00 PM

Although tattoo procurement is an increasingly mainstream phenomenon, visible tattoos on women may not be as socially acceptable as they are for men, and more women than men choose to have tattoos removed, according to a study published in the July issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

07/20/2008 09:00 PM

A sonic skincare brush has demonstrated effectiveness at increasing absorption of topical agents and improving the appearance of photoaged skin, one of the product's developers says.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

With the array of filler options now available, successful treatment requires knowing what patients want when determining the most effective product for the job, an expert says.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

Although Asians are the fastest-growing population group in the United States, most dermatologists are not familiar with differences in the skin of Asians as compared to Caucasian patients. Signs of aging are different, and more delicate treatment is needed for sensitive Asian skin.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM