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| Cosmetic Dermatology Patients More Likely to Have BDD |
Body dysmorphic disorder is relatively common in dermatology patients, and it is more common in those
seeking cosmetic treatments than in other dermatology patients, according to research published in the August issue
of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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07/28/2010 09:00 PM
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| Actinic Keratosis Photodynamic Treatment More Painful on Face |
Pain from treatment of actinic keratoses with photosensitizers varies significantly depending on the
location treated, and pain decreases significantly after eight hours, according to research published in the August
issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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07/27/2010 09:00 PM
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| Oxygen May Help Fight Wrinkles Caused by UVB Radiation |
Mice placed in an oxygen chamber after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet B radiation have fewer
wrinkles and less skin thickening than mice that do not receive the oxygen treatment, according to research
published online May 26 in the American Journal of Physiology -- Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative
Physiology.
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07/07/2010 09:00 PM
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| Laser imaging, diagnosis among latest advancements in dermatology |
Phoenix — Medical applications were not part of the vision held by the earliest laser
pioneers, but in 2010, which marks the 50th anniversary of the first laser, this technology represents an essential
tool for many medical specialties, including dermatology.
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06/30/2010 09:00 PM
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| Laser, light therapy useful in combating signs of sun exposure on chest, neck |
Photoaging of the neck and chest is a common concern among patients. One of the most frequent clinical
presentations is poikiloderma of Civatte (PC). First described by French dermatologist Achille Civatte in 1923, it
is characterized by brown to pink patches of superficial atrophy, telangiectasia and mottled hyper- and
hypopigmentation.
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06/30/2010 09:00 PM
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| Researchers Identify Genes Behind Alopecia Areata |
Researchers have identified eight genes that play a role in alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease
that affects about 2 percent of the overall population and results in hair loss from the scalp and other areas of
the body, and their findings have been published in the July 1 issue of Nature.
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06/29/2010 09:00 PM
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| Triple Combination Cream Reduces Melasma Severity |
Although using daily triple combination cream for 12 weeks is safe and effective in reducing melasma
severity enough for patients to reduce administration to twice per week, most patients relapse, requiring
resumption of daily therapy, according to a study in the June issue of the Journal of the American Academy of
Dermatology.
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06/07/2010 09:00 PM
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| Radiofrequency technology offers painless skin tightening treatment |
Radiofrequency (RF) technology has come a long way since its inception in aesthetic medicine. The
EndyMed Pro (EndyMed Medical) is a new RF device using 3DEEP technology that appears to set itself apart in the way
it delivers RF energy. The new technology was presented at the 68th annual meeting of the American Academy of
Dermatology.
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05/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Laser treatments on darker skin tones effective with conservative approach |
When performing cutaneous laser treatments in patients with skin of color, choosing the right laser
device and parameters, and refraining from overly zealous treatment, can help physicians avoid unwanted cosmetic
side effects.
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05/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Fractional CO2 laser safe for facial rejuvenation in Brazilian skin |
The safety and efficacy of deep fractional CO2 laser treatment (TotalFX, Lumenis) was investigated in
45 Brazilian patients with dark skin. All patients achieved at least marked (greater than 50 percent) improvement
based on both self- and physician assessments. The incidence of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation was 100 percent,
but it was generally mild and never permanent.
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05/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Fractional laser benefits differ in treating acne scars in Asian skin |
A study enrolling Asian patients compared results of acne scar resurfacing using two different
fractional lasers. For the laser parameters selected, a difference was identified favoring better safety with a
fractional CO2 laser compared with a fractional Er:YSGG device.
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05/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Lasers useful for promoting hair growth |
Most of the time, when lasers are discussed in the context of hair, it is regarding the removal of
hair. It was not until fairly recently that these devices received significant attention for their role in
stimulating hair growth.
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05/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Use of Imaging Technology Up in Dermatology Residencies |
In the last decade, use of dermatoscopy in U.S. dermatology residency programs has increased
significantly, and there has been a nonsignificant increase in the use of total body photography, with barriers to
imaging use including logistics and insufficient training, according to research published in the May issue of the
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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05/19/2010 09:00 PM
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| Optimism Not Linked to Plastic Surgery Satisfaction |
Baseline pessimism and optimism are not associated with patient satisfaction with facial plastic
surgery, and those treated for depression show greater satisfaction than patients not treated for depression,
according to research published in the May/June issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
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05/18/2010 09:00 PM
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| Appearance-Focused Approach May Reduce Indoor Tanning |
Among women who tan indoors and exhibit seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms or pathological
tanning motives, an appearance-focused skin cancer prevention intervention may help reduce indoor tanning,
according to a study published in the May issue of Archives of Dermatology.
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05/16/2010 09:00 PM
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