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

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

In patients with diabetic macular edema, treatment with focal/grid photocoagulation may provide a better long-term response and fewer side effects than treatment with preservative-free intravitreal triamcinolone, according to a report published online July 28 in Ophthalmology.

08/03/2008 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

According to one expert, continued research in laser surgery has given birth to new and innovative technologies for treating vascular lesions, such as newer wavelengths and combinations of wavelengths.

07/31/2008 09:00 PM

There is increasing evidence demonstrating that photodynamic therapy is effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis, Bowen's Disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ), as well as superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma.

07/31/2008 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

An expert discusses emerging laser technology for at-home hair removal, fat transfer or facelifts, much of which is still being researched or in early marketing stages.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

Low-level light therapy has been shown again to be beneficial in wound healing. According to one expert, physicians should embrace this technology more open-heartedly and try to bring this very effective therapy more into the mainstream.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

With the continued introduction of laser devices with unique delivery systems and wavelengths, the issue of eye safety is becoming increasingly complicated. Consistent and competent eye safety procedures for operator, patient, observer and assistant are crucial to a safe and successful laser practice. Despite our increased knowledge of lasers and laser safety, eye injuries in the workplace are still a common problem, with many injuries going undetected well after the incident.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

Avoiding laser and light complications requires practicing universal safety precautions, because complications can happen even with the most experienced equipment operators, an expert says.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

A new study quantifies the significant improvements in safety that plasma skin resurfacing offers versus ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, one of its authors says.

06/30/2008 09:00 PM

Counting the number of hairs shed after combing for 60 seconds in the morning is a simple and reliable way to assess hair shedding, according to a report in the June issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

06/17/2008 09:00 PM